6. Timeline
flashback of
of Jodie
searching
on the Then Jodie gets
The third the last
internet The second flashback is of flashback, of her
about Flashback of Jodie getting and her friends
transsexuals Jodie looking shouted at by talking about Shot of
and how to in the mirror, her mum for what they want train
make unhappy with wearing boys to wear to the coming
yourself what she sees clothes and not prom, as she towards
look like a applying facial being feminine draws a suit Jodie
boy hair
00.00-00.08 00.08-00.25 00.25-00.35 00.35-00-45 00.45-00.55 00.55-01.10 01.10 -1.20 01.20-01.35 01.35-1.42 01.42-
Establishing shot 0.2.00
Then Jodie Long shot of Close up of
of the train Close up of facial
stands up, Jodie walking feet walking
station, followed expression after
takes one/two closer and towards track
by a longshot of flashback and then
Jodie sitting on a an over head shot
step then a closer towards and then
close up of her the track, then
bench looking at of Jodie Point of view
face another close
the train tracks. thinking, followed of Jodie
and then a close by another close up of face looking at the
up of her face up of face track
7. Backup Timeline
Flashback of
of Jodie
searching on Then Jodie gets
the internet The second The third the last
Flashback of flashback is of flashback, of her
Shot of
about Jodie
Jodie looking Jodie getting and her friends
transsexuals shouted at by holding
and how to in the mirror, talking about
unhappy with her mum for what they want the bar
make yourself wearing boys and
what she sees to wear to the
look like a clothes and not prom, as she jumping
boy applying facial being feminine draws a suit up on it
hair
00.00-00.08 00.08-00.25 00.25-00.35 00.35-00-45 00.45-00.55 00.55-01.10 01.10 -1.20 01.20-01.35 01.35-1.42 01.42-
Establishing shot 0.2.00
Then Jodie Long shot of Close up of
of the Close up of facial
takes one/two Jodie walking her feet
bridge, followed by expression after
step then a to the middle walking and
a longshot of Jodie flashback of Jodie
at the beginning of thinking, followed
close up of her of the bridge, turning
face then another
the bridge and my another close towards the
then a close up of up of face. close up of side of the
her face. face bridge and
then
Point of view
of Jodie
looking over
the bridge
8. Genre and purpose
Genre/subgenres Purpose of film
The genre of our opening sequence is • To demonstrate the feelings and emotions of
drama transsexuals
• To extend and possibly change peoples views and
The subgenres within our film are: opinions on transgender
• Suicide drama( Main character is suicidal • Allows transsexual people to relate and
at the end) understand some of the issues put forward in the
• Transsexual drama(She is unhappy with film
her gender and wants to change.) • Focusses on hard hitting issues
• Identity drama (character is finding her
true identity)
• Prejudice drama (main character is
always forced to be a certain way and
isn’t accepted)
9. Conventions Use/develop/challenge Similarities/Differences
How?
Why?
1. Conflict with Use because in most drama films The family
are all
friends/family. there is conflict and the
conflicting
resolution is them sorting it out. with each
other
because of
an issue.
The differences is that
it is about terminal
illness not transgender.
2. Follows the Challenge, because ours doesn’t The differences are
characters journey. really follow the characters that this follows all
journey because you only see of the characters
snippets. journeys as they
learn new things.
Similarities are that
they are students
and experimenting
and gain
knowledge of
different things.
10. Genre conventions
Conventions you are Use/develop or challenge? Similarities/differences to
applying in opening How? Why? real films (annotated
sequence pictures)
Identity issue Use Boys Don’t Cry- similarities
• Suicide attempt because
of not finding herself Secretes
(transgender out and
the dad
• Pressure from family and wanting
friends to dress as a girl Female to kill
to a her
male
Flashbacks Develop Memento- similarities
• Flashbacks of the
Also the
characters past memories character
• Main character is left is
confused confused
Having
flashbacks
11. Genre Conventions
Convections Use/develop/challenge? Similarities/differences to real films
we are How?/Why?
applying in
opening
sequence
Film: Slumdog millionaire
Portrays USE Refers to characters past to explain how and why he
journey of a HOW is playing who wants to be a millionaire
character The 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 journey
WHY
To shows the stages of their journey which establishes
character
Exhibits real USE Film:Train spotting This character wants
HOW to get clean, and
life situation Shows the daily experiences of a transgender person stop using drugs,
WHY which is a real life
People with the similar situation may be able to relate to situation, that
the issues within the film, which is typical of a drama film people face
Dramatic USE Film: My lovley bones
HOW
story line to The main character is so emotionally unhappy with her This film is about a
move the physical and mental state and could commit suicide this young girl who was
audience is an emotional storyline murdered by her
WHY neighbour. This
Allows audience to experience a feel of apprehension and film has a moving
uneasiness for the audience story line.
