The proposed release date for the film is late 2020, either October or November, to coincide with other crime/drama films. Budget will be restricted to around £30 by using existing props and asking actors to provide costumes. Four actors have been cast in the roles of Alex, Nick, Gary, and Charles. Minor changes may be made to storyboards and character profiles based on feedback. Legal and ethical considerations regarding copyright, content ratings, and guidelines for online film platforms will be addressed.

1. PRODUCTIONPLAN
RELEASE DATE
The proposed release date for my film will be late 2020,mostlikely October or November because this is the time
of year other infamous crime/drama films have been released.Therefore,Iwantmy film to be able to compete with
others of the same genre. Pulp Fiction, released in 1994, was released in late October. Similarly to this classic
crime film, the concept of ‘Fools Gold’ has comedic elements however it is meantto be serious. This time of year
is also ideal as itdoes notclash with local or seasonalevents as itis following summer and justshortofChristmas.
Thus, I believe and October/November release date is ideal.
Following feedback given after my presentation, I may need to amend my storyboards to be clearer in what my
story is. I also may need to spend more time working on character profiles, such as changing Gary from a
Mancunian to a cockney as that may play out better between himselfand Nick.I may even decide to make all the
characters Londoners to keep the storyline less complex but not making it more simple or weak.
BUDGET
I plan on restricting the budget to roughly £30 as there is no need to spend a lot of money. I already have some
props,such as the pistols and Iwill ask the actors to supplytheir own costumes as theyall own the correct clothes
for their roles.Therefore,I will potentially have to allocate spending to lighting,butit will mostlygo to props.These
include empty round casings,fake blood and anything else I may need. As the filming is local to the school,most
of the shooting will mostlikelyoccur during school time or straightafter so there will be little spending implications
in terms of travel.
Black spray paint (for the pistols) - £5
Fake blood - £4
00s phone - £5-£10
Empty cases - £3
Cast and crew lunch (will supply their own) - £0
Costumes - £0 (supplied by actors)
ACTORS
‘ALEX THE AXE’
Nathan Searle
NICK
Cameron Frullo
GARY
Scott Renton
CHARLES
William Wallace

2. CHARACTER COSTUMES
Alex will wear a leather jacket with black jeans and t-shirt,looking like a thug. This follows conventions ofthe films
I am drawing my inspiration from for this film, 00s crime thrillers.
Gary and Nick will dress similarlyas theyare friends and colleagues though,unlike Alexeyev they will be presented
as scruffy and unconcerned about their image. They will wear the clothes stereotypical to chavs in the 00s.
Charles will simply wear a white t-shirt and jeans.
CONTINGENCY PLAN
Issues that may arise during filming or editing Resolution to these issues
Actor unavailability To ensure that no issues arise in terms of a shortage
of actors, such as if they are unavailable to film, I will
plan to have actors on standby in terms of a backup
cast (each assigned to a specific character). This
prevents issues with delaying filming or changing
scenes or the storyline of the film.
Location unavailability I doubtthat I will have an issue with location availability
as the entire film is based in a garage belonging to one
the main characters. However, should there be an
issue with filing in this location, I have another local
location I can use.
REVISED KEY SCENE MATERIALS
Following the pitch to the clientand the feedback I received, I have changed some elements ofthe storyboards in
the introduction;for example,initially, Charles was meantto be gagged by a piece of cloth around his mouth,but I
have since then decided to not do this for logistical reasons.Ihave also decided to add a small partin the credits,
before the story begins where Iwill have a plain black screenwhilethe credits roll and sounds ofa chase are heard.
This will be done to confuse the audience and make them curious as to what is going on.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
Owner Legal Impact Impact on Use
Filmed footage Me I intend to copyright my
footage to ensure I have
legal rights and others
have to ask permission if
they wish to use itfor their
own work.
I have drawn up
permission slips for all my
actors to sign to ensure I
can use, promote and
publish my footage.

