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03
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Book Trailer Premiere: My Life in Dioramas by Tara Altebrando
The trailer for my book, My Life in Dioramas, is no ordinary trailer. It was created entirely by Teeny Tiny Filmworks, a group of middle school age filmmakers. I think, once you see it, you’ll agree with me that they absolutely hit it out of the park!
So without further ado, here’s what they created:
Amazing, right? Those dioramas! That fancy camera work! As you can tell from watching, the girls put a lot of hard work and heart into this project. I asked them a few questions about it.
What was the biggest challenge you faced making the trailer for My Life in Dioramas?
Jocelyn: I think trying not to look up at the camera when it was going over my head probably.
Olivia: Editing the trailer was really difficult.
Jill: Making the proportions right in the dioramas.
Which is your favorite diorama in the trailer and why?
Jill: My favorite diorama is the bottle rocket one because I liked how we made the bottles move.
Venessa: I think my favorite diorama is the Christmas one because it was very fun to make and I liked wrapping the presents.
What did you like most about the book?
Jocelyn: I liked that throughout the book there were a mix of emotions.
Olivia: I liked how it was really relatable because Kate was our age, and I felt like I was a part of the story.
This is your second book trailer. What do you think makes a good trailer?
Julia: Putting together sequences before you start editing can tell a better story when you’re making a book trailer.
Jill: Storyboards help make the trailer because it helps to plan what you’re going to do in the filming and editing processes.
Venessa: I think that the book has to be relatable in order for there to be a good trailer and My Life in Dioramas is.
If Teeny Tiny Filmworks were given a budget to make a feature film, what book would you all want to adapt for the screen and why?
Jocelyn: Probably, So B. It because it’s a heartwarming story.
Julia: I would choose, Fever 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson because it is suspenseful.
Venessa: Septimus Heap, because it is a great book, and it has a lot of adventure.
Nicely done!
What a great job they did! Book sounds wonderful, too! Can’t wait to read it!
Wow! Impressive, what smart little girls! The trailer did exactly what it is supposed to do, that is make me want to read the book!
those were so cute!
What is the featured song? Is it in creative commons or used with permission? I would use this trailer as an exemplar with my students if it included credits.
Captures the book wonderfully, love the firepit and all the attention to detail. Very impressive!
Awesome work! Very engaging and professional. I’m definitely adding this book to my “to read” list and sharing this book trailer with the teachers that I know! Thank you!
Kudos to all involved! 🙂