Selecting the right soundtrack

 

Selecting the right music for the trailer was one of the most important steps, because the soundtrack sets the emotional tone before the audience even understands the full storyline. Since this film deals with themes like social pressure, isolation, secrecy, and the contrast between public image and private struggles, I chose to use only instrumental music. This will help to maintain a serious, cinematic mood while allowing the visuals and emotions to speak for themselves, without lyrics that will limit the connection the viewer builds with the main character. Also, there is a greater selection of good instrumental tracks in the public domain.

 

One of the main inspirations was the soundtrack of the TV show Euphoria, especially some of the darker instrumental themes by Labrinth. Even though Euphoria uses vocals, the instrumental parts have a strong emotional build-up with heavy ambient textures. This style fits well with the city shots in my trailer and with the mystery behind the anonymous person taking pictures. The slow, reverbed, echoed synths will be an inspiration for the intro atmosphere, especially for the opening frames of the girl walking alone and the boy sitting on the bench. 

 

 

Another major influence was the soundtrack of Gone Girl, composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Their score uses minimal piano notes mixed with unsettling electronic humming drones (sustained chords that decay over time), which creates a feeling of tension beneath calm scenes. This approach fits the darker themes in my project, especially the mystery surrounding anonymous messages, gossip, and the breakdown of trust. What I found most useful in their sound design is the way they create suspense without overwhelming the dialogue.

The goal of the soundtrack in my film is not just to fill the silence but to enhance the themes: emotional distance, conflict, and vulnerability.