Set Short Films
The Ellington Kid (2012): Micro element - Editing The use of flashbacks, that convey a serious, dramatic aesthetic, intertwined with the ‘present day’ humorous retelling, creates an engaging back and forth between two timelines, that creates and rhythm and heightens the suspense. Furthermore, in tandem with other micro-elements such as sound and mise-en-scene, there is a continuity between the timelines that clearly shows the audience that these two separate timelines are set in the same location, such as the costumes of the workers and the sound of their knives sharpening. Macro element - Narrative As a result, the narrative of the film is intuitive and interesting, with the plot being jumbled up in a way that keeps the audience wanting to continue watching, rather than simply portraying it in a linear, chronological order. The Arrival (2016): Micro element – Cinematography and Lighting The camera’s movement throughout the film is restricted entirely to a ...