Production Company

We want our production company to be similar to Lionsgate. Lionsgate are well known for making films that have suggestions of blood, gore and death which can also be strongly related to thriller films. This is why we wish our production company to be similar as we ours will be mainly producing thriller films. Our production company logo will need to bring across theses aspects so that the audience know what we are about. Our font will need to be big and bold to show that we are a strong company. 


Our final Production Company design:

As you can see we stuck to a red cloud theme which brings across the aspects of a thriller film that we wanted. The red clouds are over a black background which allows for the Production Company name to stand out. The font of the company was chosen because it is bold and easy to read and this shows that our production company is not afraid to break the conventions of a thriller film.

Props/Costumes used in our Film.

For example in this photo Effie is from the capitol and so is
wearing bright, expensive clothes where as Katniss is from
the districts which are a poor area and is wearing bland,
simple clothing. 

COSTUME: 
Our film being thriller and action doesn't involve as many detailed costumes because they involve casual everyday people. There is an exception in The Dark Knight rises because Batman is in his Bat suit and The villains i.e Bane has his mask on. Also if the thriller is set in a specific period or in certain conditions i.e in the Hunger games in the districts they are in dirty, ripped clothes to demonstrate how poor they are and in the capitol they are dressed in wacky outfits to demonstrate wealth. However mostly our thriller film is based around films like taken and the punisher so the clothes will be quite casual as it reflects the situation of the film, towards the end the costumes will get ripped to show what the character has gone through. 


For our film opening we have thugs who are the bad guys,to demonstrate this they will be in dark clothes as that is a universal symbol for bad characters. They will be in big hoodies to hide their faces and look suspicious as someone who has a hood up is stereotypically linked with being a bad character. When the henchman pulls out a gun he should be wearing a trench-coat so that it gives the idea of what he is hiding behind the coat. 

For the character that is being chased they should be in casual clothes as it has been sudden, also they need to be quite dirty clothes as they are escaping through the trees.White t-shirt as it shows they are a good guy because white is the universal colour for good characters and something like jeans to show he is very casual. This is used in a lot of thrillers and action films as a convention of costume - it shows the effect of the action i.e mud from bombs. A white vest is famous in Die hard as symbolic symbol but it also shows how Bruce Willis is the bad guy.

Props:
Props are important in every film as they set the mood, they demonstrate to the audience what kind of film it is and when it was set. They're just as important as costumes within a film - they link together. Props are important because it adds to the effect of the setting and makes it more realistic to the viewer - if they were going to shoot someone and didn't have a gun as a prop then it won't look realistic. Props play part of iconography the visual images and symbols used in a film), in a thriller film would include guns rather than swords because guns are a quick way to kill someone and so they can do it quickly in the height of things and get away also killing someone with a gun is not as horrific as using a sword. Therefore a sword is usually more common within a horror because it is quite gruesome. Because of this we have decided to use a gun in our thriller film so that it matches the iconography of typical thriller films.

Our gun prop

The main type of iconography in thrillers is the weaponry as its a key element i.e. guns, grenades etc... However in recent thriller films they have began to cross over with horror  films and so because of this blood is often plays a party as long as it isn't too gory. Also the screams of trying to escape or in public if a gun shot has gone off.

Location shots

Rodway Common


Rodway Common will be the perfect location for the start of our opening sequence, that takes place in a wooded area. The paths are surrounded by trees yet there is enough room for the cameras and equipment to be set up in safe locations. The wooded area is just dense enough so that the chasers are hard to make out, but open enough so that the runner (who will be closer to the camera) will be easily  
identifiable. The elevation in the paths give the woods a more    natural looking ground to a ground that is perfectly flat. The elevation also means that we can get varied camera angles and also gives the viewer the feel that they are looking down on them.

