Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Cast Profiles
Profile 1
Name:
Samantha Green
Gender:
Female
Reasons
for casting?
Samantha
had the right skills for the part of Faith, and had the appropriate features
for the character, such as white with dark hair and blue eyes. She also
was able to portray the part of a young adult aged 20, and take on the mature challenges
that her character faces when auditioning for the role, with the right emotion
in mind, which was one of the most important requirements for my cast. Furthermore,
Sam was a first choice because she has past experience in acting, which means
she’ll be easy to work with on set and follow directions to a satisfactory
standard.
Profile 2
Name: Michael Douglas
Gender: Male
Reasons for casting?
Michael was given the part of Luke as he had the correct requirements for the role, in
features, height and weight. This role was particular as I had to have an actor
that appeared to be an average build for a young man, however could convince an
audience that he is a danger when playing the role of an abuser. Michael particularly had the skills required to appear aggressive and as a threat when
in character, using his face and most importantly, his eye contact. He was able
to do this and also tap into the role of the loving boyfriend, as seen in the beginning
of my sequence. These factors lead to the casting of Michael, and I look forward
to working with him on set.
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Monday, 22 September 2014
Planning Brief
Production:
CB Productions
Project name:
The Break of Faith
Genre:
Drama-Thriller
Reasons for genre:
I chose Drama-Thriller because I enjoy creating tense and chilling moments that may catch the audience by surprise. It also challenges me to make an interesting story-line, incorporating a twist and unsolved mysteries.
Outline:
The Break of Faith is about a writer named Faith, and her relationship with Luke as it starts and as it develops over time. We as an audience will watch their moments together as their love begins to grow over time, and through their arguments and ordinary conflict within a couple. However, it will take a spin in direction as it becomes a lot less ordinary, and more chilling when Luke behaves differently, paranoid and jealous. The climax will question whether we all will surrender anything for the sake of love.
Target audience:
My target audience are ages 15- 35. This is because the majority of teens visit the cinema and them along with adults take a liking to drama thriller movies, as they can follow and understand the tense themes. Furthermore, the abusive scenes within the film would be inappropriate for ages below 15 to view as they may be affected deeper.
Publishing suggestions:
I will use YouTube to publish my film, Twitter and Facebook. This is linked with the target audience, who are the main users of these social network sites, and so this will be a good way for them to gain access and view my film, possibly also giving a review and feedback, which will come in use for any future films I may produce for this target audience.
Comparable products:
My production is highly influenced by the BBC Three film ' Murdered by my Boyfriend'. It is a comparable product as both films focus on the domestic abuse issue and highlight the decisions as to why there may be people stuck for the sake of love. This film was shown at 10pm on television to target a similar audience, which also has a majority of viewers that are older teens and adults. However, rather than incorporating an immediate death tragedy, I've added an unknown climax, which will allow the audience to interpret in their own way.
Rationale behind my script:
When making my script, there will be a main focus on detail within the stage directions, as I will not incorporate any dialogue. I will focus on the importance of each short scene shown and how it all comes together to influence the final outcome. The voice-over will be displayed clearly in the script in stars (*), so my actress is aware she will be doing a voice recording, rather than speaking live on camera. I've decided to use a voice-over because I want to focus on the bond between the two characters, and leave the speaking only as Faith's own experience and her perception on things, which will hopefully be interesting for the audience to listen to.
How will I test how successful my product is?
I will be using a post questionnaire to gain a response as to whether my product is successful through the results on social networking sites. This would benefit me as I can reach my target audience through the general public and social networks.
Overt message:
The overt message is about domestic abuse and the negative impact it can bring on a person. It sympathises with those who may be victims and how they may become trapped through threat and the unexpected change in behaviour. Things do no always start out as how they seem.
Covert message:
The covert message will mirror Faith's voice-over, as she will talk about the happy moments with Luke and how much a person can make you forgive them because of the hold they have on you, and that things were never always that bad. It's about the hidden voice that keeps you from leaving in such circumstances. which does reflect some people in society. Overall, Faith questions herself and whether she'd do it all over again in order to relive those happiest moments with Luke.
Resource constraints:
One main problem may be finding actors who can fit the criteria, of looking the part and acting to the standard I will need to make my production convincing and affect my audience. Also, it may be challenging to keep the budget at a minimal as I plan to use locations in central London, and travelling will take up time and money. Also, the equipment will be heavy and so I may need an assistant to help me manage. Furthermore I will need to find committed actors that will be on time and willing to shoot the scenes in various locations, whilst being challenged to create a convincing couple.
CB Productions
Project name:
The Break of Faith
Genre:
Drama-Thriller
Reasons for genre:
I chose Drama-Thriller because I enjoy creating tense and chilling moments that may catch the audience by surprise. It also challenges me to make an interesting story-line, incorporating a twist and unsolved mysteries.
Outline:
The Break of Faith is about a writer named Faith, and her relationship with Luke as it starts and as it develops over time. We as an audience will watch their moments together as their love begins to grow over time, and through their arguments and ordinary conflict within a couple. However, it will take a spin in direction as it becomes a lot less ordinary, and more chilling when Luke behaves differently, paranoid and jealous. The climax will question whether we all will surrender anything for the sake of love.
Target audience:
My target audience are ages 15- 35. This is because the majority of teens visit the cinema and them along with adults take a liking to drama thriller movies, as they can follow and understand the tense themes. Furthermore, the abusive scenes within the film would be inappropriate for ages below 15 to view as they may be affected deeper.
