The Films Narrative/ Subject – The dream to start with will focus on the build up to the climax being the girl following a vague figure in the distance, this will create suspense and tension. The build up all leads to one point of sudden realisation which also could be relatable to the audience. After this point the character brings all the points together and puts everything into place, solving all the questions and doubts caused by the build up. This then leads to the falling action which leads onto the resolution. The enigma is present throughout the whole of the film, which is then solved mid way through followed by the resolution.
The Genre Chosen to work in – The main genres of the film will be drama and fantasy, the sub genres that lead on from the genres will be fiction as it is based around a child's dream.
The Characters / Organisation / People – As for the people we need to be apart of our film we will need: a younger girl to be the main actress and to play the part of one of the twins, and another girl of similar age and appearance to play the second twin. We also need a mid 20 year old woman to play the main character who's dream the persons is, it will follow her story and we will also need her to do a voiceover for the whole of the short film.
A Brief Synopsis – Elizabeth is now 19 and is working hard at Uni. However one night, a dream turns more into reality than she thought possible. As she takes in her surroundings she’s in some unfamiliar woods around early November time. Judging by the light the sun was going down so why would she be out in the woods this late? As she turned around to face down the path she suddenly saw a new figure. At first Elizabeth dismissed it, thinking it wasn’t that unusual for someone to be out for a walk, but as she look closer, the figure began to look familiar. The hair was the same she saw popping up during hide and seek, the dress was the one she always wore, the teddy bear was the one she wouldn’t go anywhere without. It was her sister, Maya. She hadn’t seen her since the car accident, but suddenly she was there? As Maya began to walk back down the path, Elizabeth followed, her thoughts amplifying around the woods, and the further she went, the more she discovered.
The Required Crew – Camera, Actors, Voice Actor, Director, Script Writer, Lights Person,
The Required Equipment – Camera’s, Lights, Batteries, SD Card, Tripod, Go Pro? Any required lens? Extension Cable, Consent Form, Costumes, Any Props needed? Microphone / Voice Recording Device
A Production Schedule / Milestones (Rough Dates)
Launch Date – 10th November
Pre-Production / Script / Storyboards – September 20th
Start Filming to end filming – October 5th
Editing – 1st November
Suggested Locations – There will be two main locations within the short film, the first of which being the child's bedroom to show the child falling asleep and to help engage and reinforce the dream aspect of the narrative. The second location being the forest in which the girl is following the distant figure, this will be the main location and will hold most of the drama and narrative part of the story. The forest area has not been decided yet but is between Totley Woods / Oughtibridge Woods and Sherwood Forest.
Recce - We will scout out the locations before hand, both the child's bedroom and the forest will be scouted out before hand so the best location possible is chosen. We will take photographs and sketches of the area and what we plan to happen in the location, we will then compare locations and choose the optimal location.
Health and Safety - Because our main actress is a child then this may cause some safety issues, followed by the time of day we will be filming at being night, we will have to be very careful. As we are in the woods we will have to make sure we stick to the path to reduce the chance of injury / harm to both the people involved and the equipment. Since it will be dark there will be a higher chance of tripping over wires and tripping over equipment. Also since we are in the woods / outside we will have to prepare for any weather including wind and rain to protect the people involved and the equipment.
Distribution -
Our video will be uploaded to YouTube where it will gain most of the attention, but it will be advertised using cross promotion and will be advertised across the platforms.
- Posters
- Social Networking
- Television adverts
- Radio
- In connection with other companies, they advertise for them
- Merchandise
- Word of mouth - relying on the hype
- Associated with a brand or company
- YouTube Adverts
- Newspaper and Magazine articles
- Interviews
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