Short film research: Jet by Jordan Chesney (2012)


 For "The Jet" by Jordan Chesney (2012), which is a short film with thriller and mystery elements, here's an analysis of its genre using the CAMS framework:

a. Common Sound in Your Genre

  • Diegetic sounds: The sound of footsteps, doors creaking, or muffled dialogue creates a sense of realism and immediacy.
  • Non-diegetic sounds: Intense background scores heighten suspense, often using droning or high-pitched notes to build tension. Silence is also strategically used to amplify unease.
  • Examples in The Jet: The use of minimal sound design helps focus attention on key moments, enhancing the mystery and atmosphere.

b. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS)

  • Costume: Characters are dressed in everyday, modern clothing, which grounds the story in reality.
  • Lighting: Often low-key and shadowy to create suspense and mystery.
  • Acting style: Subdued and realistic, emphasizing subtle expressions over dramatic gestures.
  • Makeup and Hair: Minimal, naturalistic, staying true to the grounded tone of the genre.
  • Props: Significant objects, such as the jet or other key items, are central to the narrative.
  • Setting: Usually confined spaces or isolated locations that evoke tension and focus attention on the characters. In The Jet, the use of intimate, enclosed environments helps create a claustrophobic atmosphere.

c. Common Editing in Your Genre

  • Pacing: Tight editing keeps the audience on edge.
  • Transitions: Sudden cuts and fades to black can heighten suspense or indicate shifts in tone.
  • Continuity: Maintained to keep viewers immersed, though some intentional disorientation might occur to enhance the mystery.
  • In The Jet: The editing uses sharp cuts and careful timing to build suspense and focus on crucial details, like reactions or significant objects.

d. Example Films of Your Genre

  • The Gift (2015) – A psychological thriller with minimalist mis-en-scène and sound design.
  • Enemy (2013) – A mystery/thriller with similar tones of tension and ambiguity.
  • Prisoners (2013) – Explores suspense and intense emotional stakes in a realistic setting.

e. What Elements of the Genre Do You Like?

  • The genre’s ability to engage viewers by focusing on atmosphere and suspense.
  • The clever use of minimalism to tell a compelling story, as seen in The Jet.
  • The emotional and intellectual engagement, keeping you guessing until the end.

f. What Elements of the Genre Do Not Appeal to You?

  • The potential for overuse of ambiguity, leaving too much unresolved.
  • Sometimes, the subdued pacing can feel slow if not carefully managed.
  • The reliance on a limited setting might feel repetitive in less creative executions.

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