Planning

1. Ideas generation – Arif Uddin

2.

Proposal – Arif Uddin

Idea SummaryWe have decided to follow the horror/thriller genre. We have come to this decision due to our findings on primary and our secondary research. We have individually found out that, the horror genre franchise is very popular compared to other genres, such as Thriller, Comedy, Sci fi and more. We researched many sites such as, http://www.the-numbers.com/market/genres http://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0410/movie-genres-with-the-best-roi.aspx This is also backed up by our secondary research. I asked the question ‘what genre do you prefer from these options’. The options provided match the ones I spoke about above. From my results we can clearly see that the ‘Horror Genre’ is most popular. Out of all the 15 people who answered my questionnaire the horror genre category got 66% of the votes. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DLWMLYC

Me and my group have come up with a horror film, that is in the slasher genre. The idea is three young teens have decided to go adventuring a forest, in which they know is haunted. They go to investigate and see what all the fuss is about. During their investigation they begin to hear unusual un-human like sounds. This begins to scare them. To add to this

we have come up with the idea of one of their friends (max) goes missing, leaving the other two boys the decision of escaping or finding their friend. They take the second option of searching for their friend. We are looking to end our opening sequence with strange man silhouetted, talking to one of the boys via telephone. He will say the words ‘You don’t know me, but I know you’. This will leave audience confused and curious to know why this mysterious antagonist is doing what he/she is doing.

LocationWe have decided to use Sulham Woods. We visited the woods to asses whether it will be suitable for our film. We came to a conclusion that it is perfect for our film. We can use the natural elements to make our opening sequence look very real. This will please viewers, as I found out from my secondary research (questionnaire). Also that the surroundings is very quiet, meaning that we can film without any public distractions. Group Roles Leon – is one the teenager’s boys going campers. (Acting) Arif – Is Leon’s mate who is also going camping. (Acting) -Freddie – Filming

• We are all going to participate to the editing.

Characters Hamza - Very masculine character and is main protagonist. Hamza relies on him to help him escape the monster. Pedro – Weak character comparted to Pedro. Very smart.Max – Dopey character – follows what we say.

Costumes/PropsWe going to use modern objects and clothing so that viewers will know what time period the movie is set in. Examples - phones, go-pros, camera, camping gear ect.

SoundtrackWe will use un-copyrighted music in our film. We will get these from frog, where they provide sites with a variety of un-copyrighted music. We will look for music that will build suspense and tension for the audience. EffectsFor when the campers are exploring the forest and the camera is filming them. We are looking into using the spider eye effect. This will be accompanied with a change in the background colour (red). We are considering this because it will make the viewers think that the monster is secretly stalking them increasing the fear for the monster and tension.

3. Cinematography Planning – Arif Uddin One idea was the silhouetted shot of the antagonist talking to boys via a hidden telephone. This may also be accompanied with the antagonist voice blurred out, to make him/her even scarier. As viewers will have no indication of who this person is. Almost as if the person has no identity. This will create fear and will intrigue people to watch more.

We are also going to shoot through things. Such as when the boys are at school discussing when they are going to go to the forest to investigate. We will shoot through the windows, to indicate that the boy has been targeted and are being stalked by the antagonist.

When the camera changes to the one where it look like the boys are being stalked, we are going to add a reddish shade to the background and the snake eyes effect. This is show that the stalker/monster is present. This shows the pov view from the antagonist. This will also be mashed with fast tense music to add fear to the scene.

4. Mise-En-Scene – Arif Uddin

SettingWe are going to shoot our film in Sulham Woods. We decided to use this location as we feel that it already has a spooky element to it, due to the old nature of the trees. We think that this location is ideal, and exactly what we need to shoot our opening sequence in.

CostumeWe are going to use our own modern day clothes, to clearly show what time set this film is being set in.

Hair and Make-upThe plan is to use my sisters to do our make-up and hair on the day of the shoot.

LightingWe plan to use a lighting system to shoot our film. To give our opening sequences a more professional aspect.

5. Editing Planning – Freddie Major

For our editing of the film there will be two types of editing that will defiantly be used. One of these is called parallel editing; this is the technique of alternating two or more scenes that often happen simultaneously but in different locations. This helps maintain the suspense within the film. Another type of editing that will defiantly be used is jump cuts, these are a type of editing transition which helps create confusion within the audience, this may be used to make the viewers seem lost and afraid.

6. Sound Planning – Freddie Major Sound is very important within the horror genre; this is because it can be widely used to create suspense and tension. Because of this we have decided to use classical music in the film. This is because classical music can be calm and relax; this will therefor confuse the audience making it easier to set up for a jump scare or a scene of realisation. Classical music can also sound very creepy if used in correct context which is why we have decided to use it within our film opening. We will also use child's music as children's music tends to be happy which would juxta-pose the nature of our thriller/horror.

