Interactive Location:
-A physical place (created or real)
-The venue in your story where events occur and characters interact
-A setting and surrounding that interacts with the characters of the film by adding importance to their actions
-An environment which impacts the action and heightens the stakes
-Threat of being in the location
-Impact of a newly introduced character/element
Importance of Story Locations:
-Where the story takes place in, impacts the characters actions as well as his perception of himself and others around him
-Sometimes a location can be created to serve the plot Eg. Increase the tension, force a decision, etc.
-Films are like ‘created locations’
Location Representation:
-Sometimes represents the ‘villain’ in a story Eg. LOST, Prison Break, Jurassic Park
Creating Believable Locations:
-Tour books/brochures
-Interviews with travelers who have been to the location
-Combining elements of several locations – geographical position, climate, rules (spoken and unspoken)
The Godfather:
Streets: Vito exhibits a silent confidence while on the street – overpowered by the crowd
Fanucci is arrogant and haughty – crowd kowtows to him (attracts attention)
Cafe: Vito is restraining his feelings (angry/irritated) towards Fanucci -
Fanucci still thinks himself as mighty – pinches Vito’s cheek
Rooftops:Allowed Vito to attain his goal while maintaining his confidence; he looks down on Fanucci
House: Gives Vito a chance to ambush Fanucci
Fanucci was unsuspecting
ASSIGNMENT:
STORY FIRST DRAFT
DUE 12/14 JULY
FORMAT:
COURIER 12 FONT + 1.5 SPACING, PRINTED COPY IN CLASS AND SAFEASSIGN**
CHECK ASSIGNMENT BRIEF AND MARKING SCHEME
STORYTELLING QUIZ #1 – 1 HOUR
