Film Project Genre Research- Zoolander

In Zoolander's first few minutes, the potential agonists and conflict of the plot were introduced. In this case, it included individuals that were conspiring a sinister plan, and need someone to manipulate. One man begins to describe the type of person that they may need to make that plan work, and the filming immediately cuts to the interview of Zoolander. A general background of this character is understood with this scene and the cut shows the viewer that Zoolander is the type of self-absorbed, shallow, dim-witted person that could be easily manipulated. An important foundation of the plot is created in the opening scene, although there are still crucial elements that have yet to be shown. Derek Zoolander's persona can also be identified from his career, fame from testimonials, and general popularity. The opening scene included several wide-shots, mid-shots, and two-shots of characters, in particular with the potential antagonists and the interviewer. Many close-ups of heads and faces of the same characters were also seen. In particular, there were extremely short takes expressing the fast and busy pace of the scene, documenting close inserts of objects. The first scenes incorporated upbeat incidental music in contrast with the sinister music found in the scene involving the antagonists. The antagonists were also associated with dark lighting for a more ominous effect. Except for the aerial shots of New York City, the scenes were shot inside, indicating that the movie could have possibly been set in a studio. Accurate props such as makeup and brushes in addition to costumes show Zoolander and his fashion crew at work, providing an accurate atmosphere given the character. There are no job titles seen except for Paramount Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures in association with VH1 and NPV Entertainment. The comedy's budget was $28 million and made $60.8 million in the box office. The movie was had 11 nominations, and won the Choice Hissy Fit of the Teen Choice Awards for Ben Stiller in 2002.