1. What is the story--the beginning,
middle, and end--of this scene in three or four sentences? In other words, what
happens in this scene as it starts, as it progresses, and as it ends?
Martin confronts
Hildegarde for her hypocrisy. The Priest and Sister Claire threaten to call the
police. Philomena forgives Hildegarde.
2. What, specifically, must the
audience understand narratively? How do you intend to communicate that
information?
The audience must understand that
Philomena has taken the highest road attainable. She has forgiven her enemy.
While the dialogue certainly communicates this, I wish to frame Philomena in a
position of power, even as she forgives.
3. If this scene is from a longer
piece, what is the narrative, emotional and thematic purpose of the scene in
the larger story?
This is the climax of the story.
Philomena has suffered countless horrors in her life, and has just discovered
more in reference to her son. Instead of succumbing to these terrors and make
antagonists of her framed enemy, she instead forgives Hildegarde. Hildegarde
was present when Philomena was forced to give her son up to adoption. Hildegard
denies Philomena’s son his mother even as he dies. And Philomena forgives her.
4. What emotion do you want to
communicate in this scene? How do you intend to do this?
I want to communicate rage in the
beginning with Martin’s mannerisms and frantic framing. He is upset, and I want
that to fuel Hildegarde’s stubbornness. That way, when Philomena forgives
Hildegarde, the entirety of the scene becomes tender reverence.
5. What is the first image of the
scene? What is the final image of the scene?
The first image of the scene is of Martin locking the door
to confront Hildegarde. The last image of the scene is Martin walking out of
the room, leaving Hildegarde alone.
6. Why is this scene personal to me?
What previous personal experience(s) does it remind me of? Why do I need to make this scene?
For a long time, thanks to social media and fellow
classmates participating as social justice warriors, I’ve felt that too often
good intentions only lead to making enemies of people who don’t have to be. I
find forgiveness to be one of the hardest experiences in life, and the closest
to godliness. I need to make this scene because I want to communicate that
making enemies of each other is not the answer. We don’t have to do that.
7. What two visual elements (line,
shape, space, tone, color, rhythm, movement) will you use to help communicate
the emotion of the scene?
I am going to dress all
four characters present beside Philomena in greys and black. Philomena will be
the only one dressed in either white or color. That way, she will starkly
contrast the other four who have not ascended to her level. Camera movement in
the start will be jagged and fierce, matching the intensity of the situation.
The end will contrast this with smoothness and stillness. This will better
emphasize the starting rage and the ending peace.
8. What are two or three potential
obstacles to creating a successful scene? How can you be prepared to overcome
these? Be specific!
This will be the largest cast for any of my projects. On top
of that, it will be the first time I’ve used anyone over the age of 30 (and I
need four of them). I will have to seek out and talk with many people to find
the right actors. I’m worried it will come off forced. To avoid this, I will
have to devote even more attention to casting.
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