Shot List

• Mid shot of protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) startling and waking up from a dream/flashback.
• High angle shot of protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) startling and waking up from a dream/flashback.
• Close up shot of clock.
• Long shot of the bedroom scene and the protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) lying in bed asleep.
• Point of view shot of the protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) looking at a photo.
• Tracking shot of protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) going to the bathroom.
• Mid shot of protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) splashing his face with water from the sink and looking at himself in the mirror.
• Over the shoulder shot of protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) looking at himself in the mirror.
• Over the shoulder shot of protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) looking at himself in the mirror and seeing his dead girlfriend (actor Bethany Ryman) in the mirror.
• Point of view shot of protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) turning round to reveal there is no one behind him.
• Mid/Long shot of car pulling up to the front of a mysterious building.
• Tracking shot of inside the warehouse revealing images of women stuck to a wall and a knife on a desk.
• Close up shot of images and knife on desk.
• Close up shot of arm hanging from under some white sheets on some shelving.
• Mid/Long shot of protagonist's girlfriend (actor Bethany Ryman) tied up on a chair in the warehouse.
• Over the shoulder shot of antagonist (actor Dan Harris) leaving through a distant door.
• Multiple long shots from diffent angles of antagonist (actor Dan Harris) leaving through a distant door.

Shooting Schedule

10:00am
Meet at Dan's house (12 Broadlands Avenue) , take photographs of actors Beth and Harry acting like a couple in various scenes, print them and place in frames.

11:00am
Dans Grandad (Mark) will pick us up from Dan's and take us to Dan's Dads (Martins) House in Rippingale. We will then set up for filming in the master bedroom and en suite.

12:00pm
Film the shots in the master bedroom, filming each shot at least twice to ensure we get a variation of footage in case of any errors (such as accidental camera movement) and to ensure we have got a good take of each shot with good acting matching the plans.

2:00pm
Set up the bathroom for filming considering mise-en-scene.

2:30pm
Film the shots in the bathroom scene (taken at least twice)

4:00pm
Clean and pack up from both shoots. Remove make-up and change ready for warehouse scene. Wait to be picked up and taken to Bourne. Take footage off SD card and place onto laptop and charge camera whilst waiting for 6pm to film in Warners.

6:00pm
Go to Warners, set up and shoot scenes (at least twice) before packing up and transferring footage across to laptop.

Prop Planning

After discussion with Beth around the idea we our carrying through, we have come up with the following list of props we will need to gather together for our day of filming.

• Knife (to signify danger and death in warehouse scene)
• Mirror (for reflection shots)
• White Sheets (to give effect of covered up bodies)
• Towels (to pack under white sheets to form shapes of bodies)
• Tape (to stick up newspaper articles and to tie up Beth in warehouse scene)
• Chair (for Beth to be tied too)
• Newspaper Articles 
• Personalised Newspaper Articles ( including kidnapping and killings) 
• Photographs Of Different Girls (to be placed on a wall and desk in warehouse displaying targeted girls)
• Photographs Of Actors Beth & Harry (together and happy, acting like a couple)
• Photo Frames (for photos of couple to be placed in bedroom scene)
• Dirt (for Beth's face in mirror shot.)
• Coke cans (for bedroom scene, to show bad living lifestyle)
• Pizza (for bedroom scene, to show bad living lifestyle)

Character Costumes

The costume of the protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn) will consist of casual 'around the house' clothes as he will appear in bed and then just getting up in the shots. We have chosen a vest and jog bottoms as his clothing as we feel that this would be the most typical nightwear for a male of the characters age. 

The antagonist (actor Dan Harris) will wear smart wear such as a suit. This is to help a contrast be displayed between smart clothing usually seen worn by upper class people, and the unpleasant character who is kidnapping and killing women.  We thought a suit would be best as it is the smartest wear of a man emphasising the contrast we would like to show.

The girlfriend of the protagonist (actor Bethany Ryman) will wear a blood stained shirt in a shot of her in a mirror in the bathroom. The reason behind this to draw all attention too her with the contrasting red on white as the shot will only be displayed for a couple of seconds and it is vital the audience see it as it will be a tension building part of our thriller. This outfit will also help us suggest to the audience that she is not there in reality and this shot is showing the visions of the protagonist (actor Harry Thornburn), this is because the contrasting shirt, quick shot changes to show she isn't stood there in another shot is all too exaggerated for reality. 

