IB FILM
(Year II Students ONLY)
SUMMER FILM PROJECT
Due Thursday, August 14 th 2015
W H AT YO U W ILL N EED
! Access to your selected films from the list. A Hulu Plus, Netflix, or an Amazon prime account is helpful.
The type of account depends on the range of movies you choose to do. Netflix’s DVD mailer account
may be most useful, although renting from a video store may better suit you.
! A permission slip (found on Summer Reading Website) for any films that are R-rated.
! Access to the Internet and Microsoft Word.
! You can register for the IB Film celly to get text reminders/alerts while maintaining anonymity of all
users. Text rates do apply. It allows for quicker response from Mr. M. Few reminders/alerts will be sent
out.
o To join text @MNorthibfilm to 23559
! Mr. McCauley’s email:
o [email protected]
REQ U IREM EN TS (to be completed by the second day of classes in August):
1) You must watch and write on 6 films, 2 films from each category. There are 6 categories and you must
choose 3 to focus on.
• Categories: Directing, Sound/Music, Color, Editing, Camerawork, Acting.
2) Write journal responses (1000-2000 words) for each category.
Journal Expectations
! Bullet and Title each section of the journal
! Strong writing with clear claims that are well supported with evidence (cinematic elements)
from the film.
! Clear formatting + organization.
! Organize journals by grouping them by category and each category should have an
appropriated header (ex: DIRECTING)
SECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
(Do steps 1-5 for each film in category, then do closing comparison paragraph)
1. Header info: Under each category list the films chosen and the following info for each: director, year
produced, genre. (do for each film in category)
2. For each category, write short + concise summaries for each film. 2-3 lines each.
3. Dominant Elements: What were the dominant cinematic elements and what effect did they have on the
scene or film overall? Cinematic elements include: lighting, acting, setting, camera angle, costumes,
make-up, framing, use of color, framing, and sound. Be specific with your film language and focus on
the cinematic element you category pertains to.(do for each film in category)
4. Impressions: What was your original impression of the category or genre you watched? What are your
thoughts on it now? Explain. (do for each film in category)
5. Make claims about the films strengths and weaknesses and support with evidence. Be sure to
establish a clear position on the film. Rate the film 1-10, with 10 being Goodfellas and 1 being Gigli.
(do for each film in category)
Closing Paragraph for each journal category
! Comparison: Compare and contrast the films you chose according to the group they belong to. What
have you learned about that category (Directors style / Acting / Use of color) based upon the films you
have watched? What can you apply to the class or your filmmaking? Which of the films is the stronger
film in the category and why?
Summer Viewing Choices
DISCLAIMER: Some of these films have an R-rating or may be considered graphic. However, the films have
been chosen for their cinematic or cultural value. The majority of them are deemed Criterion films and they
have either won or at least been nominated for an Academy Award. It is your responsibility to identify which
films are appropriate for you. It is recommended that your parents be involved in this discussion and that you
get a permission slip (found online) signed for any film that has an R-rating. Watching trailers for the films or
accessing the parental guide on the International Movie Database should aid in this process.
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Use of Color
French Connection
Apocalypse Now
Bonnie and Clyde
Raging Bull
High Noon
Breathless
The Godfather
Psycho
Memento
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
JFK
Lawrence of Arabia
The Andalusian Dog
North by Northwest
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Camerawork
Use of Sound / Music
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A Man Escaped
Alien
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Jurassic Park
Schindler’s List
THX 1138
Das Boot
Ran
Moon
Whiplash
The Graduate
Sacrifice
Eraserhead
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Directing
The Fall
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Sin City
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Amelie
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Gangs of New York
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Floating Weeds
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The Last Emperor
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Her
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Amarcord
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Blue
A Life Aquatic
Solaris
Pan’s Labyrinth or The Devil’s
Backbone
A Man Escaped
Alien
The Good, The Bad,
& The Ugly
Jurassic Park
Schindler’s List
THX 1138
Das Boot
Ran
Moon
Whiplash
The Graduate
Sacrifice
Hitchcock
Kubrick
Kurosawa
Orson Welles
Wong Kar Wai
Altman
Leone
Fellini
Best Performances
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The King’s Speech
Brokeback Mountain
No Country for Old Men
My Left Foot
Philadelphia
Maltese Falcon
Passion of Joan of Arc
Night of the Hunter
On the Waterfront
Dog Day Afternoon
Being There
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest