Step 2 – The ProposalStep 2 – The Proposal

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Summary of ideaSummary of idea

The end of the world is near (12 hours away) and all hell The end of the world is near (12 hours away) and all hell breaks loose. Banks are being robbed, shops are being breaks loose. Banks are being robbed, shops are being looted and the whole world is in a panic. Following an ex-looted and the whole world is in a panic. Following an ex-detective, Alex, he spends his last 12 hours finding the detective, Alex, he spends his last 12 hours finding the one he loves.one he loves.

Group RolesGroup Roles

Director Director - Amelia Bird- Amelia Bird

Camera WomenCamera Women  - Emily Hymus- Emily Hymus

WriterWriter - Amelia Bird and Emily Hymus - Amelia Bird and Emily Hymus  

As there is only two people within the group, occasionally it we will As there is only two people within the group, occasionally it we will swap roles depending on the circumstances. For example, Amelia swap roles depending on the circumstances. For example, Amelia features in the opening sequence, therefore cannot direct parts. features in the opening sequence, therefore cannot direct parts. This means I will have to direct as well as work with the camera. In This means I will have to direct as well as work with the camera. In other parts Amelia will be helping with the camerawork when she is other parts Amelia will be helping with the camerawork when she is available to do so.available to do so.

Characters Characters

The main characters in the film are;The main characters in the film are;

Ex Detective, Alex, played by Ex Detective, Alex, played by Jordan ShilladayJordan Shilladay

News reporter, James Steward, played by News reporter, James Steward, played by Daniel Daniel WilsonWilson

Damsel in distress, Lucy, played by Damsel in distress, Lucy, played by Amelia BirdAmelia Bird

Family members, played by Family members, played by Carl Bird, Karen Carl Bird, Karen Bird, Hannah SpenceBird, Hannah Spence

LocationsLocations

The locations required for our films include; The locations required for our films include;

A family homeA family home – This is included in a lot of other thriller films because – This is included in a lot of other thriller films because it gives a sense of security, it also gives the characters a look of it gives a sense of security, it also gives the characters a look of vulnerability. vulnerability.

StreetsStreets – This is used in our film as the main character ventures – This is used in our film as the main character ventures outside. It allows lots of questions as to where he is going, and what outside. It allows lots of questions as to where he is going, and what he is about to do. he is about to do.

A news studioA news studio – For the news report in our film we require a news – For the news report in our film we require a news studio. To achieve this we are going to be using the green screen studio. To achieve this we are going to be using the green screen effect by creating our own news background to look professional. effect by creating our own news background to look professional.

CostumesCostumes

We need a number of different costumes for our We need a number of different costumes for our characters. We are hoping that each costume will characters. We are hoping that each costume will convey something relevant to the audience. convey something relevant to the audience.

The news reporterThe news reporter – Smart suit to look professional with a – Smart suit to look professional with a red tie. The red tie will connote danger and urgency as red tie. The red tie will connote danger and urgency as

the report he is giving is very serious.the report he is giving is very serious. LucyLucy – A white dress will be worn to make Lucy look – A white dress will be worn to make Lucy look

innocent and vulnerable. innocent and vulnerable. AlexAlex – Bright colours will be worn in a flash back sequence – Bright colours will be worn in a flash back sequence

to connote happiness. to connote happiness. Family membersFamily members – Dull colours will be worn by family – Dull colours will be worn by family

members to allow them to look vulnerable and unhappy. members to allow them to look vulnerable and unhappy.

PropsProps GunsGuns – This will add a sense of urgency to the film. By our – This will add a sense of urgency to the film. By our

main character, Alex, owning a gun this will allow the main character, Alex, owning a gun this will allow the audience to see his power and importance within the audience to see his power and importance within the story. story.

Writing equipmentWriting equipment – This will be used in his close up – This will be used in his close up scene of Alex writing a letter to his family before he scene of Alex writing a letter to his family before he leaves. leaves.

PhonePhone – Main use of contact between characters in the – Main use of contact between characters in the film. film.

TVTV – This is so the broadcast can be show in other parts of – This is so the broadcast can be show in other parts of the film. the film.

Kettle and mugKettle and mug – Showing innocence at the beginning the – Showing innocence at the beginning the film, this connotes a normal life. film, this connotes a normal life.

SoundtrackSoundtrack

We will include tension building music over the shots to create We will include tension building music over the shots to create suspense for our audience. However, this has not yet been decided. suspense for our audience. However, this has not yet been decided.

Other sounds will include clashing of the mug and the teaspoon, as Other sounds will include clashing of the mug and the teaspoon, as well as the kettle boiling. By hearing just these sounds before the well as the kettle boiling. By hearing just these sounds before the music plays creates tension in itself. music plays creates tension in itself.

There will be no dialogue in our opening sequence except for the There will be no dialogue in our opening sequence except for the news report being heard by the characters. This creates mystery as news report being heard by the characters. This creates mystery as to how the film will continue and leaves mystery of the characters. to how the film will continue and leaves mystery of the characters. This will entice the audience to continue to watch. This will entice the audience to continue to watch.

EffectsEffects

Fast pace shots will be used in the film to give scenes a sense of Fast pace shots will be used in the film to give scenes a sense of urgency. Jump cuts will also be used to build up tension within urgency. Jump cuts will also be used to build up tension within particular scenes. Continuity editing will also be a main editing particular scenes. Continuity editing will also be a main editing technique within our film to allow the shots to flow nicely together. technique within our film to allow the shots to flow nicely together.

Attention to detail will be created by including match on action Attention to detail will be created by including match on action sequences in parts of the film. sequences in parts of the film.

Dimmed lighting will also be used to give the film a sense of Dimmed lighting will also be used to give the film a sense of seriousness and darkness. seriousness and darkness.

One of our ideas is a flashback sequence, for this we will need to One of our ideas is a flashback sequence, for this we will need to slow down the speed of the shot, as well as making it slightly blurry slow down the speed of the shot, as well as making it slightly blurry with added brightness. This will allow the scene to be easily with added brightness. This will allow the scene to be easily distinguished apart fro our other shots. distinguished apart fro our other shots.