A BIRD’S LIFEClare KellyChloë O’HareSpencer StevensonEvan Mills

THE CHARACTERS3 male pigeons – Bert, Ralph and Spencer6 clouds – Sarah, Lia, Rebecca, Ryan, Ben, GeorgeAeroplane - ArianaSun and Moon – Yellow and Blue

Bert Ralph Spencer

Yellow and Blue

Ariana the Aeroplane

The Clouds:

James CordenRebel WilsonLiam NeesonMelissa McCarthyEllen DeGeneres Keith Lemon

BERTBert is intellectually challenged so needs help from Ralph and Spencer to get through everyday life. During the film he gets separated from the trio and learns how to cope on his own. He has many comical moments throughout in contrast to some more serious scenes. David Walliams is the voice of Bert as his voice is of a simple nature.

RALPHRalph is the child of the trio. He is very immature and needs a lot of looking after as he can get confused easily. He likes to cause trouble and often is told off by Ariana the aeroplane. Throughout the film he faces a lot of problems however with the help of his friends he overcomes them. Alan Carr is the voice of Ralph as he has a cheeky, high-pitched and comical voice that suits the personality of Ralph.

SPENCERSpencer is different from the other pigeons. He is much more mature and acts as the adult of the group, although he does love to have fun with the others. Spencer comes from Chelsea so he gets taunted by the others for being ‘posh’. He was separated from his flock when he was younger and when he found Bert and Ralph he knew he had found his new brothers. Spencer is played by Colin Firth as his voice suits the style of Spencer. Spencer should be serious and sometimes moody however he knows how to have fun.

TARGET AUDIENCE AND GENRE The genre of the film is a comedy animation and the target audience is under 5’s. The film we are creating will be suitable as it is an animation with the theme of nature and the sky. It has many characters with different personalities which show younger children that all people are different. The film has an underlying moral which will be told by Ariana the Aeroplane. This will appeal to the parents of the children as they will want there to be a moral basis in the film so that it is educational yet fun. There will be a comedy aspect shown throughout the film through individual characters which will further attract younger children. The film also encourages a wider imagination as there are many characters in the film that talk but in real life do not.

This will attract customers as it will show the film to be funny, educational and imaginative. Our primary customer base are the parents of younger children who are seeking entertainment for their child including the aspects stated.

MOOD BOARDWe are basing our film off of other animated films. We have taken inspiration from films such as: Finding Nemo Despicable Me Inside Out Spongebob Squarepants Monster’s IncWe have taken inspiration from these films realising that they all carry a theme throughout so we decided to include a theme in our film.

FILM SYNOPSISAfter a torrential storm hits, the trio

of pigeons are left in turmoil as one of the three is separated from the group. Will he cope on his own? Will he return? The remaining two venture across the vast sky in order to rescue their stranded friend.

IndividualityThe film we have created is different from other animated films as it includes major Hollywood stars which will allow people to feel instantly familiar with their voices and therefore the film will immediately be well received. Additionally the animation takes place mostly in the sky so there isn’t an aspect of human influence at all throughout the film. These traits lead to the image of individuality in the film as they are rarely done.

OPENING SCENEThree pigeons flap about in the midst of the blue sky surrounded by their friends….the clouds. They're cracking jokes, Ralph is being silly and Spencer is in one of his moods. Quickly the peace is destroyed when a row breaks out, a common occurrence, and Ariana the aeroplane shares her many words of wisdom. In the meantime, Bert is oblivious to what is going on and continues to be off in his own world. Whilst this is happening news that a brewing storm is heading south towards the hometown of the trio is heard.

MUSIC: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN From the opening lyrics of the song we can see the relevance in the song in contrast to our film, with the characters being referred to in the song. Singin’ in the rain also has a happy feel and as our target audience is Under 5’s it needs to be suitable for the upbeat and cheerful production. Therefore the choice of this song fits the conventions of our film and is the reason why it is our opening song.

I'm singin' in the rainJust singin' in the rainWhat a glorious feelin'I'm happy again.I'm laughing at clouds.So dark up aboveThe sun's in my heartAnd i'm ready for love.

MUSIC: THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW The sun will come out tomorrowBet your bottom dollar that tomorrowThere'll be sun

Just thinkin' about tomorrowClears away the cobwebs and the sorrow'til there's none

When I'm stuck with a day that's grey and lonelyI just stick up my chin and grin and say, oh

The sun will come out tomorrowSo you gotta hang on'til tomorrow, come what may!Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrowYou're always a day away!

When I'm stuck with a day that's grey and lonelyI just stick up my chin and grin and say oh

The sun will come out tomorrowSo you got to hang on 'til tomorrow, come what may!Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrowYou're only a day away

Tomorrow, tomorrow I love ya tomorrowYou're only a day away ...

The Sun will come out tomorrow is a suitable choice of music because the audience will gain hope that stranded bird will break through the clouds and the Equilibrium will be restored. Also it gives meaning in the literal sense of the storm ending and the sun coming out again.The vocals are from a young girl which also allows the children viewing the film to feel comfortable as the tone of voice is one they can relate to.

MARKETING To market the film we shall create a film poster with the background a pale blue representing the colour of the sky but also peace and being free which interlinks with the birds’ lives. The three main characters will be further forward than the others and centred to show their status in the film and they will also be reflecting their individual personalities. Spencer’s body language will be turned slightly away from the others in order to show his tendency to disagree with them. Ralph will be pushing Bert jokingly to reflect his playful nature. Bert will look confused yet happy therefore showing his naïve side. The clouds will be in the background looking relatively normal and not significant however they will have a small smile to show they are involved however keeping it as a surprise for the audience. There will be a lighting bolt coming from a grey toned cloud reflecting their impending doom.

The film poster will hint towards the film synopsis however still shadowing the disruption of equilibrium that will come. This will intrigue the audience further to enquire about the film meaning they will be more likely to watch it.