Media theory

Welcome back my friends! Today’s blog is all about media theory and how I’m going to use it in my film opening. Basically, media theories help explain how stories are told and why they work the way they do. Since my film is a sports drama, I’m focusing on narrative theory, which is all about how characters fit into a story.

In every story characters have different roles which make the film interesting for my film I'm using three main roles.

Hero: The main character (aka the gymnast)

Villain: The beam/bar/floor/tramp she accidentally falls too hard on

Helper: Person who wants whats best for the hero (coach)

Hero

My main character is a gymnast who has been training since she was basically a baby. Gymnastics isn’t just a hobby for her it’s her entire life. She eats, sleeps, and breathes the sport. But then, kaboom! She injures her knee right before the biggest competition of her life. Now she’s stuck wondering if she can still compete, or is this the end of her dream?

Costume Idea: Her competition leotard, warm-up gear, and later on a knee brace.

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Villain 

There isn’t an actual bad guy in my film, but the real villain is her injury. It’s what’s stopping her from doing what she loves. But it’s more than just the physical pain she’s also fighting her own doubts and fears. Does she push through? Does she sit out? This is the big conflict of the film.

Costume: knee brace and maybe ice packs

Helper

Every athlete needs their mentor/coach. The coach is the one pushing her, reminding her why she started, and helping her decide what to do. Will the coach tell her to go all in or tell her to back out of her dream?

Costume idea: Coach shirt, whistle, 

A sports drama is all about the struggles, and the passion, its also about making very tough choices. By using these character roles my film opening will what it is like to OBSESSED with a sport and all of a sudden have it all at risk. I honestly can't wait to put this all in my film opening its going to be amazing!!