However when another shot in a flashback is shown of this character, she will be in more casual clothing 'everyday wear'. This is in the shot when it shows her tied up in a warehouse setting to suggest to the audience that she was kidnapped from a homely setting without warning. This will help build tension as it will suggest to the audience that they are not safe in a homely setting however it will also signify a change in time since the other shot including her in the bathroom. 

Details Of Actors

Actor - Harry Thornburn

Harry will be the protagonist in the thriller acting as the man having the flashbacks and be the main character in which the storyline is based around. The reason behind asking Harry to be our protagonist was because he fitted the image thatme and Beth had in mind, which was a young looking adult. 

Actor - Bethany Ryman

Beth will play the part of the girlfriend of the protagonist that appears in the flashbacks and in photos around the setting of the protagonist in the reality side of our thriller. This actor only appears in flashbacks and dreams and is suggested to be dead in the present to the audience which is the main part of the trauma in our storyline. We decided that Beth this part as due to the fact it was our idea in the first place we both knew exactly how we wanted the part to be played and there was no need for briefing of other characters that weren't as familiar with the storyline.

Actor - Dan Harris

I will play the part of the antagonist in the thriller although my identity will be partially hidden and my face will not be seen. We decided that I should play this part due to the fact it was a simple part that it is not worth finding an actor for as the character will only be in a couple of short shots and appearance and height did not matter due to the fact my identity is hidden. We also thought it would be a good idea for me to play this part as I knew exactly what I needed to do already in the shots so we would not waste time briefing and filming many shots to get a good take. 

Our Plan So Far

We are firstly going to film multiple shots at 4 Linnet Drive in the main bedroom showing our actor (the protagonist) waking up very suddenly and looking distreased with a sweaty face. We will then shot him sitting on the side of his bed and looking at a photo which will be of him and a girl looking happy; this picture will have been taken earlier and printed off, the woman will be the girlfriend of the protagonist.

4 Linnet Drive

 

Image Of Someone Waking Up Suddenly

The photo will then be dropped and he will make his way through a messy bedroom till he gets to the bathroom where he will splash his face with water from the sink. He will look at himself in the mirror multiple times and one of the times the woman from the photo will seem to be stood behind him in thereflection but a quick cut showing the protagonist turning round will suggest to the audience that she was never there in reality.

Image Of Something Happening In Reflection That Isnt There In Reality (From Mirros 2)

Throughout this there will be multiple flashbacks taken in the Warners Factory in Bourne; these will show the woman from the reflection and the pictures tied up and show a typical 'kidnap scene'. There will be photo's of multiple girls, may crossed off however the one of the girl tied up is circled very destinctivly. A shot of an arm hanging out from under a sheet on some shelves will suggest that the woman tied up isnt the only woman there however she may be the only one alive. Another shot over the shoulder from the woman tied up will show a mysterious character (the antagonist) walking away and through a door at the end of a long corridoor into darkness.

Shot Of Picture Of Woman & Kinfe



Our Predicted Film Classification Certificate

After discussion with Beth, we have come to conclusion that the classification cetificate will be a 15. From the idea that we have chosen to carry through and the planning we have carried out, we feel that it will fall under category cetificate 15 after matching it to the guidelines I already researched from the BBFC.

The elements pushing our thriller idea into a 15 category is mainly due to the psychological theme and possible immitable behaviour containg knifes which may or may not appear in our final thriller opening.

BBFC Research

The BBFC stands for the ‘British Board Of Film Classification’ and is an independent body existing since 1912 to classify films. In more detail this board watches films and based on the content in them will make a decision on what age it is suitable to watch at meaning younger ages will not be able to purchase or watch the film at the cinema.  Every film goes through this criteria and has to be assessed by at least two examiners to finalise an agreement on the certificate of a film. Aspects that examiners will look out for are: nudity, language, discrimination, sexual scenes, drugs, violence and horror. However many points are taken into consideration when a film is being given a certificate such as the storyline and what the films intentions are, if they happen to be for educational purposes the film will be giver a lower certificate.

