Assignment 16 all

Assignment 16: Planning

Amy Cleary Monae Minors Gibbs

Jodie Foster- PiliaPamela Younes

Amy clearyCandidate number: 7338

Colour code: Green

Monae Minors-GibbsCandidate number: 7413

Colour code: Orange

Jodie Foster –PiliaCandidate number:7362

Colour code: Blue

Pamela YounesCandidate number:7488

Colour code - Red

Timeline

Establishing shot of the train station, followed by a longshot of Jodie sitting on a bench looking at the train tracks. and then a close up of her face

Then Jodie gets the last

flashback, of her and her friends talking about

what they want to wear to the prom, as she draws a suit

00.08-00.2500.00-00.08 00.25-00.35

Close up of facial expression after flashback and then an over head shot of Jodie thinking, followed by another close up of face

00.35-00-45

The third flashback is of Jodie getting shouted at by her mum for wearing boys clothes and not being feminine

00.45-00.55

Then Jodie stands up, takes one/two step then a close up of her face

00.55-01.10

flashback of of Jodie searching on the internet about transsexuals and how to make yourself look like a boy

01.10 -1.20

Long shot of Jodie walking closer and closer towards the track, then another close up of face

01.20-01.35

The second Flashback of Jodie looking in the mirror, unhappy with what she sees applying facial hair

Close up of feet walking towards track and thenPoint of view of Jodie looking at the track

01.35-1.42

Shot of train coming towards Jodie

01.42-0.2.00

Backup Timeline

Establishing shot of the bridge, followed by a longshot of Jodie at the beginning of the bridge and then a close up of her face.

Then Jodie gets the last

flashback, of her and her friends talking about

what they want to wear to the prom, as she draws a suit

00.08-00.2500.00-00.08 00.25-00.35

Close up of facial expression after flashback of Jodie thinking, followed my another close up of face.

00.35-00-45

The third flashback is of Jodie getting shouted at by her mum for wearing boys clothes and not being feminine

00.45-00.55

Then Jodie takes one/two step then a close up of her face

00.55-01.10

Flashback of of Jodie searching on the internet about transsexuals and how to make yourself look like a boy

01.10 -1.20

Long shot of Jodie walking to the middle of the bridge, then another close up of face

01.20-01.35

The second Flashback of Jodie looking in the mirror, unhappy with what she sees applying facial hair

Close up of her feet walking and turning towards the side of the bridge and thenPoint of view of Jodie looking over the bridge

01.35-1.42

Shot of Jodie holding the bar and jumping up on it

01.42-0.2.00

Genre and purpose

The genre of our opening sequence is drama

• To demonstrate the feelings and emotions of transsexuals

• To extend and possibly change peoples views and opinions on transgender

• Allows transsexual people to relate and understand some of the issues put forward in the film

• Focusses on hard hitting issues

Genre/subgenres Purpose of film

The subgenres within our film are:• Suicide drama( Main character is suicidal

at the end)• Transsexual drama(She is unhappy with

her gender and wants to change.)• Identity drama (character is finding her

true identity) • Prejudice drama (main character is

always forced to be a certain way and isn’t accepted)

Conventions Use/develop/challengeHow?Why?

Similarities/Differences

1. Conflict with friends/family.

Use because in most drama films there is conflict and the resolution is them sorting it out.

2. Follows the characters journey.

Challenge, because ours doesn’t really follow the characters journey because you only see snippets.

The family are all conflicting with each other because of an issue.

The differences is that it is about terminal illness not transgender.

The differences are that this follows all of the characters journeys as they learn new things.

Similarities are that they are students and experimenting and gain knowledge of different things.

Genre conventions Conventions you are applying in opening sequence

Use/develop or challenge? How? Why?

Similarities/differences to real films (annotated pictures)

Identity issue Use • Suicide attempt because

of not finding herself (transgender

• Pressure from family and friends to dress as a girl

Boys Don’t Cry- similarities

Flashbacks Develop • Flashbacks of the characters past memories• Main character is left confused

Memento- similarities

Female to a male

Secretes out and the dad wanting to kill her

Having flashbacks

Also the character is confused

Genre Conventions

Convections we are applying in opening sequence

Use/develop/challenge?How?/Why?

