Production pitch
•Download as PPTX, PDF•
0 likes•138 views
The document discusses a film production pitch for a doomsday disaster movie targeted at audiences aged 15-40. Key details include: 1) The film captures the emotional perspective of a doomsday event in present day, similar to Cloverfield. 2) The target audience of 15-40 year olds is most interested in this genre as exemplified by films like Cloverfield, 2012, and The Day After Tomorrow. 3) Conventions like sound effects, characters, isolated settings, and suspense will be used to create tension and showcase personalities for the trailer.
Report
Share
Report
Share
Recommended
Evaluation
Warner Bros would be a suitable distributor for the film "Hidden in the Shadows" according to the document. Warner Bros is a major Hollywood studio that has distributed many successful horror films similar to "Hidden in the Shadows". They have a proven track record of films in this genre making millions at the box office. Warner Bros also has extensive resources and infrastructure across its divisions that could help promote and distribute the film worldwide.
Question 2 evaluation
The combination of the film's main product and ancillary tasks like posters and feature articles was effective in promoting the film. For the posters, portrait photos of the main characters from the film were used along with slogans or quotes to give viewers an idea of the film without revealing too much. Feedback from early viewers was also included. The feature article included a picture of the main character looking at the viewer to engage them, along with the character's name and a quote to provide context. Additional photos were used to show the character and provide an understanding of the film.
Evaluation
The document discusses an evaluation of a student film project. It summarizes the genres and conventions used in the film, including handheld "Blair Witch Project" style cameras and themes of stalking victims from slasher films. The film represents young adult and female audiences as the main characters. A major studio like Columbia Pictures would be suited to distribute the film to mainstream audiences. Special effects and suspenseful pacing were used to attract target teenage audiences who enjoy thriller and slasher genres. The filmmaking process taught the students video editing, sound design, and the importance of planning and research.
Poster editing
The document describes the process of creating a film poster. They began by uploading a photo of the main character, Rebecca, and cropping it to be portrait. They added a background image of a science lab with bottles and blood. Editing tools were used to add makeup and highlight hair to make her look more dramatic. A purple tint was added to give an airbrushed effect and connote power. Additional blood splatter was layered on to reinforce the blood element. Text was added in Bighugelabs including the title, names, and caption split over two lines to build suspense. Logos were subtly added in the corners to complete the poster.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses how the media product uses both unconventional and conventional factors in its opening sequence. Unconventionally, it uses irregular flashbacks between the past and present to confuse the audience. Conventionally, it establishes main characters and uses exposition to provide context. It also compares its opening to films like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and The Shining by using overlapping credits and establishing shots. Previous research on films like The Conjuring helped inform lighting and other details. Audience feedback helped refine the font choice.
Evaluation Question 2
The document discusses the effectiveness of combining a main film product with ancillary texts like a trailer, poster, and magazine. It analyzes how the different promotional pieces were designed to synergize with each other through similar features, fonts, and the protagonist to clearly connect them and promote the film "Type Z" to audiences. Encoding and decoding theory and how different elements appeal to audiences through genres and gender are also referenced to evaluate the promotional package's effectiveness.
G321 evaluation
This document evaluates a student media project that is a horror film. It discusses several aspects of the film including its representation of social groups, target audience, and use of conventions from real horror films. Specifically, it notes that the film's casual clothing makes it seem more relatable. It also represents its characters - a teenage girl and mysterious villain - in an average and realistic way. The document concludes that the film is primarily aimed at teenagers and would be distributed by Blumhouse Productions due to their success with similar films. The students learned basic filming and editing skills but still found the software challenging to use.
Evaluation question 3
The document discusses feedback the author received from various audiences on drafts of their film poster, magazine cover, and film trailer. The feedback was helpful in improving the drafts. For the film poster, feedback suggested showing the main character's face instead of their backs, and changing fonts and colors to make the title stand out more. Feedback on the magazine cover drafts influenced changing where the character and title were positioned. Suggestions to increase character audio and improve the title design helped strengthen the film trailer. The author incorporated feedback from multiple drafts to create higher quality final versions for each project.
Recommended
Evaluation
Warner Bros would be a suitable distributor for the film "Hidden in the Shadows" according to the document. Warner Bros is a major Hollywood studio that has distributed many successful horror films similar to "Hidden in the Shadows". They have a proven track record of films in this genre making millions at the box office. Warner Bros also has extensive resources and infrastructure across its divisions that could help promote and distribute the film worldwide.
Question 2 evaluation
The combination of the film's main product and ancillary tasks like posters and feature articles was effective in promoting the film. For the posters, portrait photos of the main characters from the film were used along with slogans or quotes to give viewers an idea of the film without revealing too much. Feedback from early viewers was also included. The feature article included a picture of the main character looking at the viewer to engage them, along with the character's name and a quote to provide context. Additional photos were used to show the character and provide an understanding of the film.
Evaluation
The document discusses an evaluation of a student film project. It summarizes the genres and conventions used in the film, including handheld "Blair Witch Project" style cameras and themes of stalking victims from slasher films. The film represents young adult and female audiences as the main characters. A major studio like Columbia Pictures would be suited to distribute the film to mainstream audiences. Special effects and suspenseful pacing were used to attract target teenage audiences who enjoy thriller and slasher genres. The filmmaking process taught the students video editing, sound design, and the importance of planning and research.
Poster editing
The document describes the process of creating a film poster. They began by uploading a photo of the main character, Rebecca, and cropping it to be portrait. They added a background image of a science lab with bottles and blood. Editing tools were used to add makeup and highlight hair to make her look more dramatic. A purple tint was added to give an airbrushed effect and connote power. Additional blood splatter was layered on to reinforce the blood element. Text was added in Bighugelabs including the title, names, and caption split over two lines to build suspense. Logos were subtly added in the corners to complete the poster.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses how the media product uses both unconventional and conventional factors in its opening sequence. Unconventionally, it uses irregular flashbacks between the past and present to confuse the audience. Conventionally, it establishes main characters and uses exposition to provide context. It also compares its opening to films like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and The Shining by using overlapping credits and establishing shots. Previous research on films like The Conjuring helped inform lighting and other details. Audience feedback helped refine the font choice.
