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Final Proposal Document( Reena and Team )

The Last Semester is a short film that captures the emotional journey of four friends during their final college semester, focusing on themes of friendship, growth, and the transition to adulthood. The film follows their adventures as they create a bucket list to navigate their fears and uncertainties about the future. It culminates in a graduation ceremony, celebrating their bond and the memories they've created together.

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Final Proposal Document( Reena and Team )

The Last Semester is a short film that captures the emotional journey of four friends during their final college semester, focusing on themes of friendship, growth, and the transition to adulthood. The film follows their adventures as they create a bucket list to navigate their fears and uncertainties about the future. It culminates in a graduation ceremony, celebrating their bond and the memories they've created together.

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FINAL PROPOSAL DOCUMENT

Title: The Last Semester


Type: Short Film
Duration: 10–15 minutes
Category: Drama / Coming-of-Age
Theme: Friendship, Growth, and Unforgettable Memories

1. Objective:
To create an emotional, visually engaging short film capturing the bittersweet essence of the
final semester of college life. The film explores friendship, self-discovery, and the fear of
stepping into the real world, making it relatable to every graduating student.

2. Synopsis:

The Last Semester follows the lives of four inseparable friends—Reena, Nirmala, Sahana,
and Yuvashree—as they navigate the highs and lows of their final semester in college. Faced
with uncertain futures and growing pressure, they create a "bucket list" of unforgettable
experiences. Through laughter, tears, and support, they discover not just their paths, but the
strength of their bond. The film ends on a hopeful note—celebrating friendship, memories,
and the courage to face what’s next.

3. Characters:

• Reena: Ambitious, focused, career-driven, but hides her vulnerabilities behind


confidence.

• Nirmala: Creative soul, torn between passion for photography and societal
expectations.

• Sahana: Witty and fun-loving, masks her fears of growing up with humor.

• Yuvashree: Responsible and logical, but quietly overwhelmed by life beyond routine.

4. Key Scenes & Structure:

Opening Scene:

• Campus visuals, golden-hour lighting.


• Friends chatting at the café—natural, candid introduction to each character.

Inciting Incident:
• Reality check: job offers, family pressure, fear of change.
• Emotional tension rises; they make a pact to complete a “Bucket List.”

The Journey:

1. Road Trip Misadventure – raw, scenic shots and bonding.

2. Open Mic Night – growth, courage, and talent discovery.


3. Library All-Nighter – nostalgic flashbacks and laughter.

4. Confession Time – light-hearted fun, love and laughter.

Turning Point:

• Reena breaks down. Sahana faces family. Yuvashree admits her fear.

• The group lifts each other up—emotional support montage.

Final Moments:

• On the hostel rooftop—city lights, heartfelt promises.


• Dialogues about dreams, future, and never losing touch.
Closing Scene:

• Graduation ceremony.

• Montage of memories, laughter, pranks, hugs, and emotional goodbye.

End Credits:

• Original song or soft instrumental track.

• Realistic selfies, bloopers, group photos, flashbacks.

5. Technical Aspects:

• Camera: DSLR/Smartphone with stabilizer.

• Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve.

• Effects: Transitions, slow-mo, warm tones, vintage filters.

• Audio: Background score + diegetic sound + voiceovers during key reflections.

6. Target Audience:
College students, young adults, educators—anyone nostalgic for student life.
7. Expected Outcome:

An emotional and visually pleasing short film that resonates with students, showcasing
friendship, youth, and the courage to face life's next chapter.

Storyboard & Scene Breakdown – The Last Semester

Scene 1: Opening Scene – "The Beginning of the End"

Location: College Campus, Café Corner


Shot Type: Wide shot → Medium shot → Close-ups
Visuals:
• Students walking, laughing, chatting under golden sunlight.

• Camera slowly zooms into a café where Reena, Nirmala, Sahana, and Yuvashree are
seated.

• Over-the-shoulder and facial close-ups as they sip coffee and talk about jobs, dreams,
and fears.
Audio: Background music with ambient café noise.
Dialogue: Casual banter, foreshadowing their final semester journey.

Scene 2: Inciting Incident – "Reality Check"


Location: Hostel Room / Dorm
Shot Type: Overhead shot, side angles
Visuals:

• Reena checking job rejections, Nirmala reading job offer email with a blank
expression, Sahana avoiding calls from parents, Yuvashree making a checklist with a
tired face.
Audio: Soft, melancholic background score.
Dialogue: A serious discussion leads to the idea of the “Bucket List.”

Scene 3: The Pact – "Before We Graduate…"

Location: Terrace / Under a tree


Shot Type: Circular pan around the group
Visuals:
• Writing the bucket list in a notebook.
• Group high-five and excitement.
Audio: Uplifting background track.
Dialogue: “Let’s do something crazy. Together. Before this end.”

Scene 4: Bucket List Journey

a. Road Trip Misadventure

Location: Countryside / Open Road


Visuals:

• Map confusion, random dance at roadside, sunset scene on a cliff.


Shot Type: Moving car POV, drone shot (optional), natural lighting
Audio: Fun, energetic music
Emotion: Spontaneity and discovery
b. Open Mic Night
Location: College Auditorium or Café
Visuals:

• Spotlight on stage, audience cheering

• Reena rapping, Nirmala sharing poetry, Sahana cracking jokes, Yuvashree facing
stage fear and eventually smiling.
Shot Type: Close-ups, over-the-shoulder, applause slow-mo
Emotion: Confidence, support, transformation

c. All-Nighter at Library
Location: Library at night
Visuals:
• Flashback montage of old notes, selfies, sleeping on books
Shot Type: Static long shots, intimate close-ups
Audio: Nostalgic instrumental
Emotion: Reminiscing, joy, warmth

d. Confessions

Location: Park bench or classroom


Visuals:

• Sharing secrets about past crushes, laughter, light teasing


Shot Type: Group shots, reaction shots
Emotion: Humour, vulnerability, closeness
Scene 5: The Turning Point – "Falling Apart to Come Together"

Location: Hostel corridors, phone call sequences


Visuals:

• Reena crying silently, Yuvashree staring blankly at her planner, Sahana arguing with
parents, Nirmala comforting Reena
Shot Type: Dim lighting, handheld shaky cam for emotion
Audio: Emotional piano score
Emotion: Conflict, growth, unity through support

Scene 6: Rooftop Promise – "No Goodbyes"

Location: Hostel Rooftop


Time: Night
Visuals:

• City lights in the background, friends in blankets talking about the future
• Stars above, slow pan as they hold hands or pinky promise
Dialogue: “We’ll always have this. Us.”
Emotion: Deep connection, hope, closure
Audio: Calm, reflective background song

Scene 7: Closing Scene – "Graduation Day"


Location: College Auditorium / Ground
Visuals:

• Robed students tossing caps, hugging, parents clicking pictures


• Final group hug
Shot Type: Montage
• Followed by clips of past scenes, selfies, pranks, and their bucket list completed
Audio: Original soundtrack / heartfelt background music
Text Overlay: “Some friendships don’t fade—they grow with you.”
End Credits:

Visuals:

• Bloopers, behind-the-scenes shots, selfies

• Final freeze frame of all four walking into the future


Music: Emotional but hopeful end track

-DONE BY :

REENA V

NIRMALA SRISARASWATHI M

SAHANA D

YUVASHREE J

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