My Idea

By looking at different themes and styles of short films and considering various aspects of film such as dialogue, setting, sound and special effects, I have come up with my own idea for a short film. The film would focus on the condition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after an individual is exposed to an event that can cause psychological trauma. There are a number of symptoms of PTSD the most common being flashbacks, difficulty sleeping and hyper vigilance. The main subject of the film would be the development of PTSD in an ex soldier who has been frequently exposed to war. I would keep the film very simple, using just one main male actor and one main setting, just an empty room. For the majority of the film, the character would sit in the room and speak of his memories and experiences in the army and back at home. Throughout the film it would become more apparent that he is becoming more agitated and uncomfortable. I have considered using special effects in the film, such as super imposition. I would use this to show people rushing around the character, perhaps backwards, as if the world around him is in rewind. I also considered using scenes of war zones and his family, although he is alone in the room. This would highlight the anxiousness and flash backs he is experiencing. The film would end with the character experiencing a breakdown, brought on by his own thoughts and memories. The purpose of the film would be to mediate to the audience how PTSD can affect individuals and how damaging it can be.