In this film, the main character is a teenager caught in a moment of intense emotional struggle. I spent a lot of time thinking about their backstory and habits such as small details like how they fidget, tap their foot, or react under pressure. Even the way they put on their headphones reflects their state of mind. Planning these details helps me show the character’s emotions through action rather than words, making them feel real to the audience.
Kakigori. (n.d.). Nervous anxious girl biting nails. Young anxious worried woman shows stressed and nervous face expression with hands on mouth biting nails [Illustration]. Dreamstime. https://www.dreamstime.com/nervous-anxious-girl-biting-nails-young-worried-woman-shows-stressed-face-expression-hands-mouth-image229701577
I also planned how the character changes during the scene. At first, their movements are chaotic and anxious, and the audience sees flashes of past painful memories in quick glimpses, which reflects their mental state. After taking the pill, their movements become more confident. I included this change intentionally, so the audience can visually track their transformation. By thinking through these small habits, reactions, and emotional shifts ahead of time, I can make the character’s journey clear, intense, and relatable without relying on dialogue.
Braman, L. (n.d.). What flashbacks and emotional flashbacks often feel like [Illustration]. Lindsay Braman. https://lindsaybraman.com/emotional-flashbacks/
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