Short Film Research and Planning
Film Studies Coursework, Short Film Research & Planning Analysing example short films- Ellington Kid Mise-en-scene In The Ellington Kid, the mise-en-scène uses knives to subtly create tension and foreshad ow violence. Set mainly in a kebab shop, the knives are visible on the walls and casually handled by staff, blending into the everyday setting. However, their presence hints at hidden danger, especially as the narrator’s story unfolds. The knives become symbolic — not just tools, but potential weapons — suggesting that the workers are more powerful than they appear. This contrast between the ordinary setting and the implied threat adds to the film’s darkly comic tone and challenges stereotypes about vulnerability and strength. Narrative The narrative follows a framed structure, with one teenager telling a dramatic story to his friend inside a kebab shop. This story-within-a-story builds suspense and plays on urban legend tropes, leaving the audience unsure of what’...