The document discusses the development of an opening film sequence idea. It begins with discussing the original concept, which involved strange occurrences happening to the main character. After receiving feedback, the group revised the ending of the opening sequence to be more thrilling by having the main character hear a noise and trace it to the bathroom, where a hand slams against the glass door from the inside as she reaches for the handle. Alternative endings were discussed to improve the creation of enigma for the audience. The revised opening sequence and film idea are then presented, focusing on building tension and mystery throughout.

1. F
Theme/Concept
• The way in which we came down to one
idea is as we like Gledis’s idea but had
problems with the choice of set being the
school
• We later added elements from Abigail's
opening sequence and developed on that
• There were some bumps in the road as to
the ending of the sequence but after
meetings we came up with solutions

2. G
Research Of Topic
• http://fspp.net/warn%20poss.htm
• On this website, I found all of the believed
warning signs of demonic possession and
this all linked in with what we had
originally decided on for our opening
sequence.
• The warning signs were things like self
mutilation, changes in personality and
attitude and blackouts in memory.

3. G
Research Of Topic
• On this website, I also found that the outward
manifestations of ghosts also linked in with our
opening sequence. The manifestations that we had
already chosen were listed on this website, and it
included things such as:
• Knocking, banging or pounding being heard in one
room.
• Electrical appliances turning on by themselves.
• A feeling of being watched.
• Scratching sounds being heard without an obvious
source.
• And objects seemingly moving by themselves.

4. G
Research Of Topic
• http://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story
=2298
• On this site I found out that a girl who had been
possessed by a demonic creature at the age of 12, was
seeing shadows appearing from walls, covering all over
her, hearing mocking noises and could see a white round
ball rolling towards her mother’s room and also hear
noises when she is alone at home.
• She was possessed until the age of 22yrs but still had a
strange feeling that someone was watching her when she
went to her night shift at the mental home.

5. H
Idea Development Option – Our
Previous Ideas. (the whole film)
• It starts with the opening sequence, where strange ghostly things are happening
to the main character.
• The main character slowly begins to find out information about who lived in her
home before her. She attempts to tell her family and friends but they dismiss it.
• The main character has a series of close encounters with the ghost. Whilst
sleeping she dreams of its life in the home she now inhabits.
• The ghost possess the main character slowly. Thinking she is on drugs, her
family hosts an intervention for her. At this intervention, she is fully possessed.
• Her family and friends, whilst trying to restrain her, collectively kill the main
character and burn her body. The cycle continues, with the audience being
shown a family moving into a newly built home where the main characters house
used to be.

6. H
What Went Well/ Even Better If
• WWW: Our teacher said that she would
happily watch this film if it was an actual
film due for release. This showed us that
our idea’s were good.
• EBI: The ending was less drastic, as it
seemed unlikely that the characters family
would burn her body after accidentally
killing her.

7. Idea Development Option – Our H
Previous Ideas. (the opening sequence)
• The character is at her desk typing and researching ghosts, hauntings and the
history behind where her house is situated.
• Suddenly, her television turns on by itself, she grabs her camera to document
this strange experience.
• After turning off the television, she walks back to her desk, and the another
person’s reflection is seen by the audience as they walk past her television.
• She hears another a noise coming from the drawer behind her, she scrambles
to find out what it is. She finds an old photograph in the drawer that clearly
doesn’t belong to her of a young girl wearing a similar necklace to the character.
• She hears a scream or thump coming from downstairs, she rushes to find the
source of it and ends up in the bathroom. She sees the tap dripping and as she
turns it off, she finds that the sink is full of blood.

8. H
What Went Well/ Even Better If
• WWW: Our opening sequence idea has
good pace, and the tension builds
throughout the two minutes.
• EBI: The ending didn’t let the rest of the
two minutes down as the rest of the
opening sequence built tension and then
the final moments made it all slump.

9. H
Idea Development Option
• We decided to keep the majority of
our idea the same, and so we only
edited the final part of our opening
sequence to make it more thrilling.

10. H
Idea Development Option – Our
New Ideas (the whole film)
• It starts with the opening sequence, where strange ghostly things are
happening to the main character.
• The main character slowly begins to find out information about who
lived in her home before her. She attempts to tell her family and friends
but they dismiss it.
• The main character has a series of close encounters with the ghost.
Whilst sleeping she dreams of its life in the home she now inhabits.
• The ghost possess the main character slowly. Thinking she is on drugs,
her family hosts an intervention for her. At this intervention, she is fully
possessed.
• Her family and friends, whilst trying to restrain her, collectively kill the
main character and dispose of her body in a house fire. The cycle
continues, with the audience being shown a family moving into a newly
built home where the main characters house used to be.

