The document provides details for planning and producing a short film, including: - Locations around Hengistbury Head that will be used for different scenes - Main character Patrick and other actors playing civilians - Costumes including plain clothes for Patrick and everyday wear for civilians - Props like a car, keys, and fake blood - Floor plans showing camera and character positioning for shots - A shot list outlining 23 shots covering Patrick's journey and interactions - Equipment like a Canon camera, lens, memory card, and microphone that will be used.

1. • Overall Plot
• Locations/Recce Photos
• Production Schedule
• Actors
• Costumes
• Props
• Equipment
• Floor Plan
• Shot List

2. Title: Headaches
Plot:
My film beginning will follow a mentally unstable character known as Patrick. Before his planned
suicide, he leaves a voicemail to his Psychiatrist, known to us as ‘Doc’. This is the voice recording
that will play throughout the entirety of the film beginning. We will follow Patrick’s journey up to a cliff top within
his small coastal town, on which he will be shown firing at innocent by passers. However, the scenes will feature no
weapons. Instead, it is the idea that the control of the weapons begins in the mind; this is something very relevant
to Patrick considering his troubled mind-set. After victimising four innocent members of the public, we will reach a
climaxing seen on the cliff top. Patrick will encounter another civilian, this time a young girl, and the two will
experience a gripping stare off before he pulls the ‘trigger’ to his head. The gunshot sound puts an end to the
opening scene. I hope that these few minutes of my film will leave the viewer gripped and with many questions.
The film will then go on to an investigation into the character of ‘Doc’, since suicides across his patients has
become a reoccurrence. However, from the film beginning it will not be clear to the audience that this is what the
film will go on to explore. They will instead be left gripped and with questions, which Is something I wanted to
achieve in my film beginning.

3. MAX HOFGARTNER (as Patrick Grover)
Visioning Patrick as an on screen character, I had mapped him out as a young adult, smart in appearance and almost
mysterious. I am confident that with the help of costumes, Max will portray Patrick excellently and will become a
gripping and key character within my film beginning. It is vital that Patrick is able to scare, shock and even concern
audiences, since the plot moves with his actions and revolves around him as a character.
Although Max is currently studying in London, he is returning home over Christmas and will be available on all of my
filming dates. So there is no availability problems and filming with him should be very much flexible. His love for
media and film production should also mean that he will throw himself into the role. It is important to me that my
actors are as enthusiastic as I am and that they are just as keen to do a good job, and I feel that Max will have a
highly positive approach.
About him…
• Aged
• Currently studying Film Practice BA (HONS) at London South Bank University
Max Hofgartner, aged, will play the lead role of Patrick in my film beginning. Max is heavily
Involved in the world of film production, but his interest in Media has also placed him in front of
the camera on multiple occasions. He has featured in short films and film beginnings in the past,
and I have no doubt that he will play the part of Patrick Grover professionally and spectacularly.
Actos

4. CIVILIANS
The victims of Patrick’s crimes will be innocent civilians. These characters will get little air time and
will remain unnamed, and so I do not need to be too strict with the type of people that play them. I
will need a selection of actors to play these civilians and they will be of mixed ages. I have gathered
people which I feel will take on the roles excellently. All have a passion for media and film making,
which has meant they have been cast in short films and sequences in the past. This acting
experience leaves me confident that all of my chosen actors will be enthusiastic during filming and
will thrive in front of the camera. Plus, I have confirmed filming dates with all four and they have
assured me that they can fit into my schedule; this means that production should run smoothly.
Liam White Rory Giddings Ross Codgell
Actos
GEORGIA STICKLEY(as the girl who encounters Patrick towards the end)
I have asked Georgia Stickley to play the girl who encounters Patrick during the ultimate scene. Georgia
studies drama at A level, and so has a passion for acting. This should mean that she will show
enthusiasm towards the role and I am confident that she will execute the part. Her acting experience
should allow her to express the display of emotions I am after and create a character that the audience
can sympathise with. Most importantly, she is able to make the filming dates.

