what do others think?

So far, you have only heard opinions of our film from my point-of-view, but what do other people think of my film? I interviewed two people, my school's video and photo teacher, Mrs. Perez, and her student, Elliott Marrero. I picked these people to interview because they have a lot of knowledge on the topic, they do a lot of filming in their free time/is their job. Here, you will see what they liked, disliked, and overall criticisms they had.

Elliott Marrero:

What did you like?

The storyline throughout the opening was very consistent and well-written. The audio fit with the short very well. I also loved the comic effect hidden behind the eerie feel of the end of the film.

What did you dislike?

The camera angles in the film are not compositional. They felt tilted and too close up. I also wish that the priest was in more of the film.

How can we improve?

Getting better compositional angles would keep the film better quality. Slowing down the pace of the opening would allow for a better interpretation of the film.

What moments, characters, or ideas resonated with you while watching?

Priest Pascal really resonated with me while I watched. The comic effect they brought gave the film a different meaning. I also enjoyed Nicole's character before she was in her daydreaming, the way her character looks gives an extra comedic effect.

Why would someone want to watch this film?

If anyone is interested in chicflics/romcoms, this film would be perfect for them. It has the same feeling of a hallmark movie. It's definitely not something to take seriously. 

Is this movie at a level where we can distribute it?

No, due to the lack of camera quality during the daydreams and the quick pace.

Mrs. Perez

What did you like?

I loved the whimsical feeling in the dream sequence, that whole scene is very cute. I like when he hands her the flowers and the ring. The part where the girl wakes you up was very. Overall, very cute.

What did you dislike?

I did not like the transitions between the different scenes. I think they do not match. The composition is off and it is dark at some points. 

How can we improve?

In the beginning, you should've put an over-the-shoulder shot looking at Ashley, not at Nicole. Additionally, it is not clear Nicole is daydreaming, you should've used a different transition that made more sense, like a rift. The beginning is also too fast, it should've been slowed down a bit.

What moments, characters, or ideas resonated with you while you were watching?

I really like the main character, Nicole. The way she's a nerdy girl and delusional is cute. I also liked when the priest became a burger, it was funny.

Why would someone want to watch this film?

I think someone would want to watch this film for the comedy, I found it funny. If this was a real full-length film, I would've loved to see where Nicole and Dylan's relationship would've become.

Is this movie at a level where we can distribute it?

No, the beginning is a little confusing and some parts are choppy, but for being their first time, they did a wonderful job!

(I took inspiration from this website for some of my questions: https://calvary.church/grow/resources/movie-discussion-guide-general-questions)