My Critical Reflection
Following the completion of my short film project, several topics can be reflected on. From the birth of the film pitch to the last shooting, this project progressed from a mere idea, to a complete composition. Through extensive research on social issues, conventions, advertising and branding, the finished product evolved to be media that shows growth. The theme/moral of my film was heavily influenced by my prior research. By the end of the film, a resolution is reached that suggests that drugs are harmful and should not be used by teenagers, even if just for “harmless fun”. The protagonists in the film learn this lesson after extreme misuse of recreational drugs throughout the film, before the eventual climax of the death of a friend. The social issue of drug and substance abuse is represented by the depiction of this plot point in the film. As a teenager, this social issue is one of the most prominent issues for my age group. As of January 2024, 8.33% of 12-17 year-olds