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“Where have I been all your life” analysis of micro and macro elements. ‘WHIBAYL’ follows a classical Hollywood three act structure, from the outset of the short film the protagonist Liam is stressed and tense, eagerly anticipating news that is yet to be disclosed to the reader, as the narrative progresses the dramatic ‘false’ truth of the film is revealed regarding Liam’s parentage and has the film culminates the genuine truth on who his real father is becomes apparent. Furthermore, Todorov’s theory of the equilibrium of narrative can be applied. The equilibrium is Liam not knowing who his father is, the disruption comes when he reveals himself to the man, he believes to be his father (John). Disruption follows as John’s wife (Angela) realises his newfound child is a result of adultery. Attempts to resolve involve Liam and his girlfriend sitting with the seemingly shattered couple and trying to make the best of the situation through comedic small talk. Finally, the new equilibri...

I appreciate the feedback and agree that my intent to use resources creatively we will effective. I further intend to use editing in order to evoke moods or the different stages of  grief. I have been given the idea to utilise colour in order to emphasise these moods; I did not have this idea previously. I also believe that dialogue can cheapen a short film yet my feedback has lead me to believe that dialogue is necessary in moderation in order to outline the narrative to the audience. I will make it as obvious as possible that the protagonists' moods and physical behaviour is changing through the five stages of grief. I will achieve this mostly through character expression and movement, alongside special effects editing and cinematography (e.g. low angle shots to emphasise vulnerability). Furthermore, in my feedback It was suggested I also use sound to further emphasise the stage of grief present; I will use different pitches and various sound effects to compliment...