Ahh Job Interview is finally here!! Thank you so much for following along! I had so much fun throughout this entire process! I hope you enjoy the short film!
Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X42vFiFSUyBwJOQwBR90CkCQ8WaayEOV/view?usp=sharing
Postcard:
The short film, Job Interview, explores the theme of confusion in unfamiliar environments, especially within professional settings. Through a comedic lens, the story follows a main character who unexpectedly finds herself in a bizarre corporate interview. As the situation becomes increasingly strange, the film highlights how people respond to pressure, uncertainty, and plain absurdity. This project attempts to reflect on how unfamiliar circumstances can challenge someone’s personal expectations and their understanding of the environment around them.
Many short films were observed, like Are We Doing This?, which reinforced the value of situational irony and miscommunication. These techniques were applied directly in Job Interview through a misunderstanding between the protagonist and the bizarre corporate office setting. Additionally, the short film Toothpick Intervention for Donny from The Dress Up Gang showcased the effectiveness of how treating trivial matters with exaggerated seriousness can make for good comedy. This influenced many techniques in Job Interview, particularly in how ordinary workplace moments were portrayed as absurd.
Research also highlighted the importance of tight pacing. Keeping the shots clear and fast and the dialogue concise was essential in attempting to maintain the comedic impact. These informed choices allowed the final film to reflect basic conventions of comedy.
The products were designed to engage an audience of teens to young adults, generally between the ages of 16 and 27; it is also vendible to all genders. This demographic spans a variety of backgrounds and interests but is ultimately united by a shared appreciation for humor and comedy-driven storytelling. With this in mind, each element of the portfolio attempted to connect with this audience through tone, style, and platform.
The short film Job Interview uses exaggerated situations, awkward social moments, and unexpected character behavior to reflect experiences that feel both humorous and relatable. The theme of navigating unfamiliar or confusing environments relates with a common stage of life for the target audience, young adulthood, when many may be attending real interviews and adjusting to adult responsibilities. The humor emerges not only from the absurdity of the setting but also from the character reactions, which mirror feelings of confusion and mild discomfort.
On social media, the film is presented using a tone consistent with internet humor and trends commonly found on the platform it is on, which is Instagram. Posts use memes, short video clips, and audience-focused captions to spark interest and encourage engagement. These platforms allow for direct interaction with viewers, fostering anticipation and building a casual, accessible online presence.
The intended brand centers around offbeat and character-driven comedy that highlights awkward social situations. The goal is to create a tone that is humorous, slightly absurd, and has a basis in relatable experiences. This brand appeals to a young audience that appreciates clever, situational humor and enjoys shorter, more memorable content. The short film Job Interview serves as the foundation of this brand. Its range of characters, familiar yet unconventional corporate setting, and unexpected dialogue all contribute to a distinct comedic voice. The film’s pacing and structure are consistent with the brand’s emphasis on brief storytelling.
The social media campaign supports this identity by using current comedic formats such as memes and clips to build recognition. It mirrors the film’s tone by using humor that feels spontaneous and familiar to the target audience. The content is designed to be easily shareable and reflective of internet-based comedy culture.
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The film also plays with the idea of miscommunication and social awkwardness, themes that can resonate across many different backgrounds. These moments offer a subtle commentary on how modern workplace culture can feel alienating or incredibly different structurally, especially to those unfamiliar with it. Though not created with a clear social message, the film ends up unintentionally highlighting the pressure to conform within unfamiliar environments.
In terms of representation goals, the project succeeds in capturing a shared experience rather than spotlighting individual social identities. While not an overtly representational film, it still reflects everyday challenges and emotions that are broadly experienced across age, gender, and background.
The portfolio project brings together various elements to create a consistent comedic experience aimed at quite a diverse audience who may still manage to share relatable moments. Through research, genre understanding, branding, and audience engagement, the short film and its supporting materials attempt to deliver a satisfactory final product. Each component contributes to the overall goal of creating an effective and memorable comedy short film.
Working on this project taught me a lot about what actually goes into making a short film from start to finish. I didn’t just write a script and shoot it. I had to research comedy, think about what makes something funny, and figure out how to get that across on screen. I looked at different films and short videos, and that helped me realize how much timing and intentional moments matter in this genre. It was definitely a process, but it ended up being a lot of fun.
Overall, I have a better understanding of how media projects are more than just the final product. This is definitely no professional work, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself while producing this short film. Enjoy Job Interview!
Project Title: Job Interview (Comedy Short Film)
Word Count Target: 1000 words
Purpose: To evaluate how the media product was developed and how it engages with genre conventions, audience, branding, and representation.
I. Introduction
Brief overview of the film concept
Main theme: discomfort in unfamiliar environments presented through comedy
Establish intent of the reflection
II. Research and Use/Challenge of Conventions
A. Research Process: studied core elements of comedy genre (exaggeration, awkwardness, etc.)
B. Sample Productions Analyzed:
III. Audience Engagement
A. Target Audience Description
Ages 18–27
Interest in comedy and short-form entertainment
All genders
B. Engagement Through Social Media
Created a campaign to promote humor and relatability
Posts include memes, behind-the-scenes content, and sneak peeks
C. Engagement Through Postcard
Designed for indie film festival setting
Clean,Visuals paired with comedic taglines
Appeals to festival goers and niche comedy fans
D. Engagement Through the Film
Short plot
Humor rooted in awkward social interactions
Dialogue made to surprise audience
IV. Cohesion Across Products
A. Brand Identity
Lighthearted, awkward humor
Situational comedy with some exaggerated characters
Minimalist visuals with comedic tone
B. Alignment Across Products
Film, postcard, and social media consistently use humor or comical elements
All products lean into awkwardness and exaggeration
Social media tone reflects humor found in the short film
V. Representation of Social Groups/Issues
A. Representation Overview
Characters represent young adults navigating adult spaces
No specific identity-based social issues addressed
Focus is on universal experience of discomfort and confusion in unfamiliar environments
B. Effectiveness of Representation
Representation is broad and intentionally non-specific
Goal is relatability rather than commentary
Reflects feelings of disorientation many face post-college or in early careers
VI. Brief Conclusion
Now it is time to write this bad boy😎
Today was filming day! We headed over to the booked office and got to work. It took about four hours, but everyone had so much fun.
Here are a bunch of photos of the team and everyone going over their lines:
Ahh Job Interview is finally here!! Thank you so much for following along! I had so much fun throughout this entire process! I hope you enj...
