“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.0 "The Last Laugh'" and follow video Discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. Hero’s journey. Different types of heroes, superhero vs. everyman hero. Hero must be tempted to stray from virtue. Story of Christ’s temptation.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.0" The Last Laugh'" and follow video Discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. Genesis 22:2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” Who is antagonist? Does he change his mind? Strongest antagonist is the one that never changes, they are only defeated. Logic of the movie. Audience buy-in. Hitting the problem.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.0 "The Last Laugh'" and follow video Discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. Logic problems take the audience out of the picture. Wide lenses vs. close-up.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.0 "The Last Laugh'" and follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. Does the story allow the theme to come out naturally? Execution of this is crucial. Creative license. How will the 168 Films be judged on scriptural integration?

Discussion: “Toy Story” call to Adventure/Obligatory scene ” (See minutes 3-8). Watch and follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. See what the writers do to make the scene have continual conflict and fun. Toys discuss “getting replaced.” Andy comes in with a mysterious new package. Conflict and disagreement. Everyone disagrees with Woody. Moving. You need a moving buddy. Threat: A new toy. All characters introduced by what they DO, not what they say. Rapid-fire jokes.

Watch “Bruce Almighty” (See min. 27-33). and follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. Derrick Warfel explains plot of “Bruce Almighty

“Romancing the Stone” discussion (See 15:30 min.). Follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. What holds you in this very talky scene? Music. Phone call. Stakes. Reluctant, ill equipped hero. Hero’s decision and gatekeepers. Call to adventure.

Watch “Bruce Almighty” (See min. 27-33) and follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. What gimmicks did they use? Reveals. You must get it out thru conflict.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.0 "The Last Laugh'" and follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. Director’s perspective: Emotional honesty in fictitious circumstances. Actors are really tired at 5am. Sometimes it helps the scene. Flashbacks. Volunteering information when no one asked. “I can see you see how sad I am.” Logic is good.

When should the call to adventure come? Follow video Discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.0 "The Last Laugh'" and follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene defined: it sets up the primary problem/opportunity of the story. Introduces a new factor in the hero's life. This scene can become very boring. See the character’s inner motivation.

Discussion of “Romancing the Stone” (See 15:30 min.) Call to Adventure/Obligatory Scene. Watch and follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.0 "The Last Laugh'" and follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. Meet the filmmakers: L-R Producers: McCall Jones, Amber Deegan, Susan Shearer, and Director Eric Tozzi. Getting the verse they were dreading. Involving the entire team in making their 168 film. Eric agreed with and appreciates all the criticism. “Fantastic.” Problems with the location and timing of difficult scenes. Actor ramp-up time to emotional scenes.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.0 "The Last Laugh'" and follow video discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com. Relationship depiction in a short. Subtlety. Challenges of making a short. McCall Jones, “The option to give up is not there. Does it take begging, pleading or another phone call…” Questions to the group.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.2 'The Last Laugh'" and follow video Discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Discussion: Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch the clip: "168 StoryLab Clip 1.2 "The Last Laugh'" and follow video Discussion with 168 StoryLab, a division of the 168 Film Project, http://168project.com.

“The Last Laugh” (starring Victoria Jackson) Call to Adventure/Obligatory scene. Watch this scene and follow video Discussion with 168 StoryLab Clips, a division of the 168 Film Project (http://168project.com/)

Cary Berglund reports on the 168 Film Festival for KNBC News in Los Angeles. Highlights include interviews with Filmmakers Wes and Amanda Llewellyn and Arron Moore and Josh Weigel. The Festival is April 11-12 in Glendale, CA. For information go to www.168project.com

Cary Berglund reports for on the 168 Film Festival for ABC News.

The 168 Film Festival is April 11-12 in Glendale, CA. For tickets and information, call 818-557-8507 or visit www.168project.com