Evaluation Question 2
The document discusses the effectiveness of combining a main film product with ancillary texts like a trailer, poster, and magazine. It analyzes how the different promotional pieces were designed to synergize with each other through similar features, fonts, and the protagonist to clearly connect them and promote the film "Type Z" to audiences. Encoding and decoding theory and how different elements appeal to audiences through genres and gender are also referenced to evaluate the promotional package's effectiveness.
G321 evaluation
This document evaluates a student media project that is a horror film. It discusses several aspects of the film including its representation of social groups, target audience, and use of conventions from real horror films. Specifically, it notes that the film's casual clothing makes it seem more relatable. It also represents its characters - a teenage girl and mysterious villain - in an average and realistic way. The document concludes that the film is primarily aimed at teenagers and would be distributed by Blumhouse Productions due to their success with similar films. The students learned basic filming and editing skills but still found the software challenging to use.
Evaluation question 3
The document discusses feedback the author received from various audiences on drafts of their film poster, magazine cover, and film trailer. The feedback was helpful in improving the drafts. For the film poster, feedback suggested showing the main character's face instead of their backs, and changing fonts and colors to make the title stand out more. Feedback on the magazine cover drafts influenced changing where the character and title were positioned. Suggestions to increase character audio and improve the title design helped strengthen the film trailer. The author incorporated feedback from multiple drafts to create higher quality final versions for each project.
Evaluation Question 3
The document discusses how the creator gathered feedback from their target audience on various elements of their project. This included conducting surveys to help inform the creation of a film trailer and magazine. Feedback was also gathered on initial drafts and versions of the trailer, magazine cover, film poster and other materials. The creator found the audience feedback extremely helpful in identifying issues and opportunities for improvement. Incorporating the feedback led to enhanced final products that better met the needs and preferences of the target audience.
Evaluation Question 3
The document discusses how the creator gathered feedback from their target audience on various elements of their project. This included conducting surveys to help inform the creation of a film trailer and magazine. Feedback was also gathered on initial drafts and versions of the trailer, magazine cover, film poster and other materials. The creator found the audience feedback extremely helpful in identifying issues and opportunities for improvement. Incorporating the feedback led to enhanced final products that better met the needs and preferences of the target audience.
My evaluation
Our media product explored conventions commonly used in thriller movies such as low-key lighting, suspenseful music, and partial storylines to create shock. It represented twin brothers to relate to audiences with siblings or who sympathize with the story. As an independent small-budget movie, it would likely be distributed by an independent institution taking a smaller cut due to limited advertising. We addressed audiences by conveying the emotions of the product rather than large promotional campaigns. Through filming, we learned to properly use technology like cameras, lights, and microphones, and would feel comfortable using such equipment for future projects.
Evaluation Question 7
Jessica reflects on learning from her preliminary task to the final product. For the preliminary, she worked in a group with limited planning and resources. For the final product, she worked in a pair with more planning including storyboards, scripts, call sheets and research. This allowed for higher quality filming with better use of camera, props, costumes and editing skills. While the preliminary had educational value, the final product better represented her vision through improved planning, resources and filmmaking skills.
As evaluation q1
The document discusses the production of a two-minute opening sequence for a horror film. The creator first researched conventions in similar horror films to decide whether to conform to genres or take a more contemporary approach. They determined using some conventions would maintain professionalism while originality in key areas could make the film unique. Research of films like "The Blair Witch Project" helped them discover conventions to employ for locations, score, and characters in their short piece titled "An Awakening," which effectively builds tension for the full film while establishing horror tropes.
Conventions
Our media product, Porcelain, took inspiration from existing horror films and TV shows in its conventions, cinematography, mise-en-scene, and editing techniques. It uses typical shots and stereotypes of the horror genre, such as close-ups of creepy dolls and scenes in dark woods. However, the protagonist, who is aware of the doll's possession, challenges conventions by showing a hero who has fear. The title sequence incorporates fast cuts between shots and uses of dim and creepy colors, as seen in films like Se7en and Durham County, to engage the audience. While conforming to horror conventions, Porcelain challenges them somewhat through its vulnerable main character.
2am overview narrative
The short film 2am: the smiling man is based on a true event and tells the story of a young man walking alone at 2am who begins being followed by a creepy smiling man. The film uses the empty, gloomy street at night to build tension and suggest that if something were to happen, there would be no one around to help. The target audience is those interested in very short horror/thriller films available online. The film aims to convey the message that one should be careful when out alone at night and not to trust strangers. Its purpose was to help the director gain reputation and experience making horror films to potentially lead to larger opportunities. As a short film, it achieves this purpose by effectively setting tension through
Media question
The document discusses how the media production challenges conventions of the action thriller genre. It uses stock characters like an ex-secret agent protagonist and an antagonist current agent, but challenges expectations by setting it in a suburban home rather than busy city streets. It also uses iconography like title fonts and music to establish the genre but then subvert expectations to show the ex-agent now lives a quiet life. The production aims to follow and oppose genre conventions to surprise the audience.
Evaluation - Question 2
The film poster and review effectively promoted the filmmaker's short film called "The Scourge". The poster utilized the horror genre's common color scheme of red, black, and grey. It also featured an still image from the film and the production company's logo to directly link it to the film. The review provided an honest assessment of the film's strengths and weaknesses while also mentioning details about the characters and production company. Both ancillary texts worked to draw in the target 12-21 year old audience and promote the short film. Overall, the main film and ancillary texts were all effectively linked through shared concepts and details to complement each other.
Question 1
The document discusses how a student media project opening for a romantic comedy film uses and develops conventions of the genre. It includes titles for the production company, dictionary definition of the film's name, starring cast, and uses a split screen technique showing the two main characters separately at first before joining them at the end. Research was conducted on other film openings and title design conventions to create an effective opening that follows the romantic comedy genre.
Making the Film Poster
The document discusses the making of a film poster. It will be created in Adobe Photoshop due to the group's experience with the software and its tools for editing images. The film's messages of forgiveness, love, and loss/death will be conveyed through the portrayal of the protagonist as a ghostly or spiritual character using techniques like costume, makeup, and transparency. Conventions for film posters like following the rule of thirds for image placement and including the title will be followed. The protagonist will be depicted in a pale, windswept manner to suggest her ghostly nature without revealing too much of the plot.