7. Character profiles and planning - Freddie Major Character Profile:Hamza: Masculine, Protagonist, Pedro relies on him.Pedro: Weak character, smart and intelligent, relies on HamzaMax: dopey character follows what Hamza and Pedro say.Casting:Leon: PedroArif: HamzaMax: as himselfFreddie: Filming

8. Script – Arif Uddin

Script

The lost

Arif Uddin

INT – 3 BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL (THEALE GREEN) - MIDDAY

PEDRO, HAMZA, MAX are on their lunch, were another student is telling them about the rumours about Sulham Woods.

CLASSMATE Guys have you heard of rumours about that forest in Sulham?

HAMZA Yeah I have mate, not sure if I believe it though.

MaxWhat about the forest?

(Intrigued)

CLASSMATEWell from what I’ve heard a group boys went camping down

there, and they witness unusual things.

MAXWhat’s that then?

(Curious)

CLASSMATES I’ve heard paranormal things mate!

HAMZA Like what ghost, don’t listen to him max, he’s clearly lying

(Looking around, trying to get the others to follow him.)

CLASSMATENo seriously mate, I believe it. Who would lie about that?

HAMZA They are clearly looking for attention. There’s no such thing as ghost mate. Stop your waffling I’M off, PEDRO you coming?

(Annoyed)

PEDRO

Umm…..

MAXI suggest we all go down there this weekend and investigate ourselves. I bring my camera down, and we could document it

in-case you know we run into anything unusual. (Interrupts PEDRO)

HAMZAAlright then, only if we stop talking about it then I’m in.

MAX What about you then? (Looks at the classmate)

CLASSMATE Count me out, there is no way I’m coming with you. I’m not

even taking that risk.

HAMZA Alright then looks like it’s just us three then, right PEDRO

PEDROUmm, I guess so.

(Looking pressured)

HAMZALet’s meet at the park after school

MAXAlright mate, see you then.

(They get up and leave for their next lesson.)

END OF SCENE

EXT – AT LOCAL PARK – AFTERNOON

HAMZA is the first arrival at the meeting point. Then MAX and PEDRO then soon arrive too. They have a quick chat before heading out to the forest on their bikes.

HAMZAYou alright lads, no bottling it now then.

(Laughing)

(HAMZA looks around laughing to the other boys)

PEDROTo be honest, I’m having second thoughts about this. I done some research last night and a lot of people are talking about. I really think this is a bad idea.

(Worried)

Looks worried, this is shown in his actions and speech.

MAXShouldn’t be that bad right, it’s only a forest.

What could possible happen?

HAMZAOh of course you were going to bottle it, just come nothing is

going to happen trust me.

PEDRO (Anxiously picks up is bike and gets on) Alright, I guess so.

The three get on their mountain bikes and begin to ride to Sulham Woods.

END OF SCENE

EXT – SULHAM WOODS – AFTERNOON

The three boys have arrived at the woods, and begin to investigate.

HAMZA Boys I suggest we leave our bikes here, and investigate on

foot.

MAXI agree, let go!

(Curious)

(They tie their bikes against a metal pole)

PEDROOkay

(Very worried)

During their investigation, they come across strange activities and decide to call it a day. However they get lost.

HAMZA Boys this is too much for me, I think it’s time we leave.

MAXI agree but where actually are we.

PEDROWe have to retrace our footsteps before its get dark.

HAMZAI’ve tried calling my mum, but I have no signal.

(They all start to panic. Shown in speech and actions)

Their panicking is interrupted by the sound of MAX’s phone.

VOICE(Over phone)

‘You don’t know me, but I know you’

Screen cuts to a silhouetted man talking to a phone.

END OF SCENE

9. Location Recce – Leon.I The location of our group's horror/thriller is going to be in the woods more specifically Sulham woods. I visited the woods on Sunday the 20th November and I concluded that is it a great place to film or film as it has a lot of the lighting conditions we desire for example there are a plethora of openings and clearings in the forest that allows for us to express the change of mood through the use of lighting in our opening sequence, as there are bright to dark tones of lighting tones in the forest and scenes in our opening sequence, from a happy group of young teenagers, to a group of teens running for their lives from an unknown threat. I feel that the location would be perfect for filming in the daytime in the week as it would be quiet because it’s a wood and as such is very quiet and not many people go to certain parts of the wood which are secluded so would make for good shots for our film. Conversely though when it rains the woods can become very muddy and the terrain can become sloppy and boggy in places which could make it difficult to film or keep continuity of shots in the filming process. But could also because injury's to occur if we don’t properly survey the terrain before filming. So we may also need to keep an eye on the weather as this could create different atmospheres and shots for us to film for example if we shoot on a foggy day this can create a sombre tone, a mysterious/creepy setting, creating a disturbing atmosphere for the

audience. And could use all weather conditions we face as an advantage allowing us to express different tones and themes in our scenes. Another advantage is that we could also use the changes of weather to show the passage of time within our opening sequence. Sulham woods will definitely be our filming location as it allows us to have a lot of versatility with the shot types we can use, whilst also providing us with all of the previous benefits I described in my prior paragraphs.

