Media Studies Portfolio

I have realized that I have no idea where to start! From my experience in watching horror movies, the budget is typically high for the use of special effects and a proper set. Which is exactly what I am lacking! Therefore, my journey to find resources began. I decided to search the internet for inspiration on how exactly to even begin the process of filming a horror movie, let alone one that breaks from conventional standards. I watched this video on low budget films focused more specifically on apocalyptic worlds. Although my film does not center around zombies, or a robotic future, it is still dystopian nonetheless. While watching the creator of the short film, 'The Manual', he noted how he drew inspiration and how he organized a variety of elements from not only other films, but art, design and photography and implemented these aspects to create his own vision. He had created many mood boards from a variety of art to conjure up his vision for what he wanted his film to look...

    Long time no see, it has been quite some time from when I have last posted, but my research on my horror genre film opening piece is far from over. I have decided to research the history of what conventions the horror genre usually is composed of, and on my internet browsing journey I came across an article that discusses the film I had previously mentioned, 'Get Out'.  This film has currently inspired me significantly as it challenged the typical horror genre conventions. The implementation of race into the horror genre can accurately depict the fear experienced by minorities across the U.S in a time of high political climate. Not only did I draw inspiration from the film 'Get Out', but the history of race in horror movies is a significant factor in the influence of how we perceive and handle race in America. Within this article the ideology that was once shown on screen were typical for their time and can be deemed as racially offensive, was the depiction of white...