Great Films Project Template
First, watch the film approved by Mr. Hauk and Mr. Hopwood in this “Great Films” Series. You must submit a PLOT SUMMARY, PLOT DIAGRAM and a SHORT PARAGRAPH describing the film’s impact (why it is great!) Use the forms provided for all Classic Films
Title Name Date Period
Plot Summary Clear and Simple, following the narrative diagram. 1-2 slides
Director Background information Other great films Awards? Still alive/Dead? Etc.
Main Actors (3-5) Background Other Films Awards What are they known for? What is their role in this film What made them great in this film? Pictures/Video Clips of each actor
Making the film Background Script Production details Challenges Premiere, release dates Early reviews and current reviews Awards? Pictures/(Video clips of production?)
Why so Great? What makes this film so great? Groundbreaking? How did it influence other films after it? Convince the Class!!!!!
Pictures Pictures that demonstrate the film’s impact, etc.
Video Clips Insert 4 or 5 of clips of the major scenes that prove points you have been making in your presentation! (or have the times from the dvd cued up)
Quiz! A question quiz (multiple choice!) for the class to take FOR AN ACTUAL GRADE! Remember: make a KEY – You and your partner MUST GRADE THEM. Please don’t make them too easy, or too hard. Remember Goldilocks when making your quiz!
Resources/Citations/Bibliography List all of the major website resources (actual links I can click on!) Cite the Book that you used MLAish Style Articles Interviews/etc.