The document discusses strategies for the opening sequence of a thriller film to attract audiences. It suggests that depicting violence typical of the thriller genre would engage the target 15-35 male demographic. Using a "found footage" style with modern YouTube clips could make the film more interesting to a broader audience. Unusual editing techniques and a mysterious opening could intrigue viewers and inspire them to watch the entire film to resolve the mystery.

1. The violence in the opening sequence would be a key With the concept of adapting the typical The interesting, and more stylistic use of editing would
part of a thriller film, and also help attract the thriller’s cinematography of “found footage” films, and applying help attract modern audiences used to seeing
typical audience of predominately male 15-35 year it to more modern concept of Youtube clips, we were conspicuous editing techniques in films like Limitless
olds. able to make our film more interesting and so attract and appeal to those who enjoy the technical aspects of
larger audiences. film.
The religious iconography used in the first few seconds There is a strong sense of mystery in our opening We believe the religious fanatic character, Joseph, is quite
of our opening sequence would immediately peak the sequence, which would hopefully inspire the audience interesting, so people would want to watch the whole film to
interest of anyone interested in such things. to watch the whole film, to resolve the mystery. learn more of his character, development and what becomes
of him.
A victim is introduced, so the audience may be Heavy use of second person pronouns in Joseph’s Cross cutting and fast paced editing are used to
interested to find our his fate, and how, or if, it links speech, he is directly addressing the audience, making create a more action orientated
with Joseph’s. them feel more involved. atmosphere, attracting audience attention.