This project was a really fun and creative experience for me. I liked thinking of the plot for my romantic comedy and figuring out how to tell the story through text messages instead of talking. That changed the way I think about movies and how feelings can be shown without words. I also learned how to plan, film, and edit everything, which helped me get better at making movies. I'm proud of how everything turned out, even though it took a lot of work.
During the post-production of my CCRs, I focused on making each one match the message that I wanted to share. For my first CCR, which was filmed like an interview with my friend, I edited the clips using iMovie. I made some small cuts to keep the flow smooth and added our reactions to make it seem more fun and real. Also, I made sure the sound was good so that our voices could be heard clearly. We were going for a fun vibe, and the editing helped bring that out.
Hi cambridge For my CCRs, I wanted to make them creative and fun instead of just sitting and answering questions. I worked on the first one with a friend and filmed it like an interview. My friend was the host, and we made it enjoyable and silly to fit our personalities. I wrote a full script that answered questions like how my production skills developed and what technology I used. We filmed it in an inviting environment, which made it feel more natural and fun to watch.
Hey Cambridge! For this blog post, I wanted to share the script for my second CCR, which focuses on how my product uses or challenges conventions while briefly touching on audience engagement and distribution. I got the idea for my film by thinking about how modern teenage relationships form, especially through texting and digital communication. While my film follows romantic comedy conventions with a mysterious love story, it challenges them by relying on text messages instead of spoken dialogue and avoiding exaggerated romantic gestures. Most rom-coms have dramatic confessions, but mine builds tension through a more subtle yet realistic interaction. This tatic makes the story feel more modern and relatable to Gen Z audiences, who primarily engage with romance and friendships through digital conversations. Here's my script for what do you do for a living-based CCR.
Interviewer: "Excuse me! What do you do for a living?"
You: [Pauses, dramatically looks at the camera] "Oh, me? I’m a visionary. A filmmaker. A creative genius. Basically, Spielberg but with an iPhone and iMovie."
Interviewer: "No way! What did you make?"
You: [Smirks] "A romantic comedy film opening—a cinematic masterpiece about love, mystery, and text messages. Wanna see my studio?"
Interviewer: "Absolutely."
You: "Come on in, let me give you the grand tour!" [Flings door open, gestures dramatically.]
[Scene: Walking into the house like it’s MTV Cribs.]
Interviewer: "So, first question—how does your product use or challenge conventions, and how does it represent social groups or issues?"
You: [Points at random decor like it’s relevant.] "Great question. So, my film totally follows classic romantic comedy conventions—we’ve got the meet-cute (but make it digital), the anticipation, the playful back-and-forth. Instead of dramatic love confessions in the rain, we’ve got text messages—because, let’s be real, Gen Z flirts over DMs, not in person."
Interviewer: "True, true. But do you challenge any conventions?"
You pretend to lean against a fancy bookshelf that holds nothing but one random candle. "Oh, absolutely. Most rom-coms are full of super dramatic dialogue and big romantic gestures. Mine? Minimal spoken dialogue—because we live in a world where people send ‘LOL’ but don’t actually laugh. I wanted my film to feel real."
Interviewer: "Deep. What about representation?"
You: "Oh, we’re all about realistic teenage experiences. I focused on digital communication because it’s how teenagers actually interact. Plus, I wanted to show how nerve-wracking and exciting it can be when you’re talking to someone you like but don’t really know. The confusion, the anticipation—it’s so relatable."
Interviewer: "So basically, your film is a love letter to modern teenage awkwardness?"
You: [dramatic nod] "Exactly. Now, let’s head to the editing suite—aka my living room."
[Scene: Walks into the living room, sits on the couch like it’s a director’s chair.]
Interviewer: "Okay, next question—how does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text?"
You: [Picks up remote, pretends it’s a microphone.] "Ah, audience engagement—only the most important thing ever. I made sure my film felt super immersive with POV shots, close-ups of text messages, and sound design that makes you feel like you’re the one getting the texts."
Interviewer: "So the audience feels like they’re in the main character’s shoes?"
You: "Exactly! I wanted people to feel the butterflies, the nervous energy, the ‘OMG WHO IS THIS?’ moment. Plus, the lack of dialogue means it works across different languages and cultures—it’s all about vibes."
Interviewer: "Genius. Now, how would you distribute it as a real media text?"
You: [Picks up a random object, pretends it’s an award.] "I see this film living on streaming platforms like Netflix or Hulu—but it would also work amazingly well as a TikTok or YouTube mini-series. Short, engaging, and super shareable. Romantic, funny, and made for the internet."
Interviewer: "Would you put it in theaters?"
You: [Laughs dramatically] "Oh, absolutely not. Who’s paying $15 to watch people text? This is made for digital platforms."
Interviewer: "You’re speaking facts."
[Scene: Walking back to the front door, preparing for the grand exit.]
Interviewer: "Alright, last question—what’s next for you?"
You: [Pauses, looks dramatically at the horizon.] "Retirement. Moving to the countryside. Living off the land."
Interviewer: "Wait, really?"
You: [Laughs] "No. I’ll probably make another film. Maybe one where people actually talk this time."
Interviewer: "I can't wait to see it. Thanks for the tour!"
You: "Anytime. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have Oscars to win." [Dramatic wave, slams door shut.]
heres a picture from one of the vidoe clipd from CCR
