2. Title of Short Film –
The Door
Running Time –
5 – 7 mins
Synopsis –
An average young adult faces the extinction of the human race in a way that
has never been seen before, in a story that goes through the mental struggle of
seeing your very own kind disappear right before him. The protagonist eventually
comes to the choice of his life; choose to leave the world he lives in, continue to live
in a world that is slowly being taken back by nature.
Budget –
£15000. Most of this money will be used for the equipment and the production of
the short film, meaning it will be difficult to pay stars a large sum of money
3. Stars –
Kit Harington
Character –
Laz (Protagonist)
- Young adult with a big fan base
- Rising star
- Well known in modern entertainment
4. Stars –
Tom Hanks
Character –
Gabriel
- Middle aged man with a similarly big fan base
- Known throughout the movie industry
- Been in many main roles
- Can be perceived as wise
8. Production Schedule –
Pre-Production Phase
Time: 1 Month
- Script writing
- Storyboard drawing
- Hiring crew and cast
- Developing the screenplay
- Obtaining props and costumes
- Location reccees
Most of this time will be used for the script and the storyboard, to ensure a well
developed and structured narrative.
10. Production Schedule –
Production Phase
Time: 1 week
- Shooting the film
- Shoot extra scenes (contingency plan)
- Sound design (effects and music)
- Any script changes
The production of this short film in particular would be pretty straight forward
and could easily be shot within a week, as there is nothing too special about the
shots that would take long to film.
11. Production Schedule –
Post-Production Phase
Time: 1 Month
- Editing the short film together
- Editing pick-up shots
- Adding music/sound effects
- Adding effects/graphics
Most likely the shortest post-production phase out of the two shorts, the post-
production for this short film in particular would be straight forward as there
wouldn’t be a need for any major effects or graphics, besides the intro.
12. Target Audience –
Primary –
18 – 25 year old, males, D/C2
More adult themed short film, will get people thinking. Includes mostly young
people (students/young adults).
Secondary –
17 – 24 year old, females, D/C2
Short film has a similar connection with this group as the first group. Consists of
mostly students and young adults.
14. Title of Short Film –
Galaxy Conquest: End of an Era
Running Time –
5 – 7 mins
Synopsis –
The last two known members of the Order are on the run from a dark force
hunting them. A master and his stubborn young apprentice must hide in a now
destroyed temple, in hopes to become strong enough to overcome the powerful
enemy that hunts them throughout the galaxy.
Budget –
£15000. Most of this money will be used for the equipment and the production of
the short film, meaning it will be difficult to pay star a large sum of money
15. Stars –
Samuel L. Jackson
Character –
Alnilam Maryso (Master of the Order)
- Has appeared in a similar movie
- Known throughout the movie industry
- Has played old characters
- Would fit in as an ‘old’ master
- Wants to be in a Star Wars movie (very
similar style)
19. Production Schedule –
Pre-Production Phase
Time: 1 Month
- Script writing
- Storyboard drawing
- Hiring crew and cast
- Developing the screenplay
- Obtaining props and costumes
- Location reccees
Most of this time will be used for the script and the storyboard, to ensure a well
developed and structured narrative.
21. Production Schedule –
Production Phase
Time: 1 week
- Shooting the film
- Shoot extra scenes (contingency plan)
- Sound design (effects and music)
- Any script changes
The production process wouldn’t necessarily take the longest time because it
would be straight forward to film every shot. This film would be a little easier to
film as it would be filmed in a green screen room, and wouldn’t necessarily be too
difficult to get the right shots.
22. Production Schedule –
Post-Production Phase
Time: 2 Month
- Editing the short film together
- Editing pick-up shots
- Adding music/sound effects
- Adding effects/graphics
The longest phase of this short film, the post-production will be fairly lengthy due
to it having special effects and a green screen, meaning it would be necessary to
edit in a suitable background, add all of the needed effects in and piece everything
together. Not to mention creating original sounds to avoid copyright, which may
cause some problems and take longer to finalise.
23. Target Audience –
Primary –
13 – 23 year old, males, E/D
Could appeal to Star Wars fans due to the similar story, most of which are young
peoples.
Secondary –
14 – 24 year old, females, E/D
Like the primary audience, could appeal to Star Wars fans due to the similar story.
The Door
5 -7 is normal time for short film
Famous celebrities but due to budget, won’t be paid much/at all as it is short film
New idea for a film, follows someone viewers can relate, and the extinction of the human race
Large fan base
Likely to be recognized
Been in drama movies (Pompeii, Testament of Youth)
Not acted in many movies, could help him get recognized for future movies
Equally large fan base
Been in many Dramas
Would help establishing the Drama in short film
Outlines shots and what will be in frame
Basically what the story revolves around
Touches up on solidarity
Idea of the door being an actual thing
Something beyond the door
Donnie Darko: Drama, plays on idea of an alternative of the current universeAlso has relatable protagonist
Mulholland Drive:
Drama Mystery, surreal movie that plays on dreams and reality
Perfecting the script and storyboard will be long
Small crew
Expensive equipment to be hired (most budget will be used)
Finding the right location may take a while too
Should be straight forward and may take less than 1 Month
Mise-en-Scene:
Lighting – Dull, blue and dark (fit the gloomy mood)
Costume – Ordinary costumes, relatable to audience
Props – Every day items, fitting to the story, meaning
Set Design – Every day locations, familiar places
Composition – Centered on protagonist mostly [MAYBE]
Short phase due to budget and length of film
Won’t take too long to film
Unlikely that there will be script changes
Sound design will take part during the filming
Basic editing (put film together, add sound)
Hardly if any graphics and effects (besides intro maybe)
May take less than 1 Month to edit
Primary:Young-Adult males, relate to protagonist, more specifically those that enjoy drama movies
Secondary:
Young-Adult females, genre appeals to them, possible fans of the main star