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1. openingsequencepitch
presentation
by jack cleevely

2. Thebrief
The titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last a
maximum of 2 minutes.

3. Genre
My chosen genre is crime drama involving hustle and con
films. Such as Focus, Now you see me, American Hustle,
Hustle and White Men Can't Jump.

4. synopsisofwholefilm
My film is about a team of grifters/hustlers that get
through life pulling off cons and hustles on people with
money. They only target bad people who they believe do not
deserve to have these large amounts of money. They have
finally found the perfect target and get ready to pull off
the big con that will provide them with enough money to live
their lives without ever having to work again, but of course
they will. & years later the two best friend leaders decide
to get the band back together but then, the ghosts of their
past come back to haunt them.

5. synopsisofopeningsequence
Introduction to team of grifters/hustlers that get through
life pulling off cons and hustles on people with too much
money for their own good. shows a smaller job showing off
their individual skills and techniques, introducing to their
individual personalities.

6. characters
There will be 8 characters in the group of con men and women 6 men and 2 women. As Well as 4 targets who the
group are targeting.
key characters:
● James (32) - One of the leaders who makes final decision and has correct values
● Micky (27) - Second leader communicates plans, best friends with James
● John (23) - Brother of jennifer, helping to understand family aspect of group
● Charlie (19) - Happy to not be the youngest and idealises micky
● Chris (17) - known as the baby of the group, trying to learn has good skills
● Luke (22) - Only in it for the money, doesn't care about anything else (turns)
● Jen (jennifer) (24) - Sister of john, very skilled handles herself well
● Charlotte (23) - High position for young member and helps find targets
❖ Target one - Just a small target very structured
❖ target two - Son of a lord and doesn't deserve anything
❖ Target three - Spoilt and the richest target (THE RETIREMENT PLAN)
❖ Target four - Rich but dangerous

7. Location
Central london - Opening sequence to portray early skills
House/flat - High tech and all living there, not taking money for granted
office/big event- For 2 cons

8. Equipment Props
● Wallets
● Watches
● Phones
● Money
● Id’s
● DSLR camera
● Tripod
● Shoulder mount
● Gopro hero
● *skateboard/dolly*

9. Challengesyouforesee
sound quality
varying camera angles and movements
filming in a busy location
finding actors of the correct age

10. Lessonslearntfrompreliminarytask
Start production early to make sure that if any mistakes are
made you can reshoot/re-edit.
Use and external sound recorder if i choose to use speech.
Make sure you use lighting well.
Get a lot of clips to have a wide range of selection from
different angles.