Screenplay first draft THE PATIENT ACT 1 - INT. THE THERAPIST'S HOME – MORNING CLOSE-UP — a kettle switch clicks on. Steam rises. CLOSE-UP — sink piled high with dishes, pill boxes scattered on kitchen counter. CLOSE-UP — The Therapist's hands make a cup of tea. The camera follows her movements precisely — spoon stirring, bag squeezed. INSIDE FRIDGE SHOT — almost empty shelves. Only a carton of milk. She takes it, closes the fridge. CLOSE-UP- She pours the milk in to her tea, stirs. She raises the mug to her lips – the camera follows this movement. The Therapist stares out through the window, her reflection merging with the outside world. CLOSE-UP — the clock on the wall. Tick. Tick. Tick. The Therapist blinks, suddenly aware of time. She puts the cup down quickly and rushes to the bathroom. INT. HALLWAY She slips on her shoes, grabs her coat, sets t...
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Echo Sound Lewis Arnold's short film uses diegetic sound to create a sense of realism. This is incredibly important for the emotional effect on the spectator, especially with the plot twist, as the story is made to feel believable up until this point. The way the phone calls create emotion and suspense, despite not having another voice on the other side, is really effective, something I am definitely inspired by. Other diegetic sounds such as foot steps, breathing and the ambient noise of the streets, create an unsettling atmosphere and again add to the realism. Cinematography Slow but deliberate camera movements mirror the protagonist's internal struggle, making sound and visuals work together to overwhelm the spectator in the film's mood. Wide shots, close ups, as well as the composition which frames the protagonist central to the scene brings the spectator along with her emotional journey, putting us in her point of view throu...