Moonlight Opening Sequence SxS Analysis Practice

COMING SOON: Film Sequence Analysis Practice with the opening scene of Barry Jenkins' Moonlight.

This shot-by-shot analysis worksheet explores the stunning first moments of Moonlight (2016), a sequence that introduces mood, character, and place with almost no dialogue. Using a mix of tracking, circling, and handheld shots, Barry Jenkins builds a visual language that speaks volumes — and this worksheet will help you learn to read it.

🎥 What’s Inside:

• Guided shot-by-shot breakdown chart
• Practice with core film terms: distance, angle, movement, mise-en-scène, sound
• 2 short reflection prompts to help students synthesize pattern and tone
• PDF format: Printable + Fillable (Google Drive compatible)
• Designed for beginners learning to “see like a filmmaker”

This is one of the most visually graceful opening sequences in modern film — and it’s the perfect entry point for learning how filmmakers communicate through movement.