AS Media Studies - Evaluation Question 1
This document discusses how the media product draws inspiration from real media forms and conventions in three ways:
1) It opens with a slow zoom shot inspired by a James Bond film to draw the audience in. This was altered to suit their location.
2) Extreme close-ups of the actor's eyes and mouth were used before revealing his face, like in Sherlock Holmes, to build mystery.
3) A voiceover technique from Hot Fuzz was adapted to provide insights into the main character's thoughts and personality through audible inner monologue.
Media Evaluation Question 1 - Ashley Murray
The document discusses how a student's media product for their film "Torment" utilizes conventions of real thriller film trailers and magazines. It describes researching teaser trailers for films like "Obsessed" and conventions of magazines like "Total Film." It aims to be understandable for audiences by not overcomplicating the conventions. Elements like an enigmatic female victim, obsessive male villain, and intense music/editing were included to fit thriller conventions. Ways to improve by further challenging conventions are mentioned, such as not showing the villain or using slower music.
Question 1
This document provides a summary and analysis of the opening sequence of a student film about teenage depression titled "Impact".
The opening was influenced by films like "It's Kind of a Funny Story" and "Girl Interrupted" that deal with similar themes. It begins with a dream sequence showing the depressed main character experiencing bullying. This is followed by scenes in a classroom where the teacher reprimands the distracted main character.
The sequence was designed to draw the viewer in with an enigmatic dream and leave them wanting to know more about why the main character feels this way and what will happen to her. It effectively sets a dark, depressing tone through its choice of lighting, music and setting to
Audience
We attracted our target audience of 16-34 year olds through realistic settings filmed in real locations like Tamworth Castle and an airport. Having a female protagonist follows the Male Gaze theory and attracts male viewers. Special effects like transitions and a "large room" effect made scenes more entertaining without being plain. A house party scene related to what young adults enjoy. The action/horror genre excites the target audience with surprises and abnormal events.
Audience evaluations
The document discusses research carried out to understand the target audience for a horror film opening sequence. It describes researching what horror film audiences expect and finding that they prefer films with relatable characters. It also discusses choosing a 15-25 year old audience and selecting the gothic horror genre. Two main characters - Paul and Cindy Wood - were designed to be relatable, with Paul representing working class concerns for his daughter Cindy's safety at university.
Eval question 3
The document discusses audience feedback that was received on a student horror trailer project. It provides details on:
1) How feedback was collected from peers - by having each trailer screened and receiving one positive and one area for improvement.
2) The most common feedback received focused on audio issues, particularly music/sounds overwhelming dialogue.
3) How the feedback was used to improve the trailer, such as clarifying an ambiguous character death and addressing audio concerns.
Evaluation
1) The opening sequence of the media product uses and challenges conventions by showing the main character's daily routine before receiving a shocking phone call that prompts him to flee.
2) Flashbacks of a previous murder are kept ambiguous, challenging expectations by not fully revealing information to the audience.
3) Color grading and lighting are used to create different atmospheres in scenes and show the main character is conflicted.
Evaluation
1) The opening sequence of the media product uses and challenges conventions by showing the main character's daily routine before receiving a shocking phone call that prompts him to flee.
2) Flashbacks of a previous murder are kept ambiguous, challenging expectations by not fully revealing information to the audience.
3) Color grading and lighting are used to create different atmospheres in scenes and show the main character is conflicted.
Q1 - In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and...
The document discusses the media student Will Clarke's poster, website, and trailer for their horror film project. For the poster, Will used conventions like a large red title, tagline, antagonist image, and release date. However, they only featured the sole antagonist rather than multiple villains like in The Purge poster. The website featured the red title, trailer, and social media links for accessibility. It provided a plot synopsis for context. While mostly following conventions, the gallery used snapshots instead of being too technical. The trailer showed the villain's mask to build familiarity, like other horror trailers that introduce the antagonist.
Pitch
The document is a pitch by Ryan Talmage to the British film studio DNA Films to produce his post-apocalyptic horror film "All that Remains". The film follows two friends trying to survive in a world overrun by infected people. It will feature isolated environments, dangerous threats, and vulnerable protagonists engaging in violence and survival. The film resembles DNA Film's previous successful films like "28 Days Later" and "28 Weeks Later" in genre. Producing with DNA Films will help the film reach its target audience of 15-25 year old males and females and be successfully distributed.
My UK Film Pitch
This document provides a treatment and production details for a UK thriller-drama film called "Promises". The film is about a teenage girl named Maya Montgomery who is killed at a house party. Through flashbacks, it is revealed that Maya's death was caused by her jealous classmate Jenna Lewis. In the climax, Maya saves a new student from also being killed by Jenna. The treatment provides descriptions of the main characters, storyboards, costume designs, filming locations, a production schedule, and budget. The target audience is identified as 15-25 year olds, especially females, and a proposed release date of January 3rd 2016 is given to take advantage of the holiday season.
More Related Content
What's hot
Evaluation Question 3
The document discusses how the creator gathered feedback from their target audience on various elements of their project. This included conducting surveys to help inform the creation of a film trailer and magazine. Feedback was also gathered on initial drafts and versions of the trailer, magazine cover, film poster and other materials. The creator found the audience feedback extremely helpful in identifying issues and opportunities for improvement. Incorporating the feedback led to enhanced final products that better met the needs and preferences of the target audience.
Evaluation Question 3
The document discusses how the creator gathered feedback from their target audience on various elements of their project. This included conducting surveys to help inform the creation of a film trailer and magazine. Feedback was also gathered on initial drafts and versions of the trailer, magazine cover, film poster and other materials. The creator found the audience feedback extremely helpful in identifying issues and opportunities for improvement. Incorporating the feedback led to enhanced final products that better met the needs and preferences of the target audience.
My evaluation
Our media product explored conventions commonly used in thriller movies such as low-key lighting, suspenseful music, and partial storylines to create shock. It represented twin brothers to relate to audiences with siblings or who sympathize with the story. As an independent small-budget movie, it would likely be distributed by an independent institution taking a smaller cut due to limited advertising. We addressed audiences by conveying the emotions of the product rather than large promotional campaigns. Through filming, we learned to properly use technology like cameras, lights, and microphones, and would feel comfortable using such equipment for future projects.
