Production Blog: Filming Scenes & Story

As we began filming and recording our next scene which involved the main character, Cleveland going to basketball practice where he learns he is reminded of his upcoming rival game. This would serve as a transition from the school work mentioned earlier that would also have to be done that same very night. Additionally, to allow for a smooth transition, the character Mj is introduced as well. Mj is shown as the laid back type of student which can be seen by his diction and his strong urge for Cleveland to avoid doing his project and instead come to the game. Moreover, he is shown as a friend of the main character who participates on the school basketball team. 

They continue to walk and talk until the main character comes to the realization that he has to choose between school or his favorite sport. Additionally, as Mj tries to convince his friend to come to the game, the audience can see what type of person Mj is as well as the peer pressure Cleveland is put against, creating drama. Here, the audience can see what type of person Cleveland is as well. A reckless person who is willing to preform at their best even if their plate is full.

With the same connotation as the first scene, this scene as a whole is supposed to represent how trying to satisfy everyone can put a strain on an individual. It also shows that someone who always tries to impress other even if when knowing the stress and demotion each task takes especially when you have to invest the same amount of time and effort in one thing to another. The pitch is that the main character is supposed to be overwhelmed by schoolwork, sports, and his job. With that being said, his emotions over trying to balance all of this begin to become too much for him with as h begins to deal with anxiety.