Columbia University Film MFA First Year Directing1 Exercise2
Oct 27 2023
A Scene from “Tangerine” by Sean Baker
Directed by Yumei Zhang
DP by Isaac Zhao
Starring
RAZMIK：Shah Motia
SELENA：Alexandra Mishaan
PROJECT #2
Select a dramatic narrative scene from an existing screenplay. 2-4 min. ** please do not look at the film, find the script instead.
Student may not act as cinematographer.
Look for scenes with 2-3 characters, dramatic beats, wants, obstacles, turning point.
Try and use props, blocking and dramatic irony.
Restrictions: Cannot be a single-take, moving-master shot. No music.
