Off the Record: Theories and Practices

For creating "Off the Record", I used a theory I developed, called The Frankenstein's Monster Theory. This involves a number of various aspects of a diverse selection of films being spliced together to create an new and unique story. This can include subtle referencing in the dialogue to its source/inspiration, or sequences taken directly from other films but adapted to fit the new story. In terms of "Off the Record", its inspiration came from:

• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
• The Inbetweeners (2008-2010)
• This is the End (2013)
• Pineapple Express (2008)
• Trainspotting (1996)

Some of the things that you will see in "Off the Record" will/might remind you of some scenes of these films listed above.
Off the record also uses Todorovs 'Equilibrium' theory to establish a well balanced and linear plot. The drugs being the source of the disequilibrium and Ringo's death restoring the equilibrium. This theory helps us to make the plot easy to follow and understand for the spectator.
Props character theory will also be applied to the film but not so much in the tradition sense. Mick would not be the hero but the Heroine as he needs help to get out of the drug addiction. This makes Simon the hero whos journey is to rescue Mick from Ringos (The Villain) bad influence. Again this a tradition story telling technique which conveys a simple understanding of the films premise and gets across the message of the film to an audience.