When developing my storyboards, I chose to work primarily in grayscale in order to prevent the viewer from becoming distracted by the interior design elements of the scene. This allowed the focus to remain on the composition of the shots, camera angles, and visual storytelling techniques being used. Displayed here are storyboards from a scene designed for my Negotiated Major Project, my final third-year project inspired by Brave New World. Also included are storyboards from Manifest, a short film I wrote and designed for the Design for Short Film module during my time at the University of Salford.

The Controller’s Study – When creating this scene, I wanted the audience to feel a sense of discomfort and unease in response to the content unfolding on screen. The Controller’s Study was designed to encapsulate the elements of individuality, emotion, and cultural identity that have been removed from citizens within the utopian society of Brave New World in order to maintain passivity and emotional suppression. Through the composition of the space, I aimed to create an atmosphere that felt both oppressive and unsettling.

Manifest – When developing the title sequence for Manifest, I drew strong inspiration from influential title sequences such as To Kill a Mockingbird and the work of title designer Kyle Cooper. I designed two boxes to symbolise the two main characters and their personal identities, alongside a letter containing the truth behind the story’s darker underlying themes. Through this sequence, I wanted the audience to gain an understanding of the characters through the way they move and interact with their belongings, while also creating a sense of mystery and intrigue through the final shot of the letter being opened.