Evaluation Question 7
Jessica reflects on learning from her preliminary task to the final product. For the preliminary, she worked in a group with limited planning and resources. For the final product, she worked in a pair with more planning including storyboards, scripts, call sheets and research. This allowed for higher quality filming with better use of camera, props, costumes and editing skills. While the preliminary had educational value, the final product better represented her vision through improved planning, resources and filmmaking skills.
As evaluation q1
The document discusses the production of a two-minute opening sequence for a horror film. The creator first researched conventions in similar horror films to decide whether to conform to genres or take a more contemporary approach. They determined using some conventions would maintain professionalism while originality in key areas could make the film unique. Research of films like "The Blair Witch Project" helped them discover conventions to employ for locations, score, and characters in their short piece titled "An Awakening," which effectively builds tension for the full film while establishing horror tropes.
Conventions
Our media product, Porcelain, took inspiration from existing horror films and TV shows in its conventions, cinematography, mise-en-scene, and editing techniques. It uses typical shots and stereotypes of the horror genre, such as close-ups of creepy dolls and scenes in dark woods. However, the protagonist, who is aware of the doll's possession, challenges conventions by showing a hero who has fear. The title sequence incorporates fast cuts between shots and uses of dim and creepy colors, as seen in films like Se7en and Durham County, to engage the audience. While conforming to horror conventions, Porcelain challenges them somewhat through its vulnerable main character.
2am overview narrative
The short film 2am: the smiling man is based on a true event and tells the story of a young man walking alone at 2am who begins being followed by a creepy smiling man. The film uses the empty, gloomy street at night to build tension and suggest that if something were to happen, there would be no one around to help. The target audience is those interested in very short horror/thriller films available online. The film aims to convey the message that one should be careful when out alone at night and not to trust strangers. Its purpose was to help the director gain reputation and experience making horror films to potentially lead to larger opportunities. As a short film, it achieves this purpose by effectively setting tension through
Media question
The document discusses how the media production challenges conventions of the action thriller genre. It uses stock characters like an ex-secret agent protagonist and an antagonist current agent, but challenges expectations by setting it in a suburban home rather than busy city streets. It also uses iconography like title fonts and music to establish the genre but then subvert expectations to show the ex-agent now lives a quiet life. The production aims to follow and oppose genre conventions to surprise the audience.
Evaluation - Question 2
The film poster and review effectively promoted the filmmaker's short film called "The Scourge". The poster utilized the horror genre's common color scheme of red, black, and grey. It also featured an still image from the film and the production company's logo to directly link it to the film. The review provided an honest assessment of the film's strengths and weaknesses while also mentioning details about the characters and production company. Both ancillary texts worked to draw in the target 12-21 year old audience and promote the short film. Overall, the main film and ancillary texts were all effectively linked through shared concepts and details to complement each other.
Question 1
The document discusses how a student media project opening for a romantic comedy film uses and develops conventions of the genre. It includes titles for the production company, dictionary definition of the film's name, starring cast, and uses a split screen technique showing the two main characters separately at first before joining them at the end. Research was conducted on other film openings and title design conventions to create an effective opening that follows the romantic comedy genre.
Making the Film Poster
The document discusses the making of a film poster. It will be created in Adobe Photoshop due to the group's experience with the software and its tools for editing images. The film's messages of forgiveness, love, and loss/death will be conveyed through the portrayal of the protagonist as a ghostly or spiritual character using techniques like costume, makeup, and transparency. Conventions for film posters like following the rule of thirds for image placement and including the title will be followed. The protagonist will be depicted in a pale, windswept manner to suggest her ghostly nature without revealing too much of the plot.
AS Media Studies - Evaluation Question 1
This document discusses how the media product draws inspiration from real media forms and conventions in three ways:
1) It opens with a slow zoom shot inspired by a James Bond film to draw the audience in. This was altered to suit their location.
2) Extreme close-ups of the actor's eyes and mouth were used before revealing his face, like in Sherlock Holmes, to build mystery.
3) A voiceover technique from Hot Fuzz was adapted to provide insights into the main character's thoughts and personality through audible inner monologue.
Media Evaluation Question 1 - Ashley Murray
The document discusses how a student's media product for their film "Torment" utilizes conventions of real thriller film trailers and magazines. It describes researching teaser trailers for films like "Obsessed" and conventions of magazines like "Total Film." It aims to be understandable for audiences by not overcomplicating the conventions. Elements like an enigmatic female victim, obsessive male villain, and intense music/editing were included to fit thriller conventions. Ways to improve by further challenging conventions are mentioned, such as not showing the villain or using slower music.
Question 1
This document provides a summary and analysis of the opening sequence of a student film about teenage depression titled "Impact".
The opening was influenced by films like "It's Kind of a Funny Story" and "Girl Interrupted" that deal with similar themes. It begins with a dream sequence showing the depressed main character experiencing bullying. This is followed by scenes in a classroom where the teacher reprimands the distracted main character.
The sequence was designed to draw the viewer in with an enigmatic dream and leave them wanting to know more about why the main character feels this way and what will happen to her. It effectively sets a dark, depressing tone through its choice of lighting, music and setting to
Audience
We attracted our target audience of 16-34 year olds through realistic settings filmed in real locations like Tamworth Castle and an airport. Having a female protagonist follows the Male Gaze theory and attracts male viewers. Special effects like transitions and a "large room" effect made scenes more entertaining without being plain. A house party scene related to what young adults enjoy. The action/horror genre excites the target audience with surprises and abnormal events.
Audience evaluations
The document discusses research carried out to understand the target audience for a horror film opening sequence. It describes researching what horror film audiences expect and finding that they prefer films with relatable characters. It also discusses choosing a 15-25 year old audience and selecting the gothic horror genre. Two main characters - Paul and Cindy Wood - were designed to be relatable, with Paul representing working class concerns for his daughter Cindy's safety at university.
Eval question 3
The document discusses audience feedback that was received on a student horror trailer project. It provides details on:
1) How feedback was collected from peers - by having each trailer screened and receiving one positive and one area for improvement.
