Pitch – Pitch – by Ben, Rob & maxby Ben, Rob & max

Narrative Set in the inner city of Brighton. Charles, a successful businessman, is diagnosed with a terminal form of

cancer, and is given a few months to live. He observes a homeless man being threatened by a gang, and intervenes. Charles and Joe, the homeless man, begin talking to each other, and become

good friends, enjoying each other’s company. For a substantial amount of time, the pair come to know each other well,

trading stories of their lives, and discussing various topical current issues. However, one day, Charles cannot find Joe, and later discovers that

unfortunately he has died. Grief-stricken, Charles considers committing suicide, but he remains inspired

by Joe’s survival instincts, as well as his stories of his various morals, stories and consequences.

Charles visits the place where he and Joe always met, and find a photo of a young man and his family. It is labelled with a name, the name of Joe’s son, who has banned Joe from seeing him or his young family due to the fact he was an alcoholic.

Charles tasks himself with tracking down Joe’s son, and after weeks of searching and investigation, he succeeds in finding him, and gives him the bad news.

The son is grateful for Charles’ efforts, and admits his shame that he did not reconcile with him. Charles is invited to the funeral, which Joe’s son takes responsibility for. Charles is satisfied that he has brought closure to the issues that plagued Joe’s family, and is happy that he will not be alone in the time he has left.

Characters CharlesIs a businessman; inherited a substantial amount of his wealth (job and money)Has a high standard of living-wealthy, owns many materialised goodsLow quality of life- no family; is depressedSuit conveys that he is a hard worker; has concentrated on earning and wealthSees homeless man being threatened by a gang and intervenes Juxtaposes with typical social realism films- hardships portrayed despite middle/upper class status (paradox)Terminally ill (cancer)Not religiousFriendship sparks with the homeless man, although he is still wary due to the circumstances (negative stereotypes of homeless people-drunk, etc)

Characters JoeIs a homeless manContrasts with the businessman- has a low standard of living and a low quality of lifeHe has become religious to give him hope Disowned by family due to alcoholismHas a hidden illnessHis only companion is a dog (until the arrival of Charles)Does whatever he can to survive without disobeying his moralsHe has worked hard through his life, but has not obtained his rewardsHe smokes

Trailer Structure1. Legal stuff

2. Begins and ends with the production companies and titles

3. Opens with an establishing shot, introducing the main setting to be Brighton (the inner city and/ or central business district) (tilt/ panning shot)

4. A businessman walks along a street/ underpass appearing to be deep in thought, and appearing distressed and depressed, drinking from a hip-flask (close up/ medium close up)

5. He observes a gang threaten a homeless man, but intervenes (long shot/ associated POV + close up/ mid-shot)

6. Small conversation between Jo and Charles (high angle and low angle mid shots- shot reverse shot, 180 degree rule)

7. Shot of the monotony of Charles’ working life (long shot, panning/tracking)

8. Charles takes Jo food from his fridge (associated POV), and they become friends (mid-shot, 2-shot).

9. Frequent shots showing their growing friendship – sharing stories of their lives and experiences.

10. Similar style to other films in the sense we are introduced to the actors in shots of them alone (medium-close ups) and uses single words to deepen the sense of friendship (hope, company, etc)

11. Charles is hunting around the city for Jo, asking people in the city if they have seen him.

12. Quick shot of Charles alone in his home, drinking whiskey

13. Film name

14. Ends with associated POV showing a door of a house opening.

15. Release date and list of production individuals and companies.