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Name of the text you plan to recreate: The Forest (2016)  Scene/section you will recreate: When the protagonist Sara is woken up by noises outside her tent in the forest and she sees the shadows of a figure running around the tent before a hand grabs her head as she leans against it. Location you will use for your recreation filming/photoshoot: In a tent in my back garden Actors you will require for your recreation: Myself to portray Sara and someone else (doesn't matter who it is because they won't be seen) to make external noises and grab my head. Props/costumes you will require for your recreation: A yellow tent of a similar size to Sara's and clothing similar to Sara's. Equipment you plan to use: Camera, microphone (if necessary) Any other relevant information:

The issue of gender inequality has long been debated in the media, especially in regards to how genders are represented in film. Through the years, it has become common knowledge, to some extent even the status quo that all characters in film have specific roles with specific criteria that audiences expect them to follow, based on the fact that they are male or female. My main argument, supported by my primary text, is that as time goes on, gender representations are evolving to the point where they are indeed being increasingly subverted, subversion that has been maintained and successfully publicised by the 'The Hunger Games' films. Throughout the four films, Katniss Everdeen the protagonist exhibits not just behaviour but a personality that ordinarily would be strongly associated with men. In her 2016 book 'Hunting Girls', Kelly Oliver says that "our prepubescent protagonist, a tough no-nonsense teenager, is more comfortable wearing hunting clothes and boots th...

" A fighter, a killer, a survivor, she fights boys, and even rescues boys." - Samantha Ellis To what extent do films like the 'The Hunger Games' films prove that gender stereotypes are being increasingly subverted in the film industry? The issue of gender inequality has long been debated in the media, especially in regards to how genders are represented in film. Through the years, it has become common knowledge, to some extent even the status quo that female characters in film have specific roles with specific criteria that audiences expect them to follow, based on the fact that they are female. To support this particular argument, one historical text that this investigation will focus on is Disney's first feature film, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' from 1937, as throughout the entire film, the eponymous character encompasses every female stereotype that society reinforces. However, as much as this film suggests that gender stereotypes are n...

Question – no problem you’ve focused on gender stereotypes rather than just feminism – and your plan follows that. Just make sure your research addresses both feminism and masculinity. Introduction – I like the quote – use it above the question? For the intro, lay out argument, primary text and any secondary/historical texts. Present your angle/hypothesis. You can mention a theory or two but don’t go into detail – save that for later. 250 words. Section 1 – historical text. Good start – that works with the question, Snow White is ideal for this and shows real research and film history. Get some textual analysis in here if you can. 250 words. Section 2 – Primary text: The Hunger Games. Textual analysis. Media key concepts etc. Quotes/reviews etc. Research quotes on Katniss and Hunger Games. 500 words. Section 3 – more historical/secondary texts. Calamity Jane. This looks great but make sure to do in-depth analysis – does it actually challenge gender expectations from the ...

To what extent do films such as the 'The Hunger Games' film series prove that gender stereotypes are being increasingly subverted in the film industry? Introduction (200 words) " A fighter, a killer, a survivor, she fights boys, and even rescues boys."- https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/aug/12/why-hunger-games-killer-katniss-is-a-great-female-role-model "Do images of self-sufficient girls signal feminist progress in terms of gender stereotypes?" - 'Hunting Girls', Kelly Oliver, 2016 Section 1 (250 words) Historical Text 1 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) This section will address an example of a film that explicitly reinforces gender stereotypes, male and female. "Snow White gives the message to young girls that your duties are cleaning and enjoying it, taking care of others, and waiting for a prince to save you."  https://disneyanalysis.weebly.com/female-stereotypes.html ...

This scene is from the final film in the 'Hunger Games' quadrilogy: 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2'. In this scene, Katniss and her Star Squad are being chased through Panem's sewers by lizard mutts released by The Capitol. It's worth noting that for the first 12 seconds, the sound is all diegetic. Although this is a relatively short length of time, the realism this use of purely diegetic sound creates is successful in building up the tension that leads to a 'jump scare' moment when the first mutt attacks and kills Lieutenant Jackson, at which point dramatic, fast paced music begins; this also cues the increased pace of the action of the actors and also of the editing. This immediately changes the atmosphere of the scene and captures the audience's attention, retaining it throughout the scene. Until 1:11, the only lighting provided comes from the torches each character has attached to their firearms, and the occasional explosion caused...