Photo Animatic for Key Scene 3

Shot List for Key Scene 3

• Tracking Shot - Terry Lewis walking down to sit down
• Medium Close Up - of Terry sitting in the chair
• Close Up - of him watching television
• Over the Shoulder Shot - of the television
• Close Up - of the phone as it begins to ring
• Tracking Shot - of him reaching over to the fine
• Close Up - of him speaking
• Extreme Close Up - of his reaction to the words
• High angle Shot - of him being distressed
• Extreme Close Up - of his face putting the phone down
• Point of View Shot - of the phone
• Close Up - of the remote control as the television is being turned off
• High Angle Shot - of the television
• Over the Shoulder Shot - of him walking to the door
• Extreme Close Up - showing one final facial expression

Film Logo Ideas Feedback

Audience Feedback Member 1: Kane Blundell

Age: 16

Which of these designs do you like the most?

Personally, I find number eight to be my favourite however I feel that number four would be more effective as a film logo.

Which of these designs do you dislike the most?

Number one, as it is boring and does not catch my eye.

What do you think makes an effective film logo?

Easily relatable to the film, for example if the film is set in school, a chalk logo may be appropriate. 

What can I do to improve these?

They seem too straight and fixed, number four is the most eye catching as it is different to others. 

Research & Planning Audit

Next Friday - Idea from us, what areas are we confident on?

1. Genre

Our film contrasts to the expectations of teen drama films. I would describe our film as 'pushing the boundaries' as opposed to just being a conventional teenage film with semi-social realist issues, we have added an aspect of physiological thriller akin to 'Fight Club' and 'Shutter Island'. The way that we have pushed boundaries in our film is by examining what is conventional in our narrative, beginning with the equilibrium of our lead character Terry being in love with his friend Jennifer for many years. Unrequited love is a theme that has been the basis for countless teen drama films which is why we wanted to observe the romantic aspect from a new angle - we decided to include the theme of kidnapping to change the entire atmosphere of the project, with most of the film featuring Terry's emotions and how he reacts to life without Jennifer. The reveal of dissociative identity disorder at the end of the film contrasts to the positive and optimistic endings of certain films of the genre but in some ways the fact we end the film on an ambiguous note does not push the boundaries at all. Several films which have hugely influenced us in the production of 'A Short Term Effect' have been 'Submarine' (2011) and 'The Scouting Book for Boys' (2009) which both keep the audience guessing towards the end, giving no clear answer as to what happens next. 


2. Narrative

In our film Terry is portrayed as a social outcast who has few friends that aren't Jennifer. This contrasts to Sheldon Stryker's theory of identity negotiation which theorises that individuals group together to discuss and discover their own identity. This forms subcultures such as football fans or 'nerds' but as Terry is outcasted he cannot experience this. ??

Todorov's narrative theory states that there are three 'parts' to every film. The film begins with an 'equilibrium' which is a state at the beginning of the story where there is little action, where the main characters see the state of the World as somewhat 'normal'. We used this for our story as Terry and Jennifer's friendship is his equilibrium, although he is unhappy and would like to take their relationship to the next level she does not want this. A 'disequilibrium' occurs afterwards, with action which changes the status-quo of the film. Our disequilibrium is Terry being questioned by police about Jennifer's disappearance which creates a lot of sadness for him. His life becomes more mysterious and depressing in her absence. The 'new equilibrium' is a new state of normality for a film occurring after the disequilibrium, in our film this is Terry's life within a mental institution.  

Claude Levi-Strauss theory of binary opposition states that every story is built around binary opposites, essentially contrasting ideas such as good versus evil, love versus hatred and old versus young. The binary opposite which the film begins with

3. Representation

There is not a huge amount of representation in our film. There are a limited amount of characters as there is just Terry, Jennifer, the Police officers and Jennifer and Terry's respective parents. This has lead to us unintentionally casting an entirely white cast, leading to no representation for ethnic groups. In terms of gender, our film is portrayed through the eyes of Terry, therefore it could be argued Jennifer's kidnapping portrays her as weak but I would argue that there are other female characters in our film such as Jennifer's mother who are strong. The main representation within the film is our representation of people with severe mental health issues. There is no question that Terry's mental health issue leads to him becoming a dangerous character but we are going to build sympathy for him throughout the film instead of just presenting him as 'unwell'. Previous products we have studied such as Fight Club have given a new representation for those with dis-associative identity disorder as actual human beings who have emotions and feelings, instead of the stereotype of them just being 'crazy' or 'mental'. This is a representation that we would like to continue.