12. Genre Conventions
Conventions you are Use develop or How? And why? Similarities/differences to real
applying in challenge films
opening sequence
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.
13. Genre Conventions
Conventions you Use develop or How? And why? Similarities/difference
are applying in challenge s to real films
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 Film: Man on a ledge
identity This is similar
The person wants
to commit suicide
This would be a
crime
14. Genre Conventions
Conventions you Use develop or How? And why? Similarities/differences to
are applying in challenge real films
opening sequence
Role on the wall use In the outside
Jodie is feeling
normal but on
the inside her
thoughts and
feelings are
completely Film: Mean girls
different. Wanting to make Regina
fat, Katie's thoughts
inside her
And wants her to lose
weight from the outside
pretends like she cares
15. Target audience
• Our opening sequence is Niche because
Reason 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.
16. 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 because they might get
Islam where they would say they offended how they would
should be secure. Because they watch something that they
would say that there's a cure how it wouldn’t be allowed
would be with the same sex,
17. Target audience
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 because it wouldn’t stop
interests hobbies - All 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
18. 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
19. B)Target Audience
The reason why would our The reason our target audience The reason why our target
target audience would be would be interested in the form audience would be interested in
interested in the idea of our film our film due to the genre
conventions
• The majority of the target • The fact that a significant • Our target audience would
audience would be number of the target be attracted to our film as
possibly be transgender audience would be they know it is a drama
and therefore they can transgender, means the film, this is due to the
relate to a substantial form of the flashbacks recognisable drama
amount of issues raised may relate back to their conventions such as
within the film the way of thinking suicide and prejudice.
situations
• The fact that the target
• The Niche audience may audience are used to
want to learn about these familiar conventions
particular issues that may ensures that they will be
be expressed regarding satisfied with the film
the life of a transsexual
20. Uses Gratification theory
Information Entertainment Personal identity Integration & Social
interaction
Can be watched to • People could see this • The audience getting • The majority of the
gain information such film as entertainment an insight of a trans target audience will
as.. because it is persons life be transgender, this
Knowing people something different • People may film will allow them to
opinions thoughts and is not really talked understand how engage, as they have
about identity about. tough it is to not be in so much in common
How people deal with • Also, if people haven’t the right body as they • People who watch our
this situation heard of transgender expect film may inform
The people who are people before then it • The audience realising people on what they
relatives/close to the gives them being trans does not have seen and how
person who wants to entertainment as they affect who they like their views and
change their identity are learning a part of • Realising not to judge opinions of
see how they would them. people on their transgender may have
react towards them • In addition they can gender but try to changed, because of
and what do they do get entertainment accept different the film
would they from seeing what a people • Friends and family of
- advice them to transgender person’s those who are
something better thoughts could transgender may
- tell them not to do possibly be. E.g. understand some of
what that person thinks of suicide. their issues of
doing transgender in greater
- how would the detail
person deal with this
situation
21. Person 1&2
BBFC rating
Our film would be rated 15+
Standards How you are meeting
standards in your film
15 • Strong language
• Aggressive behaviour
• Be able to understand
serious issues
22. 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
23. Narrative style/structure
C) Unrestricted
Restrictive narrative- Objective character
narrative-tells all the
gives minimal identification
information to the
information regarding • The viewer is given
audience and not
the narrative. unique access to a
hiding anything from
• Our opening sequence characters point of view
them.
contains a serious such as seeing things
• Our opening
enigma, which is if she from the characters
sequence focuses on
jumps in front of the mind, dreams or
transgender so, an
train or not. memories.
example were we give
• This would influence • our opening sequence
the audience hints is
an audience to want to contains a lot of
when the main
watch the rest o the memories (flashbacks)
character has a
film. which lets the audience
flashback of herself
on a insight.
searching
‘transgender’.
24. Person
Time 2&3
Time Explanation
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.
25. 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.
26. 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
27. Narrative Theory- Barthes
Action codes
• Codes of actions that lead audience to expect
contains consequences
• E.g. Psycho which is a horror film
The action codes in our opening would be:
• The audience thinking that the character will
jump in front of the train
28. Narrative Theory- Barthes
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
29. Narrative Theory- Barthes
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.
