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1. Group Planning
Members:
Russvictoria Monocillo 7414
Abigail Menzies 7411
Nicole Lewis 7395

2. Members
Russvictoria Monocillo Abigail Menzies Nicole Lewis
7414 7411 7395

3. She texts her
best friend ‘Hey
I’m at the
Timeline
Turns the next page
park, do you and has a flashback of
want to come Looks through the book to the girl touching her
meet me’ and the first image and gets a bruises and covering
gets a quick flashback. them up with
reply saying she makeup. End of the
Girl is walking is busy. flashback.
into the park. There is no reply and
the girl gets impatient.
Girl takes a deep Flashback of her
breath, rubs her sliding down the door
eyes and texts her crying and her mother
second friend. She gets teary eyed and yelling ‘open this God
She finds a throws her phone in her Using ellipsis to
damn door. I am your
bench, sits down bag and takes out her speed up time 2
mother and you will
and looks around sketch book. hours.
listen to me.’ End of
the park.
flashback.

4. Timeline
Shot of her front door.
Shot of her.
She rushes to Shot of her front door.
pack up her Shot of her taking a
stuff. Getting off the bus deep breath.
Shot of her putting
Checks the Getting on her key in the lock.
time. 4:15 the bus.
Sees her at the Checks her watch
bus stop. again. 4:35. She’s late.
Has a flashback of her Eyes go all red.
running down the stairs . Sitting on the bus.
Mother shouting ‘Where
ever your going, make sure
you get your arse back here
by 4:30 before I.’
The door slams shout before
she finishes.
End of the flashback.

5. Genre and Purpose
 What is the genre/subgenre?
Drama
 What is the purpose of your film/opening sequence?
To build up the tension and leave the audience wondering why she needs
to get home so quickly.

6. Genre Conventions
Conventions you are applying in Use/develop or challenge? Similarities/difference to real films
opening sequence` How?
Why?
Centred around family Use- the opening sequence is set in the Poker House, My Sister’s Keeper
main character’s house and is a victim
of domestic abuse
Real life situations that people Use- the main character faces real life Precious, Pursuit of Happiness,
can relate to situations such as feeling neglected by Freedom Writers
friends
Ending of a friendship Use - Two friends or a group of friends Cyber Bully
end up falling out which leads to
somebody in their group getting
depressed.
Dark colours Use – Dressing the character in dark Twelve
colours.

7. Target Audience (A)
Audience Elements Explanation
Age 15 and over.
Gender Mainly females. The target audience will be mostly females as females will be more
emotionally connected with the story line and the genre
Race/Ethnicity Every ethnicity
Location United Kingdom. Small minority of the United States of America.
Social Class Mainly middle class. As the characters in the film are middle class and middle class
audience will be able to relate to the lifestyle of the characters.
Interests/Hobbies Like teenage drama
Like family drama
Fascinated by real life drama.
Had similar issues in their lives.
Wanted to know how their issues was being portrayed in the lime light.
Social Group Youths in emo/goths subcultures
Sexuality Mainly Straight. Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual.
Profession/role Students, mother, fathers,

8. Target Audience (B)
1. Why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the idea/plot?
Because if they can relate to what is happening in film they would want to see how their
issue is being portrayed in the media.
2. Why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the form?
Since our film would use various camera shots and angles our film could be used as an
example to help future media students.
3. Why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the genre and
conventions?
They would be familiar with the conventions as automatically ‘real life situations’ would
come under the drama genre.

9. Uses/Gratifications Theory
Our target audience may watch our opening sequence for many different
reason:
Information Entertainment Personal Identity Integration and social
interaction
• To teach • To escape their • For a model od • Able to connect with the
themselves about problems behaviour. The film family and friends
the effects of • For emotional release will show them how • Having substitute for real
domestic abuse (especially young not to behave towards life companionship.
• To see how females) others.
domestic violence • Getting cultural and • To gain insight on your
is portrayed in the seeing how different self.
media. everything is in
another culture.

10. BBFC Rating
Our film would be rated 15
15 Standards How you are meeting standards in your film
Strong language can be used Mild language is used not strong language
String violence can be Our film focuses more on the after effect of
included but the infliction of domestic violence rather than the infliction of it
pain or injury shouldn't be
dwelled on

11. Narrative style/structure
A) Type: Linear/ non linear
The narrative structure is non linear as there is a flashback in the middle of
the opening sequence.
B) Structure: (beginning of story, establishing character, teaser, flashback etc)
The opening sequence in our film would be categorised as the beginning of the story.
It establishes the setting and includes a flashback scene.

12. Time
How is time presented? (stretch, ellipsis etc.) Why?
In our opening sequence, we are using ellipsis which states the time
our character is in and what she is doing without showing the whole
process. For example, when our character is packing her bag away
and running to the bus stop, ellipsis would be used instead of
showing every movement she would have to go through.

13. Narrative theory
Narrative theory Is it applied or not
How?
Cameron Cameron’s theory of modular narrative is applied
as there are three flashbacks in our film opening
sequence
Propp We applied two characters from Propps theory
which are the hero and the villain.

14. Enigmas
Enigmas created How Why
Why is the girl’s friend Abrupt text. No reply.
ignoring her.
Why does girl have scars Having scars on her arm To hide them.
and bruises that she is and covering them up.
covering with make up
Who is this person Only hearing the persons To create a sense of mystery.
shouting at the girl voice and not seeing them.
Why is girl so scared to Having her hesitant of
enter her house going home.

