A-Level Media Studies Film Noir Pitch
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The pitch document proposes a film noir project called "The Gambler" that follows a detective who tries to find and rescue a femme fatale held hostage by a gangster. It outlines conventions of the genre including black and white photography, low key lighting, an urban setting, and stereotypical characters. Costume details and potential cast members are provided for the detective, femme fatale, and gangster. The target audience is defined as males aged 40s to 50s based on the genre typically appealing to that demographic. Several narrative enigmas are posed to intrigue viewers.
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The document provides instructions for an advanced portfolio project requiring the creation of a film promotion package, including a teaser trailer and two of the following: a film website homepage, magazine cover, or poster. It also provides background information on genre theory and conventions, with a focus on crime and dystopian genres. Examples of notable films in these genres are analyzed to demonstrate elements like narrative themes, characters, settings, soundtracks, and how they relate to genre conventions.
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This document summarizes conventions for a zombie film genre. It discusses how zombie films typically feature: extensive use of foley sounds for screams and noises; graphic violence shown through blood, guts, and gore; and a storyline where zombies cause the collapse of a city and survivors must band together. The proposed plot involves a group of teenage boys discovering their town has been overrun by zombies after returning from a camping trip.
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- 2. THE GAMBLER
- 3. NARRATIVE The Femme Fatale is in hostage by the antagonist (Gangster) and the Detective tries to find and rescue her.
- 4. CONVENTIONS • Black And White • Low key lighting • Urban Setting (New York) • Femme Fatale • Detective • Protagonist • Antagonist • Costume/Props
- 5. CHARACTERS • Detective Leonardo DiCaprio • Femme Fatale Margot Robbie • Gangster Al Pacino
- 6. CostumeFemme Fatale Hair up, fur coat, dress Detective Trench coat, fedora, suit and tie Gangster Suit and tie, fedora
- 7. Credits • Production company • Producer/Director • Title of film •Actors • Crew lighting/sound
- 8. Target Audience Research InfluenceSurvey Monkey Males 40s-50s Film Noir is old (1940s-50s)
- 10. Enigma Why is the Detective office destroyed/damaged? Who is the person on the phone? Why did he kidnap the Femme Fatale? What happens to the Femme Fatale?