2) The most common feedback received focused on audio issues, particularly music/sounds overwhelming dialogue.
3) How the feedback was used to improve the trailer, such as clarifying an ambiguous character death and addressing audio concerns.
Evaluation
1) The opening sequence of the media product uses and challenges conventions by showing the main character's daily routine before receiving a shocking phone call that prompts him to flee.
2) Flashbacks of a previous murder are kept ambiguous, challenging expectations by not fully revealing information to the audience.
3) Color grading and lighting are used to create different atmospheres in scenes and show the main character is conflicted.
Evaluation
1) The opening sequence of the media product uses and challenges conventions by showing the main character's daily routine before receiving a shocking phone call that prompts him to flee.
2) Flashbacks of a previous murder are kept ambiguous, challenging expectations by not fully revealing information to the audience.
3) Color grading and lighting are used to create different atmospheres in scenes and show the main character is conflicted.
Q1 - In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and...
The document discusses the media student Will Clarke's poster, website, and trailer for their horror film project. For the poster, Will used conventions like a large red title, tagline, antagonist image, and release date. However, they only featured the sole antagonist rather than multiple villains like in The Purge poster. The website featured the red title, trailer, and social media links for accessibility. It provided a plot synopsis for context. While mostly following conventions, the gallery used snapshots instead of being too technical. The trailer showed the villain's mask to build familiarity, like other horror trailers that introduce the antagonist.
What's hot (20)
Q1 - In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and...
Q1 - In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and...
Viewers also liked
Pitch
The document is a pitch by Ryan Talmage to the British film studio DNA Films to produce his post-apocalyptic horror film "All that Remains". The film follows two friends trying to survive in a world overrun by infected people. It will feature isolated environments, dangerous threats, and vulnerable protagonists engaging in violence and survival. The film resembles DNA Film's previous successful films like "28 Days Later" and "28 Weeks Later" in genre. Producing with DNA Films will help the film reach its target audience of 15-25 year old males and females and be successfully distributed.
My UK Film Pitch
This document provides a treatment and production details for a UK thriller-drama film called "Promises". The film is about a teenage girl named Maya Montgomery who is killed at a house party. Through flashbacks, it is revealed that Maya's death was caused by her jealous classmate Jenna Lewis. In the climax, Maya saves a new student from also being killed by Jenna. The treatment provides descriptions of the main characters, storyboards, costume designs, filming locations, a production schedule, and budget. The target audience is identified as 15-25 year olds, especially females, and a proposed release date of January 3rd 2016 is given to take advantage of the holiday season.
Indo canadian punjabi feature film
This is a power point presentation for our upcoming punjabi feature film named "INDO CANADIAN" silent pain. This film is 95% shooting in Canada
The pitch
The document proposes a horror film trailer that would appeal to Paramount Pictures. It follows horror film conventions like having the story take place in the woods, using teenagers as main characters, and incorporating elements of suspense and danger. The trailer's plot would involve three friends camping who get stalked by an unknown figure. Low-key lighting, tense music, and fast editing would be used to build tension and grip the audience. By strictly adhering to typical horror genre conventions without challenging them, the trailer aims to appeal to Paramount and horror fans.
TheHousesOctoberBuilt2 Feature Film Sponsorship
From the Producer of Insidious and Paranormal Activity the creative team behind the HALLOWEEN HAUNTED franchise is back for the sequel...extending the worldwide hunt for the Ultimate Scare...
..."the HOUSES OCTOBER Built 2" Feature Film, Product Placement and Sponsorship Presentation. Contact us to discuss options for YOUR BRAND to be part of this film's success and continuing franchise. Americans spend over 8 BILLION annually on HALLOWEEN. Over 35 MILLION a year go to Haunted Houses. Your Audience is waiting...
Feature Film Brothers
Oksana Kuzmenko
Tel. +380 67 534 2331
e-mail: okuzmenko@gmail.com
ALBA FILM INTERtainment ltd
Address: vul. Lesi Ukrainky 26, office 12, Kiev, 01133, Ukraine
Tel. +380 44 234 5678
e-mail: albafilm@gmail.com
www.albafilm.com.ua
Film Pitch
Idris Elba stars as John Fishburne in the crime thriller "Suspect: No Second Chances." The film follows John, a veteran suffering from PTSD, who receives a mysterious phone containing classified information. Martin Freeman co-stars as John's friend Harrold, who is tasked with tracking down John. The film is a British production starring major UK talents like Elba, Freeman, Keira Knightley, and Liam Neeson. It has a budget of over $19 million and production is scheduled to begin shooting in the UK in 2015.
Film production stages
This document provides guidance on pitching a new film idea for an assignment. It discusses developing the film from the initial pitch through production stages. Key aspects to address in the pitch include the title, genre, budget, storyline, characters, locations, and why the idea is innovative. Examples of film pitches are provided. The homework is to finish a pitch presentation for Wednesday's class.
Pitching a film
This document provides guidance on how to structure a presentation pitching a film idea. It recommends including information about the production company, film genre and conventions, narrative synopsis using equilibrium-disequilibrium-new equilibrium structure, key characters and potential actors, desired director, comparable existing films, target audience, a one-sentence logline, and a 200-word pitch encapsulating the film's narrative, characters, genre and vision. The goal is to concisely communicate the essential details about the proposed film.
What attracts investors to FILMS?
1. Sources of financing for films generally fall into industry sources, lenders, and direct investors. Equity financing involves investors sharing in the profits if the film is successful in exchange for their investment.
2. Producers can make deals to co-produce films with other parties to share costs and risks. Limited partnerships allow passive investors to invest in exchange for a share of profits. Literary property agreements convey rights from authors to producers.
3. Product placement and branding deals allow companies to sponsor films in exchange for their products being featured, generating additional financing for films.
Film Pitch Presentation
This short film is based on the classic fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood. It features Little Red Riding Hood and her mother as narrators of the story. The wolf is also a character in the retelling of the fairy tale in film format.
How to pitch a film
The document provides guidance on pitching ideas to potential producers, broadcasters, or funders. It discusses different types of pitches, including public pitches at conferences or festivals and private appointments. It emphasizes the importance of researching the target, rehearsing your pitch, having a clear 1-page summary of your project, following up after pitching, and being a compelling storyteller.
