One more interesting factor that took place througout this simulation, was an interation with the largest theatre group that had a budget of over 100 million dollars. First, a representative from the group approached us and asked us if we would want to sell our theatre to them, along with our script and actress. We had NO IDEA why in the world we would want to do that, when we were trying to build a name for ourselves, and not be outsourced by a larger company. We said no way, but the representative said the offer was still on the table. After several minutes had passed, the rep. returned and asked if we would want to sell our script and actress to them. We again declined, and kept our team united, as we had great hopes for our movie that was in the making. I guess, if we would have sold our actors and actresses for a price of say 40 million dollars, we would have a 60 million dollar budget, and could have signed other people, but we wanted to stick with our writers and actress, seeing how we had a common bond and dedication to sucess despite our low budget.
Finally, we had to choose a name for our film. The writing team had developed a story about a lone character based in a Jeruselam type setting, that had to uncover and solve a very mysterious mystery. After some deep thought, and right at the end of the time period to turn in our final contracts, the writers came up with the name: Elusive. The whole group thought the name was very good, and so everyone was pleased. Later, we found out that people would be voting on whether or not they would see our film based on the title alone. We were even more pleased in learning this, because we felt we had a very strong title for our hopefully successful film.
This entire process was very fun, interactive, and even insightful. I think it provided us with a fun day in Mass Media class, while accomplishing a goal that lay beneath that sheath of enjoyment. We had take on the roles of actual actors, agents, producers, and writers. We truly felt for 45 minutes that we were hitting it big in Hollywood, and trying to make the newest and best film. Although we knew that it was fake, and nothing was ever going to come of it, the simulation still provided us with an insight to what the process of filmaking might be like. Each individual had a different standpoint, and each had a different outcome depending on which role they had. I think that this simulation was very effective in taking us into the world of film making, and eve giving us a glimpse at what people go through everytime a new movie is made. This WAS the best day in Mass Media, as our teacher said it would be, and I am very happy that I had the opportunity to take part. We are still awaiting the results of the voting, but I have a good feeling that Elusive, will be at the top of the charts!
~DeLiRi0uS~
Finally, we had to choose a name for our film. The writing team had developed a story about a lone character based in a Jeruselam type setting, that had to uncover and solve a very mysterious mystery. After some deep thought, and right at the end of the time period to turn in our final contracts, the writers came up with the name: Elusive. The whole group thought the name was very good, and so everyone was pleased. Later, we found out that people would be voting on whether or not they would see our film based on the title alone. We were even more pleased in learning this, because we felt we had a very strong title for our hopefully successful film.
This entire process was very fun, interactive, and even insightful. I think it provided us with a fun day in Mass Media class, while accomplishing a goal that lay beneath that sheath of enjoyment. We had take on the roles of actual actors, agents, producers, and writers. We truly felt for 45 minutes that we were hitting it big in Hollywood, and trying to make the newest and best film. Although we knew that it was fake, and nothing was ever going to come of it, the simulation still provided us with an insight to what the process of filmaking might be like. Each individual had a different standpoint, and each had a different outcome depending on which role they had. I think that this simulation was very effective in taking us into the world of film making, and eve giving us a glimpse at what people go through everytime a new movie is made. This WAS the best day in Mass Media, as our teacher said it would be, and I am very happy that I had the opportunity to take part. We are still awaiting the results of the voting, but I have a good feeling that Elusive, will be at the top of the charts!
~DeLiRi0uS~
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