Short Film Treatment
Ella, Louis & Me: The idea for my short film is heavily inspired by whiplash; it has a musical focus, specifically jazz, and the music is a core part in driving the film and portraying key themes. The film will use the music of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong to convey the sense of a young person being totally and utterly inspired by their heroes, before it is illuded to in the film, not explicitly, that there is a greater connection between our main character and her idols. Key Themes: Determination and Passion- Dahlia must show grit and resilience, conveying the idea of true passion driving someone to achieve their dreams. Youth/Age- the idea of Dahlia being too young to achieve her goals also needs to be touched on, again, showing that she is under-estimated and must try her hardest to make up for that Class- not explicitly mentioned, but the snobby nature of higher education, especially within music which often lags its ever-evolving frontiers, must be por...
