The Best Gift Ever is a short drama film that tells the story of 9-year-old Teng Hun who, on the eve of her birthday, has two birthday dinners with her divorced parents on the same night. Her parents both give her birthday gifts, but the best gift for her is her grandmother's rescue during a critical moment or the "growth" that comes with reality.
The film is adapted from real life and depicts the common phenomenon of divorced families in modern society. All the characters are based on real-life prototypes. The film takes a child's perspective and feelings and looks at the impact of divorce on children from a first-person point of view.
This thesis is divided into six chapters:
Chapter 1 is an introduction, explaining the background, origin, and purpose of the creation.
Chapter 2 is a literature review that focuses on relevant research materials used in the creation of this film.
Chapter 3 is an explanation of the creative process, including the screenplay creation process, the title design, character settings, and the film's performance style.
Chapter 4 covers the pre-production and shooting process, including fundraising, pre-production work, and the shooting period.
Chapter 5 discusses the post-production process, including editing, special effects design, music, and sound mixing.
Chapter 6 covers the screening and conclusion, including public screening information, excerpts from audience feedback and questions, and reflections and conclusions on the creative process.
Finally, the complete script, rehearsal script, actual film expenditure table, promotional posters, cast and crew list, and thank-you list are attached.