Report

The filmmaking journeys

By PIOUS JOBY
The first task for us was to form a screenplay for the
movie. The initial phase of script formation began in
Job’s house, where the first discussion was held. The
primary obstacle during the course was to select a
well-suited idea pertaining to the central theme
Importance Of English Language considering that
the theme is very specific and unique. The group
members started throwing around a lot of ideas until
they finally settled for an idea of a story revolving
around the theme of classroom. The reason why the
theme of classroom was selected was because we had
asked many other groups who were involved with the
same project as ours and many of them had their
stories centered around a journey trip or a normal talk
between some characters, so we wanted our theme to
be classroom and of a fresh narrative. The next
impediment was time constraint. It was the time of the
summer vacation and most of the members were
travelling to India by the third week of June. So,
Reuben formed a script within the next three days.
After the script was formed an offline meeting was
held where the characters were assigned to the seven
group members.

While doing the task, it was ensured that the

characters they played where similar to their real-life
personalities, considering this is the first time they are
acting in a film so most characters like Mohith, played
by Mohit, were taught how to be courageous while
recording the skit.
 A third and final discussion was held prior to the
shoot. Pious and Daniel had a conflict of ideas about
the length of the screenplay. They felt it could be
clamped down to a smaller number of pages, since it
may not be possible to finish on time. Another
reasonable argument was that the film should be short
but entertaining enough to keep the audience hooked
to their seats as well as deliver the take away message.
The rest of the team agreed and had no objections
whatsoever and proceeded as such. Within the next
two days, Joel edited the original screenplay by
removing some unnecessary scenes while at the same
time keeping the important scenes and plot elements
in the script. Once the screenplay was drafted, we were
ready to turn our script onto screen.

It was decided prior to shooting that Daniel would be

in charge of cinematography, considering he had a
good quality camera and possessed ample knowledge
about its usage. Joel donned the director hat and also
took up the job of editing. Reuben, Mohith, Moses was
casted to play the according to their role in their own
name. Pious and Daniel too played an important role.
Then the next challenge was choosing locations from
where the shoot will take place. Joel’s house was
selected to shoot for the majority of the scenes
because it was perfectly suitable as the location
described in the script. The only place where the
members decided to shoot outside of the house was at
the park for the initial scene of two people talking.

