This document outlines a plot for a short film about the interrogation of a suspected serial killer. The film would be set in modern day at a police station, with the criminal and detectives interrogated in separate rooms. It draws inspiration from police procedural shows like Criminal Minds and NCIS. The criminal is a psychopathic serial killer who strangles female victims. The main detectives are a worn-out male and calm female who have been working tirelessly on the case. Potential issues include equipment, editing, and finding a suitable location to film the interrogation scenes.

1. Pitch
By Connor, Joe and Sam

2. Possible Title
The Un-Sub
Lights out
Interrogation

3. Plot
Interrogation of a suspected serial killer
Set during modern day
Location would be two separate rooms in the police
station
Criminal has a high profile, police hesitant to interrogate
Inspired from TV Police Dramas such as NCIS and
Criminal Minds

4. Opening Sequence

5. Inspiration: Police Station
Interiors

6. Plot ideas
Criminal Minds
NCIS (Los Angeles)

7. Costume
Relaxed detective outfits
• Idea for criminal’s
costume

8. Props
Monitor
• Investigation
Board
• Decor
• Case
File

9. Equipment
DSLR (Nikon)
GoPro
Tripod
Dolly (smoother shot)

10. Location
Library (conference room)

11. Characters
Criminal – A serial killer who strangles his
victims. Victims are always female. In
interrogation, he seems emotionally unattached
(psychopath).
Male Protagonist – Is worn-out from working on
the case which is reflected by his suit. He is short
tempered and his patience with the case has
been stretched.
Female Protagonist – Calm and collected. Is just
as tired but seems to keep herself focused. Her
attire is smart and professional like the male
protagonist.

12. Possible Issues
Monitor
Location
Editing (colour and effects)
GoPro