Today is February 20th, 2020 and as of currently I haven't begun filming out on the open ocean. However, I do have footage of the shark that will appear in my film. Last summer, when I turned 15 I took a trip to South Africa. South Africa is located on the southern most tip of Africa, where the Indian and Atlantic Ocean meet. It has stunning scenery and captivating views. Additionally, South Africa is home to some of the world's largest and most vicious apex predators. For example, the lion, the black mamba, the cheetah, and the great white shark. For my 15th birthday, I decided to go cage diving. This would be in Mossol Bay, home to Seal Island. Seals are the great whites most common prey. However regarding the filming aspects of the shark, all my footage is original. It was captured on my IPhone protected by a water proof cover. Also, the shark was caught on some GoPro footage from above the water. A problem with the film is the murkiness of the water. Despite this reality, I believe this dark and contrasting color contributes to my overall theme and genre. Thrillers are action packed and suspenseful and the murkiness of the water masks the shark creating a suspenseful tone. There is also another point in the film where the shark can be seen opening his jaws (picture above). This creates an action like environment and will likely be used in the scene where the "shark attack" takes place. Overall, the filming of the shark was one of the coolest experiences of my life. I got up close and personal with the oceans top apex predator. I am excited to share this moment with the audience of my Final Task.
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