The title gives the audience their first impression and overall helps determine the tone of a film. While alot of my focus has been on filming and editing, I worked with my teammates to come up with a title that reflects both the message of the film opening and the style of a teen coming of age film.
In films, titles are often seen as title cards within an opening sequence. The placement of the text, the font, the color, and the timing of when the title is shown can influence how the audience interprets the film.
"Beautiful Life"
Our original ideal for the title was "Beautiful Life", it radiates a positive and uplifting tone. It focused on the experiences of growing up while also appreciating life as it passes by. I also really liked that this title leaves a lot open to interpretation. The audience is given the option to imagine what the story could be about based on the opening. This title reminds me of the 2006 movie "Little Miss Sunshine", both titles imply personal growth and joyful times. This aligns well with the coming of age genre.
"Off Script"
As a group we decided to change the title, we figured the original title no longer felt right. As the new title implies, we decided to go off script and call the film opening "Off Script. Personally I prefer this title, it has a deeper meaning. It insinuates that characters do not follow the norm, instead they make unexpected choices. This accurately fits how teenagers are known to live life. The name "Off Script" can also reflect the directors view of the film opening. The characters are seen breaking away from routine as they think about ditching school. This makes the film opening more engaging as it hints toward acts of rebellion and fun while still fitting into the coming of age genre.
Importance
Film titles are often short and memorable, they are made to give a very short preview of what is expected throughout the film, however it is still vague enough to create curiosity, grabbing the audience's attention as they want to learn the meaning behind the title. Titles may also act as a form of branding, giving the film a distinct identity.
The placement of the title is just as important. I am still debating where exactly to place the title within the opening, however I am thinking of introducing the title in the first 30 seconds, maybe even during the makeup scene.
To conclude, developing a title for the film has shown the importance of collaboration within a group, we had to come together to share our ideas and in the end choose a name. Even though we did not stick to one title name, it shows how we can adapt and express new ideas. “Beautiful life” created a positive tone, while “Off Script” ultimately aligned with the storyline and theme.
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