Elements of a Great Film:
Phew! It has already been a week since the epic African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2024.
As we look back on those unforgettable moments; from the dazzling outfits on the red carpet to your favorite actor busting out some celebratory moves, and the crowd going wild! Let us take a moment to explore together, what makes a great film stand out.
From analyzing over 20,000 films with my significant other(s) (LOL) I can say confidently that a good film succeeds for these [4] reasons and more.
Story:
A huge part of a film’s success is its story. What is the story? How much thought has gone into mapping the story logic? How does an audience connect with it? What emotions do your theme elicit? A filmmaker may or may not have fancy cameras or crew but with a well-constructed story, they’re halfway there. Kunle Afolayan’s Figurine and Ramsey Noah’s reboot of the classic — Living In Bondage, lives forever in this category. 2015 Sundance favorite Tangerine; succeeded for the same reason. It explores a topical theme and was shot entirely on three iPhone 5S smartphones but the niche audience connected with the protagonist’s struggles over one day in film time.
