Thursday, 21 February 2013
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Treatments - Full Film
Treatments – full film
Title: Forrest of the wanted
Duration: 93 minutes
Synopsis: A young teenage girl
is sat in a dark, small room being interrogated by a unknown figure.
She is tied up with a bag over her head. A bright lamp is the only source of
light and it shines bright into her face. She pleads to be let go and asks what
he wants with her, as she can’t remember anything. She flashes back which reveals
what brought her to be in the room and explains everything to the viewer. She walks
out of the house and feels someone is watching her. She can’t see anyone. She
starts walking down the street when she notices someone behind her she starts
panicking. She runs to a nearby woods and the person finds her. She falls over
a branch and the person catches up. She blacks out and then wakes up. After
being tortured she realises through a flashback she has a twin sister and that
it could be her the woman wants. They lead separate lives, with no contact
being made for years. It’s not until now that she understands what’s happened
and goes on a mission to find her with the kidnapper. Finally they find her but
the main character can’t bring herself to hurt her sister. In the end the
kidnapper kills her sister.
Suggested
elements: The character is innocent and there
is a case of misidentify making the viewer sympathise with her and almost want
to help her. The conventions of a thriller film are, there is always a good
person and bad person in our film the good person is Daisy and the bad person
is Miss Smith. There is also more than often a twist with the story the twist
in our film is that it is actually Daisy’s evil twin sister who the kidnapper
wants.
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Planning
We will be filming around the end of the afternoon (4-5ish). This will ensure that it isn’t too bright outside and makes the film feel more mysterious. It will also allow us some time to get our shots that we need. We will make sure that no one walks in the room while we’re filming the interrogation scene and that all noise is cancelled out. During our woods chase scene, we will try and eliminate pedestrians from entering our filming grounds. However, we are aware this could be a problem as it is a busy route from one place to another. We’re filming a short scene of the film at Megan’s friend’s house, and we will make it seem as normal as possible. Also, this is better as it’s more convenient and closer to the woods.
Mise en scene
Lighting – The lighting outside will be natural, in day/evening. In the interrogation scene there will be a singular spot light on Daisy’s face to emphasise the focus on her as the one who is in danger. The rest of the room will be dark so you can’t see the interrogator.
Makeup- In the interrogation scene Daisy will have makeup that makes her look bruised and battered. This will make it look as though she’s been abused and hurt. Daisy will have natural/minimalistic makeup in other scenes which will look like it would every day, which will emphasise the fact that it’s a normal situation.
Clothes – Jess (the interrogator) will be wearing all black.
This will make it harder to distinguish who she is and also will give her a
mysterious edge. Daisy will be wearing normal everyday clothing to give the
film a feel of realism; as if she was all dressed up it would seem unrealistic.
What makes our film different
Our film will stand out because we are making it a film that
has a very wide target audience varying from teens, to the elder generation and
we believe all of these people could enjoy it. The plot of the story is
something for everyone, when we surveyed people they all said that they liked
the plot and that they thought it was interesting. The fact that Daisy isn’t your
stereotypical teenager makes the film seem more original. The fact that most of
the target audience is the same age as the main character also gives a different
thrilling edge to it as it seems more real.
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
18 film certificate definition
18 film
classification
What
does the 18 symbol mean?
Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to
see an 18 film at the cinema or buy/rent an 18 rated DVD. No 18 rated works are
suitable for children.
Are
there any limits on what sort of theme a work can have at 18?
No theme is prohibited at 18. Adults are free to pick their
own entertainment within the law, so it is possible some themes tackled at 18
may be offensive even to some adult viewers.
What
sort of issues might I find in an 18 films or DVD?
18 works are for adults and can contain strong issues such
as:
very strong violence
frequent strong language (eg 'f***') and/or very strong
language (eg ‘c***’)
strong portrayals of sexual activity
scenes of sexual violence
strong horror
strong blood and gore
real sex (in some circumstances)
discriminatory language and behaviour
How
much strong language is there in an 18?
There is no limit on the number of uses of strong (eg
'f***') or even very strong language (eg ‘c***’) which can be passed at 18.
Uses could be aggressive, directed, frequent or accompanied by strong violence.
What
about discriminatory or offensive terms?
There may be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory
language at 18, and the work could explore themes relating to this. Though a
work as a whole must not be in breach of any relevant legislation, it is
possible for discriminatory language or themes to be the main focus of the
work, and for main characters to engage in discriminatory behaviour.
How
much sex and nudity is allowed at 18?
