Short film research: FLOUNDER

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Love and Hate with water

The short film is 10 minutes long and wes directed by David and Sam Cutler-Kreutz. This film releys on diegetic sound. The splashing of the water and the footsteps all come from pre-editing. There is also a part of the film where it is loud which distracting and intense. Sort of makes you uncomfortable due to the scene before. Extreme Close ups and medium shots are all used to show whats happening which is common in thriller due to its goal.


The scenes in the water are the most notable due to how long they are and how much they build suspense. The use of trashing water and close ups, and the near death emotions are all there. The camera is also not still, its tracking the person on how frantic they are. These scenes again are long which build tension, and this also scene when two characters fight in the grass. Especially when they are running, a tracking shot is used, and the camera is frantic; its not still.
The costumes are very masculine, the majority are wearing shorts and jeans. The casting is also important in this; it is only men. There is not a single women in sight, and that is important. None are wearing make-up because that is what they are trying to protray they want to appear masculine. The lighting is not bright but not completely dark, so instead it creates a moody theme.

What I noticed mostly here was the lighting. It is moody and not bright. That is something I personally like because it sets the tone for the rest of the film. That is incredible that you can convey so much with lighting and costumes because those are also important. Sometimes I was confused due to how the camera was moving, maybe I wasn't paying that close attention but I did get confused the first watch. This is something I don't like about thrillers and short films, you have to watch closely or else it will go over your head. But again this is something I do love in some aspects, love hate, I guess.



https://www.shortverse.com/films/flounder

Signing Off,

Kay.

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