The Elevator
I. About the Film
I Chose to analyse the short film ‘Elevator’ by Greg Glienna because comedy is my favourite genre, and the genre of the short film i am planning to make. It is similar to the one we plan to make because it is set in one location, and not many props are used and it is very simple. We do not have a budget and for this reason we must plan our short film realistically and make sure every scene can actually be carried out and filmed.
This short film was written and directed by Greg Glienna, the creator of ‘Meet the Parents’ and ‘Meet the Fockers’. He also plays the lead role. Todorov’s theory of equilibrium can be represented in this short. The film starts of with a relaxed man in an elevator. A disruption occurs when a group of overweight people enter the elevator, exceeding the weight limit. A new equilibrium is set when the man leaves the elevator to enter a new one, filled with people who have swine flu. Levi Strauss’ theory of binary opposites can also be shown in this short. Binary opposites refers to the coming together of opposites. In this case, its skinny VS overweight, healthy VS unhealthy.
The main character is of middle class. You can tell because he is well groomed, has an expensive phone, and he is wearing smart clothes. He is also looking down at the people around him as if he is of higher status and more important.
It is shot in the elevator of a hospital. You can tell because the elevator is filled with overweight and un-well people. These are health related issues. Most short films have one, fixed location due to the limited time available. It also keeps costs low and simplifies the production process. High key lighting was used throughout the film. Most comedies use high key lighting to create a positive and lively feeling. It also gives us clear vision of what’s going on. For example, the weight of the people, what they’re wearing, their age and surroundings. It makes it easier for the viewer to analyse what’s going on. It is very easy to analyse the characters. The is a clear difference between the main characters and the extras. The extras have a very simple role. Little experience and movement is required in short films, as it is a simple job. The costume of the characters are very important because it explains their background.
II. Versions of the Film
The Boss
A man wins the lottery in his boss's office. With Greg Glienna and Tim Kazurinski (Saturday Night Live)
A short comedy film by Greg Glienna, the creator of Meet the Parents, A Guy Thing and Relative Strangers. If you like this short, suscribe to my channel!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wWJfFQOnHw
The Violinist
2 street musicians compete for turf in this speechless comedy short
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DurvtDop-FE
(Author / Writer / Director / Lead Actorの中から、一つを選ぶこと）
Greg M. Glienna (born in Chicago, Illinois, August 23, 1963[citation needed]) is an American director and screenwriter best known as the creator of the original Meet the Parents.[1][2] Glienna also wrote A Guy Thing[2] and wrote and directed Relative Strangers.[3] He is also the co-author (with Mary Ruth Clarke) of the play Suffer the Long Night which had its Los Angeles premiere August 2008Little Fockers (2010) (characters)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Glienna
A. Reaction Point - setting
In the hotel's elevator with persons who gained weight.The feeling that he is afraid because an elevator may fall.
Ending he getting an ordinary elevotor but he is sweaty.
B. Reaction Point - film director
Though he is film director , it's being performed.He's playing an active part in the various fields.
C. Reaction Point - mood
Mood means a story's atmosphere or the feeling it evokes.
I think this film s mood is comedy.A point is a straight face of the person who gained weight.
D. My General Opinion
It is very interesting comedy.
I thought the United States was by situation whichi isn't Japan.
If I were he, I'd get off immediately.
It is very interesting comedy.
I thought the United States was by situation whichi isn't Japan.
If I were he, I'd get off immediately.
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