Publishing suggestions:
I will use YouTube to publish my film, Twitter and Facebook. This is linked with the target audience, who are the main users of these social network sites, and so this will be a good way for them to gain access and view my film, possibly also giving a review and feedback, which will come in use for any future films I may produce for this target audience.
Comparable products:
My production is highly influenced by the BBC Three film ' Murdered by my Boyfriend'. It is a comparable product as both films focus on the domestic abuse issue and highlight the decisions as to why there may be people stuck for the sake of love. This film was shown at 10pm on television to target a similar audience, which also has a majority of viewers that are older teens and adults. However, rather than incorporating an immediate death tragedy, I've added an unknown climax, which will allow the audience to interpret in their own way.
Rationale behind my script:
When making my script, there will be a main focus on detail within the stage directions, as I will not incorporate any dialogue. I will focus on the importance of each short scene shown and how it all comes together to influence the final outcome. The voice-over will be displayed clearly in the script in stars (*), so my actress is aware she will be doing a voice recording, rather than speaking live on camera. I've decided to use a voice-over because I want to focus on the bond between the two characters, and leave the speaking only as Faith's own experience and her perception on things, which will hopefully be interesting for the audience to listen to.
How will I test how successful my product is?
I will be using a post questionnaire to gain a response as to whether my product is successful through the results on social networking sites. This would benefit me as I can reach my target audience through the general public and social networks.
Overt message:
The overt message is about domestic abuse and the negative impact it can bring on a person. It sympathises with those who may be victims and how they may become trapped through threat and the unexpected change in behaviour. Things do no always start out as how they seem.
Covert message:
The covert message will mirror Faith's voice-over, as she will talk about the happy moments with Luke and how much a person can make you forgive them because of the hold they have on you, and that things were never always that bad. It's about the hidden voice that keeps you from leaving in such circumstances. which does reflect some people in society. Overall, Faith questions herself and whether she'd do it all over again in order to relive those happiest moments with Luke.
Resource constraints:
One main problem may be finding actors who can fit the criteria, of looking the part and acting to the standard I will need to make my production convincing and affect my audience. Also, it may be challenging to keep the budget at a minimal as I plan to use locations in central London, and travelling will take up time and money. Also, the equipment will be heavy and so I may need an assistant to help me manage. Furthermore I will need to find committed actors that will be on time and willing to shoot the scenes in various locations, whilst being challenged to create a convincing couple.
Saturday, 20 September 2014
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Production Schedule
To do
|
Due
|
Completed
|
Production schedule
|
15th Sept
|
Yes
|
Blog managing
|
Ongoing
|
Yes
|
Company name and
logo
|
17th Sept
|
Yes
|
Brainstorm film
title
|
14th Sept
|
Yes
|
Facebook company
|
17th Sept
|
Yes
|
Twitter company
|
17th Sept
|
Yes
|
Company logo
|
22nd Sept
|
Yes
|
Pitch
|
19th Sept
|
Yes
|
Short film analysis
|
22nd Sept
|
|
Genre research
|
16th Sept
|
Yes
|
Uses and
gratification theory
|
5th Oct
|
|
Narrative theory
|
22nd Sept
|
Yes
|
Synopsis
|
23rd Sept
|
Yes
|
BBFC
|
23rd Sept
|
Yes
|
Target audience
research
|
16th Sept
|
|
Audience socio
economic group
|
17th Sept
|
|
Planning brief
|
20th Sept
|
Yes
|
Treatment
|
6th Oct
|
|
Research 180 degree
rule, match on action and shot types
|
12th Oct
|
|
Script
|
20th Sept
|
Yes
|
Actor release forms
|
22nd Sept
|
|
Location notes
|
24th Sept
|
|
Budget list
|
28th Sept
|
|
Equipment list
|
1st Oct
|
|
Location release
form
|
24th Sept
|
|
Health and safety
|
5th Oct
|
|
Pre-questionnaire
|
6th Oct
|
Yes
|
Analysis of credit
sequence
|
10th Oct
|
|
Storyboard
|
20t Oct
|
|
Shooting script
|
21st Oct
|
|
Pre-questionnaire
graphs
|
22nd Oct
|
|
Font used
|
24th Oct
|
|
SWOT analysis
|
29th Oct
|
|
Prop notes
|
28th Oct
|
|
Costume notes
|
21st Sept
|
|
Casting
|
19th Sept
|
Yes
|
Cast notes
|
21st Sept
|
Yes
|
Weekly updates
|
Ongoing
|
Yes
|
Reece pictures
|
20th Oct
|
|
Score notes
|
25th Oct
|
|
Location and actors
scout
|
29th Sept
|
Production
Film date 1
|
Oct
|
Yes
|
Film date 2
|
Oct
|
Yes
|
| Editing |
Oct
|
Yes
|
Shot list
|
Oct
|
Post-production
Post-questionnaire
|
Nov
|
|
Log rush
|
Nov
|
|
Edit decision list
|
Nov
|
|
Create DVD
|
Dec
|
|
Final product
|
Dec
|
|
Final product on
Facebook and Twitter
|
Dec
|
|
Focus group
|
Dec
|
|
Directors journal
|
Dec
|
|
Camera journal
|
Dec
|
|
Editors journal
|
Dec
|
|
Sound journal
|
Dec
|
|
References
|
Dec
|
|
Post-questionnaire
graphs
|
Dec
|
|
Ancillary task
evaluation
|
Dec
|
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