There are seven types of classification certificates:

Universal

Films with a universal rating are classed as suitable for all audiences aged 4 years and over. The content in these films should be positive and moral, reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

Discrimination	May only be used when clearly disapproved of.
Drugs	Can only be used when infrequent and innocuous with a clear anti-drug educational purpose.
Horror	Have to be mild and brief with a reassuring outcome.
Imitable Behaviour	No potentially dangerous behaviour easy for children to imitate.
Language	Must be mild and infrequent.
Nudity	Natural nudity with no sexual content.
Sex	Mild sexual behaviour such as kissing and references to ‘making love’.
Theme	The theme must be sensitive and appropriate for children.
Violence	Mild violence only with occasional mild threat or menace.

Parental Guidance

Films with a PG rating are classed as generally suitable for young children not including a few scenes. PG films are considered suitable for children above the age of eight and children below are still aloud to watch the film as long as accompanied by an adult; as it is due to them to make a decision whether the content may upset or disturb the child. 

Discrimination	May only be used when clearly disapproved of or in an educational/historic context.
Drugs	Can only be used when infrequent and innocuous with a clear anti-drug educational purpose.
Horror	Must not be intense of prolonged, fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor.
Imitable Behaviour	No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour easy for children to imitate.
Language	Mild bad language only.
Nudity	Natural nudity with no sexual content.
Sex	Sexual activity can be implied but must be discreet and infrequent.
Theme	If more serious issues are featured they must condone unacceptable behaviour.
Violence	Moderate violence without detail if justified by its context.

12A/12

Films with a 12/12A rating are classified as generally suitable for those aged 12 and over. These films may contain content that parents find unsuitable for children or contain content that may upset children under the age of 12. The 12A classification certificate only exists for cinema films and enables people under the age of 12 to view the film providing they are accompanied by an adult that is taking responsibility to make the decision whether the film is suitable for the child. 

Discrimination	Not to be endorsed on, and must not be aggressive unless clearly disapproved of or in an educational/historic context.
Drugs	Can only be used when infrequent and must not be glamorised of give detail.
Horror	Moderate physical and psychological threat may be included providing scenes are not sustained.
Imitable Behaviour	Dangerous behaviour must not be shown in detail which could be copied.
Language	Moderate language can be used, and use of strong language must be infrequent.
Nudity	Nudity is aloud providing sexual content is discreet and brief.
Sex	Sexual activity must be brief and should not go among what is suitable for young teenagers.
Theme	Mature themes may be used providing acceptable for young teenagers.
Violence	Moderate violence without detail and only occasional gore is acceptable. Sexual violence must be brief with a contextual justification.

15

Films with a 15 rating are classified as suitable for 15 years and over. No one younger than 15 may rent, purchase, or view a 15 rated film in a cinema.

Discrimination	Must not endorse on discriminatory language or behaviour.
Drugs	Must not promote or encourage drug misuse. And must not dwell on easily accessible substances.
Horror	Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
Imitable Behaviour	Dangerous behaviour must not dwell on detail.
Language	Strong language can be used however aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language will not be acceptable.
Nudity	Nudity is aloud in a sexual context but without strong detail.
Sex	Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail.
Theme	No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 years old.
Violence	May be strong but shouldn’t dwell on the infliction of pain or the strongest of gory images.

18

Films with a 18 rating are classified as suitable for 18 years and over. No one younger than 18 may rent, purchase or view a 18 rated film in a cinema.

18 films don’t hold many restrictions due to the findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998 stating within the lines that an adult should be free to choose their own entertainment.

Exceptions can occur when:

• ·         The material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the    commission of a criminal offence.
• ·         When material may cause harm to individuals behaviour or society.
• ·         Where the most explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context.

R18

Films with a R18 rating are to be shown only in specially licensed cinemas or only supplied in only licensed sex shops and must not be shown or purchased by anyone younger than 18.

R18 rating is a category for legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults.

The material is not acceptable when:

• ·         Material is in breach of the criminal law.
• ·         Material is likely to encourage an interest in sexually abusive activity.
• ·         The portrayal of any sexual activity which involves lack of consent.
• ·         The infliction of pain or acts which may cause lasting physical harm.
• ·         Penetration by any object associated with violence or likely to cause physical harm.
• ·         Any sexual threats, humiliation or abuse which does not form part of a clearly consenting role- playing game.