N A R R A T W I S T

NARRATWIST is the written component accompanying an MA thesis project that combines image, sound, and narrative. It uses these elements to employ a twist as a device for a paradigm and genre shift in a short film text. The short film, titled 'In The Name of Art', introduces a plot that is seemingly linear. Yet, the twist presents a piece of information that reveals the actual non-linear nature of the story, which in turn necessitates the re-interpretation of the plot. The aim of this project is to explore how a twist in a narrative-based short film can alter the cues and perceptions the audience receive from the plot.

Autorentext

German-born and Jordanian raised, Mardo El-Noor is a graphic designer, musician, and filmmaker from New Zealand. His animated short film 'In The Name of Art' - the practical component of his MA thesis (Auckland, 2008) - was screened at the 42nd SITGES Film Festival; the biggest and most significant fantasy film festival in the world.