Double Crossed - ID# 328
Homewood-Flossmoor
Movie Trailer
Entry Description
When classified government files leak, throwing the world into turmoil, two trusted spies must work together to stop the deadly Lilith Nightshade from exploiting the chaos. As they race against time, their unbreakable friendship is put to the ultimate test, forcing them to rely on each other or risk everything unraveling.
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Recent Teacher Comments
- 4/24 12:09 pm - This trailer fits what a trailer is. That sounds simple, but it teased the story without giving it all away, it introduced the characters, and gave a glimpse that it's an action movie with a hint of comedy. You had some cool shots and effects happening - the mirror image, the recorder, the disappearing behind the vehicle, really great concepts and execution. Some things to keep in mind, looking at the exposure of your shots, some of the beginning ones were over exposed, and some of the titles also felt like they were a lower quality than your video. This is a trailer that would make me want to go see the actual film. Nicely done.
- 4/24 11:36 am - Nice job on this trailer! The editing style and pacing work really well for the format—it feels like a trailer and moves at the right rhythm to keep viewers engaged. The shots of Chicago were a great choice and helped give the piece a strong sense of place and atmosphere. There’s a clear through line to the story, which makes it easy to follow and connect with. The voiceover, especially the AI-generated parts, felt a little clunky in places—particularly the emphasis on the word “THE,” which may not have been necessary. You might consider whether the voiceover adds to the story or if the visuals and text alone could carry the message more smoothly. Visually, some of the colors felt a bit oversaturated, and a few shots were slightly overexposed. Adjusting those would really help polish the final look and maintain a more consistent tone throughout. Overall, a strong concept with great potential—just a few technical and creative tweaks could really take it to the next level!
Judge 1
Positives: Great job! You have really nailed the cadence of a thriller/action trailer and have overall done a great job to land those beats, with some excellent music selection and camera moves. Great use of locations!
Improvements: Though there is a lot of exposition, the trailer still feels slightly vague in terms of its actual plot. Some beats feel a little non-specific. The "Lilith Nightshade" line works, because it gives a little more insight. Excellent job on your entry this year – there was clearly a lot of skill and talent put into this piece.
Judge 2
Positives: Good variety of shots. Some creative camerawork.
Improvements: A few of the shots were too dark. Text doesn't always have to accompany voiceover.
Judge 3
Positives: Super clever idea—seriously, the concept was fun and creative, and the text and voiceover worked really well to support it. The voiceover especially helped tie everything together and gave it a nice, polished feel. You had some really cool shots that added to the mood, and I could tell you had a strong vision going in.
Improvements: It did feel a little long for a trailer—tightening it up just a bit would help keep the momentum going. Also, while the shots around Chicago were cool, there were probably more than you needed; a few felt kind of repetitive. The lighting was a little inconsistent between scenes, and some of the audio didn’t quite match or felt off in tone or quality. A bit more balance there would really help everything click together.
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