Media Text Research

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Coming up with a film concept for a short is not easy... but thankfully the research is alleviating some of that writers block!

BLACK HOLE (2008)

This short is so clever and so minimal, focused primarily on show don't tell. I love how it connects to larger themes of greed and as he gets more ambitious, the hole gets bigger and he is eventually consumed by it. The visual metaphor of the hole also speaks to the idea of the futility of greed. The more you dig, the more you sink, the deeper you go. Ultimately, the character becomes overwhelmed, even swallowed whole by the hole they created. This suggests that no matter how much one gains through greed, it can never truly satisfy them and, in the end, might even destroy them. It’s a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of constantly trying to fill an insatiable void.

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These creations really get me thinking about how everyday objects can be worked into a film in such a clever way to represent larger themes.  It’s a creative way of telling a story, utilizing products/services that feel familiar to us but transforming them in the film and giving them a whole new depth. Instead of relying on big explanations or speeches, the film lets these small details speak for themselves, and that makes the message feel even more impactful.

It’s such a clever way to build a narrative that feels simple on the surface but has a lot going on underneath. It makes you look at the world around you in a different way, wondering what everyday objects might have a deeper meaning in your own life. It’s not just creative, it’s really cool how it makes you think in a whole new way.