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