D I V I D ED KINGDOM

Marcus Essberger Samuel Calverley

The Pitch

Divided Kingdom

A Social Realism film about two protagonists, one White, one Asian. Suffering in modern day Britain, not

because of their actions, but the colour of their skin.

Research: Story Development• FaceBook: Race Film The DebateA look at the racial problems in Britain through FaceBook blogging and opinions of the general public

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=289407090551&ref=ts

• Hindu TempleResearch on Aryans character and his reactions to situations with regards to being a Hindu Indian born in the UK.

• News Articles from the BBC and The Guardian

News articles regarding immigration issues in the country.

• Articles about racism and its effectsPsychology articles about racial bullying and intolerance and its influence on people.

Research: Production Development

• Social Realism ResearchResearch for the film techniques used in social realism films such as: Skin Deep, Owl Creek Bridge, American History X, This is England, Dead Mans Shoes, La Haine, Children Of Men.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYjocO-l_Uo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IHO1LzLgIg

• LocationsResearch into locations around Coventry to film covering 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, various streets around Coventry and a Pub. Scattered around, Longford, Foleshill and the City Centre.

LocationsLongford

Foleshill

Locations

Canal Basin

Thank You For Your Time

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