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The director’s episode: how tech makes movies

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Storytelling Through Screens: The Digital Narrative

This chapter explores the use of the missing persons genre in films like 'Searching' and 'Missing' to create compelling narratives that reflect modern digital life. It highlights the challenges of integrating technology into storytelling, focusing on elements like character behavior, digital interactions, and the influence of surveillance. The discussion emphasizes the need for authenticity in portraying technology while finding creative ways to keep audiences engaged through visual storytelling techniques.

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