Thus, the most important phase of our filmmaking

journey, shooting began. The first day of shooting was
at the Touristic Park & Joel’s house. On that day, the
group was unable to shoot many scenes because the
actors had to be intensively trained and well versed
with their lines. They also had to improve some
mannerisms to portray their assigned roles as
accurately as possible. So, after all the training and line
reading, the group managed to take one or two scenes.
Then they realized they cannot move forward with this
pace and things had to be speeded up because of the
time limit. For the next few days none of the group
members’ houses were free, so in the meantime it was
decided that the actors were given prior information
as to what scenes were being shot and the dialogues
they had to learn. So, the next day of shooting went a
lot smoother and easier than Day One of shooting. But
after that particular day, there were huge intervals
between shooting days because the group members
were burdened with tuition classes, huge workload
and various other assignments from school. Another
reason was that many members were not available or
present at their houses where the scenes had to be
shot.
Later, Pious who played one of the protagonists’ roles
of the story had to travel to India for his summer
vacation. After a few days, Joel travelled to India too,
making it near impossible to pursue shooting without
a main actor and the scriptwriter. And one by one each
group member travelled and they only reached back
by September. Another challenge faced was that
schools had reopened, so the only day everyone was
free was during Friday, that too at evening, considering
many group members have to attend church and
catechism in the morning. So, every Friday, it was
decided to shoot some scenes and this went well for
the whole month of September. Prior to the final day of
shooting, the periodic assessment was announced
which made everyone take a break from shooting and
focus on their studies. So, after exams got over by the
last week of September, the group resumed shooting.
They wrapped up shooting within the next three days.
The only task left was editing which was entrusted to
Joel, who handled it very well. The report was written
by Pious and Job. Each member made their own cover
pages for their reports and Daniel took the printouts
for all. Overall, it was a really fun and memorable
experience. It was the first time that the group
members had embarked on such an enthralling
adventure of filmmaking. They learned a lot from this
experience, especially unity and teamwork.
 CONCLUSION
There are different skills necessary for a good project
or to complete a certain task. But the main thing is
teamwork; if you have a great team, you can execute
any of your plans successfully. Whereas a group of fully
skilled people without having proper bonding cannot
perform teamwork well. If you are a sports lover then
you can easily analyze the importance of teamwork, it
is not a single good player which can win the match for
the team, but it’s the entire team which is required to
play well. “TOGETHER WE CAN DO ANYTHING”. And
this is certainly a “BEAUTY TO BEHOLD” for our team.
SCENE 1
(REUBEN is sitting on a bench, reading a book in English.)
REUBEN: (Mumbling to himself) I've got this... just need to
understand this English stuff.
(JOEL, a fluent English speaker, notices E.)
JOEL: Hey there! Nice weather, isn't it?
REUBEN: Er... yes! The weather is so... cat-like today.
JOEL: (Confused) Cat-like? You mean sunny?
REUBEN: Yes, exactly! It's sunny like a... cat.
(JOEL sits down next to REUBEN.)
JOEL: (Trying to make conversation) So, do you come here
often?
REUBEN: (Still panicking) Oh, um... yes, I come here... usually.
I like... eating toothpaste.
JOEL: Eating toothpaste? That's... different.
(REUBEN's phone rings, and he answers.
REUBEN: (Excitedly) Oh, my mother's phone call! I must
pickle the dishwasher!
JOEL: (Bursts out laughing) Pickle the dishwasher? That's a
new one!
(JOEL decides to help REUBEN.)
JOEL: (Kindly) Hey, don't worry. English can be tricky. Um...I
think I know the perfect solution to your problem.
REUBEN: (Grateful) Really?
JOEL: Yes, a friend of mine joined this new coaching center
called “English by Daniel” and it’s really helped him. If you
want to improve, you could join there!
REUBEN: Oh, that would be chair-mazing!

SCENE 2
[The scene opens in the coaching center. DANIEL, a dynamic
teacher with a passion for language, is standing at the front of
the class. REUBEN enters the class.]
REUBEN: May I come in?
DANIEL: Come in. Take a seat. Hello, new student, what’s
your name?
REUBEN: Reuben Jacob Mathew.
DANIEL: Fellow students, introduce yourselves to Reuben.
JOB: Hi, I’m Job.
MOHITH: Hi, I’m Mohith.
MOSES: I am Moses.
DANIEL: Good morning, class! I'm Mr. Daniel. To help
improve your English skills, I want this to be an interactive
experience. Don't hesitate to ask questions or express your
opinions.
[A student eagerly raises their hand.]
JOB : Hi, Mr. Daniel! I always struggle with grammar. Any tips
on how to make it less confusing?
DANIEL: Well, start with the basics and gradually work your
way up to more complex structures. It’s okay to make errors
and it's through these that we learn.
MOHITH: I find it challenging to remember new words and
use them in sentences. How can I increase my vocabulary?
DANIEL: Start small, maybe five new words a day. Reading
books and newspapers in English can help you discover new
vocabulary.
MOHITH: Mr. Daniel, how important is speaking in
improving overall English?
DANIEL: Improving your speaking skills is a great goal. It can
be done by watching English movies, listening to podcasts,
and reading books in English regularly.
MOHITH: That makes sense. I do enjoy watching English
movies. What else can I do?
DANIEL: Speaking regularly is crucial. Find a partner or join
a conversation group. Don't be afraid of making mistakes.
The more you speak, the more confident you become.
JOB: I sometimes worry about my pronunciation. Is there
any way I could become better?
DANIEL: You should try repeating sentences from native
speakers. You can also use pronunciation apps or websites to
practice specific sounds.
JOB: I’ll definitely try that out!
[As the class nears its end, DANIEL wraps up the discussion.]
DANIEL: Today has been fantastic! Remember, learning a
language takes time and dedication. Keep practicing, and
you'll see improvement over time. Until next time, happy
learning!
[The students gather their things and get up to leave.]
ALL TOGETHER: Thank you sir!
[The students leave with a newfound appreciation for the
significance of the English language.]

