Proposal

Proposal

With this opening sequence we are hoping to create a conventional and stereotypical thriller including a stalker. The audience is gathering information of each character and is immediately introduced to both of them. With flashes of Charlie's plans the audience have a grasp of his mind set. The fact that it is a stereotypical "stalker thriller" the audience knows what fate lies for Laura.

Camera shots such as close up shots hint to the viewer the main enigma codes, danger and create a dramatic atmosphere of suspense. Using long shot of the brook expresses vulnerability and also establishes the setting of the movie. Where it is set. 

Treatment

Treatment - Mr Grevor

Itʼs a normal day; Laura is walking her dog at the brook, Charlie is watching her. Laura doesn't see Charlie but the audience does. This alone is an enigma code expressing that Charlie has something to do with Laura. This opening sequence is from an outsiderʼs point of view. The audience can see what is happening to the characters but they are unaware of each otherʼs circumstances (dramatic irony.)

The purpose of the film is to thrill the audience; build anticipation and to keep them guessing resulting in a satisfying ending. This opening sequence is act as a cliff hanger to draw in the audience without revealing the key events of the overall film. Using enigma codes in this opening sequence; the audience can gather suggestions as to what the film involves.

Flashes of enigma codes come up as do the titles to hint to the audience what the film will include.

1. Equilibrium (calm, walking dog, normal day, nothing suspicious)
2. Interrupt (cut to Charlie taking photos of Laura, cut to him in a room, close up of eyes)

The codes and conventions of a thriller which we are going to use are 

- antagonist (male)
- protagonist (female)
- enigma codes - props (scarf, dog, camera, laptop, voodoo doll)

- donʼt see the antagonistʼs full face - identity
- lighting (shadows, hard light)
- music (scary, unpredictable, dramatic)

- titles (flash of light, camera - enigma code) - sound (diegetic and non-diegetic)
- colours (red, danger, eye-catching)

- mise-en-scene (dark, scary, unaware, unpredictable)    

Audience

Who is your audience?

16-25 year olds
Unisex
Students, casual workers
Multinational
Demographics - E, D, C1, C2, B and A. Enjoyable for people of all backgrounds. Full of enigma codes - sets up expectations and anticipation
Conventional thriller - not funny, dark, classic protagonist and antagonist
Strugglers - they seek escape from reality
Explorers - they seek discovery. They will predict the course of events within the film
Relates to Seven

Recce Report

Risk Assessment

Costumes and Props

Props

-Polaroid camera and photos
 - Green screen
- Laptop 
- Scarf (also costume)

- Dog lead 
- Voodoo doll

Protagonist- Played by Laura McLean- Costume

Casual clothes, big coat, scarf and hat (red), and wellington boots. Just the normal clothes you would wear when walking a dog, casual, yet practical. However, this casual yet practical costume, there are enigma codes, which well convey the potential occurrences in the future. For instance, the red scarf and hat symbolises danger. 

Antagonist- Played by Charlie Boyden- Costume
The key to an effective and sinister antagonist is the feel of mystery. The costume will play a vital role into making the antagonist a mysterious, sinister and dark character by hiding away facial features. Consequently, this keeps the audience unaware of who the attacker is and therefore the audience has to watch the rest of the film to discover whom the antagonist is, and why he is there.

Dark clothing blends in with the gloomy surroundings, therefore staying out of sight of the unaware protagonist, whilst the audience can see the antagonist thus contributing to the tension.
The costume will be relatable to a classic teenager; fashionable. Our target audience is from 16-25, therefore the costume would be more relatable to the target audience, making it feel more real, thus making the audience feel more vulnerable.

Mood Board