4. Audience 

Richard Dyer theorised that when an audience views a film, the film offers 'Utopian Solutions' for the World's problems. Our film includes many of the World's problems such as kidnapping and mental health issues. Although we present these issues in a more sensitive and empathetic manner our film does not offer Utopian solutions to them. The lead character has disassociative identity disorder but the film ends on an ambiguous note there is no 'solution' as he is in a psychiatric ward but this is not shown as the best solution to his illness. 

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Film Logo Ideas

Audience Feedback:

1. Which of these designs do you like the most?

2. Which of these designs do you dislike the most?

3. What do you think makes an effective film logo?

4. What can I do to improve these?

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Audience Feedback for Final Idea

Audience member one: Jacob Shale


What is your age?
15

What films do you usually watch? What are your favourite genres? Name three of your favourite films.
All genres, specifically blockbuster films, crime thrillers, drama, critically acclaimed films. Trainspotting (1994), American Hustle (2013), Team America: World Police (2004)

Is there anything that you do not understand about our narrative?
No, I understand the story perfectly.

What elements do you look for in films?
A sense of uniqueness, that makes it stand out from other films.

Do you feel as if our film has this?
Yes it does.

Would you watch our film? Why?
Yes I would, it contains many of the elements I like in films

How would you watch it?
(Cinema, DVD, Streaming Service such as Netflix, other)

I would watch it at the cinema as I like the big screen and DVD as I like the personal touch. 

Audience member two: Charlotte Robinson 

What is your age?
17

What films do you usually watch? What are your favourite genres? Name three of your favourite films. 
Mainly science fiction, but I like all genres really. Three favourites: Fight Club, The Amazing Spiderman and the Lord of the Rings trilogy

Is there anything that you do not understand about our narrative?
No it's very specific.

What elements do you look for in films?
Interesting plot twists.

Do you feel as if our film has this?
Yes, defiantly.

Would you watch our film? Why?
I would as it combines two genres I quite like. 

How would you watch it? 
(Cinema, DVD, Streaming service such as Netflix, other)
Probably in cinema or on DVD.

Improvement of Narrative

The film begins with the lead character Terry, narrating the events of his life. He explains that he has done a lot in his life, and he would like to share with the audience. [like a subamrine narration] He explains that the film is a love story, describing his love for Jennifer, which establishes the romantic tone of the trailer and film. There is then an introduction to Jennifer; ''this is Jennifer'' ''been to school together'' ''always been in each others lives'' --> ''Want her to be in my life forever''
The first dramatic element of the film (although a slight one) is the fact Terry is due to go on a date with Jennifer to the cinema. He describes how everything in his life was looking up for him, until she doesn't arrive. He attempts to call her multiple times, but she doesn't answer, he believes she is avoiding him. The following day Terry is upset, and then he receives a call from Jennifers parents, speaking in an accusing tone, asking if he knows where she is, as she has been missing since the time they were due to date. ( Her parents are blaming Terry for her disappearance, as he was supposedly the last person to see her as they were meant to go on a date ). Emotions are running high, and Jennifer's parents are suspicious of Terry, despite his claims that he didn't meet her. After the call from Jennifer's parents, the police come to Terry's house and arrest him, as they too suspect he has something to do with Jennifer's disappearance. 

In the police station, Terry is interviewed and during the interview is shown video footage of a man kidnapping Jennifer. After answering the police interview questions, Terry is released on bail. 

Terry later receives a call from Jennifers phone, telling him to meet them in an alley at the end of his road, noting that he has some information about Jennifer. The call includes a threat that if Terry tells the police, or brings anyone, that he won't see Jennifer again. 

