CCR Research: Question #2
Question #2: How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text?
They Lay in a Pool of Blood That Is Not Their Own! is tailored towards a young adult to adult audience who are into independent film. Specifically, viewers who are into more self-reflective and melancholic themes and are open to discussions surrounding the philosophy and psychology of religion would get the most out of the film. For much of the film, Belle's story is told without the use of dialogue, as she is mute. Everything the viewer learns of Belle's shifting perception of herself and the world around her is through other characters' words, her body language, and other context clues. The topics of religion overtly discussed see Christianity in a bad light through Belle's perspective and experiences, meaning those watching who have also experienced religious trauma can relate. However, there are also hidden themes of the necessity for faith in a religion in a world that seems bleak and lacking of any real purpose. The psychological and sociological themes may also resonate with many viewers who see themselves like Belle in one way or another. They Lay in a Pool of Blood That Is Not Their Own! will be a disturbing film to some and a comforting one to others, but will leave all viewers thinking about its core themes for days to come.
The film will be a limited release, shown at various film festivals around the east coast of the United States. The film will be shown in both major urban cities and smaller, rural cities. Both demographics will be able to relate and engage with the film in their own unique ways, but the difference in culture between the settings may see different interpretations of the film, and therefore result in widespread discussions surrounding the film. The buzz created may even catch the attention of larger film distribution companies for a possible wide release down the road.
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