Pancake Field

This field will be good for our final scene in the opening sequence as it is a large open field which allows for the runner to gain distance away from the chasers. Also there is a perfect spot in the corner of the field which will allow us to film the runner tumbling up onto the field, it is slightly wooded which makes it look like they have just left the wooded area that we will use to begin with.




                                  

Pomphrey Hill
We will not be using pomphrey hill in our filming as the fields have large buildings on each of them which will ruin the effect of it being an isolated location. Furthermore, there is not a large enough wooded area for it to be used for the first sequence or for the final sequence on running across a field as the is will cause continuity error if the he runs onto an open field without of having left a wooded area.

Script

(December, Bristol it is late evening the sun is setting we see the forest at a wide angle. We see the chase unfold through a forest, mid shots and close ups. Close up as we see the fear in the runners face as the chasers get closer and closer as they make their way through the forest, two shot. Fast paced music plays in the background. They exit the forest and the runner trips and we see the chasers catching up, music fastens, two shot. We then follow a chaser as he brings out a gun to shoot the runner, 1st person view. The music stops when he fires and we see the runner fall dead, wide shot. Close Up of the runner dead, pull back to mid shot, pause, then pull back from image to reveal it on a phone, with a phone ring in the background. Black screen title 'Payback' appears. Credits also appear on screen as they run through forest and on the pull back).

(Film Continues)

Production Email to our actors

In order to ensure that our actors will be around on time and that they all know what is going on we sent them an email which enclosed the details on where to meet, when to meet and the costumes that they will need to wear. We also have sent them a copy of the production schedule so that they know exactly what will be doing and when, also they have been informed of all the safety tips and will be once again reminded on the day.

Treatment

This includes Logo ideas, target audience, costs, working title and storyline ideas 

Shot List

Shot List – Payback

Shot 1 – Establishing Shot

We start seeing an establishing shot of the woods. We show it as calm and peaceful with birds tweeting. This allows us to go into the action creating a shock from the sudden change. This also creates a disruption of equilibrium within the scene following Todorovs theory.

Shot 2 – Cut In

This shot will be instantly popped in with action music fading in, in the background. We see the cut in of the runner’s foot run past. We hover here until we see the chasers feet run past. This creates suspense as we aren’t yet sure if they’re being chased.  Action music kicks in.

Shot 3 – Wide shot

This wide shot shows us the person revealing their identity of the audience. It also shows us more of where they are and we can see his face and will see him the good guy. This helps us establish a hero in this scene fulfilling for this scene Propps theory. Music speeds up and brething might creep through.

Shot 4 – Wide Two Shot

This shot shows us the whole setting while showing us the two people involved. This details what is going on while we feel suspense and sympathy for the runner. This relates to the uses and gratifications theory of being wanted, as you feel as though that, that person wants you to be there. Music slows then picks up when hes noticed.

Shot 5 – Wide shot to Close up

At the start of this shot we start wide so we can see the chase. Then we cut in to see the runner fall, look back to see chasers catch up (cut to them running) then cut in to runner getting up. This allows us to see that the chasers are catching up, upping the level of suspense and making the film generally more interesting. The music continues pauses when the runner stumbles and it pick up again after.

Shot 6 – Split Screen

The split screen here shows the runner being shot and the gun being fired. This saves having use more frames and also adds more excitement as you can see the two at the same time. This fulfills the Equilibrium of the whole film being broken when he dies as he has strong ties to the main character, here we start to comply with theories. Also the music climax and stops as we hear the gunshot.

Shot 7 – Reverse Panning Shot

This shows us the dead runner on the floor and the camera slowly pulls back showing the his body. When the camera stops that will be the picture on the phone. Birds will be tweeting with sad music to reflect the moment.

Shot 8 – Cut in

The cut in of the phone shows us that the main protagonist has got the message. You hear the phone go off and see the picture of the dead runner. We could also have the phone go off and pull back from the picture to see its actually a phone now.

