Assignment: Symbolism in Theatre and Cinema - Assessment

Movie Pitch

Select one genre of cinema such as comedy, tragedy, melodrama, and so forth.

Write a pitch for a movie that discusses the story and one person or object that is symbolic. Explain the symbolic significance of your person or object. In your pitch, summarize the setting, main plot, at least two main characters, and the theme.

Next, imagine you are staging a scene from your movie script as a stage play to generate interest from producers. What decisions would you make in terms of staging, such as stage design, actors, and other elements of the theater?

Submit your assignment in one of the following formats using the Assignment Files tab:

• A 350- to 700-word paper.