15. Characters
Social group represented How Why
Emo

16. Actors
Who is acting?
Actor after applying make up
Russvictoria Monocillo 7414
to create a emo character
Availability?
Available most days
Actor dressed
normally

17. Costume/props
Actor: Russ
Ripped
tights
Dark make
up to create
bruises
Headphones
Dark clothing

18. Locations
Location Name and How to get there Access to location. Photos of Location
What For Open/Close/ Public
Name of location: Walk Public
Ashmore road Park
Used for:
The park scene.

19. Locations
Location Name and How to get there Access to location. Photos of Location
What For Open/Close/ Public
Name of location: 2 members have to Close
Nicole’s Bed take the bus to the
location.
Used for: 1 member doesn’t
The flashback in the need to go
bedroom when anywhere.
covering scars.

20. Locations
Location Name and How to get there Access to location. Photos of Location
What For Open/Close/ Public
Name of location: Bus then walk Public
On the Bus
Used for:
The bus stop scene.

21. Risk Assessment
Tasks Possible risk involved in tasks Actions to prevent harm to health or safety
Filming in unknown Might get lost Film in familiar places
location
Travelling to filming May forget filming equipment on public Always have film equipment near you so you
locations transport don’t forget it
Interviewing people for May not comply or want to be involved Ask permission first
filming
Filming underage (below May need adult permission Film those 16 and over
16) people
Filming anyone Against their privacy Film people you know
Health of group Spending too long outside could cause Film when the weather is decent if you cant
members when filming them to get a cold then ensure everyone wears suitable clothing
Interviewing the public They may not comply and feel ask Interview people you know
for filming question goes against their privacy
Interviewing an expert They would take up too much time giving Interview people you know
for filming their opinion
Type of areas (how safe Filming in a unsafe area could mean a Film in safe, known areas
are the) higher chance of robbery
Time of day Low quality footage if filmed at night Film during day
Using technology Equipment can break if not treated Be gentle with equipment
(filming) equipment delicately

22. Music/Sound
Cars driving by:
http://www.freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/20049/
http://www.freesound.org/people/Snapalicious32/sounds/14
3925/
Doors slamming:
http://www.freesound.org/people/MWLANDI/sounds/85821
/
http://www.freesound.org/people/MWLANDI/sounds/85812
/

23. Script

24. Script

25. Script

26. Script

27. Storyboard

28. Shot list
Type of shot Description Prop/Costume needed
Long shot Girl is walking up the road to the park Dark clothing, bag
Extreme close up Camera focuses on girl’s hand as she opens park gate Black nail polish
Long shot Girl closes gate behind her and walks into park
Mid shot Camera pans and follows girl as she walks over to the
bench
Point of view Girl looks around park then takes out phone to text Mobile phone
friend
Mid shot Girl waits for reply from her text Mobile phone
Mid shot Side view of girl waiting for reply, she gives up and
puts phone away
Close up Girl puts down phone and picks up journal Journal
Overhead Girl opens journal and looks through it
Close up Camera focuses on drawing
Overhead Girl flashbacks to herself running up the stairs
Mid shot Girl runs to her bedroom

29. Shot list continued..
Type of shot Description Prop/Costume needed
Long shot Girl slams her bedroom door then slides down door
crying
Overhead Girl continues looking through the journal
Close up Camera focuses on drawing again
Mid shot Girl reminisces to herself tying up her hair and Beanie hat, mirror
looking at her bruises
Over the shoulder Girl uses make up to cover scars and bruises Dark clothing, make up kit, mirror
Overhead Girl is still looking through journal
Point of view Girl looks at time realizes its 4.15 and has flashback Watch,
to earlier that day
Long shot Girl runs down stairs
Long shot Girl continues running down stairs
Long shot As girl is running down stairs she hears her mum
telling her to be home by 4.20
Point of view Its now 4.16, girl is late so she quickly packs up
belongings

30. Shot list continued..
Type of shot Description Prop/Costume needed
Mid shot Girl packs away her belongings and gets up Mobile phone, journal
Wide shot Camera pans and watches girl as she leaves the park
Wide shot Girl is by bus stop waiting for the bus and looks at Watch
time again
Mid shot Girl taps oyster card and gets on bus Oyster card
Mid shot Girl’s sitting on the bus, she looks out window then Watch
checks time again
Point of view While walking off the bus, girl looks at time and Watch
realizes it 4.30
Wide shot Camera pans and follows girl’s movement as she
walks home
Long shot Girl pushes gate to her house and walks towards
house
Close up Camera focuses on girl’s facial expression
Point of view Girl looks at door then looks at time again
Close up Girl takes deep breathe then puts key into key hole, Keys
film opening ends.

31. Group meeting record
Date People Agenda Targets (outcome of Due Dates
Attended (points to discuss) meeting) /Deadlines
19/02/13 Everyone Completing the Planning for 28/02/13
preliminary planning preliminary is now
complete
Everyone Meeting with teacher Now have a solid idea
about individual ideas of our draft 1
for opening sequence
1/03/13 Everyone Discussing who’s 7/03/13
doing what for the
research and planning
6/03/13 Everyone Changing the idea of Change of location and 13/03/13
the opening sequence narrative of opening
sequence
8/3/13 Abigail Completing Shotlist Shotlist is complete
Nicole for opening sequence

32. Long Term Planning

33. Long Term Planning

34. Long Term Planning

35. Short term planning
Day and Time Filming what scene? Travel Equipment
Sat March 9 Indoor flashback scene Bus then walk •Camera
•Tripod
•Storyboard
•Shot list
•Script
•Make up bag
•Dark clothing
•Mirror
Sun March 10 Park scene Bus and walking •Camera
Bus stop scene •Tripod
Running home scene •Storyboard
•Shot list
•Script
•Journal
•Watch
•Mobile phone