Initial+Proposal

__Driving Question:__ How have changes in society shaped modern day cinematography? __What is the story behind your question? Why do you want to do this?__ The whole reason I am writing about film is because of my desire to make my own picture. Since the paper has to tie into your hands on project, cinematography was a logical choice of topic for my paper. I really just have always wanted to make a movie or documentary and figured that this would be the perfect opportunity to utilize the resources provided by the school as well as the knowledge of the teaching staff to aid me in the process. __What do you want to do?__ I would like to make an documentary for my hands on project. I would recruit the help from friends and family to aide in the making of the picture and would operate the camera and edit the movie myself. __What are possible area of research needed to complete this project?__ Areas of research needed to complete the project would be the evolution of modern film. The beginning of programs such as Sundance Film Festival are also possible options for research. All contributing factors into making a movie as well as the history of the process are all open for examination. __What sources will serve as your topic overview source? What sources will serve as your research keystone?__ The novels entitled __Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film__ as well as __Contemporary American Independent Film__ will both serve as research keystone sources. Novels such as __Independent Film Producers Survival Guide__ and __New Hollywood Cinema__ will all be topic overview books that would help me with the execution of my hands on project. __What do you anticipate this project involving, in terms of work, time and resources?__ I feel that this project will require a lot of time and effort from not only from me, but from my friends who graciously volunteer to be in the film. The paper and research required will also be a lot of work, though manageable through deadlines and due dates. __How will your mentor and topic expert assist you with this project?__ My mentor and topic expert will be able to provide me with information and inspiration for most aspects of my project. They serve as a helpful hand throughout this project and will oversee my work to ensure that I am not only on task, but am also maintaining a good direction. __What problems/ challenges do you foresee happening?__ I predict that the majority of my troubles will be the paper. The paper is the hardest part because it is difficult to hold an interest in one topic for an entire semester. Motivation will be my biggest obstacle.