Similarities/differences to real films

Portrays journey of a character

USEHOWThe constants use of personal flashbacks, allows the audience to understand how and why the character is in a suicidal situation and the stages of their journeyWHYTo shows the stages of their journey which establishes character

Exhibits real life situation

USE

Dramatic story line to move the audience

USE

Refers to characters past to explain how and why he is playing who wants to be a millionaire

Film: Slumdog millionaire

Film:Train spotting This character wants to get clean, and stop using drugs, which is a real life situation, that people face

HOWThe main character is so emotionally unhappy with her physical and mental state and could commit suicide this is an emotional storylineWHYAllows audience to experience a feel of apprehension and uneasiness for the audience

HOWShows the daily experiences of a transgender personWHYPeople with the similar situation may be able to relate to the issues within the film, which is typical of a drama film

Film: My lovley bonesThis film is about a young girl who was murdered by her neighbour. This film has a moving story line.

Genre ConventionsConventions you are applying in opening sequence

Use develop or challenge

How? And why? Similarities/differences to real films

Abuse Develop When she would get shouted at by her mum for wanting to change her identity.

Film: She’s the man This is similar because… She dresses like a boy She does what guys

normally do And her personality and

thoughts are like a guy as well

And her mum is convincing her to start wearing dresses and to forget about football.

Conventions you are applying in opening sequence



Crime use When Jodie commits suicide because of her depression as no one gets her and excepts that she wants to change her identity

Film: Man on a ledge This is similar The person wants

to commit suicide This would be a

crime

Genre Conventions

Conventions you are applying in opening sequence



Role on the wall use In the outside Jodie is feeling normal but on the inside her thoughts and feelings are completely different.

Film: Mean girls Wanting to make Regina

fat, Katie's thoughts inside her

And wants her to lose weight from the outside pretends like she cares

Genre Conventions

Target audience

• Our opening sequence is Niche becauseReason Explanation

Not many films have transgender This would be the case because there isn't a wide range of target audience that would watch this type of film

Low budget film It wouldn’t be advertised everywhere therefore, not a lot of money would be spent on advertising

Independent Only made for specific audience as not many people are interested/comfortable watching this type of film.

Target audience Target audience details Details Why?

Age 15+ It would be 15 because that’s when teenagers would mature up and would realise what they want.

Gender Male, female Because male and females could both understand and possibly relate to some of the situation

Race/Ethnicity All Races and Ethnicity Because everyone is able to watch it and if they are not allowed it also good to see what people go through even in these situations

Religion All except Christianity and some of Islam where they would say they should be secure. Because they would say that there's a cure how it would be with the same sex,

because they might get offended how they would watch something that they wouldn’t be allowed

Target Audience detail Details Why?

Location In the UK It wouldn’t be in international as it’s a niche audience, and It would only be shown in the UK as it can be restricted in some places because its all about identity

Social Class Any class Anyone can experience the dilemma of seeking there identity

Interests/hobbies They can all have different interests hobbies - All

because it wouldn’t stop those kind of audience to watch identity films.

Social Group All Because the people who are in different groups such as punks can also seek identity

Target audience

Target audience Detail Why?

Sexuality All Because this film has to do with sexuality, so its good for both sexes to know what other people would go through and to see what people’s opinions would be.

Profession/Role All It would be all because everyone has the right to watch these kind of films if wanted, this would mean more people would be aware about these types of situation that some people would go through

Target audience

B)Target AudienceThe reason why would our target audience would be interested in the idea

The reason our target audience would be interested in the form of our film

The reason why our target audience would be interested in our film due to the genre conventions

• The majority of the target audience would be possibly be transgender and therefore they can relate to a substantial amount of issues raised within the film the situations

• The Niche audience may want to learn about particular issues that may be expressed regarding the life of a transsexual

• The fact that a significant number of the target audience would be transgender, means the form of the flashbacks may relate back to their way of thinking

• Our target audience would be attracted to our film as they know it is a drama film, this is due to the recognisable drama conventions such as suicide and prejudice.

• The fact that the target audience are used to these familiar conventions ensures that they will be satisfied with the film

Uses Gratification theoryInformation Entertainment Personal identity Integration & Social

interaction Can be watched to

gain information such as..

Knowing people opinions thoughts about identity

How people deal with this situation

The people who are relatives/close to the person who wants to change their identity see how they would react towards them and what do they do would they

advice them to something better

tell them not to do what that person thinks of doing

how would the person deal with this situation

• People could see this film as entertainment because it is something different and is not really talked about.