Film Pitching
This ppt gives a brief about the various headings that should be added in to the presentation, while pitching the film to a potential investor. It just gives a broad overview of the topics to be included. Please get in touch with me to know more about film pitching process.
Ferret pitch
This document is a film pitch for a short drama titled "Ferret" about the complex relationship between two friends, Simone and Kate, in the aftermath of one finding success while the other has not. The film will focus on themes of jealousy, resentment, and outgrowing friendships set against the backdrop of one character burying her pet ferret. It will feature a dry sense of humor and be influenced by independent films dealing with similar themes of mid-20-somethings navigating life after school.
Film pitch presentation
This document provides an overview and synopsis for a psychological thriller film project involving a young girl named Alice and her doll. Key points include:
- The film will attract audiences without revealing too much of the plot. It is aimed at ages 15 and over.
- As a psychological thriller, characters rely on their mental abilities rather than physical strength to overcome enemies. Suspense comes from characters preying on each other's minds.
- The film takes inspiration from movies where innocent children are involved in disturbing acts or seem evil, leaving the audience unsure of who is responsible. Ultimately, it is revealed the doll is the killer.
- Scary London locations will be used, including outside of a school
Viewers also liked (15)
Similar to Production pitch
Media evaluations keval
The document provides an evaluation of a media product created by Keval Patel and their group. It summarizes the planning, production, and intended audience of a 2-minute opening scene for a teen drama/horror film. Key details include research conducted with the target teenage audience, conventions and similarities to other teen films, stereotypes addressed in the characters, and feedback received on a rough cut from the audience. The evaluation covers the filmmaking process from planning and research to final editing and intended distribution.
Media evaluations keval
The document provides an evaluation of a media studies project creating a product to appeal to teenagers. It summarizes the planning, production timeline, research conducted, conventions and stereotypes used, audience feedback received, and strengths and weaknesses identified. The planning included surveys of the target audience of 15+ to determine the desired genre of a teen-drama-horror hybrid. Conventions like costume and camera shots were employed while stereotypes of Indian teens were subverted. Audience feedback on the rough cut suggested improvements to the reshoots and sound. The strengths included editing, camera work, and music while weaknesses were organization, time scheduling, and planning.
Media evaluations keval new
The document provides an evaluation of a media studies project creating a product to appeal to teenagers. It summarizes the planning, production timeline, research conducted, conventions and stereotypes used, audience testing and feedback received. Key aspects included surveying the target audience of 15+, creating a hybrid teen-drama-horror genre, using conventions like costumes and locations while challenging stereotypes. Audience feedback on the rough cut was received to make improvements.
Jess media evaluation
The document discusses the process of creating a thriller media product and what was learned throughout the process. It describes conventions used in the opening scene such as filming in the woods and at night. Technical challenges encountered included battery life and software issues. Overall, more research and planning was needed upfront, as issues that arose affected filming and editing time. The preliminary task helped identify areas for improvement in the final product.
Evaluation
The document discusses the student's media product which is a film opening for a thriller. It uses conventions like flashbacks and dim lighting to set the tone. The main character is a male teenager to appeal to that age group. The film could be distributed by a major studio. Through filming and editing, the student learned about using cameras, shots, and iMovie to construct the product and felt they improved significantly from their preliminary task.
Karen Hibbitt - Evaluation
The document provides an evaluation of a student media project called "Trapped Omega Group Productions" which is a thriller film. It summarizes the key ways the film uses and develops thriller conventions while also challenging some conventions. It discusses the target 18+ male audience and how camera techniques like POV shots were used to attract the audience and make them relate to the main character. It also reflects on what was learned about camera equipment and editing software through making the project.
Media Evaluation
The document discusses various aspects of constructing a media product in the form of a thriller film opening sequence. It provides details on title design, location, costumes, characters, special effects, intended audience, and technologies used. The document reflects on progress made from a preliminary task, noting improved camerawork, editing, and ability to explore the full potential of available software and equipment.
Evaluation
The document summarizes the student's process of creating a film project. It discusses the equipment used including GarageBand software, a tripod, and a Flip video camera. It also covers what was learned about camera techniques and editing. The intended audience is described as ages 15-20 who enjoy horror thrillers. Methods used to attract this audience included the music, characters, and setting. Feedback received was mostly positive with some comments that the film could be a bit slow.
Finished Evaluation
The document describes the conventions used in a student-made thriller media product. It establishes the realistic setting and builds suspense through the protagonist's daily actions. Flashbacks shown in black and white give background and intrigue. Mood is set through lighting changes that keep the audience unsettled. An eerie soundtrack increases tension during action scenes. The character is ambiguous to confuse the audience and challenge expectations. Overall, the conventions aim to represent younger generations and subvert stereotypes through the protagonist's conflicting characteristics and situations.
Finished Evaluation
The document describes the conventions used in a student-made thriller media product. It establishes a realistic setting and builds suspense through the protagonist's daily actions. Flashbacks are shown in black and white to add mystery. Mood is set using lighting changes and an eerie soundtrack. The character is presented ambiguously to confuse the audience's understanding of him. The film draws from conventions of psychological thrillers like Se7en and Psycho to challenge expectations.
Finished Evaluation
The document describes the conventions used in a student-made thriller media product. It establishes a realistic setting and builds suspense through the protagonist's daily actions. Flashbacks are shown in black and white to add mystery. Mood is set using lighting changes and an eerie soundtrack. The character is presented ambiguously to confuse the audience's understanding of him. The film draws from conventions of psychological thrillers like Se7en and Psycho to challenge expectations.
Karen Hibbitt - Evaluation
The document provides an evaluation of a student media project titled "Trapped" by Omega Group Productions. It discusses how the thriller genre conventions were used and developed in the project. Specifically, it maintained the mystery element but showed the antagonist from the beginning. The evaluation also discusses the representation of social groups, target audience, and what was learned about camera techniques and editing software through constructing the project.