30. Narrative Theory- Barthes
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.
31. Narrative Theory
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
Todorov theory has the 5 stages
because he says that there's one
of the beginning till the end in
disruption, but Jodie has more
linear order, however our
than one disruption, she has 4
opening sequence is non-linear
flashbacks and each flashback is
as Jodie has flashbacks
a disruption
Todorov theory
does not exist
in our opening
sequence
because…
32. Enigmas
Enigmas created How Why
When the character is It is a build up of The audience don’t know
about to jump. adrenaline. whether she will jump or
not.
When the character is The audience are confused The audience start
drawing the suit. as to why she’s not drawing guessing and assuming
a dress. things.
33. Characters
Social Group Represented How Why?
Jodie – changing her It would be the people Because it has to do with
identity who are identity and this can show
lesbian/gay/homosexual/st how other people would
raight etc. deal with the same
situation
Monae & Amy – her This can be any social Because the friends can be
friends group 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
34. Actors
• Main actor: • Actress: • Actress: • Actress:
Jodie Foster Monae Amy Cleary Monica (Jodie’s
Minors-Gibbs mum)
• Availability: • Availability:
always • Availability: always • Availability:
always
available available Most
available
when when when Saturdays
needed needed needed
35. Actors
Jodie Foster Monae
Minors-Gibbs
Before After (in Before After (in
(normal) character) (normal) character)
36. Actors
Amy Cleary
Before After (in
(normal) character
37. Costume for main character
Smart/casual black Casual White trainers
Casual blue baggy jeans
leather jacket
(male)
Example of full outfit
put together
Either a cap or a simple woolly hat
38. 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)
39. Costume for friend of main character (Monae)
Skinny, fitted jeans (feminine) Peach coloured top/blouse
(feminine) Long black boots (just below
the knee)
Example of full
outfit Short black leather
type jacket
40. Hair and makeup of friend main character (Monae)
Hair down/out (looks feminine)
Lip gloss (looks feminine)
Mascara/eyeliner (light
makeup)
41. Costume for other friend of main character (Amy)
Smart /casual cardigan
Leopard print top Tight fitted blue jeans
(feminine and girly)
Black high heels
42. Hair/makeup for other friend of main character
Natural pink Lip-gloss
Mascara (eye makeup)
Hair out straight
43. Costume of the main characters mum
Casual blue denim jeans
Plain black jumper
Full outfit of character
Socks as she is at based
at home
44. Hair and makeup of the main characters mum
Hardly any makeup
(quite natural)
Hair tied back
45. Locations
Location name & what How to get there Access to location Photos of location
for
From school get Public station open
Name of location
the 18 bus right from 6 - 9
Kensal green station
outside Kensel
green station
Name of location From school get Available all the time
Jodie's bedroom (Jodie's house) the 18 bus,
Scene
-Looking in the mirror whilst
outside my
applying fake facial hair house
(flashback)
-Conversation with friends about
prom(flashback
Name of location From school get Available all the time
Jodie's living room (Jodie's the 18 bus,
house)
outside my
Scene
-Jodie's mum shouts at her for house
not being feminine
-Jodie researches transgender on
the computer
46. 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 Film somewhere you are
don’t know where you are familiar with, with people
around.
Travelling to filming locations Might get lost Travel with people.
(bus/car/walk/tube)
Interviewing people for Could be offended and not want Definitely ask their permission
filming to get involved. first.
Filming underage (below 16) Child could hurt themselves or get Try to possibly get somebody
scared when filming. over 16.
Filming anyone Could not want to be involved or Ask permission first or try to
filmed and get angry. film with nobody there.
Health of group members Could get an illness from being in Film when the weather is okay
when filming the cold. and everybody is feeling okay.
47. Risk Assessment Continued
Interviewing an expert for filming Could not want to be on camera for Ask permission first and make sure
personal reasons. they are certain they want to be it.
Types of area (how safe are they) Area could be dangerous if its Film somewhere familiar and quiet.
unknown.
Time of day If its too dark could be risky and the Film during the day and start early
camera wont be able to pick up the so you have plenty of time.
scene.
Using technology (filming) Could be stolen by a stranger. Keep it safe and hide it when you
equipment get a bad feeling.
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Person
Music and sound 3&4
Music name: Native American
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.
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Person
Music and sound 3&4
Music name: Kyrie
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.
