Writing about film
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This document provides basic tips and rules for writing about films, including how to format the title of the film, how to refer to characters, using present tense when discussing events from the film, avoiding summarizing the entire plot, and integrating film terminology and theory into the analysis. Key details are to italicize or underline the film title, include the director's name and release date in parentheses the first time the film is mentioned, refer to characters by their name rather than the actor, and always use present tense when discussing the film.
Writing about film
- 1. Writing About Film Basic Tips and Rules
- 2. Title of the Film • Should be italicized or underlined. • The first instance the film is mentioned, it should also include the director’s name & release date in parentheses. – Billy Elliot (Stephen Daldry, 2000)... • However, if you refer to the director or the date within the sentence, you do not need to include that info again. – In Billy Elliot (2000), director Stephen Daldry…
- 3. Characters • Do not refer to a character by the actor’s name - use the character’s name. • If you want to mention the actor, put their name in parentheses after the character’s name. – Billy Elliot (Jamie Bell) is a young boy...
- 4. Grammar and Style • Always write in the PRESENT tense, even when referring to something from the film. – "Billy runs into the dance studio," not "Billy ran into the dance studio."
- 5. Final Tips • Do not give a synopsis of the entire film. • Make sure to integrate the film terminology and theory you have learned in class.
- 6. Step 1 Watch the film or clip once all the way through without taking notes.
- 7. Step 2 Watch the film or clip again, this time noting your observations.
- 8. Step 3 Pick out a few things you noticed, and see how they connect together.
- 9. Step 4 Write! Revise… hand it in :)