3. Studio title logo
sequence
Me There will be no copyright
implications with this as I
will create my own studio
logo; therefore it belongs
to me
As I am creating it myself,
there will be no issues
with copyright
Additional video
footage found online
N/A For my film I intend to use
all my own footage so
there will be no copyright
issues with this
N/A
Special effects YouTube Special effects I will use
for my film will be royalty
free and mostlikely taken
from YouTube.
There will be no copyright
implications as the
special effects I will use,
such as gunshot flashes,
do not belong to anyone.
Therefore ensuring no
copyright issues.
Sound effects YouTube Sound effects, such as
gunshots, will be taken
from YouTube. They will
be royalty free to ensure I
am not in breach of
copyright.
There will be no copyright
implications as the sound
effects I will use, such as
gunshots, do not belong
to anyone. Therefore
ensuring no copyright
issues.
Musical score Silvertone (Stone Roses
– Fools Gold)
This is the song I intend
on using in my film,
however it is copyrighted
so Imustseek permission
from the record labels
before I use their work in
my film.
I order to avoid copyright
implications,Iam goingto
write an email to the
record label seeking
permission to use the
song.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Film Impact Legal Impact
Certificate The certificate for my film will most likely
be a 15 due to the graphic content and
some violentscenes,as well as the use of
some strong language. Therefore, I must
refrain from using too much strong
language and make sure the violent
scenes are not too graphic, to ensure the
film is not rated an 18 by the BBFC.
The BBFC is the organisation that rates
certificates for films. I must adhere to the
guidelines theysetoutto ensure there are no
legal implications that could result in the
suing of my production company.
Content
Considerations
My film will contain some contentthatmay
offend some audiences, such as some
strong language and graphic scenes.Iwill
ensure that the film is shot in the correct
manner as to ensure it was produced in
good taste and not intentionally meant to
offend or upset some audiences.
I will adhere to the guidelines ofthe BBFC to
ensure the film is kept to a 15 certificate as
that is the intended target audience of my
film. I will also ensure the content in my film
does not offend anyone specific group in
particular, to avoid scrutiny.
The film is going
to be shown
online
The website ‘Shortofthe Week’ has a few
guidelines to follow in order for it to be
posted on the website. Among these are:
music videos or abstract films with no or
little story and films driven solely by
special effects, among others. It also
states that most submissions are 15
minutes long,though the maximum length
is 40 minutes.
To ensure the film is within the guidelines for
the short film website, I have made certain
the film will onlybe between 15-20 minutes to
ensure a solid storyline and that the film isn’t
too long for submission.
EQUIPMENT GUIDE (Excluding props)
Type of Equipment
(Equipment, software
or asset?)
Apparatus Why You Chose It How You Will Use It
Equipment Camera (Cannon
1110)
To record the film. I will setitup and directthe film
from behind the camera.

4. Equipment Tripod To set the camera on,
ensuring the shot is steady
when it is still or panning, for
example.
I will use it for shots that are
still or panning across the
scene.
Equipment SD Card To save the recordings I will upload the recorded
footage onto the computer in
order to edit it on the editing
software, ‘Audition’ and
‘Premier Pro’.
Equipment SD Card Reader To plug it into the computer in
order to upload my film
footage.
I will place the SD card inside
the reader so that my footage
can be saved and edited on
the computer.
Equipment Computer Editing. I will use software available on
the computer to edit my
footage and bring my film
together.
Software Adobe Audition Editing. I will edit my footage using the
software.
Software Adobe Premier
Pro
Editing. I will edit my footage using the
software.
Asset Studio Logo To make the film look more
professional and show that
the footage belongs to a
company.
I will have the studio logo atthe
beginning and end of the film
to show the audience that the
film belongs to a company.
Asset Special Effects I have chosen to use special
effects in my film to add
realism and make the drama
of the story more believable
and effective
The main special effects I will
use are the muzzle flashes
from the gunshots and the
bullet wounds on the
casualties.
Asset Sound Effects I have chosen to use sound
effects in my film to add
realism.
The main sound effects I will
use will be the gunshots and
the sound of the empty cases
hitting the floor after a round is
discharged.
Asset Musical Score I have chosen to use musical
scores to help facilitate
drama and set the scene.
An example is in the
introduction, as I will use
‘Fools Gold’ by Stone Roses
as it is upbeat and groovy and
so sets the scene well for the
start of the film. Coincidently,
the track shares the same
name as the film title.
PROP LIST
 Pistols x2 (BB guns, including empty cases)
 Fake blood
 Chair
 Fake earring
 00s phone
 Rope