Some BTS

So as I am finishing up my film opening and creative critical reflection I thought I'd share some extra background information, specifically on the origin of my main character's name. The name I chose for her was Violet. Now it may just seem like a name chosen at random but I was inspired by a song of the same name.

The song is by a band called Hippo Campus. Now I am a bit biased because they one of my favorite bands, but the song is truly fantastic (you should definitely check it out). The song Violet comes off their South EP. I was mainly inspired to choose this name by the song's music video, which I will include below. The video depicts the destruction of classic American symbols (ex. a football helmet) by destroying these objects it represents breaking the norm, they want to "break" the common American standards. This is what I feel connects directly with my character and the plot of my film.

It is a small little detail that may not seem significant at first, but contains a deeper purpose. It's the little things that make the big things. Now it is back to work. Just under a week till crunch time! I can't wait to share what I have been working and I hope you all are as excited as I am!

Sources:

http://hippocampusband.com

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/south-ep/id1023481885

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfFjEkSs8Ps