Film Opening Script-Draft "Avenue 62"

(V.O) GIRL 1

It was… a few weeks ago.

EXT.- DARK EMPTY STREET- NIGHT- FLASHBACK

Dark empty back alley, girl walking alone on the pathway, footsteps can be heard closely behind her

INT.- SHRINKS OFFICE- DAY- PRESENT

Brightly lit room, man behind desk- his face is not shown, girl sitting on a chair with a frightened/ distressed look on her face

GIRL 2  

I was on my way home, I took a shortcut.

EXT.- DARK EMPTY STREET-NIGHT-FLASHBACK

Different girl walking alone, hears footsteps close to her and swiftly turns around with a frightened look on her face

INT.- SHRINKS OFFICE-DAY-PRESENT

GIRL 3

I didn’t know what to do, I couldn’t defend myself!

EXT.- DARK EMPTY STREET- NIGHT- FLASHBACK

Girl being pushed to the ground by unknown man- his face not seen

GIRL 4

(Screams)

INT.- SHRINKS OFFICE- DAY- PRESENT

GIRL 5

I never even saw his face.

DR VAUGHN

May I just ask, where did this all take place?

GIRL 5

I think it was...

GIRL 6

Avenue 62

GIRL 3

Avenue 62

GIRL 2

Avenue 62.

(V.O) GIRL 1

Avenue 62

 EXT.- OUTSIDE TRAIN STATION-NIGHT-PRESENT

Film Ident

Using Adobe After Effects, I created my own film ident which will appear at the beginning of my film opening. Using the research I previously conducted on film idents, I decided to link my production company name and theme of my ident to my film opening idea. I came up with the idea of a flash back, as that is the current focus of my film opening, so I titled my production company "Flash Back Films".
I then chose to have a cloudy background, and altered it to make it look darker. This symbolises the dark nature of my film, and the hypothetical 'storm' that occurs in someones brain when they are retrieving a painful memory. The title then fades into the background to look as if it is being taken away by the clouds, as someone would have their 'head in the clouds' while being engaged into the film. It does not currently have any sound but I may chose to add sound later on.

Here is my finished film ident:

Developing Character

Character vs Characterization

• Characterization is the sum of the physical appearences of a human being. These include: age; sex and sexuality; style of speech and body language; dress etc.
• The totality of these traits  makes each person unique- each of us in one of a kind. This assembly of traits is characterization, not character.

• Character is revealed when a human being is put under pressure and they take a certain course of action. The greater the pressure, the deeper the revelation, the truer the choice ti the characters nature.
• Pressure is essential. Choices made when nothing is at risk show little about someones true character. It allows us to have an insight to the core of the characters nature.
• For example; if a character choses to tell the truth in a situation where telling a lie would have no consequences, the choice is trivial. However if that same character insists on telling the truth when lying would save his life, we cxan sense that it is in his nature to be honest.

The function of character is top bring the story the qualities of characterization necessary to act out choices convincingly. A character must be credible. Each must bring the story the combination of qualities that allows the audience to believe that the character could and would do what he does.


Climax and Character

• A revered Hollywood axiom warns: "Movies are their last 20 minutes". This means that for a film to have a chance in the world, the last act and its climax must be the most satisfying experience throughout the whole film for all. If the final movement fails, the film will die over its opening weekend. 
• A film may begin with a tedious 30 minutes, but may be gradually drawn in and the pace built up. 
• Story is a metaphor for life and life is lived in time. Therefore, film is temporal art, not plastic art. An old saying accompanies this, "Save the best til last". 

Target Audiences

In todays session we learnt about the importance of target audiences in cinema and film production, and how important it is to take your target audience into consideration before the marketing process begins.

We also learnt about the different types of audiences.

We also learnt about ABC1. This is similar to the audience types, but refers more to the social classes.

Audience Profile

In our session today, we discovered how it is a regular occurrence for film makers to research deep into the target audience of their film genre and create a fake profile of one likely audience member, so here is my profile for my film:

Name: Liam
Age: 19
Liam is a typical 19 year old boy- he is currently studying engineering at his first year of college after taking a gap year, and has a part time job in a clothing store to pay the bills. He lives in a flat in the city with his friend, and he enjoys watching films on a regular basis. His favourite genre of film is horror, but he often watches other genres such as thrillers, action and comedy. His pass times are playing sports, seeing his friends and gaming. He mostly watches sports channels on TV but sometimes enjoys watching crime dramas. He is currently single. He would label himself as a 'Mainstream only' viewer.

Media Pitch