Script/Research For Question #2 of CCR

 Here is my script for question 2 of my CCR:

[CLASSROOM SETTING SCRIPT – QUESTION 2: AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT, TECHNIQUES & DISTRIBUTION]

(Scene continues in the classroom. The teacher, played by me, sits at a desk. Behind her, her name is displayed on the wall—no whiteboard. On the desk, there’s a computer, a notebook, pencils, and some decorations. A student—played by my sister—sits at another desk, ready to ask more questions.)

STUDENT: We talked about the genre, but who is your target audience?

TEACHER: My target audience is young adults and independent film fans who like psychological thrillers. In my blog, I talked about how Fallen Rhythm explores ambition and the pressure to keep going even when it hurts. That’s something a lot of young people relate to, especially students, athletes, and artists who push themselves to succeed. I looked at films like Black Swan (2010), which also explores physical and mental strain in an artistic setting.

STUDENT: How did you make sure your film connects with that audience?

TEACHER: A big part of audience engagement comes from visuals and sound. Like how Euphoria uses a purple color scheme to create a dreamlike feeling, I used deep reds and shadows to show intensity and exhaustion. Red represents passion and danger, both of which play a role in Triana’s story.

I also used editing to build tension. In my blog, I explained how quick cuts of the flamenco shoes, the red skirt, and the dance studio create an intense rhythm. Instead of using traditional music, I let the sound of the cane drive the pace. The silence between hits makes the audience feel uneasy, which fits the psychological thriller genre.

STUDENT: So, where will people be able to watch it?

TEACHER: Since I’m an amateur filmmaker, I’m focusing on online platforms. YouTube and Vimeo are great because they allow independent filmmakers to reach a wide audience without a big budget.

(Turns to computer, pretending to type.)

In my blog, I talked about how independent films often gain attention online. The short horror film Lights Out was first uploaded to YouTube and later turned into a feature film. That showed me how online platforms can help small filmmakers get noticed.

STUDENT: Are you submitting to festivals?

TEACHER: Yes! I plan to submit Fallen Rhythm to student film festivals. Festivals give independent films exposure and allow filmmakers to get feedback from a wider audience.

(Closes notebook, looking at the student.)

My distribution plan is to upload Fallen Rhythm to YouTube or Vimeo, promote it on social media, and submit it to festivals. This way, it can reach both online viewers and the film community.

STUDENT: That makes sense!

TEACHER: Alright, to wrap up—Fallen Rhythm is for young adults and independent film fans. It uses strong visuals, sound, and editing to connect with them. For distribution, I’m focusing on online platforms and festivals.

Any final questions?

STUDENT: (Shakes head) Nope.

(The teacher closes her notebook, adjusts a decoration on her desk, and the student starts packing up. End scene.)