5. CHARACTER: Patrick Grover
Outfit:
-Plain white t-shirt
-Black jeans
-Black shoes
-Black leather jacket (according to
psychologist Kevin Dutton,
psychopaths will often have ‘a black
leather toughness’. It will give a
feeling that Patrick is street-smart
and has been around the block more
than a few times).
Other information:
-Wrist watch
-Hair slicked back
Costumes
&Props

6. CHARACTER(s): Civilians
Outfit(s)
The costumes for the 4 civilians (the victims of Patrick’s
gunshots) will vary across each. As each of them will have
very little screen time, will remain unnamed and are set to
resemble everyday people, I will not request specific attires
across my actors. I will allow them to wear their everyday
outfits, but I will request that their clothing is not too bright
or ‘out-there’, since I need attention to remain on Patrick
and stand out outfits could be a distraction from him. This
flexibility with costumes will also be less time consuming for
me, as the actors will have easy access to their outfits and I
will not have to focus on gathering any other items of
clothing for them.
CHARACTER: Girl who encounters Patrick toward the end
Outfit(s)
Like the other civilians at the scene, this character will
remain unnamed and will be a representative for the every
day person. This means that I won’t request any specific
attire or costume from my actor. But like those playing the
other civilians, I will request that their clothing is not too
bright or ‘out-there’. This will ensure that this character
doesn’t dominate too much attention.
Costumes
&Props
PROP LIST
Car- will feature in the opening scene. It will
be parked up and will accommodate Patrick.
Car Keys- Patrick will be shown locking the car
as he leaves it parked up
Fake Blood- In the moment leading up to
Patrick’s suicide, he will experience a flashback
in which he see’s the bodies of those he has
just killed. To make this realistic, I will need
fake blood. This will be used on the actors and
the floor during this particular scene.

7. Locations
My film beginning will cover
the character of Patrick
making a journey during
which he murders innocent
civilians. The first scene will
take place in the car park of
Hengistbury Head, shown on
the map by a yellow star.
Patricks journey will
conclude on the hill top,
marked by the blue star. The
beginning and ending scenes
will be joined by clips of
Patrick causing chaos
between these two
locations. As it is quite a
distance between these two
points, parts of the journey
will not be included but it
will be filmed to look as if
Patrick is walking the
entirety. Areas that will be
filmed in are shown on the
satellite view with red
circles.
• General Location: Hengistbury Head

8. Opening Scene: Car Park
Chosen filming location
• Hengistbury Head
• Bournemouth BH6 4EN
• A headland jutting into the English Channel between
Bournemouth and Mudeford.
• Hengistbury head offers a carpark for visitors and
this is where my first scene will be filmed.
• The car park can be almost empty on off-peak times,
such as late afternoon/evening and particularly on
colder days. My filming schedule and plans mean that
I will be able to capture this location at its quietest.
• The location for this scene needs to be reasonably
empty and so I believe this will be the perfect place
Satellite view:
Locations
Scene Duration:

9. Closing Scene: Hill Top
Chosen filming location
• Warren Hill, Hengistbury Head
• Bournemouth BH6 4EN
• The elevated part of Hengistbury
• Overlooking Christchurch
• The ultimate scene of my film beginning will take place
on the top of Warren Hill at Hengistbury head, right here
• Like the car park, at the right time it will be a reasonably
Tranquil and empty location which is perfect for my final scene
• I think the contrast between the chaos that character
Patrick brings will contrast well with the peaceful setting
• The hill top has beautiful views as well, and mis-en-scene is
a very important aspect of film making
Locations
Scene Duration:

10. Locations
Other scenes:
• My film beginning
will show the
character of Patrick
journeying through
Hengistbury head
between a start and
end point. The
journey between
these two points will
expose other
locations and views.
The images are
some examples of
the areas and
locations (shown by
Google Earth) that
Patrick will pass.
The arrows show his
walking direction.

11. FloorPlan
For Shot(s): 1-3 + 9
Location: Hengistbury Head/Car Park
PATRICKS CAR WILL BE PARKED
UP HERE
Props: Car & car keys
-Patrick sat in drivers seat
There will NOT be this
many cars in the scenes
filmed here. I plan for
there to be only a few
others in shot.
Floor Plan Key:
Positioning of camera=
Direction of camera=
Position of character=
This camera will be
placed within the car
and will cover the
first 2 shots. It will
also cover shot 9
(the flashback).
This camera
will cover
shot 3.

