CCR- Question 2

 How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text?

    My product engages with audiences through the narrative of it's horror genre. The use of chess represents life-and-death situations, and the film includes unexpected plot twists. This product engages with audiences by combining tension used in traditional murder mystery films with the visuals of a chess game, where every move signifies a death. The film has a steady opening pacing, with the initial calmness of the chessboard shown first, to then the climax of the investigator getting murdered at the end. This is designed to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Strategic shots were used and placed in order to grow the tension of the film and shows the moments where lives are lost with every chess move. Additionally, the films unique narrative, with the reveal of betrayal and murder done by the assistant, adds another factor that challenges the audience's expectation of who can be trusted in the film. This plot twist is used to keep viewers engaged with its mystery while also allowing them to reflect on who can really be trusted. 

    As a real media text, my film could be distributed in several ways. It would be a good film for short film festivals. One festival is the Sundance Film Festival, which showcases dramatic and documentary features, short films, and episodic content. This would be a great platform to use in order to reach wider audiences and create more talk surrounding the film. The film could also be distributed online through platforms such as YouTube, where it could reach a global audience. This targets people who are particularly interested in short films and thrillers. This film engages with audiences through its suspenseful narrative. Its distribution would target both traditional and online platforms, ensuring it reaches a diverse range of viewers.