1. WAR of the Roses
5 Minute Drama

2. Roles
Producer: Alex Potter
Director: Danayet Gezaie
Cinematographer: Noah Chebouli
Sound Recordist: Victor Mihaylov
Editor: Oscar Bernstein
Sound Editor: Elliot Carroll-Dunn

3. War of the Roses is a short dark comedy, which takes the
concept of rivalry from the historic civil war in England between
1455 and 1487, known as ‘The War of the Roses’. It incorporates
the rivalry of house Lancaster and house York, but these are
instead represented as rival florists rather than armies.
This Dark comedy involves two opposed Florists who are the
top two florists in England. When the news that the annual award
for the best florist in England has been awarded to the rivals
house Lancaster, greed and ambition overcomes logic for house
York, as they decide to kidnap the son of the owner of the
Lancaster florist and make them bankrupt through ransom. The
film focuses on the relationship of the two main kidnappers and
how they react to the situation.
Basic Plot

4. Journey
 We wanted to use the theme of journey very loosely
in our film. We wanted it to be the journey of the
situation and the character's. From the florist to the
mistaken kidnapping. And how they deal with the
situation at hand.

5. Style/Influences
Fargo (1996) Dir. Joel and Ethan Coen
As we want to create a character based film, the relationship of the
characters is essential to the piece, even more so that we want to create
an element of comedy. Fargo is the perfect example of what we intend to
create, with Carl and Gaear, played by Steve Buscemi and Peter
Stormare finding comic elements in the most sinister of scenarios. We
intend to use this relationship as a basis to write the script.
The entire scenario of a kidnapping gone wrong roots to this film very
closely, as we watch the dramatic events unfold in a black comedy style.
The film begins with a Thriller feel to it, which slowly transcends into a
black comedy, almost creating two films in one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqIGiVLOY4E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qWFhDvURLg

6. Style/Influences
Cinematography-The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight Rises-The History Of The Pits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulWeKWA3zro
The Dark Knight Rises-Talia Al Ghul's Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p7vDQUnqjs

7. Actors Process
The biggest problem we encountered with the actors was their schedules and getting
two decent actors, preferable a third to play the victim, and be available to shoot on at
least two days together.
• Posted two adds on StarNow and began to message people on there directly.
• We tried to avoid Hallam’s drama department as we wanted more mature actors.
• We eventually found two who could do it on the same day and organised a script
read through.
• Script read through went really well (James and Wayne).
• Could no longer film on the planned days on Teusday the 8th and Wednesday the
9th.
• Tried to use at least one of them and match them up with someone else, but we
couldn’t find anyone.
• We found several other actors who agreed and seemed enthusiastic, but then
stopped contacting.
• We eventually found Michael and Declan, and changed the filming date to
Thursday 10th and Friday 11th.
• Only problem was, Michael found it difficult to learn lines and Declan was younger

8. Location Process
Warehouse-The second location we found was
through a blog site for casual photographers
recommending nice locations. We couldn’t find
any contact information so couldn't get
permission.
Warehouse-The first location we looked into
was an abandoned warehouse on Troutbeck
Road. Denied permission because of health
and safety.
Warehouse-The third location we looked into
was tac-ops, The Stan. Which is an airsoft
company that rents the building out mon-fri.
They were too expensive.
Warehouse-The forth location we found was
CADS. Who provide rooms and create spaces
for filmmakers and photographers. The best
room was booked up on the days we planned
to shoot, but there was another dark

9. Problems We Encountered
•The banner
•Editing-following the script
•Actors in general
•Finding the location
•Transporting the equipment

10. What Could Be Improved
• The performance of Percy’s character could be
better.
• Would be better with extra cutaways.
• Would be better if it was longer.

11. Equipment
Camera
· 1x Canon 600D-18-55mm lens
· 1x Canon 550D + 55-250mm
· 1x 24mm lens
· 1x 50mm lens
· 1x 85mm lens
Grip
· 1x Tracking Dolly
· 1x Tripod
Sound
· 1x 1/4" Jack
· 1x 1/4" Jack Lead
· 1x Aquarian Audio H2A Hydrophone
· 1x Audio Technica AT8015
· 1x Boom Pole & 1x Marantz PMD 661
Lighting
· 1x Extension cable
· 1x Dedo DLH4
Prop List
Warehouse
· 2x Balaclavas
· 1x Metal Pipe
· 1x Chair
· 1x Sack for victim
· 1x Pack of Cable Ties
· 1x Masking Tape
Florist
· 2x Red Aprons
· 2x Red Roses
· Banner ‘Best Florist in England’
· Step Ladder
Costume List
Warehouse
· 2x Pairs of Black shoes
· 2x Pairs of Black Trousers
· 2x Black t-shirts/shirts
· 2x Leather Jackets
· 1x Black Jumper
Florist
· 2x Pairs of Black Shoes
· 2x Pairs of Black trousers
· 2x White shirts
· 2x Red Aprons