There can be strong and detailed portrayals of sex at 18,
including full nudity. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or
educational context. Very strong, crude and explicit sex references are
permitted at 18. An 18 film or DVD might also contain depictions of real sex if
it is justified by context, as long as the film or DVD is not a sex work.
What
are sex works?
Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal
or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which may be simulated are
generally passed 18. Those containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish
material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images
will be confined to the R18 category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex
work at R18 is also unacceptable in a sex work at 18.
What
about sex education films?
Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and educate in
matters such as human sexuality, safer sex and health, explicit images of
sexual activity may be permitted.
Can
there be strong violence?
Yes, at 18 violence can be strong and be portrayed with strong
detail. There may even be dwelling on the infliction of pain or injury, or
scenes of strong sadistic or sexual violence. The strongest gory images are
permitted at this category.
What
about horror works?
The strongest horror works are passed at 18, they may
contain strong horror, gore or sustained threat and menace which exceeds the
boundaries of 15.
Can you
see drugs in an 18?
Yes. At 18 drug taking may be shown but the work as a whole
must not promote or encourage drug misuse.
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12/12A film certificate definition
12/12Afilm classification
Whatdoes the 12A symbol mean?
12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see thefilm unaccompanied. The A stands for 'accompanied' and 'advisory'. Childrenyounger than 12 may see the film if they are accompanied by an adult (egsomeone over the age of 18), who must watch the film with them.
What'sthe difference between 12 and 12A?
The 12 certificate is just for videos, DVDs and Blu-rays.12A is for films at the cinema only.
Isthere a lower age limit for a 12A film?
No. However, the BBFC considers the content of 12A ratedfilms to be suitable for children aged 12 and over, and we would not recommendtaking very young children to see them. Works classified at these categoriesmay upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will findunsuitable for them. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement,the film is suitable for that particular child. To help adults make thisdecision, we provide BBFCinsight for all films.
Howimportant is the tone of a film at 12 or 12A?
The overall tone of a film or DVD, and the way it makes theaudience feel may affect the classification. For example, a work which has avery dark or unsettling tone which could disturb the audience would be lesslikely to be passed 12A even if the individual issues in the film wereconsidered acceptable under the BBFC guidelines. Similarly, if a work isparticularly positive or reassuring this may stop it being pushed up a categoryfrom 12A to 15.
Willthere be uses of strong language in a 12 or 12A work?
The BBFC's Guidelines state that there may be stronglanguage (eg 'f***') at 12 or 12A, but it must be infrequent. The context ofthe strong language is important. Aggressive uses of strong language may resultin a film or DVD being placed at the 15 category. There is some allowance forpuns on strong language at this category. There may be moderate language (eguses of terms such as ‘bitch’ and ‘twat’ at 12 or 12A). Any discriminatorylanguage will not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatorylanguage (for example homophobic or racist terms) is unlikely to be passed at12 or 12A unless it is clearly condemned.
Do 12Afilms contain sex?
Sex may be briefly and discreetly portrayed at 12 or 12A.Verbal sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for youngteenagers. Comedy may lessen the impact of some moderate sex references orinnuendo but frequent crude sex references are unlikely to be accepted at thiscategory. There may be nudity in 12A films but sexual nudity should only bebrief and discreet. Heterosexual and homosexual sex and sex references aretreated the same.
Whatsort of violence can I expect in a 12 or 12A?
At 12A, moderate violence is allowed but it should not dwellon detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasionalgory moments may be permitted if they can be justified by their context (forexample brief sight of bloody injury in a medical drama). Action sequences andweapons may be present at 12 or 12A, and there may be long fight scenes orsimilar. Weapons which might be easily accessible to 12 year olds should not beglamorised in 12A and 12 works. Sexual violence, such as scenes of rape orassault, may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated at 12A. Suchscenes must also have a strong contextual justification.
Canhorror films be passed 12 or 12A?
Yes, some horror films are passed at this category. Moderatephysical and psychological threat is permitted at 12 or 12A as long asdisturbing sequences are not too frequent or sustained.
Whatabout other issues like imitable behaviour or drugs at 12 or 12A?
Dangerous behaviour (for example hanging, suicide andself-harming) may be present in 12 or 12A works but will not dwell on detailwhich could be copied or present those activities as pain or harm free. Discriminatorybehaviour should not be endorsed by the film as a whole. There may beinfrequent sight of drugs misuse in a 12 or a 12A but the portrayal should notbe glamorised or provide instructional details.
