9 Frame Film Analysis, 'The Host'- Catriona

Iconography

Editing Schedule

This is our editing schedule which we will be following over the next two weeks to ensure we have included everything we can to make our film opening successful 

Mood board Antonia

Mood Board

Existing film production companies- Antonia

Filming schedule

This is the filming schedule we will be following over the next two weeks, if the filming runs over this time period, we have time to film before we edit.

Conventions of a thriller -Annabelle

In a thriller film you would expect to see a struggle between the protagonist and the antagonist when a disruption occurs in the equilibrium. The story then follows a series of events creating suspense for the ending. The protagonist is there to restore justice and the antagonist is present to destroy it.
The typical conventions you would expect to in a thriller are: high and low angle shots, black and white shots, low key lighting, quick cuts, shadows, tense music and protagonist in the mercy of the antagonist, photographs characters playing on each others minds, mirrors. The mirrors are used t show a  reflection of the soul and the darkness within them. Flashbacks are used to show disorientated time which confuses the audience.

Evidence of filming

In the top two photos we are filming the kitchen scenes where the protagonist gets some food and checks his phone when he gets a reminder

In the bottom two photos we are filming the government shots at school. As we film one of the characters walking down a corridor, we placed the camera on a wheel board so the camera did not jolt around

Iconic sounds connected to the genre- Catriona

Iconic Sc-Fi Sounds

Case Studies of Iconic Directors of Sci-fi Thrillers- Catriona

Case Studies of Iconic Directors of Chosen Sub-genre by catrionamorgan

Barthes and Todorov

Barthes Theory
To set up the enigma code in our opening we have tried to give an insight of the film to the audience by making it faced paced as the main character is running away. This is because he has broken the rules set out by the government who are now after him. He also receives a barcode check reminding him he has to check in so he does not miss the curfew. This appeals to the audience so they carry on watching as they do not know what crime the protagonist has committed, why the government are so powerful and controlling, and why everyone has a barcode they have to check in with.

Todorov
State of equilibrium -Tony (the main character) is unhappy with the system but keeps his opinions to himself

An event disrupting the equilibrium -He then accidentally kills someone because of this

Main protagonist recognises that the equilibrium has been disrupted -He becomes aware of what he has done and realises he has to do something fast

Protagonist attempts to rectify this in order to restore equilibrium -Tony misses his curfews and so decides running away is his best option

Equilibrium is restored -while on the run he finds a new friend to help hims start a new life

Storyboard of final product-Catriona

Locations

For our locations we use a few different rooms in a house such as the bathroom and the kitchen. The bathroom scenes are at the beginning of the opening. The house is belongs to the main character as and is where the opening is set. We also shot some scenes in our school which are the government offices. We thought the room was suitable as it has a simple layout and was quite basic allowing no room for error in the mise en scene

Certificate Ratings -Annabelle

Certificate Ratings
Different films have different certificate ratings depending on its contents 

U - Universal, suitable for four and over to see the film, nothing is unsuitable for the children as there is no bad language or sexual references and only mild use of violence

PG - Parental guidance, particular scenes may be inappropriate for children, there could be use of mild bad language, unlikely sexual references and mild use of violence 

12A - Suitable for children over the age of 12, if children under the age of 12 want to watch the film they have to be accompanied by and adult, most likely to contain strong language, sexual references and moderate violence

12 - Suitable for children aged 12 and over, most likely to contain strong language, sexual behavior briefly displayed, moderate violence and some horror films can be passed as a 12

15 - Suitable for those aged 15 and over, contains adult themes, use of drugs, discriminatory language, foul language, strong references, sexual activity and use of strong violence

18 - Suitable for those aged 18 and over, contains adult themes, hard drugs,discriminatory terms, no limitation on foul language, explicit sexual references, detailed sexual activity and strong gory violence

Photo of props needed for the film-Antonia

Props List

Audience feedback of pitch

The History of sub-genre (sci-fi)- Antonia

The History of Science Fiction Films

Costume Planning Annotated- Catriona

Health and Safety- Antonia

Health and Safety

Final script- Antonia

Scripting:
Flashback 1: Tony is arguing with a friend about the barcode system. This dialogue will not be heard. It will create the illusion to the audience that they have just had an argument. The content of the argument will be later revealed.
Friend: urgh we have to go check in.
Tony: Why do we have to check in all the time?
Friend: What do you mean?
Tony: Well what is with this barcode system? Why do the government want to know what we’re doing?
Friend: Dude I hardly think the government wants to know what we get up to!
Tony: But its annoying isn’t it? Having to check in all the time?
Friend: Tony seriously, relax! If the government wanted us for something, they would have done it by now.
Tony: They do though! Those guys want something from us…it’s just what?
Friend: Tony are you ok? You’re acting really weird mate.
Tony: (getting progressively angry) Alex I don’t understand why you’re so calm about this. The government are using us for something. I know they are! And I’m gonna find out what!
Friend: Yeah alright then mate, you go do that! Don’t say I told you so when you find out there’s nothing going on!
Tony: So you know what’s going on then?
Friend: what do you mean? Tony: well you’re so convinced that nothing is going on. So maybe you already know…are you working for them?
Friend: mate you’re obsessed! Just calm down ok. I’m not working for the government and I’m not convinced that nothing’s going on….I just don’t care ok? I’m not interested…unlike you?
Tony: (completely psycho) I’m obsessed am I? You just don’t know when to stop do you? Tony grabs his friend. They are now fighting. Tony shoves his friend against the wall. Tony is now completely psycho!
Friend: Seriously tony stop in now! I get it…you just wanted to know!
Tony: It’s too late for that now Alex….you asked for it!

 Man working for the government walks into his boss’s office
 Man 1: he’s done it again
Man 2: ok, send in unit four.

Visual Essay for the opening of Divergent- Catriona

Shot list

These are our shot lists for the scenes we will be shooting in the next few weeks. It includes the type of shot, what happens in the shot, where the shot will take place, costumes  props and setting

Insomnia opening scene analysis -Annabelle