Research for CCR Question 2

CCR Question 2

The Second Creative Critical Reflection Question is: How does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text? In the film Opening for High Stakes, the audience engagement is made through the tension that is created by the characters playing the poker game as well as the way the story is told. The film introduces the three players that have different backgrounds, each having their own personality. this allows the audience to have a chance to connect with one of them or feel more connected to one of them because of their emotions.

Engagement with Audiences

• Character Personalities - Since there is a mix of characters, some that are more adaptable than others and then the overconfident ones, it allows for the plot to be a mystery. It makes it so that there is sort of a balance on how smart each character is. The viewers are then introduced to the game and are allowed to sort of predict how each character will act through the game.

• Font Choices - Each Font is different for each Character, allowing for their introduction to be distinct from each other. This helps make sure that the viewer stays engaged with the Film Opening, allowing them to see what characteristics or personalities they may have.

• Marketing & Social Media Appeal - 
• Teaser Clips - We can show intense scenes in the game on platforms like Instagram or TikTok to show interest in the Movie.
• Character Introduction Posts - Since we already have Character Cards for each Character, we can post them to create an audience group on who they would prefer to win.

Distribution as a Real Media Text

• Digital Platforms - 
• YouTube - This would allow for the Film Opening to reach a wider audience.
• Short Film Platforms - Tubi could stream it to show it to maybe some film lovers.

• Local Screening - This could be hosted at a School Club or School Showcase, and it would allow for there to be a Live Audience to give feedback on how well they engage with the Film Opening.

• Possible Expansion - If the Film Opening were to be successful and people were to like it, later it could be developed into a longer film or complete movie.

Overall, High Stakes is made so that the viewer stays engaged with the Film Opening. It focuses primarily on those that like to see crime, thriller or Poker-Driven plots.