PG certificate definition
PG film
classification
What
does PG mean?
PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is
suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger
children. A PG film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older.
Parents should consider whether the content might upset younger or more
sensitive children.
Are all
PG films made for younger audiences?
No. Some films are given a PG certificate but have not been
made with a young audience in mind. A recent example of a film mostly enjoyed
by grown-ups but passed PG would be The Artist. However, the certificate means
that any issues in the work are appropriate for the majority of this age group
and nothing should upset a child of eight or over.
What sorts
of themes are passed at PG?
No theme is prohibited at PG, as long as it is treated in a
manner appropriate to the category. PG works can explore challenging issues
such as domestic violence, bereavement or racism. In a PG work, illegal or
antisocial behaviour, such as bullying, will not be condoned or seen to go
unchallenged. Smoking and drinking will not be promoted or glamorised and if
child characters are seen smoking or drinking, there should be a clear message
that this is bad. If drugs are mentioned or seen, a PG work should emphasise
that they are harmful.
Will
there be bad language in a PG film?
There may be mild bad language (such as ‘shit’ or ‘son of a
bitch’) in a PG film, but the context and delivery are always important. For
example, if the language is used aggressively or if there is too much bad
language, a work may be passed at the next category.
What
about sex?
References to sex are acceptable if the activity talked
about or shown is implied and lacking in detail. In addition, if a child is
unlikely to understand a reference, we may allow it at PG. Comedy can also
often lessen the impact of sex references and innuendo. Heterosexual and
homosexual sex and sex references are treated the same – so there could be mild
or undetailed references to gay or straight sex at PG.
What
about violence or horror at PG?
There should be no detail of violence in a PG work, so while
there might be some blood, we would not see how the injury was inflicted in
strong detail. Violence is generally more acceptable in a historical or fantasy
setting, because of the distancing that this provides. It isn’t uncommon for PG
films to feature ‘roller-coaster’ action or set pieces, where the emphasis is
clearly on the adventure or journey of the main characters rather than the detail
of violence or fighting. As far as horror goes, we allow some 'jump' moments
and scary scenes, but sequences showing significant or realistic violence,
horror or threat must not be prolonged.
What
about behaviour children might copy?
Potentially dangerous behaviour which children might copy
(such as a child climbing into a washing-machine or playing with electricity)
is unlikely to be acceptable at PG, especially if it comes across as safe or
fun. Realistic or easily accessible weapons, such as knives, will not be
glamorised or focused upon in a PG work.
Will
there be any drugs in a PG?
There might be innocuous or passing references to illegal
drugs or drugs misuse in a PG work, although there should be no strong focus on
this. In addition drug references may be permissible if there is a clear
anti-drugs or educational message likely to be understood by children over
eight.
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U certificate definition
U film classification
What
does U mean?
The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be
suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to
predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of
the category range.
What
about works for children younger than four?
We rate films and videos aimed at very young viewers, such
as Chuggington, Teletubbies or In the Night Garden, U. However, we give them
special BBFCinsight stating they are ‘particularly suitable for pre-school
children’. Films or DVDs with this BBFCinsight should raise no significant
issues in terms of discrimination, drugs, horror, imitable behaviour, language,
nudity, sex, theme or violence.
Will
there be any bad language in a U film?
At U we only allow very mild bad language (eg ‘damn’ and
‘hell’). Occasionally, bad language such as ‘bloody’ or ‘bugger’ may be
included, where justified by the context.
Do U
works contain any sexual activity?
Characters may be seen kissing or cuddling and there may be
references to sexual behaviour (ie to ‘making love’). However, there will be no
overt focus on sexual behaviour, language or innuendo.
At all categories heterosexual and homosexual sexual
behaviour and activities are treated the same – so there could be occasional
very mild references to gay or straight sex at U.
Is
violence or horror permitted in a U film?
A U film may include brief fight scenes or moments where
characters are placed in danger. However, moments of emotional stress or threat
will be quickly resolved and the outcome will be reassuring.
There may be brief scary scenes and moments where the
characters are placed in danger. As with violence, however, these scenes will
be balanced by reassuring elements, such as comic interludes or music. ‘Baddie’
characters may carry or use weapons, but there will be no emphasis on these.
Child or ‘hero’ characters are unlikely to use any kind of weapon outside, for
example, historical settings. Potentially dangerous or imitable behaviour,
particularly those which come across as safe or fun, will not be present.
What
sorts of films are usually passed at U?