• Also, if people haven’t heard of transgender people before then it gives them entertainment as they are learning a part of them.

• In addition they can get entertainment from seeing what a transgender person’s thoughts could possibly be. E.g. suicide.

• The audience getting an insight of a trans persons life

• People may understand how tough it is to not be in the right body as they expect

• The audience realising being trans does not affect who they like

• Realising not to judge people on their gender but try to accept different people

• The majority of the target audience will be transgender, this film will allow them to engage, as they have so much in common

• People who watch our film may inform people on what they have seen and how their views and opinions of transgender may have changed, because of the film

• Friends and family of those who are transgender may understand some of their issues of transgender in greater detail

BBFC rating

Standards How you are meeting standards in your film

15 • Strong language • Aggressive behaviour • Be able to understand

serious issues

Our film would be rated 15+

Person 1&2

Narrative style/structure

A) Non linear

B) Our opening sequence would be a teaser that establishes the character. It is also anachronic which involves a lot of flashbacks.• We decided to create the opening like this so it

creates enigmas and makes the audience have high anticipation of what will happen

• Get the audience on the edge of their seats

Narrative style/structure

Objective character identification • The viewer is given unique access to a characters point of view such as seeing things from the characters mind, dreams or memories.• our opening sequence contains a lot of memories (flashbacks) which lets the audience on a insight.

Restrictive narrative- gives minimal information regarding the narrative.• Our opening sequence contains a serious enigma, which is if she jumps in front of the train or not.• This would influence an audience to want to watch the rest o the film.

C) Unrestricted narrative-tells all the information to the audience and not hiding anything from them.• Our opening sequence focuses on transgender so, an example were we give the audience hints is when the main character has a flashback of herself searching ‘transgender’.

TimeExplanation

Flashback • There are flashbacks in our opening sequence which change the linear progression of the story.

• We used flashbacks to demonstrate memories of the past

• This allow the audience to gain perspective on the events

Discourse time(summary) In reality, the scene where the main character is having flashbacks at the train station, happens in 15 minutes but we shortened it to two minutes, and will still get out point across.

Time

Person 2&3

Strauss Theory

• Strauss’ theory doesn’t relate to our opening sequence because there are no villains and heroes etc.

• This is because the girl is confused about her gender so there is not right or wrong, its about her finding herself.

Narrative Theory- Barthes

Enigma codes • Delays the ending/resolution • Sometimes left unsolved • Answer to enigmas contribute to our

enjoyment of resolutions (new equilibrium) In our opening sequence the enigmas would be:• If she jumps in front of the train or not


Action codes • Codes of actions that lead audience to expect

contains consequences • E.g. Psycho which is a horror filmThe action codes in our opening would be:• The audience thinking that the character will

jump in front of the train


Semantic codes• Meanings of characters, objects and locations • Learn from experience about the denotations

and connotations The semantic codes used would be:• The colour red on her clothing to represent

the danger of herself


Symbolic codes• Oppositions and antitheses (light/dark)• Female= close fitting clothes, crossed legged

when sitting, female feature e.g. breasts etc • Male=baggy clothing, legs spread when sitting In our opening sequence we will need to

consider the male aspect as the main character will portray being a transgender.


Cultural codes• Bring understanding and meaning to the text • References to things in popular cultures and

historical events In our opening there is not a cultural code

portrayed.

Narrative Theory

Todorov theory does not exist in our opening

sequence because…

Todorov theory has the 5 stages of the beginning till the end in

linear order, however our opening sequence is non-linear

as Jodie has flashbacks

Todorov theory also doesn’t exist in our opening sequence

because he came up with, that there should be a new

equilibrium but the audience doesn’t know what happens at

the end as we leave in a cliff hanger so they wont see the

new equilibrium

Finally, it also doesn’t exist because he says that there's one disruption, but Jodie has more than one disruption, she has 4

flashbacks and each flashback is a disruption

EnigmasEnigmas created How Why

When the character is about to jump.

It is a build up of adrenaline.

The audience don’t know whether she will jump or not.

When the character is drawing the suit.

The audience are confused as to why she’s not drawing a dress.

The audience start guessing and assuming things.

CharactersSocial Group Represented How Why?

Jodie – changing her identity

It would be the people who are lesbian/gay/homosexual/straight etc.

