Jaded (Noir Project)

This is the script for the film I'm currently working on - the noir assignment. I wanted to do something different from what I assume everyone else will be doing so I tried to transplant the characters that are generally archetypal in noir films from their gritty downtown setting to high school. Kind of like Brick, but dealing with more realistic issues.
You'll notice the anti-hero takes the form of the protagonist, John. The femme fatale, Jade, gives the film it's name. And the "good girl" who often appears in noir films is John's ever faithful friend, Amy.
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Shred The Gnar!

I'm finally finished with my documentary assignment for my film class! Originally I wanted to do a documentary on something pertaining to music, but one of the major points my teacher made was that we had to have some sort of a story which I had difficulty figuring out how to do with the limited real-life topics we could cover. So instead of doing a traditional documentary, my group made a mockumentary in the vein of Spinal Tap.

And here it is in two parts:

PART 1


PART 2


The sound is kind of quiet so after the intro you probably want to turn your volume up. I think something might have happened in the rendering process because it sounded fine before then. Oh well, live and learn I guess.

Song Lyrics - Black Cat

[Verse]
Black cat staring
at the mocking bird.
And he knows that
he must look absurd.
He's staring and staring,
his head is spinning 'round.
All of the lights and
all of the sounds.

[Chorus]
But he knows that
now he can't go back.
This time it really is for real.
And he knows that
he's stuck behind the glass.
He's stuck staring through his veil.

Black cat staring
at his box of toys.
(And he can't decide)
which to pick 'cuz
none of them give him joy.
(no not anymore)
But there's one on the shelf that is sitting
just out of reach.
But, hard as he tries he
is confined by a leash.

And he knows that
now he can't go back.
This time it has to be for real.
And he knows that
now he's bound and gagged.
So desensitized to feel.

[Interlude]
The gazelle jumps over the fence
hoping for freedom but he's found a lion instead
(oh no).
And when it comes time to cross that bridge,
he'll figure out why he'd be better off-

Black cat staring
staring
staring
staring

First Film Assignment DONE.

After probably too much time spent and too many tears (of joy) cried, the movie is finally finished. Here it is for whoever happens upon this poor blog lost at sea.

Watch in 480p if possible.

Introductions

So I guess if I have any intent on maintaining a blog then I should probably start off with an introduction.
First of all: Hello reader! Thank you for visiting! 
My name is Nathan Schneekluth and I like to make things. It doesn't matter much what I make, because I honestly just enjoy the creative process. I draw, make movies, write songs, and I can even sew a little bit!
I guess the real purpose for this blog is to have something to show off to people when I want to force them to look at what I've done now without having to go to a million different pages. More or less this is going to act as a glorified portfolio. I'll also try and add some WiPs and update with the current status of the many film projects that I will inevitably be working on this year. Speaking of which...

This is the very rough draft of my first film project for this year. The storyboarding was surprisingly fun (usually it's an extremely tedious and unpleasant process). But anyways, I'm looking forward to filming this and showing off to my class.