How the heck do you write a good opening scene to a film?
Great filmmakers have already figured out how to get us hooked; let's learn from 'em!
"The Dark Knight" with that sick Joker reveal, the sad reality-check at the beginning of "Everything Everywhere All at Once", and Noah Baumbach's perfect opening scene in "The Squid and The Whale".
In this video essay, I explore what makes a good opening scene and how it can set the tone, introduce characters, and create a sense of anticipation for the rest of the film.
I also made a fun little short film and wove it into the video. Hope you like it!
Films referenced:
- The Squid and the Whale (2005)
- Frances Ha (2012)
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
- Aftersun (2022)
- White Noise (2022)
- Paprika (2006)
- Marriage Story (2019)
- Her (2013)
- Lady Bird (2017)
Music
- Godmode - Broken Drum Machine
- On the Island - Broken Drum Machine
- Smokey's Lounge - TrackTribe
- The Crown of India, Op. 66 - 2. Menuetto (For Military Band - Winterbottom)
- Acid Jazz - DaveJf
- Elementary Wave 11 - Erokia
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