Because it has to do with identity and this can show how other people would deal with the same situation

Monae & Amy – her friends

This can be any social group

Because the friends can be anyone who is friends with the person, that is going through that situation

Monica – Jodie’s Mum parents Because the parents would understand what can be best for their children

Actors

• Main actor:Jodie Foster • Availability:

always available when needed

• Actress: Monae

Minors-Gibbs• Availability:


• Actress: Amy Cleary• Availability:


• Actress:Monica (Jodie’s

mum)• Availability:

Most Saturdays

Actors Jodie Foster

Before (normal)

After (in character)

Monae Minors-Gibbs

Before (normal)

After (in character)

Actors Amy Cleary

Before (normal)

After (in character

Costume for main character

Smart/casual black leather jacket Casual blue baggy jeans

(male)

Casual White trainers

Example of full outfit put together

Either a cap or a simple woolly hat

Hair and makeup of main character/props

Natural look, no makeup, and if so very little Hair tied back of face.

(pintail)(bun)

Computer (prop) Mirror (prop)Pencil and paper (props)

Costume for friend of main character (Monae)

Skinny, fitted jeans (feminine) Peach coloured top/blouse (feminine) Long black boots (just below

the knee)

Short black leather type jacket

Example of full outfit

Hair and makeup of friend main character (Monae)

Hair down/out (looks feminine)

Lip gloss (looks feminine)

Mascara/eyeliner (light makeup)

Costume for other friend of main character (Amy)

Leopard print top (feminine and girly)

Tight fitted blue jeansSmart /casual cardigan

Black high heels

Hair/makeup for other friend of main character

Mascara (eye makeup) Natural pink Lip-gloss

Hair out straight

Costume of the main characters mum

Casual blue denim jeansPlain black jumper

Full outfit of character

Socks as she is at based at home

Hair and makeup of the main characters mum

Hardly any makeup (quite natural)

Hair tied back

LocationsLocation name & what for

How to get there Access to location Photos of location

From school get the 18 bus right outside Kensel green station

Public station open from 6 - 9

Name of locationJodie's bedroom (Jodie's house)Scene-Looking in the mirror whilst applying fake facial hair (flashback)-Conversation with friends about prom(flashback

From school get the 18 bus, outside my house

Available all the time

Name of locationJodie's living room (Jodie's house)Scene-Jodie's mum shouts at her for not being feminine-Jodie researches transgender on the computer

From school get the 18 bus, outside my house

Available all the time

Name of locationKensal green station

Risk Assessment Tasks Possible risk involved in tasks Actions to prevent harm to

health or safety

Filming in unknown locations Could be dangerous because you don’t know where you are

Film somewhere you are familiar with, with people around.

Travelling to filming locations (bus/car/walk/tube)

Might get lost Travel with people.

Interviewing people for filming

Could be offended and not want to get involved.

Definitely ask their permission first.

Filming underage (below 16) Child could hurt themselves or get scared when filming.

Try to possibly get somebody over 16.

Filming anyone Could not want to be involved or filmed and get angry.

Ask permission first or try to film with nobody there.

Health of group members when filming

Could get an illness from being in the cold.

Film when the weather is okay and everybody is feeling okay.

Interviewing an expert for filming Could not want to be on camera for personal reasons.

Ask permission first and make sure they are certain they want to be it.

Types of area (how safe are they) Area could be dangerous if its unknown.

Film somewhere familiar and quiet.

Time of day If its too dark could be risky and the camera wont be able to pick up the scene.

Film during the day and start early so you have plenty of time.

Using technology (filming) equipment

Could be stolen by a stranger. Keep it safe and hide it when you get a bad feeling.

Risk Assessment Continued

Music and sound

This would be played at the beginning of the opening sequence (non-diegetic sound). This would be at the beginning because: Its slow paced, and there

is no tension at the beginning of the opening sequence

Its not up beat, which means the music corresponds with the footage.

Music name: Native American

Website used for free copy right: http://freeplaymusic.com/search/keyword_search.php Person

3&4

http://freeplaymusic.com/search/keyword_search.php

Music and sound

This would be our option 2 to be played at the beginning of the opening sequence (non-diegetic sound). This would be at the beginning because: Because its really slow and

therefore it would work well with Jodie as Jodie is walking slow and thinking which means there should be calm music

However we chose this as option 2 as its really slow and there's choir music in the background which can disturb the audience, this might make the audience focus on the music rather than Jodie.