Evaluation 1
The document discusses the conventions of thriller films and how the student's media product adheres to or challenges these conventions. It addresses conventions in areas like mise-en-scene, characters, narrative, camera work, editing, sound, setting, props, and characters. The poster and film review also follow typical conventions like layout, colors, title placement, credits, images, columns, and ratings. In some cases the student's product challenges conventions by using unfamiliar settings, multiple victim characters, and unusual credit positioning.
Evaluation final
The document provides an evaluation of Arif Uddin's opening sequence for a horror film called "The Lost Silence." It discusses the title, setting, costumes, props, camera work, editing, title font/style, story, and how it establishes the horror genre. It also reflects on what was learned from the process and how it impacted production decisions. The evaluator aimed to slowly build tension and fool the audience into thinking it wasn't a horror at first. Key lessons were around planning costumes better to develop characters, and spending more time on editing to improve the final product and better convey the genre.
Mediaaaa
The author learned from their preliminary media project that setting the scene and paying attention to background details is important for a film to be successful and believable. They also learned to consider how the target audience would view the film. For their thriller film project, they aimed to distribute it through American companies like Universal Studios for their money, influence and reputation which could help advertise the film. They targeted their thriller opening at teenagers aged 15-18 as they felt this age group could relate best to the plot.
Media Evaluation
The document summarizes the media evaluation of a short film project by Alex Frost. It discusses several ways the short film uses conventions of real media products, such as setting the scene in the opening and using black and white for a "flash forward" scene to create a film noir effect. It also describes how mise-en-scene was used to develop the setting and character. The document then discusses how the film represented the social group of a stereotypical teenage girl through her clothing, behavior, and isolation. It suggests the film would be a good fit for smaller independent film companies and film festivals, and that the target audience is 15-25 year olds interested in thrillers.
Media evaluation draft
Our film uses typical thriller conventions like setting in a secluded forest to create mystery and tension. However, we challenge conventions by making the antagonist a teenage girl rather than the usual middle-aged male. We also film in broad daylight rather than darkness. We aim to distribute to studios like Lionsgate, New Line, and Universal that frequently distribute popular thrillers. Our target audience is 15-30 year olds, as films with similar unconventional aspects like Hard Candy and Orphan appealed to this group. We have learned new technologies like using a Canon DSLR camera and programs like Garageband and Photoshop to film, edit, and promote our project.
Main evaluation
This document summarizes what the student has learned from constructing their media product. They discuss learning about color treatment and editing techniques in Premiere Pro. They also learned that an expensive camera is not necessary for a high quality product. Comparing their preliminary task to the full product, the student learned how to properly add audio, use a tripod, and refine the editing process. Overall, they gained valuable experience with various production and post-production skills.
Evaluation pdf
The document summarizes the student's horror film project. It discusses how the film follows horror film conventions through its establishing shot, lighthearted scene, and scary climax. It also notes that the main characters are a normal young couple, representing typical horror film protagonists. The document then evaluates how the film represents social groups through the female victim, technologies used in filming and editing, and the student's contributions in planning, casting, and scriptwriting.
Shot by shot analysis
The document provides a shot-by-shot analysis of a movie trailer. It begins with establishing shots of the distribution and production companies to mimic real trailers. The establishing shot shows a dark dining setting to indicate something ominous will occur. Film critic quotes are included to gain audience trust. Character quotes are used to emotionally connect with viewers. Shots of the femme fatale and detective establish the neo-noir genre. Additional shots continue revealing more of the narrative while maintaining some uncertainty. The trailer ends with the film title and release date to fully hook viewers and provide ways for them to learn more online.
Similar to Production pitch (20)
More from Aaron Short
Audience feedback
The document discusses using audience feedback to improve products. It provides examples of using online surveys and focus groups to gather feedback on a movie trailer and magazine ancillary tasks. The feedback received suggested making the trailer faster paced, adding more scary clips and shots, and including more of a story. For the magazine, feedback addressed improving color contrast and blending, as well as using a lighter cover photo. The creator plans to make revisions based on this audience feedback to create better end products.
Audience Feedback
The document discusses obtaining audience feedback to improve a product. It describes using online surveys and focus groups to collect feedback on tasks, trailers, and a magazine. The feedback received suggested making the video faster paced to increase tension, improving color contrast in the magazine, adding more shots to the trailer for variety, and including scarier clips and props to enhance tension.
Audience feedback
The document discusses obtaining audience feedback to improve a product. It describes using online surveys and focus groups to collect feedback on tasks, trailers, and a magazine. The feedback received suggested making the video faster paced to maintain tension, improving color contrast in the magazine, adding more shots to the trailer for variety, and including scarier clips and props to enhance tension.
Ancillary Task Conventions
This document outlines conventions for two tasks: front cover conventions and poster conventions. It provides guidelines for creating a front cover and poster, with separate sections devoted to the conventions for each respective task.
Poster draft 1 recovered
This document outlines conventions for two tasks: front cover conventions and poster conventions. It provides guidelines for creating a front cover and poster, with separate sections devoted to the conventions for each respective task.
Ancillary Task Conventions
This document outlines conventions for two tasks: front cover conventions and poster conventions. It provides guidelines for creating a front cover and poster, with separate sections devoted to the conventions for each respective task.
Mock up's
This document provides information about an upcoming movie including a black, white, and red color scheme for the credits and magazine cover promoting the movie. The main picture for the movie as well as "Coming Soon" are shown on the magazine cover. Bar codes are also included.
Research presentation
This document discusses conventions that are commonly used in movie trailers and horror genres specifically. It outlines conventions like sound effects, characters, release dates, and more that are typically included in trailers. For horror genres specifically, it mentions conventions like low key lighting, isolated settings, handheld camera work, suspense, and props. The document also discusses conventions for advertising magazines, like using dark colors, images, fonts, and props to represent the horror genre. It analyzes surveys that provided information on what audiences want from a horror trailer, such as tension, isolated settings, and vulnerable characters. The key takeaway is that understanding audience preferences and trailer conventions can help make the product more successful.
Institutions Research
This document discusses several entertainment institutions and films. It describes Strike Entertainment, an independent film company that has distributed films through Universal Studios, Lionsgate, and 20th Century Fox. It primarily targets horror fans and males. Some of its films include Dawn of the Dead, Bring It On Again, and Let's Go to Prison. Details are provided about the budget and box office for Dawn of the Dead, which was directed by Zack Snyder. 20th Century Fox and Time Warner are also mentioned as major media companies.