Rating Our Film

Questionnaire Feedback

1. Do you like Thriller films?
Yes           61.54%
No            00.00%
Kind of     38.46%

2. How often do you watch movies?
Every Day    7.14%
Weekly        57.14%
Bi-Weekly   14.29%
Monthly       21.43%
Yearly          00.00%
Never           00.00%

3. Which name do you prefer for an action thriller film?
The Case                   7.14%
Payback                    42.86%
Dismissal                  21.43%
A packet of revenge 14.29%
Other                        14.29%
(Fallout and Taken were other suggestions)
Payback was the most popular answer so we have decided to use it as our Title for our film.
4. Are you more likely to see a film if it has...
Unknown Actors                Unlikely
Hollywood Stars                 Likely
Explosions                          Most Likely
More narrative than action  Likely/Undecided
More action than narrative  Likely
Violence                             Most Likely
Not Violent                        Undecided
Strong Language                Likely
Confusing plot line             Undecided
From this we can see that our film will be more enjoyed if there are explosions, more action than narrative and some strong language.
5. What do you expect form an action thriller film?
General feedback says: Intriguing plot lines, violence and explosions.

6. Would you be more likely to see a low budget film or a high budget film?
Low Budget      00.00%
High Budget     28.57%
Doesn't matter   71.43%

7. How long will a trailer have to be before you lose interest?
0-10 seconds     00.00%
11-20 seconds   00.00%
21-30 seconds   21.43%
31-60 seconds   42.86%
60+ seconds      35.71%
This suggests our trailer needs to be between 21-30 seconds to keep our audience interested but also be able to show enough information. 
8. Do you expect a thriller to be set in an urban environment or countryside (secluded)?
Urban Environment     71.43%
Countryside                 28.57%
This shows us that our film should be set in an urban environment rather than a countryside setting. 
9. Do you ever take notice of advertisement on social networking sites?
Always        7.14%
Sometimes   28.57%
Rarely          35.71%
Never           28.57%
This shows us that it would be pointless in spending money on advertising on social network sites like Facebook or twitter.
10. What is your favourite Thriller and why?
Many answers were along the lines of "it keeps you on the edge of your seat."

The Pitch - Initial Film Ideas

Pitch for our Thriller Film from liamouse

Production Schedule

Date	December 2013
Title	Payback
Location Of Shoot	Pancake field – just off of Johnson Road Rodway Common – opposite mangotsfield school Liam’s House –Emersons Green
Description of the Video
Payback is a thriller film aimed at teen boys. Today’s filming consists of dong the opening sequence, which is roughly 2 minutes long.	It is the opening scene which will give the audience the insight of the film.

Safety
It will be outside so prepare for both rain and sunshine, it will most likely be cold so bring clothes that will be warm between shots.	It will probably be dark so a torch will be provided for when It gets too dark.

Production Team	Contact Details
Name	Email
Liam	08pagetl@mangotsfieldschool.org.uk
Shelby	08edmunds@mangotsfieldschool.org.uk
Jordan	08cookj@mangotsfieldschool.org.uk

Equipment
Camera, Tripod, Microphone,

Shooting Schedule
Time (plus breaks)	Description of activity		Directions to location – if necessary
3:30 – 3:45	Travel to first location – Rodway Common		Opposite Mangotsfield School
3:45  - 4:00	SET UP – plus rehearsals
4:00 – 5:00	Film chase scene through trees -
5:00 – 5:10	BREAK
5:10 – 5:20	Travel to Pancake Field		Just off of Johnson Road
5:20 – 5:30	SET UP – actors brief on next scene
5:30 – 6:30	Film scene breaking out onto field and getting shot
6:30 – 6:45	Pack up equipment – break for actors
6:45 - 7	Travel to Last Location – Liam’s House
7:00 – 7:10	Set Up
7:10- 7:30	Film last scene of receiving phone call
7:30 - 8	De-rig equipment and go home
Total Duration of Shoot	Hours:	4	Mins:	30