The Heist - ID# 514
Batavia
Movie Trailer
Entry Description
The heist is about to begin. When a pair of thieves hatch the perfect plan to make them rich they set out, not knowing that someone got there first. But who?
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Recent Teacher Comments
- 4/24 2:57 pm - You've got some cool shots happening. The feet walking past the bodies is eerie. The story gets a little lost, why are there dead people, were they apart of the original group, what went down or is possibly going to go down? That way we're a little more invested in and caring for the people going into that situation. Your lighting worked really well to add some gravity to the situation that they were in.
- 4/24 11:57 am - There are definitely some fun and creative shots in this trailer, and the lighting was used really well to set the tone and atmosphere. That said, I think it could benefit from a few more close-ups or tension-building visuals to really pull the viewer in. The music choice is interesting, but something in the editing and pacing feels slightly off, it might help to tighten up a few cuts or better sync the visuals with the rhythm of the track. Also, adding maybe a little more story or context could help ground the viewer and raise the stakes. You’ve got a strong start here, just a few tweaks could really elevate this into a more engaging and impactful trailer. Keep going!
Judge 1
Positives: Great job! The camera moves are excellent, and really make the trailer feel "high end" – in addition to the impressive lighting design (a lot of effort was clearly put into the visual elements).
Improvements: I docked points mostly because of how little the trailer provides in terms of narrative. This plays more as a "teaser" that would appear on YouTube that plays at the beginning of a longer-form trailer. Which is not necessarily an issue for some use cases, but seems a bit "incomplete" in the case of the MMEA Trailers category. Excellent job on your entry this year – there was clearly a lot of skill and talent put into this piece.
Judge 2
Positives: Good shot composition. Good lighting.
Improvements: Get rid of the intertitles. I enjoyed this, but it's VERY short.
Judge 3
Positives: Really solid camera work and editing—everything looked clean and well-timed. The whole thing had a fun energy, and the bananas-as-guns bit was definitely a bold, creative choice that added some humor.
Improvements: It felt more like a teaser than a full trailer. I think holding off on the title until the end could give it more of a hook. Also, a little more explanation of the story or setup would help the audience connect with what’s going on. Just a few small tweaks could really level it up!
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