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Final Media Project

Mixed Media Production

By: Sophia Ismini Lemoniatis @Sophiaisminifilms

Outline Of Final Idea

For my final idea in unit 8 I plan to create a mixed media piece experimenting with picture stop
motion and drawing onto them. I intend to do this piece individually, and I decided to use mixed
media as I like the level of freedom it enables me to have, so I can get very creative with it. As I
want my piece to look very colorful and aesthetically pleasing with lots of movement and
creative aspects to it I think that this route would be the best to take. My target audience I will be
aiming this at will be roughly from ages 16-20s as the more creative sided productions are more
appriciated by this age group and they tend to be more invested in this type of production
compared to a lot older or younger people.
Throughout the first seven units of this course I have developed skills from camera work to
editing and planning. The main skills I think I have developed quite well are my editing and my
camera work. In the last unit we did I mainly focused on my editing skills, looking at color
grading and adding different effects. I also learned a lot as I started to use a different software,
therefore learned how to use that and work with it instead of Premier Pro. One of the main skills
I think I will need to develop further is my planning skills. This is due to me not normally
sticking to my planning schedule, and when going into the industry of film, organization is one
particular skill I will need to develop further. Camera work is also something I would like to
experiment and develop further. Although I have worked on part of it I would like to develop it
more, experimenting with different angles and movement to evoke different emotions and
foreshadow in my storylines. Lighting is also something I will need to focus on in this project as
it relates to my research on how the weather effects peoples moods. Lighting will be a very big
part in this production relating to the storyline so focusing on it will help me improve my skills
in this department which I really want to develop further.

Following a storyline I will need to research into my overall concept- that following the idea of
“Seasonal Depression” and “climotography” - how the weather can impact the way people feel
emotionally. I intend to make my production very visually pleasing to the eye, focusing on
lighting and color to create it into also some form of art. I want this piece to mainly focus on a
character in nature outdoors and how that makes people feel, when they connect with the sun and
nature together. I think I will focus more towards sunny weather compared to bad rainy weather
as I would like to mainly look at the positive side to it, and when focusing on lighting the sun
will be out and the lighting will be prominent.

Competition/Film Festival - FLING!

Fling!- Film Festival- Earliest deadline-April 18th 2024, Regular deadline- July 30th 2024,
Latest deadline- November 29th 2024

This film festival is an event that showcases the work of young film makers from across the
world. It's held in the Scottish Highlands. Fling! celebrates the best in youth film whether fiction,
documentary, experimental or adventure. For this years film festival they are keen to highlight
films that express unique visions and the experiences of young people in the modern world. For
this year's edition, they will specially be launching a new category for short pictures made by
young people under the age of 25. They will be selected as part of a competition which will see
Fling’s organizers award a $2500 grant for the awardees.

Categories for me to Type of deadline Cost

enter under
Young Persons short film Regular Deadline Standard: $11
Student: $8
Experimental Short Film Regular Deadline Standard: $13
Student: $10
Narrative Short Film Regular Deadline Standard: $13
Student: $10

RULES AND REGULATIONS

SUBMISSIONS
When submitting to the festival you are agreeing that if chosen to screen during the dates of the festival,
Fling! will not pay any additional screening fees presented by the submitter. The only exception would be
if it is agreed upon prior to a film's submission. The submission fees vary and are non-refundable. We try
to keep fees as low as possible to prevent them from being a barrier to young filmmakers. We will only
waive fees in exceptional circumstances, email info@flingfilmfestival.co.uk.

ENTRY REGULATIONS
Fling! is partially competitive with selected films shown alongside non-competitive features and
documentaries. Fling! reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project submitted. All films
must be Highland Premieres. There is no limit to the number of entries.

FILM/VIDEO ENTRIES
All foreign language entries must have English subtitles. Projects must be submitted for consideration on
DVD, BluRay or as an online screener. We require films to be sent in the PAL format. Screening
material, press and any application materials will not be returned. Accepted formats for Fling! are DVD,
BluRay or DCP for festival presentation.
ENTRY DEADLINES
All film submissions must be received no later than their respective deadlines:

COMPETITION
Fling! Film Festival is a competitive event, all films officially selected are included and eligible for
competition.

PRESS MATERIALS
If selected, Fling! will require an electronic press kit to include production stills, bio and filmography of
the director, production notes and full cast and crew credits. This must be sent as soon as possible as any
delay may exclude your film from promotional material etc.

LIABILITY
Fling! takes every possible care with tapes and films while in our possession, we cannot accept
responsibility for loss or damage. Do not send original prints or tapes. Please keep Fling! notified of any
address/phone number changes.

SHIPPING
The cost of shipping all entries and films to the festival must be paid by the entrant. Fling! will not pay or
reimburse the cost of shipping.

REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT
By submitting to Fling! You grant the right to use your work during the festival and for promotional
purposes.

NOTIFICATION
Selection will occur by January 2025 and notification will occur no later than that date.

Awards & Prizes

For this year's edition, they will specially be launching a new category for short pictures made by
young people under the age of 25. They will be selected as part of a competition which will see
Fling’s organizers award a $2500 grant to the awardees.

I think I could have the possibility of winning this competition with my mixed media production
as it will allow me to be very creative and experimental with my production, which is something
that this film competition are particularly interested in, as they are looking for films that are
different by me experimenting with Mixed Media it's something different that the judges will be
looking for. With the level of freedom, I have I think it will give me a chance of winning as I can
get as creative, I want which is something I will be doing. Looking at stop motion is something
that not a lot of young developing film makers do, therefore I think it would stand out from the
rest, giving me more of an opportunity of winning the competition.
Legal and Ethical Issues

The legal and ethical issues I may face mainly will be to do with the music I decide to use.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Week Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun

Week 1 Context Context Proposal Competition
15th-21st
April
Week 2 Research - - - - - -
22nd-28th ALL WEEK
April
Week Test Shoots - - Target
329th-5th audience
April RESEARCH
SUBMITTED
Week 4 Planning PLANNING
6th-12th SUBMITTED
May

Week 5 Filming
13th-19th
May
Week 6 Filming
20-26th
May

Week 7 Half Term - - - - - -

27-2nd
June
Week 8 Editing
3-9th
June
Week 9 Pitch +
10th- 16th Evaluation
June