Point 35: Props and Costumes

For the film I am creating I will not need that many props and costumes.

The main ones I will need for certain shots can all be found in my bedroom expect for the posters and guitar.
For the posters I am going to print them off and the guitar I am going to borrow from a housemate.

Secondly I think it is really important that the clothing my actors wear represent the independent music scene. Luckily mo
st of my actors dress quite alternatively already and the rest of the costumes I have brought with me to school and are in my wardrobe.

Obviously for the bedroom I will need a bed and duvet etc. I already have these and now just need to print off posters of bands to hang around the bedroom.

Point 34: Casting

Pippa Randal is the actress I have picked as my protagonist for the shooting of my film. The reason I chose Pippa is because she is an experienced actress and is also a good singer. Pippa is also easy to work with and I know I can rely on her.

Jil Henschel will play one of Pippa's bandmate and friends. I picked Jil as I can rely on her to help out. Jill may not be as experienced an actress as Pippa but she is very enthusiastic and would love to be a part of it.

Esme Edwards will play the other bandmate and I know she will do a great job as she is an experienced actress. Like Pippa Esme does A-level drama and has also done many workshops and is very enthusiastic about my film.

Mattie Paterson is going to play the love interest of my main protagonist. I know Mattie will do an amazing job as this as he does GCSE drama and is very experienced.

However for my opening sequence Pippa Randall will be the only only necessary actress as the opening all takes place within the protagonists bedroom. I chose to cast the main actors for my entire film to create a better understanding for what the rest of the film will look like. I believe that by focusing on only one actor for the opening it allows the audience to get a better sense of who the protagonist is and the genre of the film due to the setting and decoration of the room.

Point 33: Risk Assessment

Point 32: Location of Shooting

Since I am attending a boarding school the locations are limited and so I have chosen my bedroom for the opening scene of the film as it is always accessible for me to use.

For the bedroom scenes I am going to use my own dorm room as it is easy access and is plain so can be decorated to fit the independent music film. Since it is my own room it means that I can spend time making sure the scene is decorated appropriately and realistically. 

This is the hughstreet of Elgin and if I were creating the whole movie I would use this for the scenes later on when the protagonist is meeting up with her bandmates. However it will not feature in the opening scene of the film I am going to make.

This is the Ogstoun Theatre at school which I would have used for band rehearsal scenes later on in the film.

In conclusion the only location I shall be using for my opening scene is the bedroom as that is where the entire opening and title sequence takes place.

Point 31: Shot List and Shooting Script

Here is my shot list and shooting script, clearly things may have to be altered when filming depending on how it turns out. It may change due to dramatic effect or if it isn't possible to do something a certain way.

Point 30: Animatic of Your Storyboard

Point 29: Sound Planning for My Movie Clip

I believe that the sound of the opening of my movie is very important and if done correctly will help to enhance the entire movie. I am planning on using a mixture of soundtrack and foley sounds within my opening scene. I believe it is important that the sound I use is both diegetic and non-diegetic.The use of non-diegeteic sounds helps to set the theme and create the pace of the movie. Whereas the diegetic sound helps to keep the scenes realistic through using it as normal background noise.

Due to my movie genre being about independent music I am going to use this type of music to support independent musicians, I believe this will enhance the movie as it will create a direct link between the storyline and soundtrack. I believe that the opening scene for a movie is very important and sets the tone and pace of the rest of the movie. 

If you are using a sound track you must use copyright free music from here http://www.freeplaymusic.com/    

The opening scene to my movie is going to be backed by a song so it is important that I use copyright free music that I am going to choose from www.freeplaymusic.com as it has music that you can legally use.

Point 27: Storyboard

This is my storyboard that I created with the help of https://www.storyboardthat.com. This is an outline of what the opening of my film will look like. There may be slight changes due to set and weather but for the most part it should end up like this.

Update:

There has been a clear change to my opening sequence as I have decided to scrap the dream sequence as it may come across as cheesy. I have chosen to only focus on the bedroom scene so that I can creatively include my titles. 

Point 25: Storyline of Whole Film and Brief Synopsis

The synopsis of my film is based on the life of a eighteen-year-old teenager who lives a normal verging on boring life in a small village along the coast of Scotland. Music is the protagonist’s passion and dream for the future along with her fellow band mates. The film shows the journey and struggles of a small time band trying to break through and be heard by more than just their little village. At the same time spin offs of adolescent issues appear as hurdles for the protagonist including relationships, school and social life.

Act 1

Establishes the main characters and their relationships and personality. This begins with the first scene when the protagonists waking up in their bedroom after having been dreaming about performing at a large concert venue. This is followed by the stark reality of the characters plain and small bedroom. Following this the protagonist meets up with her band mates at a local café. A discussion entails about their upcoming gig.

Act 2

Suddenly the protagonist’s first hurdle arrives with his love life interfering with the bands rehearsal schedule and his concentration on her band mates. A fight entails and the band split up.

Act 3

Romance is blossoming and multiple scenes of the couple together occur. However the protagonist is conflicted about her current stance with the band. This is a scene of reflection and thought where the protagonist thinks about their actions and life in the future.

Act 4

Reconciliation takes place with band mates and relationship breaks down. Band starts practicing again. While ex partner grieves and is left alone.

Act 5

Final scene involves the band performing at a gig. The protagonist’s partner is in the audience and eye contact is made. All seems to be resolved and the protagonist is back on track to their dream.

A 18 year old senior school student is struggling to balance her band and love-life during her senior year at school. The band has been together since childhood and at the end of their school careers hope to be an established, notable band. However like most teenagers drama begins to present hurdles in the form of the protagonist’s love life. This leads to tension within the band when the protagonist is spending less time with his band and more time with their partner. The ups and downs of the bands journey through their senior year is portrayed through their desire to become a recognized band.

Point 23: Updated Ident for Production Company

I decided to change my ident as I felt that my other one was too short and was hard to read in time, whereas I believe this one is clearer.

Point 24: Key Elements of Genre Checklist

The genre being an independent music film gives me clear guidelines to follow in order for my opening to conform with the expectations of the film.

To include:

Mis En Scene and Cinematography

1. Multiple shots from experimental angles and views.
2. Natural lighting during normal scenes, e.g. Bedroom
3. Dark lighting for concert and dream scene.
4. Sound must be realistic with clear music.
5. Costumes must be realistic to scenesters and alternative teenagers.
6. Props include musical instruments.
7. Keeping the pace with multiple shots.

Expectations of Film Opening

1. Fast paced.
2. Setting the scene.
3. Overview of the protagonist.
4. Music from the outset due to it being about music.
5. Independent so realistic and relatable to target audience.

Audience

1. Due to target audience being teenagers and young adults make sure they can relate to opening.
2. Keep it realistic and gritty so they can associate with it.
3. Allow audience to feel a sense of understanding with the protagonist wanting to achieve their dream.