LA Shorts Fest ``09

LA Shorts Fest ``09

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the making of a short film, highlighting the involvement of actress Laura Dern and the challenges faced during production. It provides a synopsis of the film, 'The Monday Before Thanksgiving,' which is about a woman's chance encounter that reaffirms her life choices after her mother's passing. The creator also shares how they sought advice from filmmaker David Fincher, who provided valuable guidance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who starred in the narrator's first short film?

Sandra Bullock

Meryl Streep

Laura Dern

Nicole Kidman

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Laura Dern face during the filming?

She lost her voice

She got a fairy dust in her eye

She had a scheduling conflict

She fell ill

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central theme of 'The Monday Before Thanksgiving'?

A chance encounter that reaffirms life choices

A comedy about family reunions

A woman's journey to find love

A mystery about a missing person

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the narrator consult for advice on the film?

Steven Spielberg

Christopher Nolan

David Fincher

Quentin Tarantino

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did David Fincher spend advising the narrator?

Four hours

Three hours

Five hours

Two hours