Short film "Mixtape"

Show this picture in class:

• What’s the relationship between the boy and the girl?
• How are they feeling right now?

Explain it’s from a short film in which music plays an important part.

In groups of 3-4, the students create a narrative for the film showing the relationship between the boy and the girl and the role music plays in their relationship.

Share them as a whole group.

Watch the film and compare their narratives to the story.

Source: screen capture from www.film-english.com

Discuss: How did the film make you feel? What will happen next?

Write MIXTAPE on the board and explain that is the title of the film.

• What’s its meaning? (Compilation of favourite songs)
• Have you ever made a mixtape or created a mix CD?