12. FloorPlan
For Shot(s): 18-23
Location: Hengistbury Head/Warren Hill
Floor Plan Key:
Positioning of
camera=
Direction of
camera=
Position of
character=
Patrick
Girl
Shot no.=
no. by camera
The face off
between Patrick and
the innocent civilian
will take place here.
18+21+23
19
20

13. Floor Plan Key:
Positioning of
camera=
Direction of
camera=
Shot no.=
no. by camera
The red line shows the
journey Patrick will be
taking throughout the
scenes
4 +6
5
7
8
For Shot(s): 4-17
Location: Hengistbury Head
10
11+12
13
14
15
16
17
FloorPlan

14. Shot Number Shot Type Location Description
1 Over shoulder Car park, Hengistbury Head Opening shot where P is shown sat in the drivers
seat of a parked up car. It is an over the shoulder
shot, but part of his face is revealed in the rear
view mirror. The still shot moves round to shot 2.
2 Medium-close up Car park, Hengistbury Head A medium close up that shows Patrick side on, still
sat in the drivers seat. It is a link on from shot 1,
and is a still shot. Allows more of P to be revealed.
3 Medium-long Car park, Hengistbury Head A STILL medium long shot from outside the car that
begins just showing the side of the car. We see P
step out, lock the car and walk off, all shown in this
one shot.
4 Medium Hengistbury Head A medium shot, now filmed outside of the car park.
Shows Patrick walking towards the camera. The
camera moves with him.
5 Over shoulder Hengistbury Head A hand held, over the shoulder shot that reveals
more of the new location. The camera continues to
move with Patrick, will be edited in SLOW MO.
6 Close up Hengistbury Head A close up shot of Patricks legs and feet. The
camera moves alongside as he walks. Reveals details
about the costume to the audience and expresses to
them that he is heading somewhere/has an aim.
7 Over shoulder Hengistbury Head Back to the over the shoulder shot that continues to
move with Patrick. This shot reveals three more
characters who P encounters on his journey.
8 Medium Hengistbury Head A medium shot of these newly introduced
characters, revealing more about them and clearly
showing they are staring in Patrick’s way.
9 Medium Hengistbury Head Cuts to a flash back of Patrick in the drivers seat of
his car. A medium shot that shows P face on, with a
view of the steering wheel to emphasise location.
10 Medium-long Hengistbury Head A medium long shot back in the previous location.
The camera is on a tripod and still. The shot shows P
and the new characters walking away from one
another.
ShotList

15. Shot Number Shot Type Location Description
11 Extreme close up Hengistbury Head Goes to an extreme close up of P’s face. Allows us
to see his emotions: anger, fear, distress. A hand
held shot.
12 Long shot/POV Hengistbury Head Patrick turns into a long shot/POV which shows him
‘shooting’ at the three characters who have just
passed him. The camera is still.
13 Medium Hengistbury Head A medium shot showing P aiming the ‘weapon’
which he has just ‘fired’ with. Starts of still and
then moves into shot 14.
14 Long shot Hengistbury Head A long shot that moves with Patrick as he begins to
walk off. The camera is positioned behind P and
shows the direction he is heading in.
15 Medium close up Hengistbury Head Changes to a front on view of Patrick walking. A
medium close up that moves with P as he continues
to walk. Edited in SLOW MO.
16 Over the shoulder Hengistbury Head As P spots another civilian, we change to an over
the shoulder shot that introduces this new
character and also sees his shooting.
17 Medium Hengistbury Head A side on, medium shot that moves with P as he
walks off once again. We see details of P’s face and
costume from this shot.
18 Long shot Hengistbury Head A long shot to establish where P has ended up. We
see him stood at the cliff top, looking around. The
camera is still and on a tripod. Pans into shot 19.
19 Over the shoulder Hengistbury Head Linked from shot 18. Goes to an over the shoulder
the shot which reveals P’s view of another newly
introduced character- the young girl.
20 Close up Hengistbury Head A still close up shot of the young girls face. Allows
us to see her fear and is the beginning of a stare off
between the two characters.
21 Close up Hengistbury Head Switches to another close up but instead of
Patrick’s face. Exposes his emotions and continues
the stare off.
22 Medium/high angle Hengistbury Head A flash back to the bodies of those he murdered on
route. A medium shot taken from above the bodies
which pans around, showing their lack of power.
23 Long shot Hengistbury Head The concluding shot. A long shot showing Patrick
ending his life with his ‘gun’. The camera is still
and the shot will then go to a black screen.
ShotList

16. CAMERA & LENS
Canon EOS 60D
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
Specs
18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
Advanced creative features
Vari-angle 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 ratio LCD
Full HD movies
DIGIC 4
ISO 100-6400, H:12800
Up to 5.3fps shooting for up to 58 JPEGs
9-point cross type AF System
iFCL metering with 63-zone Dual-layer Sensor
Why am I using this?
I have chosen to use the Canon EOS 60D as it is the most accessible to me. It is a piece of equipment that I own
myself and so I will be able to use it whenever it is needed, which should shorten production time. Not only this,
but I am confident that it will be able to shoot at an extremely high quality and its ability to work well in low
lighting will be very beneficial to me.
Equipment