Music name: Kyrie


3&4


Music and sound

This would be played at the end of the opening sequence (non-diegetic sound). This would be at the end because: It starts slow then speeds

up as Jodie starts thinking whether she would jump or not

This would also be god because the shots gets faster which builds up tension, and the music would have to correspond with the footage for it to make sense

Music name: Mountains


3&4


The script

Story board

Type of shot Description Prop/costume needed

Over head view To show Jodie still sitting down

Hat, T-shirt, trousers and trainers

Mid shot To show getting up from the bench (in the train station)

Hat, T-shirt

Close up To show the audience that Jodie is about to get another flashback

Hat

Mid shot Showing Jodie looking at the mirror

Hat, shirt

Shot list


Close up Close up shot of the mirror, to show that Jodie is looking at it

Hat

Close up Close up of Jodie, showing that the footage is back to reality, where she is in the train station

hat

Long shot To show that Jodie is near the wall and is about to walk


Long shot To show that Jodie is walking


Shot list


Close up To show that Jodie is about to get another flash back

hat

Two shot To show that Jodie and her mum is having a conversation

Jodie: hat, hoodie, trousers, trainers

Jodie's mum (Monica): jumper, trousers, uggs

Overhead shot showing Jodie's face and Monica's shoulders, that they are having a conversation

Jodie: hat, hoodie

Monica: jumper

Long shot Showing Jodie storming off the room, shows anger

hat, hoodie, trousers, trainers

Shot list


Close up Close up of Jodie, showing that the footage is back to reality, where she is in the train station

hat

Long shot Showing that Jodie is getting closer to the train


Shot of showing her back

Showing the audience that Jodie is looking at the train tracks


Close up To show that Jodie is about to get another flash back

hat

Shot list


Two shot Showing that Monae and Amy are having a conversation about prom

Amy: jeans, top, heels, cardigan/blazer

Monae: jeans, top, Long boots, leather jacket

Back shot Back shot of Monae and Amy having a conversation, so the audience can see a close up shot of the dress

Amy: jeans, top, heels, cardigan/blazer

Monae: jeans, top, Long boots, leather jacket

Over the shoulder shot Of Jodie drawing a suit for prom

Hat, hoodie

Close up shot Close up of Jodie, showing that the footage is back to reality, where she is in the train station

hat

Shot list


Mid shot of Jodie's legs Mid shot of Jodie's legs getting even closer towards the train tracks

Trousers, trainers

POV POV shot of Jodie looking at the train tracks

N/A

POV POV shot of Jodie looking at the train

N/A

Side view of a long shot

Showing Jodie looking at the train tracks while the train approaches


Shot list

Date Time People attended

Agenda (points to discuss)

Targets Due date/deadline

Notes

21/2/13 2pm-8pm Whole group Discuss the preliminary

Did the storyboard, script, short list

25/2/13

25/2/13 3.20pm Whole group Discussed ideas for our opening sequence

Had to put together a strong idea

1/3/13

26/3/13 11am Monae, Jodie and Pam

Discussed more ideas and putting it together

Had a clearer idea.

1/3/13 Monae and Amy further discussed.

1/3/13 3.20-4.30pm Monae and Ms Connell

Discussed everyone’s ideas.

Change of idea.Change of storyline.

Discussed with everyone in group

Group meeting record

Date Time People attended

Agenda Targets Due date/deadline

Notes

4/3/13 10.40am The group Cleared up the idea of the opening sequence

Had the full idea of the opening sequence

5/3/13 9.50am The group Discussed the timeline (planning)

Inputs on the timeline and backup plan

8/3/13

6/3/13 3.30pm Monae, Jodie, Amy

Discussed the storyboard, script

Finished storyboard and script

8/3/13 Went through this with Pam

Group meeting record continued

Long term Planning

Short Term planning

Day & time Filming what scene? Travel How will you get there?

Equipment/costume/props checklist (what do you need to bring with you)

Sat Mar 9 - Filming all the train station scene

On bus Camera, tripod, ipad, costumes

Sun Mar 10 - Filming at Jodie's house On bus Camera, tripod, ipad, long mirror (in bedroom), computer, costume, paper and pencil

Saturday 23 march

- Filming at the train station

Bus Camera, tripod, iPad, costumes

Sunday 24 march

- Filming at Jodie’s house bus Camera, tripod, iPad, long mirror (in bedroom), computer, costume, paper and pencil

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