1. The Fast Lane (Opening
Sequence)
By FilMWise Entertainment
2. Idea for ‘Opening Sequence’
• Genre – UK Drama
• We have come up with an idea of an average
London teenage boy that has been trapped in
the life of gang culture. His Mum has recently
passed away and he is living by himself or with
girlfriend in a flat.
3. Character Profiles
Our opening has two main characters, although
others will be in the piece they are not the main
focus. Our characters are Damien and Cavell.
Their profiles are as follows…
4. Cavell
This is the main character and focus in the piece. His mum
passed away of a long-term illness she was battling with. He is
now living with his girlfriend in a flat. Damien is his best friend
more like a brother. Cavell is trapped in the life of gang culture
and goes day by day making money by typically selling drugs. As
well as selling drugs he wants to go to University, so he does an
apprenticeship in Engineering.
5. Damien
This is Cavell’s best friend more like a brother to him. He supports and cares
for Cavell ever since his mum died. He also is trapped in the life of gang culture
and sells drugs like Cavell. He is the older of the two friends. He is quite
talented at football and is at college studying sport.
Both characters want a better life, they are just finding ways to better
themselves.
Our target audience is teenagers/young people aged 16-24. The film opening
will captivate a visual element of the life of one of the many troubled
teenagers that live in the capital
6. Where did we draw inspiration from?
After seeing productions such as Kidulthood,
Bullet Boy, Adulthood and Top Boy we decided
that at London based UK youth drama would be
a good choice as this is a very popular theme
within the media industry at the moment. We
also had access to actors that fit this genre very
well.
7. Project Title
We came up with a variety of names for our prodution,
we settled on “The Fast Lane”. The following are the
names that made it to the final decision.
•The Fast Lane
•No WayOut
•Only Way Out
•Herbs
•Mummy’s Boy
•Way of Life
•Stick Shooters
•Ambitious Army
8. Content – The Plan
In this opening sequence we will see ‘Cavell’ getting ready for what
appears to be just another day. The opening sequence will provide
visual elements of the boy waking up, having a shower and or washing
face/brushing teeth, getting dressed and leaving the house to meet his
friend who has come to pick him up in the car.
There will a short dialogue between the boy and his friend, giving the
audience enough information about the boys situation and to know a
little bit about the storyline before the pair drive off in a car.
Soon after, we will witness a drug exchange between a group of
youths, and the two friends, that were firstly introduced. A
disagreement takes place and a weapon is pulled out, however
because of police sirens that are heard, the groups scatter and our film
opening draws to a close.
9. Shots
A lot of our opening sequence doesn’t have
dialogue in it, rather it contains a variety of
camera shot to show action. We incorporated
many different camera techniques such as 180
degree shots and a walk around shot.
10. Main Dialogue
Damien: *looks around and then at Cavell* How you been man.
Cavell: *sighs, shakes and looks out the window*
Damien: *Sits up* Look man I know it’s hard, it’s just a part of life, just gotta keep your chin up and move on.
Cavell: *Remains in silence for a moment and speaks* I just can’t believe she gone man, just wish she was still here
Damien: I hear you bro, and I’m sorry, but there’s no bringing her back and you know it.
Cavell: *Looks at Damien and back out the window”
Damien: We need to be on our job, do what we do best *pauses*…………….You got the ting/stick.
Cavell: *Pulls out gun and shows it to Damien*
Damien: Nice nice let get going. We got the ‘mandem’ waiting, time is money
Damien turns on turns on music and starts car, Cavell stares at him and back out the window. The pair zooms of in the
car.
12. Actors
• Cavell – Ben Tedeku – Ben is a member of our
group and was therefore an easy choice as an
actor as he knew exactly what was required
• Damien – Lavell- Lavell was chosen as he
attends an acting school and we believed he
could play the part effectively.
13. Distributor
• Revolver Films was chosen as our film distributor
as it one of the UK & Eire’s leading "All Rights"
distribution & production companies. With a
spirit of pioneering innovation, they have
distributed the world famous UK film productions
including Kidulthood, Adulthood and Anuvahood.
This UK success has influenced our decision in
choosing them as they have the UK market in
their grasp already as a trusted distributor of
quality UK productions
