Themes Changed the World

A movie, also known as a motion picture, movie short, or digital movie, is a digitalized version of a conventional film that is presented in the form of video. While it may seem simple, a movie takes a great deal of planning, research and other elements into consideration before the creation of the movie itself. Movies are produced by film companies, usually in Hollywood, in a process that can take years, to complete.

The production company that produces the movie will seek out a theme that can be developed and integrated into the story line and concept. Depending on what type of movie the company is producing, the concept may be simple or it can be very elaborate. The theme can be built around a particular character or time period, a specific conflict or situation, or it may be based on something universal. Once the concept is developed, it will need to be refined through many conversations with the director, producers and actors. The essence of the story and the concept will determine the level of difficulty of filming the movie.

Themes are extremely important. A theme is one sentence or one phrase that ties the movie together. It ties it all together. Most themes are based on a particular decade or a particular period of history. For example, a romantic comedy set during the Great Depression would likely use the term romance or a romantic setting.

Each theme must be given careful thought and then chosen within the framework of the movie. The producer may have many choices to make throughout the development of the screenplay. He or she will have to consider the director’s style, the actor’s style, the director’s background, the theme, the cast and crew, and the general theme of the movie. If a theme is chosen and implemented throughout the entire movie, it is important that the movie follow it throughout the movie. Otherwise, the viewer will get bored and then walk away from the screen.

In a recent film ” Trance,” starring Demi Moore and Jason Lee, a theme was developed around the era and decade of the two stars’ birthdays. Demi Moore plays herself in the movie and Jason Lee plays the role of a thirty-year old president. Within the framework of the movie, the two stars spend each of their ten year birthdays in different years, thus creating a theme. If the theme relied only on one decade, it would get stale after a few movies.

Although it is the themes that change a movie, there are some things that stay the same. For example, movies about automobiles almost always deal with cars or driving. Movie themes such as friendship and family are also universal, because they include all people. However, one must be careful when developing themes. While one movie might deal with cars, another movie may need to deal with the environment to make it work.