11. H
Idea Development Option – Our
New Ideas (The opening sequence)
• The character is at her desk typing and researching ghosts, hauntings and
the history behind where her house is situated.
• Suddenly, her television turns on by itself, she grabs her camera to
document this strange experience and this is seen from her point of view.
• After turning off the television, she walks back to her desk, and the another
person’s reflection is seen by the audience as they walk past her television.
• She hears another a noise coming from the drawer behind her, she
scrambles to find out what it is. She finds an old photograph in the drawer
that clearly doesn’t belong to her of a young girl wearing a similar necklace
to the character.
• She hears a thump coming from downstairs, she rushes to find the source
of it, running through the corridors in her house she tracks the noise down to
the bathroom and she listens outside the door. As she slowly reaches for
the handle, someone else’s hand slams on the glass door from the inside.

12. Idea Development Option H
• From draft one to this current draft, we
discussed a number of alternate endings
for our opening sequence. We decided
that the ending we have chosen: “She hears a
thump coming from downstairs, she rushes to find the source of it, running through the
corridors in her house she tracks the noise down to the bathroom and she listens outside
the door. As she slowly reaches for the handle, someone else’s hand slams on the glass
” gives the best climax out of all
door from the inside.
of our discussed options.
Alternate ending

13. I
Storyboard.

18. Wide shot Then fast zoom
In to Extreme close up to hand
Close up shot
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19. Slide shot
• The close up/Extreme close shots we use
are to highlight importance or clearly show
emotions
• Ariel shots used are to give a clear view of
the area so you can make connections to
reactions
• Long shots are again the same as Ariel
but with long shots we show the audience
what the character doesn't see

20. J
Script

21. J
Script

22. L
Enigma
• The way we want to create enigma is through
the combination of sound and pace. The
actress is never fully calm which also keeps
the audience on edge.
• The end of the opening sequence will leave
the audience wanting to know what happens
next as the ending is unexpected.
You cannot see what the baby sees.

23. L
Enigma
• We’ve improved our creation of Enigma
from draft one, because we have made
the ending of our opening sequence more
thrilling and this helps to create more
enigma as the audience will want to carry
on watching to find out why the character
is being haunted and what will happen to
her.

24. Target Audience! M
• Age: It is aimed at 15+, this is because the main character in the film is a teenager
and a younger generation can relate to this because it will appeal to them.
• Location: the fact that it is set in London will appeal to a great number of people
who actually live in London. This is because the audience will be able to relate to
the character and the film and therefore will be more affected by the film.
E.g. many people who live in London were terrified of using the London
Underground after watching the movie ‘Creep’ which is set in Charing Cross tube
station. This scared many people who used the station, which is the major aim of a
horror/thriller film.
• Lifestyle: The movie itself is quite slow pace this doesn’t take away from it’s
excitement. Therefore our target audience would be people who lead an active life
and enjoy trills and sitting on the edge of their seat whilst watching a movie. The
mystery and enigma throughout our film will appeal to our target audience.

25. M
Why Our Target Audience Will Be
Interested In Our Film!
• The Idea: Our target audience will be interested in our idea because it is thrilling and
exciting and creates mystery (the history behind the house and the ghost). This will
intrigue our audience, because they will want to find out more. The unexplained
paranormal events that take place will interest people who regularly watch thrillers
• Form: We want to use very creep and eerie music in some parts then fast pace violin
music to create excitement. This will interest our audience because the are aiming our
film at thrill seekers. We also want to use quick cutaways to create excitement and
build up tension for the audience. (running through the corridors). However will we
also use smooth camera movements to build up tension that will lead up to the climax
at the end.
• Conventions: We are targeting our film at an audience who regularly watch horrors
and thrillers with conventions such as terror, and we will intrigue people who enjoy
being frightened by films.
• We will include ghosts and spirits in order to attract an audience who are interested
in supernatural happenings and life after death. (Ghost girl). We want to satisfy their
interest in paranormal activities by including spirits and weird unexplained events such
as the TV switching on by itself.

26. M
Our Questionnaire.

27. Actor/Character Props/Costume N
Gledis Drew
The Others The Unborn
• This character meets stereotypes of a helpless young girl who
is haunted by a ghost
• Some movies in which this is displayed are listed above.

28. N
Character
• We have developed our character from draft
1 by stretching Gledis’ acting ability. In this
opening sequence, she has to convey more
emotions than she would’ve in our first
opening sequence. Her hair and clothing will
be neater to represent her innocence and
make her appear more vulnerable
• Other than this no other changes
improvements where made