The document outlines a film project called "The Ballad of John" which will tell the early life story of John Lennon up until the Beatles' break in Hamburg. It will be directed by Sam, Josh, and Rowley and discusses the genres, target audiences, characters, opening scene, locations, casting, and challenges of accurately portraying the period.

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2. INDIVIDUALS
Chief Cameraman/Editor- Rowley
Chief Editor/Cameraman- Josh
Creative Director/Actor/Music- Sam
Sam Josh Rowley
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3. THE BALLAD OF JOHN
Genre - biographical drama
Early life of John Lennon
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4. OVERVIEW
Film overview: The story of John Lennon personal life up to
when the Beatles get there big break in Hamburg
Similar films:
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5. TARGET AUDIENCES
• Fans of the Beatles or their style of music
• Early teens to sixty years of age
Certificate-12
• Moderate language
• Smoking shown but not endorsed
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6. INTRODUCE CHARACTERS
John Lennon
John Lennon's Uncle(voice)
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7. OPENING SEQUENCE OVERVIEW
• Pan of street to front door
• Film up stairs to door
• Door opens revealing Lennon
• Interrupted by uncle
• Walks down stairs onto street
• Music: non
diegetic to
diegetic
back to non
diegetic
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8. LOCATION
Periodic house:
• Has a periodic feel
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9. CASTING
John Lennon: Sam Rees
John Lennon’s uncle: Yet to be cast
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10. CHALLENGES
Finding a periodic guitar
Location
Continuity
Use of periodic props, e.g. periodic car
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11. ANY QUESTIONS?
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