A U film can explore most themes, as long as the treatment
is appropriate to a young audience. This doesn’t mean that all films rated U
are children’s films – many adult films, especially older works, are rated U
because they don’t contain any strong issues. A children’s work at U will
generally contain positive messages about loyalty, honesty and friendship,
particularly amongst children. The film or DVD will have a happy ending for the
child and the overall tone should be one of reassurance.
Will
there be references to drugs?
At U there will not normally be references to illegal drugs
or drugs misuse unless there is a very clear anti-drugs or educational message
which will be understood by a younger audience. Drugs references which are
unlikely to register with young children and are brief or passing may
occasionally be passed at U – for example a verbal reference to ‘the Opium
wars’ in an historical documentary.
Title sequence research
A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films ortelevision programs present their title, key production and cast members, orboth, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound.It usually follows but shouldnot be confused with the opening credits, which are generally nothing more thana series of superimposed text.
Many films have used unusual and fairly elaborate titlesequences since the 1930s. In the 1936 Show Boat little cut-out figures on arevolving turntable carried overhead banners on which were displaying theopening credits. This opening sequence was designed by John Harkrider, whocreated the costumes for the original 1927 Broadway production of the musical.In several films, the opening credits have appeared against a background of(sometimes moving) clouds. These include The Wizard of Oz (1939), Till theClouds Roll By (1946), the David Lean Oliver Twist (1948) and the 1961 King ofKings.
In the 1947 Technicolor film Sinbad the Sailor, the lettersof the opening credits seem to form from coloured water gushing into afountain. In the 1959 Ben-Hur, the opening credits were seen against thebackground of the "Creation of Man" in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapelceiling. As the credits progressed, the camera slowly zoomed in on the Hand ofGod outstretched toward Adam.
In a trend increasingly common since the late 1950s, filmtitle sequences have been a showcase for contemporary design and illustration.The title sequences of Saul Bass and Maurice Binder are among the best examplesof this. They also inspired many imitators both in cinema and on television.
Script
scene 1 INT.Evening.unidentified dark room
Daisy is sat in a dark room with a singular spot light shining on her. She has a bag over her head and her hands tied behind her back. An unknown figure paces behind her.
Daisy
What is this?! Where am I?!
Daisy furiously struggles to try and free her tied hands. Miss Smith takes of the bag to reveal her face. Daisy looks around to take in her unfamiliar surroundings, her face looks battered and bruised.
MISS SMITH
All you have to do is co-operate
Daisy starts hyperventilating and struggling even more.
DAISY
What do you want with me?!
MISS SMITH
What do you think? You brought yourself here, you did this...
DAISY
Please, no! I have no idea what you're on about!
MISS SMITH
What have you done with him?
DAISY
Who... I haven't done anything
MISS SMITH
So you want to play games? Brace yourself
Miss Smith then takes a cloth soaked in chloroform and smothers her face.
Scene 2 EXT. Midday. Outside house
DAISY
Bye mum!
Daisy slams the door and continues to walk down the street. She starts to feel a little uneasy as if someone is watching her. She ignores this and continues. She looks over her shoulder and notices someone, she becomes suspicious.She crosses the road and checks over her shoulder again, the person is gone. She decides to take a shortcut through the woods. She notices the person is there again, she quickens her pace. repeatedly checking over shoulder, the figure approaches getting closer and closer, Daisy trips as a result of her worry.
Miss smith(mysterious figure)
Finally, i have you
Miss smith proceeds to drug daisy with a cloth
Character Profile
Character profile
Name: Daisy Cunningham
Age: 16
Occupation: Student
Height: 5’2
Appearance:
Blonde well dressed teenage
girl.
Character traits:
The character is going to be
a reserved introvert who likes being alone. Daisy will come across as an
average ‘nerd’ and ‘loner’. The character will have an obsession with cats and
have a hidden crazy streak.
What do they do in the narrative?
Daisy will be intensely interrogated
and will be followed by a mysterious figure claiming they know ‘what she’s done’
Character profile - Interrogator
Character Profile
Name: Jess Smith
Height: 5”1
Age: 35
Occupation: Unemployed
Appearance: In the film the character
will just appear as a dark figure. At no point will you really be able to see
the features of the character, just a silhouette.
Personality/character
traits: The
Exaggerator: Overstates, makes unfounded claims and speak of something as
greater than it is.
Too
depthful, looks into everything
Malicious
What they do in the
narrative:
She
is the person who runs after the other character. She is the interrogator, but
throughout the film remain uncharacterised because she’s a black figure.
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