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Person
Music and sound 3&4
Music name: Mountains
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
56. Shot list
Type of shot Description Prop/costume needed
Over head view To show Jodie still Hat, T-shirt, trousers and
sitting down trainers
Mid shot To show getting up Hat, T-shirt
from the bench (in
the train station)
Close up To show the Hat
audience that Jodie
is about to get
another flashback
Mid shot Showing Jodie Hat, shirt
looking at the
mirror
57. Shot list
Type of shot Description Prop/costume needed
Close up Close up shot of the Hat
mirror, to show that
Jodie is looking at it
Close up Close up of Jodie, hat
showing that the
footage is back to
reality, where she is
in the train station
Long shot To show that Jodie Hat, T-shirt, trousers and
is near the wall and trainers
is about to walk
Long shot To show that Jodie Hat, T-shirt, trousers and
is walking trainers
58. Shot list
Type of shot Description Prop/costume needed
Close up To show that Jodie hat
is about to get
another flash back
Two shot To show that Jodie Jodie: hat, hoodie, trousers,
and her mum is trainers
having a
conversation Jodie's mum (Monica): jumper,
trousers, uggs
Overhead shot showing Jodie's face Jodie: hat, hoodie
and Monica's
shoulders, that they Monica: jumper
are having a
conversation
Long shot Showing Jodie hat, hoodie, trousers, trainers
storming off the
room, shows anger
59. Shot list
Type of shot Description Prop/costume needed
Close up Close up of Jodie, hat
showing that the
footage is back to
reality, where she is
in the train station
Long shot Showing that Jodie Hat, T-shirt, trousers and
is getting closer to trainers
the train
Shot of showing her Showing the Hat, T-shirt, trousers and
back audience that Jodie trainers
is looking at the
train tracks
Close up To show that Jodie hat
is about to get
another flash back
60. Shot list
Type of shot Description Prop/costume needed
Two shot Showing that Amy: jeans, top, heels,
Monae and Amy are cardigan/blazer
having a
conversation about Monae: jeans, top, Long boots,
prom leather jacket
Back shot Back shot of Monae Amy: jeans, top, heels,
and Amy having a cardigan/blazer
conversation, so the
audience can see a Monae: jeans, top, Long boots,
close up shot of the leather jacket
dress
Over the shoulder shot Of Jodie drawing a Hat, hoodie
suit for prom
Close up shot Close up of Jodie, hat
showing that the
footage is back to
reality, where she is
in the train station
61. Shot list
Type of shot Description Prop/costume needed
Mid shot of Jodie's legs Mid shot of Jodie's Trousers, trainers
legs getting even
closer towards the
train tracks
POV POV shot of Jodie N/A
looking at the train
tracks
POV POV shot of Jodie N/A
looking at the train
Side view of a long Showing Jodie Hat, T-shirt, trousers and
shot looking at the train trainers
tracks while the
train approaches
62. Group meeting record
Date Time People Agenda Targets Due Notes
attended (points to date/deadline
discuss)
21/2/13 2pm-8pm Whole group Discuss the Did the 25/2/13
preliminary storyboard,
script, short
list
25/2/13 3.20pm Whole group Discussed Had to put 1/3/13
ideas for our together a
opening strong idea
sequence
26/3/13 11am Monae, Discussed Had a 1/3/13 Monae and
Jodie and more ideas clearer idea. Amy further
Pam and putting discussed.
it together
1/3/13 3.20-4.30pm Monae and Discussed Change of Discussed with
Ms Connell everyone’s idea. everyone in
ideas. Change of group
storyline.
63. Group meeting record continued
Date Time People Agenda Targets Due Notes
attended date/deadline
4/3/13 10.40am The group Cleared up Had the full
the idea of idea of the
the opening opening
sequence sequence
5/3/13 9.50am The group Discussed Inputs on 8/3/13
the timeline the timeline
(planning) and backup
plan
6/3/13 3.30pm Monae, Discussed Finished 8/3/13 Went
Jodie, Amy the storyboard through this
storyboard, and script with Pam
script
67. Short Term planning
Day & time Filming what scene? Travel Equipment/costume/props
How will you checklist (what do you
get there? need to bring with you)
Sat Mar 9 - Filming all the train On bus Camera, tripod, ipad,
station scene costumes
Sun Mar 10 - Filming at Jodie's house On bus Camera, tripod, ipad, long
mirror (in bedroom),
computer, costume, paper
and pencil
