CCR #3 Planning

Alright, same as usual just scripting for all the reflecting I am doing about my project! So, this question is actually really interesting since it forces you to think about your OWN production skills. So, rather than the production itself, your kind of reflecting on your own milestones. I feel like this question was the EASIEST to answer for me personally.

For the first two questions I am doing a celebrity (me) answering the "Web's most asked questions". HOWEVER, for the third and fourth question I am thinking of doing a directors commentary since I feel like it's going to help me talk about my film in more detail! 

For the third question I am going to add it as the last question I answer since I want to reflect on my progress over the last few weeks. So, to put my ideas onto paper, I made a script!

Here is the question I had in mind when writing the script: How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

Script: 

The Journey to Now

I started with small projects like the One Word film and a music video. Those were my first steps, and I remember being so nervous—I didn’t fully understand shots or angles back then. But with each project, I picked up new skills. I started getting the hang of things like shots, sound, and mise-en-scene, and that foundation helped so much when I started planning A New Beginning.

Cuts: A few clips from my One Word Film and then finally blog post that I made about Mis-en-Scene to show mt understanding.

Planning the Film

For this project, my co producer and I wanted to approach things strategically. We spent weeks brainstorming, sketching out storyboards, and scripting each scene in detail. We would sit through class periods just rethinking the story, asking our teacher for feedback, and figuring out how to make everything work. The concept shifted a lot—it started as a thriller, turned into horror, and then finally evolved into the rom-com you see now.

Research was a big part of this process. We watched classics like Clueless, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Sixteen Candles. These movies inspired us to build a rom-com world that felt both nostalgic and fresh.

Cuts: I am going to include picture of my storyboard and then I might stage a scene of me and my partner "working" on the project later this week.

Facing the Challenges

Of course, filming came with its challenges. My partner had to leave for India for two weeks, which really threw off our schedule. But we stayed in constant communication and worked double-time when they got back.

Lighting also became an issue—there were times we filmed too close to dusk and had to adjust quickly to get the shots. We learned so much about adapting and problem-solving.

Cuts: Texts showing my friend out of town and then finally clip showing the lighting clearly changing.

Final Reflection

Looking back, this project completely changed my perspective on filmmaking. I used to think it was just about following a script and pressing record. Now I see how much thought, planning, and flexibility go into every little detail. The challenges made me better, and I’m so proud of what we’ve created.

Cuts: A closing montage—Lilly in the garden, Ethan walking under golden hour lighting, and laughing on set. The screen fades to the title: A New Beginning.

Wrapping this up, I feel like I’ve grown so much as a creator. From that shaky One Word film to where I am now, the difference is massive. This entire process has taught me that every project (no matter how chaotic or stressful) helps you get better. The key is embracing the challenges and using them to improve your own skills!