In class each member of a group was split up and put into group of others. We discussed our project and we're given feedback on what should be changed, what was good, and what wasn't do-able.
I found this very helpful because I was able to hear what was wrong with our project and how to improve on it. It actually made me realize that our idea wasn't bad!
My classmates in the group felt that our topic on racial profiling was a very important problem to showcase. The made some really good points and critiques which are listed below:
Maybe dont include flashback- agreed
Dialogue between cop and person- interrogation room?
Strong opening line if cant see characters
Possibly show them instead
Make it minority FOR SURE and how they are judged for their looks and ethnicity
Talking with my classmates helped improve our film opening and make it stronger. It also felt good to help others with their own films.
Some were unsure on how to execute their film and make it a reality, so I tried to find an alternative. For example, one of my classmates wanted to film in an abandoned prison, but of course they would for sure get arrested. So, I gave him the idea that him and his group can find a bunk bed and strip off all the sheets and use that as a prison room. Someone else wanted to film an airport scene of someone coming home and getting stopped by security saying they can no longer stay in the United States, but filming in an airport would be extremely difficult. I recommended that my classmate filmed in the persons house and have guards knock on their door and say that the girl or boy is being deported.
Coming together and helping each other strengthened each of our projects and let peoples visions become real. I am really excited to see how everything turns out!
