CCR Research and Script #1+2

Hello again!! It's now time to get into the nitty-gritty of my CCR. For my first one, I've decided to do the "Vogue What's In My Bag." It's human nature to be curious about others and their lives, and a peek into their everyday items is a good way to learn more about someone. From the Her Campus website, they say "The fascination and obsession we feel over WIMB videos come from a basic component of life: human curiosity. We naturally want to know more about the lives of others, especially celebrities." and "these videos can also show what people value. It’s sweet knowing that people are carrying around things that mean something to them. For example, lots of the notebooks carried around store their very personal ideas, feelings, or thoughts." My character Josephine is very closed off and reserved, so I want the CCR to show a bit more of her while she answers these questions. 

• How does your product use or challenge conventions, and how does it represent social groups or issues?
• How does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text?

Script Outline-ish 

( I walk in)

Me: Hi Vogue, I'm Brianna, and this is what's in my character Josephine's bag.

 

(Music with cuts from the film)

Me: For some context, Josephine is the character I play in the upcoming film "Looking Ahead," and in said film, she is portrayed in the teenage dirtbag aesthetic with her dark makeup and silver jewelry. She meets this girl named Kat, and a beautiful friendship blossoms from there, which helps Josephine through the grieving process of her dad.  

(pull out the picture of mom and dad)

Me: Aww, this photo is used at the very beginning of the film, and if you didn't know, these are my actual parents. 

Crew: Brianna, how does your product use or challenge conventions, and how does it represent social groups or issues?

Me: In the coming-of-age genre, it focuses mostly on teenagers and them overcoming some sort of challenge. A common theme is also a juxtaposition between friends. Josephine falls in line with these conventions because she is a 17-year-old who is trying to get through the death of her father. Kat is the opposite of Josephine, and she is the one who will help her on her journey of grief. I made the choice to not challange the coming of age convention because most films like The Perks of Being a Wallflower and All the Bright Places have received a lot of positive audience engagement. 

In many coming-of-age films, teenagers face the troubles of growing up and handling adulthood by finding different outlets. Most commonly, they find companionship, and they grow together.

(pull out pink bow and silver jewelry) 

Me: These were essential elements that enhanced each character's background. 

Crew: Brianna, how does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text?

Me: Our product engages with the teenage age range by having our film mainly focus on teenage struggles that usually aren't recognized by adults. Teenagers, most of the time, are able to connect and understand eachother better. (cut to scene of Kat and Josephine meeting)  Being recognized in films tends to have a bigger impact since it's more relatable. 

For distribution, it's been decided to first release it locally and see where it goes. Some local festivals in South Florida are The South Florida Film Forum, which supports "Unique cinematic voices and tradition." There is also the South Beach Film Festival, which "...celebrate independent cinema and provides a dynamic platform for filmmakers to showcase their innovative work." 

(pulls out last item, probably )

Me: For my last item..... Thank you so much, Vogue, for having me. It has been such a pleasure. Thank you for watching. Make sure to look out for "Looking Ahead at your local film festivals. I'll see you in the next one!

Vogue. (n.d.). In the bag: Hailey Bieber. https://www.vogue.com/article/in-the-bag-hailey-bieber

Fung, G. (2025, February 10). Why do people love “What’s in my bag” videos? Her Campus. https://www.hercampus.com/school/u-vic/why-do-people-love-whats-in-my-bag-videos/

South Florida Film Forum. (n.d.). South Florida Film Forum. https://www.southfloridafilmforum.com/

FilmFreeway. (n.d.). South Beach Film Festival. https://filmfreeway.com/SouthBeachFilmFestival-1