SCENE 3
(The scene opens outdoors and the students are gathered
together.)
JOB: So what’s our plan?
JOB: Let’s go to PIOUS’s house!
MOHITH: Yes, let’s go!
[They walk into a building, take the lift and arrive at PIOUS’s
house. PIOUS opens the door.]
JOB: Hey PIOUS!
PIOUS: Hey guys, come on in! Where were you?
MOHITH: We were at a coaching center called “English by
Daniel”.
PIOUS: How was it?
MOHITH: It was nice.
JOB: (sighs) You know, PIOUS, sometimes I wonder why we
have to learn English. Isn't it just a lot of confusing words
and rules?
JOB: (frustrated)Yeah, it’s as confusing as trying to find a
vegetarian option in a barbecue restaurant!
MOSES: Oh, come on, JOB! English is a piece of cake!
JOB: But it is incredibly confusing for people who don’t speak
it, especially the grammar.
REUBEN: For me it’s the pronounciation and all the different
accents. It’s all too complicated.
PIOUS: Those are valid points but you see, English is the
global language of communication. It opens doors to
opportunities worldwide.
MOHIT: (curious) Opportunities? Like what?
PIOUS: (excited) Well, MOHITH, imagine you're in Japan and
you need directions. What language would you use?
MOHIT: (scratches head) Umm, English?
PIOUS: Bingo! English is like a universal passport. It helps
you communicate almost everywhere.
MOSES: Consider this. You ask for directions, and the local
replies, "It's just a stone's throw away." You start calculating
the distance you can throw a stone. That would be really
funny.
REUBEN: (laughs) Yeah, I can see the humor in that.
MOSES: (Nods) Exactly! English can save you from food
disasters. Imagine asking for "a pizza with pineapple and no
cheese" in a language you don't know. You might end up with
a fruit salad on a piece of dough!
REUBEN: (Laughing) That would be a disaster!
PIOUS: (Grinning) And speaking of weirdness, ever tried
translating idioms? It's like trying to explain a joke!
(They laugh.)
MOHITH: (Scratches head) Like what?
PIOUS: Well, imagine telling someone to "break a leg" in their
language without explaining it first. They might think you're
a mafia boss!
MOHITH: (Laughing) I see your point!
PIOUS: (enthusiastic) And when someone says "It's raining
cats and dogs", they don't mean actual animals are falling
from the sky!
[All laugh]
MOSES: Also, English has more exceptions than rules. It's
delightful!
JOB: More exceptions than rules?
MOSES: (nodding) Absolutely! But that's what makes it
interesting. You never know what it's going to throw at you
next. See, JOB, English keeps you on your toes.
JOB: (laughs) Well, that's one way to put it!
PIOUS: And let's not forget the confusing spellings that keeps
English interesting. Silent letters are like the ninjas - they're
there but you can't see them coming. Like the 'b' in subtle.
REUBEN: (grinning) So, English is a language full of surprises
and humor. It keeps life interesting!
MOSES: But it's not all about laughs. English is the bridge
that connects cultures, allowing us to share stories, ideas,
and yes, even memes!
MOHITH: True, it does make the world feel smaller.
PIOUS: So we should embrace the specialties of English.
Embrace its playful idioms, its confusing homophones, and
its unpredictable grammar. Because when you do, you're
joining a global game of linguistic charades!
MOSES: Well it’s about time. We should go.
JOB: Yeah, that’s right!