17. Equipment
SD CARD
Transcend 16GB Premium SDHC Class 10 Memory Card
Key Features
Low power consumption
Fast write speed help extend battery runtime
Large capacity for storing high resolution movies and pictures
Built using MLC Flash chips for guaranteed performance
Built-in hardware ECC technology for detecting and correcting errors
High-speed transfers between card and computer
Why am I using this?
Like my chosen camera and lens, the SD card is also easily accessible
as it is one I own myself. It also has beneficial key features such as its
fast write speed that will help to extend battery runtime. This means
less time charging and more filming time.

18. Equipment
MICROPHONE
Rode VideoMic Go Mono Shotgun Microphone
Details
Compact mono microphone for video applications
Acoustic principle: line gradient
Pickup pattern: super-cardioid
Frequency range: 100 Hz – 16 kHz
Signal/noise ratio: 60 dB SPL
Maximum SPL: 120 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 kOhm)
Sensitivity: -35 dB
Dynamic range: 96 dB
Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini jack
Directional shotgun design gives clearer, focused sound recording for video
Fits on your camera's hot shoe mount
Robust Rycote Lyre shockmount protects the microphone from handling noise
Why am I using this?
I have chosen to use the Rode VideoMic Go Mono Shotgun Microphone since the media department at school owns a
selection of them and so it would be readily available to me. A microphone is an essential for production since I
need to be able to pick up speech at a high quality.

19. Equipment
TRIPOD
Velbon DF-41 Tripod
Product Features
Suitable for DSLR cameras
Mount size: 1/4"
Max. height: 1.46 m
Maximum load: 2 kg
Material: Aluminium
Screw on head attachment
Thread mount size: ¼ in
Ability to pan and tilt
Closed length: 0.51m
Why am I using this?
A tripod is essential for my filming since it will allow me to gather steady shots and shots at different heights. It will
also give me the ability to steadily pan and tilt when filming certain scenes. I have chosen to use this particular
tripod (the Velbon DF-41 Tripod) since it is another piece of equipment that is easily available to me.

20. Equipment
VOICE RECORDER
Coredy PA-10 Alloy Professional Digital Voice Recorder
Details
MP3 Player with 8GB Internal Memory
Variable speed playback at 1-8x
Dictaphone Pen with Voice Activated Function
Built-in HQ Microphone
Support Telephone Recording
A-B Repeat Playback
Rechargeable Lithium Battery
USB Interface for PC Connection
Why am I using this?
I will require this piece of equipment in order to
record the voice over that will play throughout
my film beginning. The idea is that Patrick is
leaving a voicemail for his psychiatrist and this
play in the background as he is carrying out his
terrifying attacks. I will use the Coredy Digital
Voice Recorder to record this.

21. DATE LOCATION SHOT(S) EQUIPMENT
NEEDED
PROPS/
COSTUMES
NEEDED
ACTORS
NEEDED
OTHER
INFO
Monday 21st
December
Hengistbury
Head- car
park
1, 2, 3 Canon 60D w
lens, tripod,
microphone
Car, car keys,
Patrick’s
costume
Max
Hofgartner
Monday 21st
December
Hengistbury
Head-
coastline and
hill top
Shots 4-23 Canon 60D w
lens, tripod,
microphone
Fake blood,
all costumes
for the actors
All actors
Tuesday 22nd
December
My home N/A Voice
recorder
N/A Max
Hofgartner
Recording of
the voice
over that will
play
throughout
Schedule
Production: Filming & Recording

22. Schedule
Post Production: Editing
DATE SHOT(S) TO EDIT EQUIPMENT etc. NEEDED
Tuesday 5th January 1-3 Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Friday 8th January 4-6 Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Tuesday 12th January 7-9 Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Friday 15th January 10-12 Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Tuesday 19th January 13-16 Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Friday 22nd January 17-18 Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Tuesday 26th January 19-20 Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Friday 29th January 20-23 Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Tuesday 2nd February Voiceover/Sounds/Instrumental Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Friday 5th February Titles/finishing touches Computer, Adobe Premier Pro, SD Card, Footage
Week
Beginning:
Questions To
Complete:
29th February 1 and 2
7th March 3
14th March 4 and 5
21st March 6 and 7
Post Production: Evaluation