PENERAPAN STRUKTUR 8 BABAK PADA NASKAH FILM RERANTIG SENJA DI RUMAH PRODUKSI CV. LUAR KOTAK AUDIOVISUAL

Abstract

Kampus Merdeka is a policy initiated by the Indonesian Ministry of
Education and Culture that allows students to develop interdisciplinary
skills, one of which is through the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka
(MBKM) program. In this final report, the author collaborated with Luar
Kotak Audiovisual to develop an independent project in the form of a
fictional film script titled RERANTING SENJA. This final project discusses
the process of creating a fictional film script entitled Reranting Senja,
which highlights themes of self-recovery after loss, emotional pressure,
and identity exploration. The story centers on the main character, Raka, a
photographer experiencing an existential crisis following the death of his
father and the emotional strain in his relationship with his partner, Laras.
The project adopts the Eight-Sequence Structure (Elizabeth Lutters) as
the narrative framework. This structure is used to shape the emotional
transitions of the character gradually and dynamically, from the initial
set-up, internal conflict, to a resolution that touches both psychological
and spiritual aspects. The creative process began with the exploration of
themes such as grief and relational tension, which were visualized
through elements like photography, silent spaces, and symbols of familial
memory. The scriptwriting adopts a character-driven approach, where
the narrative development is shaped by the protagonist’s internal
conflicts. Elements such as reflective dialogues, still visuals, and dramatic
rhythm are used to deepen the atmosphere and evoke emotional
responses from the audience. The final result is a fictional script with a
duration of approximately 90 minutes, consisting of 28 major scenes that
represent the transformative chapters of Raka’s journey. Through
Reranting Senja, the author attempts to portray that healing is not about
returning to who we once were, but about becoming someone new. This
work aims to reflect on mental health issues and the importance of
healthy relationships in one’s life, while also contributing to the
development of more psychologically and emotionally nuanced
screenplay writing.