Planning

Risk Assessment

·         Since my filming is outside I will take umbrella’s and warm clothing as well as keeping all equipment covered

·         I shall make sure any running or jumping stunts are practised and easy to do so as to avoid injury

·         Since filming near the edge of a slight drop I will make sure my actor is not near enough to the edge to cause any issues if he slipped

Chosen Actors

·         I chose Ed as I have seen him in theatre productions and he acts regularly at a good level in front of many people, he also suited the age (15 - teenager) and gender as preferred by my audience in my questionnaire results.

·         I chose two other actors to act as the chasing antagonists as they are both runners.Details as to their gender and age were not needed to be focused on as their faces will not be seen however they too are both teenagers.

Chosen Costume

·         A casual outfit to suit the age image of my actor so a hoodie and jeans will suffice, by avoiding any extravagant accessories the character will seem more down to earth and this stops any unwanted typical teenage stereotypes being attached to the character.

·         For the two faceless actors, the only shot will be of their feet so they will need to wear dark trackies and trainers so as the audience can differentiate them from the main character.

Locations

·         I have chosen a sheltered area of a hill near Toton sidings to use as my first establishing location as it offers a good landscape to create a setting that emphasizes the distance the character has to travel, it also is a large open space, giving the opportunity for a wide range of shots as well as insinuating that at that moment in the time the character feels they are safe.

·         My second location is a footpath in the same area, I chose this location as it is a secluded closed path and the bushes surrounding it encourages the idea of hidden threats as well as allowing for ease of focusing on the character without many distractions. The closed off area also indicates there are not many exits, encouraging a tension that is signified by the chase that is taking place.

·         The third location is a clearing at Elveston Castle, I chose this because of the scenery around it offering a contrast to the last location as it gives the feel that the character has been travelling a long way and through a range of places, the large empty area around the character indicates the fact they’re alone and without help.

These locations add questions as to how the character has ended up in the places they are, why they are running and what the reason behind their secrecy is, setting up a narrative enigma. The locations also coincide with the results of my questionnaire being that woodlands would be the most popular location. The first two locations are also close to my home so as for easy access and offer a chance for a reshoot and the final one is also not too far away.

Props

·         The only props I need are the two sheets of paper the main character will hold, the purpose of these being that they insinuate the writing on them is a part of the plot and means something to the character, at the end they will also be used so as to edit the titles onto.

Filming Schedule

Block 1:

·         I will film frames 1, 2, 16, 17, 18 and 19 throughout the whole day.

·         My actor will be needed for the majority of this block, however not for the final two frames.

·         The only prop needed will be the two pieces of paper, one with writing on.

·         The costume will need to stay the same as throughout.

             Block 2:

·         I will film frames 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in the morning of this day so as to avoid other people who may visit the location.

·         My actor will be needed for all but 3 of the frames in this shoot.

·         No props will be required and the costume will stay the same.

Block 3:

·         Frames 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be filmed late afternoon in the final shoot, due to the more threatening feeling that the dark location will provide, whilst still having enough light to film.

·         All 3 of my actors will be needed for these frames.

·         No props will be needed but the costumes described will be worn.