2. TITLE
Our title ideas are as follows:
• Lipstick. Lies. Tears. Tragedy.
• A Dangerous Encounter.
• License to Kill.
• Revenge.
• The Killing.
3. CONCEPT
Our short film idea can be related
to these three films as they both
incorporate the idea of ghosts.
Both The Sixth Sense and The
Woman in Black feature a strong
supernatural ghost who actual put
fear into the characters. The
concept of our film also features
the strong sense of revenge which
relates more to The Woman in
Black.
4. NARRATIVE
The structure of our film is very straight forward, it begins with a couple arguing
which sets up the continuous scenes. The plot develops through the presentation
that Blake has accidently killed his girlfriend he was trying to break up with.
Despite this enigma the audience could interpret the scene in any way they want as
we plan not to actually show the death but instead use sound effects to create the
idea that she has been hurt. The film continues to show the Blake has moved on
from his previous girlfriend (the ghost) and got with Rachael. The film follows the
unnamed ex stalking him through social networking sites. The unnamed ex then
begins to set up the final scene by holding Blake hostage and eventually creating
the enigma that she has killed him through the kitchen knife prop.
The fact that the remains unnamed throughout the film adds further mystery to
the films plot as she is within the film throughout but never actually gains an
identity.
The ending of our film is left open as there is actually no resolution as we plan to
end the scene on the suggestion that the ghost is going to kill Blake.
5. CHARACTERS
Ghost/Ex Girlfriend: this character is the main character within our film as
she features through out and is the main source of the scene set up. She is
presented as a jealous ex girlfriend but also allows the audience to believe she
isn’t actually dead as she is featured stalking Blake and Rachel.
Blake: Blake is a victim and is the main person who receives his ex’s revenge
plan.
Rachel: Rachel’s character is used to create the jealous felt by the ghost and is
the key in actually creating the films ending.
6. MISE EN SCENE
The mise en scene of our film is mainly film noir as we intend to shot mostly
in either red filter, black and white or low lighting.
Most of our scenes include establishing shots of the setting which is key is
portraying how eerie the film is.
Some scenes will be shot also without dialogue and only use props such as a
lipstick, calendar and photographs to explain what is going on.
7. SETTING
Our plans for setting is: the apartment/house Blake and his ex lived in which
will feature in the majority of the scenes.
The street outside which will give a creepy atmosphere within the film.
Rachel’s Feminine room to show her innocence.
The Clock in which Rachael and Blake meet and shows that the ex is stalking
them.
8. COSTUME/PROPS
Our planned costume is normal everyday modern clothing but the main piece
is a black trench coat worn by Blake. This significant of this is show the
mysteriousness of the situation straight after the apparent killing of his ex.
Another significant prop is the lipstick worn by the ex as it is planned to be
red which connotes danger and lust. This is worn by the ex and will be shot in
scenes with her to indicate who she is.
9. LIGHTING
The planned lighting of our scene are dim are dull, but also mainly feature in
black and white. We are hoping to be able to create a scene where everything
is black & white except the females lips which will be in full colour of red.
The lighting is going to be effective in setting the tone for a film and create
suspense and intensity for the audience.
11. THEMES/TIME & TECHNOLOGY
Themes: tragedy, murder & jealousy.
Time: our film does not go back into time but actually dips into past eras with
our use of an old telephone to create a sense of suspense. Also our use of
black and white scenes dip into the past as that is how older films used to be
shot.
Technology: the use of facebook to show Rachel and Blake’s relationship and
also to show the Ex’s stalking method.