Location Reece NotesLocation was fairly quiet with minimal noise from people or the roads. A lack of people passing by would make it very easy to film without being disturbed or disturb or agitate any of the surrounding public. Some loud noises occasionally from birds singing and just natural sound of ambience in a forest. Certain parts of the forest are also dead silent and quiet at times Forest gets dark quickly though so filming would have to be done efficiently to ensure that we make use of the natural sunlight when it's available. When it becomes dark it becomes difficult to navigate the forest so crew needs to be prepared for this if it does happen. Diegetic noises of the forest could create a good atmosphere to contrast against.

10. Necessary permission – actors, location – Leon.I Whatever location you are using, no matter how public it seems, it is likely you'll need to notify or get permission from somebody. The impact of failing to inform the relevant authorities could possibly result in unnecessary police resources being involved. This can disrupt your filming and the local community. Our group however does not need permissions to film as Sulham Woods is a public area so would not require us to have any permissions as well as the fact that.. If you are a small crew — five people or fewer — using a handheld camera and your filming will not cause an obstruction then there is no restriction to filming. In some boroughs this also extends to small crews with a tripod. No licence or any form of official permission is required. So this allows our crew to be able to film all of our shots in Sulham Woods unrestricted with no licence or filming permits needed.

11. Risk assessment – Leon.I

12. Story board – Leon.I

13. Test camera shots – Leon. I

14. Titles planning and timeline – Freddie Major

15. Technical diagrams – camera position, lighting set up - Arif Uddin

16. Shot List – Leon.I

17. Shooting schedule – Arif Uddin

DaylightFor our opening sequence we need to be shooting in the afternoon. As we want a time that is close to sun fall. This is because we need’s scenes in our film that are in daylight and without daylight. Therefore we feel the afternoon is the right time to begin our shooting of the film.

Weather We plan to go on a day where there is no scheduled rain, as working in the woods may be tricky in the rain. The surface may become soggy and will not look good on camera. We wouldn’t be able to do the shot types that we have planned, such as climbing the tree for a high angle shot.

Availability of actors/crew We also make sure that all members of the group are available for the day as we will plan ahead and cancel plans if they come up.

Availability of equipmentWe have decided to use my cousin’s equipment. I will make sure that this is available for the day.

Use of locations- Sulham woods- Canteen in Theale Green - Local park

TransportWe plan to use our bikes to get to and around our location; however we have a second choice of a lift from a friends parent if we need it.

Schedule3.30 pm – Everyone meet at Arif’s house after school. Go over script, plans, schedule and get equipment ready for shooting for 20 min.

3.50 pm – Then leave Arif’s house and travel to location 1 on our bikes – Theale Green School

4.10 pm – 4.40 pm – Shoot school scenes

4.50 pm – Leave Theale Green School and travel to location 2 on our bikes – Local Park

5.00 pm – 5.20 pm – Shooting Local Park scenes

5.20 pm – Leave Local Park and travel to location 3 with a car – Forest

5.40 pm – 6.30 pm – Shoot Forest scene

18. Audio clips with permissions – Freddie Major

19. Call Sheets – Arif Uddin

The Lost Silence - Call Sheet – Arif Uddin Day of Shooting: January 8th

Scene: Forest chase scene

Location: Sulham Wood, Reading.

Weather Conditions: Cloudy, slim chance of rain.

Main Production Team Contacts - Name/Number/EmailDirector:

Producer:

Camera:

Make – Up:

Arif Uddin

Leon Iglesias

Freddie Major

Tazminar Begum

Number:

Email:

01189845904 – 07763033449

arifuddin-2000@outlook.com

Location Information:

England

South England

Berkshire

Thames Valley

Schedule – Subject to change

Time Action8:00

8:30

9:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

Kit Check

Talk through / rehearse

Roll Camera

Break/Lunch

Roll Camera

WrapStart times: Meet at 5.40 at the forest ready to start kit check and go over lines. All scenes will be shot on these premises.