Film Analysis & Notes

Notes and Presentations

Film Analysis Assignments

Introduction to Film Writing Assignment -- MOVIE MOMENT

*We've all had a moment at the movies that blew us away! Now write about the first time (or your most memorable time) that you experienced this emotion from a movie.

* Write a 1-2 paragraph (typed, double-spaced) description of the moment when you were first inspired by film as an art form.

*Describe a single scene in detail

*Discuss the impression it made upon you and why

*Now that you've experienced this film, why do you want to be a filmmaker?

How to analyze film

Individual Film Appreciation Assignments:

CHILDREN OF MEN Cinematography Analysis

CHILDREN OF MEN Advanced Cinematography Analysis

Advanced FE&D Cinematography Analysis

Cinematography Film Analysis (the Prestige)

The Joker Film Analysis

Thriller Film Analysis — Film Options:

  • SPLIT

  • CREEP

  • ZOMBIELAND

  • US

  • GET OUT

CREED - Three Act Structure and the Hero’s Journey

LA LA LAND Analysis

The Disaster Artist - Three Act Structure and the Hero’s Journey

Shot By Shot Analysis Assignment

Shot By Shot Analysis Example

Magnificent Seven Shot by Shot Scene Playlist

Good Will Hunting

The Guilty Lighting & Cinematography Analysis — need help? Click here to read an article

TENET Film Analysis Assignment

Film Noir Analysis Assignment (MEMENTO)

Film Noir Analysis Assignment (SHUTTER ISLAND)

FIGHT CLUB Film Noir Analysis

Acting/Directing (Whiplash)

Acting/Directing (Whiplash) Advanced Film Analysis

Film Analysis Worksheet (Saving Private Ryan).docx

Shaun of the Dead Film Analysis

Hot Fuzz Film Analysis

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Analysis

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Film Analysis

Film Noir Analysis Assignment (BLACK SWAN)

Film Noir Analysis Assignment (INCEPTION)

Film Analysis Assignment (SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Film Analysis

Lesson - Directing, Acting, and Screenplay Writing Film Review and Analysis