The document discusses the goals for an opening scene of a crime drama film. It aims to introduce a protagonist and antagonist to set up the traditional crime drama structure. The opening also wants to create mystery and intrigue while building an emotional connection between the audience and characters. The film hopes to keep viewers engaged through a tense storyline, character development, and a dramatic moment that allows for audience reaction. It will use high quality props and realistic situations to immerse the audience.

1. THE PURPOSE OF OUR OPENING
SCENE

2. WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE
We have decided that our film is going to be a crime drama. From a traditional crime drama
you can expect the film to have a mysterious aspect, usually displaying a protagonist and an
antagonist.
In our opening scene we are following the traditional crime drama structure by keeping a
protagonist and antagonist. In addition to this we desire to create a mysterious element to the
film, preventing the audience from getting bored. We also wanted to incorporate emotional
sections and help the audience to build a relationship with the characters, provoking an
emotional response from them.

3. ASPECTS WE INTEND THE DRAMA TO PORTRAY
We want the production to revolve around a tense and dramatic storyline which keeps the
audience engaged and eager to continue watching. Also, we feel that character development is
vital, allowing the audience to get to know the characters and present the audience with the
opportunity to follow the actors with their journey throughout the production. In addition to
this we want to create a clear and dramatic moment within the production, allowing the
audience a time to react and show their emotions. In order to make the film as realistic as
possible we are going to source high quality materials for props and keep our production as
close to real situations as possible. Also, the ending will involve a form of realisation and
narrative solution, leaving the audience with a positive outlook on the film.

4. OTHER PEOPLE’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE PURPOSE OF
AN OPENING SCENE
• TO INFORM – telling the audience who
produced the film, the actors featured in
the film etc.
• TO PERSUADE – encouraging the audience
to carry on watching the rest of the film.
• TO ENTERTAIN – keeping the audience
interested and engaged.