Horror timeline
The document summarizes the history of horror films from the 1890s to the 2000s. It describes how the genre evolved from early silent films depicting supernatural events and monsters to talkies produced by Universal in the 1930s-1940s. It then discusses the emergence of science fiction-horror hybrids in the 1950s-1960s addressing Cold War fears and how occult and demonic themes rose in popularity in the 1970s. Franchise slasher films were prominent in the 1980s-1990s followed by a quiet period in the 2000s with remakes and sequels of classic films.
Horror timeline
The document summarizes the history of horror films from the 1890s to the 2000s. It describes how the genre evolved from early silent films depicting supernatural events and monsters to talkies produced by Universal in the 1930s-1940s. It then discusses the emergence of science fiction-horror hybrids in the 1950s-1960s addressing Cold War fears and how occult and demonic themes rose in popularity in the 1970s. Franchise slasher films were prominent in the 1980s-1990s followed by a quiet period in the 2000s with remakes and sequels of classic films.
Time Line
The document provides a timeline of the history of horror films from the 1890s to the 2000s. It highlights some of the earliest films featuring supernatural events in the late 1890s and early 1900s. In the 1930s-1940s, Universal Pictures had success with Gothic horror films like Dracula and Frankenstein. The 1950s-1960s saw the emergence of science fiction horror films dealing with threats like alien invasions. The 1970s featured many films with occult and demonic themes like The Exorcist. Slasher films became popular in the 1980s and 1990s, while the 2000s saw remakes and sequels to classic franchises as well as new independent horror films.
History of horror
The document discusses the history and roots of the horror genre. It notes that horror has been around since ancient times and exists in all cultures as a way for people to confront their anxieties through frightening stories. Examples of influential early horror films that helped establish conventions of the genre include Nosferatu, Bride of Frankenstein, and The Woman in Black. The document also suggests that horror appeals to something primal in the human imagination and that each generation explores different monsters that represent threats relevant to their time.
Question 6
The document discusses the different technologies used to create a magazine, including Photoshop for editing pictures, a digital camera for taking photos, a MacBook Pro laptop for running software, and iMovie for compiling a focus group video. It provides examples of how each technology was used, such as Photoshop to edit a cover photo and the digital camera to take the cover photo. Key skills developed include learning to use the various software applications like Photoshop, iMovie, and slide presentation tools.
Question 5
The document summarizes the results of a focus group survey conducted to evaluate a magazine. Key findings from the survey included that 100% of respondents felt the magazine looked professional, the colors were suitable for the genre, the fonts were good, and it captured the eye. Additionally, 90% felt there was enough content and the photos suited the genre. The focus group pointed out the magazine was professional, eye catching, conventional, and appealed to the target audience. The document discusses how the magazine appealed to its target audience through the use of red, black and white colors, fonts, close-up and album art pictures in a scratched and rough style featuring props like hoods associated with an alternative style.
Question 4
The target audience for the magazine is middle-aged working class individuals ages 15-35. The magazine aims to appeal to this demographic based on an analysis of similar magazines' styles, colors, and writing levels. While working class readers are the primary target, the content also aims to attract a wider readership that is unisex and spans ages 15 to 35.
Question 3
IPC is one of Europe's leading media companies with around 8,700 employees across 15 locations. It publishes over 60 iconic media brands across print and digital, with its print magazines alone reaching almost two-thirds of UK women and 42% of UK men. IPC's diverse portfolio includes magazines, websites, and TV guides that offer content for a variety of audiences.
Evalutation
The document contains a survey evaluating a magazine. It includes 6 survey questions about design aspects like professional appearance, suitable colors, enough content, and font and photo choices. 10 teenagers participated and unanimously agreed the magazine looked professional, had suitable colors, enough content, eye-catching design, and photos that suited the genre. The survey provided feedback ensuring the magazine's specifications were met.
Evalutation
The document summarizes the results of a survey evaluating a magazine. The survey included 6 questions given to a sample of 10 teenagers. The questions addressed whether the magazine looked professional, had suitable colors, enough content, appropriate fonts, was eye-catching, and had photos that suited the genre. For each question, the document states why it was chosen and shows the results, with high percentages indicating the magazine met specifications related to producing an engaging magazine for teenagers.
Magazine analysis
The document analyzes the layout, design elements, and stylistic choices used in a rock music magazine. It discusses how the banner, titles, images, colors, fonts, and other components are designed to attract attention and convey the magazine's focus on rock music. Specific techniques like a close-up image of a guitarist, broken text fonts, and high-contrast colors are described as visually representing the style of rock music for readers.
More from Aaron Short (20)
Production pitch
- 1. + Production Pitch Universal Studios
- 2. + What is the product? Our product is a film based in the present day, which captures the emotional aspect of a Doomsday event from a first person perspective. The best example of a film which follows the same line is “Clover Field” Examples- Clover Field 2012 The Day After Tommorow
- 3. + Target Audience Our film is targeted at a audience between the ages of 15-40. We have chosen this age group because we feel these are the ones who will be most interested in a this product. We have looked into similar products such as Clover field and tried to transfer the audience over to ours by illustrating the same things. We are appealing to this audience through our genre selection and characters involved. We are using young actors which should also atract the correct target udience.
- 4. + Conventions - Sound Effects This will be very good for my trailer because it will allow me to create tension. - Stereotypical Using this feature will allow me to give the viewer an issional insight into what a character is true like. - Characters Characters are going to be very important for me to show in the trailer because it will allow me to create a link between there appearance and there personality's, so the viewers no what to expect from the movie - Isolated Setting Isolating the setting is important for me because it will help to create tension and it is very stereotypical for any horror trailer - Suspense Suspense Is also very important for my trailer as it is horror because it will allow me to make the trailer scaryer. - Handheld Camera This feature will allow me to create a more effective mood in running sequences because tis from a first person view
- 5. + Why are we being successful The reason this product would be succefull because it’s a market which has only been minor explored but not juiced for its full potential. There is a few blockbuster titles in the same genre as us which have done extremely well, such a 2012 and the day after tomorrow, but none of these explore the emotional state of the characters involved.