When Terry meets the kidnapper he introduces himself as Damian, He realises that Damian is the man from the CCTV footage & instantly becomes angry, wanting to know where Jennifer is and about her well being. He asks Damian what he wants with her and he reveals he wants her to love him, Terry argues with him and becomes violent and agressive but Damian overpowers him. Damian walks off, Terry following inconspicuously, all the way to an abandoned building, where inside he finds Jennifer, tied up in the corner. When he finds her she doesn't react the way he thinks she would; she is terrified of him. He is under the impression she is psychologically damaged because of the abduction and imprisonment.  Terry tried to reasure her, telling her he's going to phone the police and unties her and she backs away from him disorientated. As Terry calls the police, Jennifer is shaking, clothes ripped, looking 'disheveled'. When the police arrive Terry gets arrested; trying to protest to his arrest, he again becomes aggressive and violent, telling them they should be arresting Damian, and asking where he is. Meanwhile, a paramedic puts a blanket around Jennifer comforting her, and taking her to an ambulance. 

In the police station again, he argues that they should be arresting Damian, but the police reveal that there is no such person -as does Jennifer. This is when the realization comes that Terry has dissociative identity disorder ( and that it was him who kidnapped Jennifer, with no and he had no recollection of it. ) and it will then be decided in court whether he is imprisoned or put in a psychiatric hospital. 

Cuts to Terry, ''The next few months were hell for me...'' 

The film ends with more footage of Terry in hospital revealing that the whole thing was a flashback, of past events, all leading up to this moment. 

Back-story: Jennifer & Terry were best friends, but Terry has always had feelings for her. They had attempted to go on previous dates, but Jennifer had stood him up, hence why when he gets stood up again, he doesn't react in a major way. Jennifer only accepts going on dates with him, because she feels sorry for him, hence why she keeps standing him up.
So on their most recent date attempt, Jennifer doesn't show up again, and so Terry goes to find her, and when he does he kidnaps her, so he can keep her wherever.

Audience Feedback for our final idea questions

What is your age?

What films do you usually watch? What are your favourite genres?

Is there anything that you do not understand about our narrative?

What elements do you look for in films?

Would you watch our film? Why?

How would you watch it?
(Cinema, DVD, Streaming Service such as Netflix, other)

Verbal Feedback

What I need to do:

• Audience Feedback on Final Idea (2 - 3 audience members)
• Upload second photo animatic for Key Scene 2
• Upload Key Scene 2
• Develop Ideas for Film Logos
• Develop Ideas For Production Logos
• Feedback on Logos (Film and Production)
• Location Sheet
• Planning for my print products
• Storyboard
• Script
• Shot List
• Filming remaining shots for trailer

(Bold when completed)

Shot List for Key Scene 1

• Establishing shot of Jennifer walking
• Long shot of her
• Second Long shot of her (Low Key Lighting)
• Two shot of Damian Kidnapping Jennifer
• High angle shot of her on the ground
• Cut to long shot of Damian carrying her

Key Scene Re-shoot 1

Script & Shot List for Key Scene 3

Establishing shot where Terry turns on the camera, walks across the room and sits down on his bed. Dialogue ensures
"Hello. My name is Terry Lewis and I'm going to tell you a love story."
(There is an extreme close up of his face)

"For years and years of my life I was best friends with a girl called Jennifer Ida."
(Medium Close up)
An image of two young children is shown and then a photo of teenage Jennifer. 

"We went everywhere together; school" (Picture of school)
"Santas Grotto" (Picture of two young children meeting Santa)
"Parties" (Photos of teenage Jennifer and Terry)
"Holidays" (Picture of beach)
"Game nights" (Picture of them playing board games)
"And festivals" (Pictures of them at festivals)

The camera cuts back to him.
(Close up)

"But the most significant meeting that we would have had, was at the cinema." 
(Image of Sutton Coldfield Empire Cinema)

"Two years ago I first admitted to Jennifer and to myself that I had feelings for her."
(Extreme Close up)

(Image of a Teddy Bear to illustrate romance)

Billboard Conventions

• Film Title - usually in a logo, the largest text on the page (particularly in the 'Brave', 'Super 8' and 'Lucy' posters).
• Cast & Crew names - in smaller text at the top or bottom of the page, usually the bigger the box office draw, the larger the name (Scarlett Johansson & Morgan Freeman are larger than Daniel Brühl)
• Release date - towards the bottom of the billboard, it is usually a specific date or it could be 'coming soon'
• Caption - usually beneath the title
• Awards/ reviews - if the film is acclaimed there are ratings 'stars'
• Direct Address - there will be language that will make the audience want to see it 'Bring it Home'
• Company Logo 
• Clear and large images - to attract an audience
• Clear and easy to read font
• Home style - to the rest of the marketing campaign