Wednesday, 23 March 2016
One minute film pre production report (draft with mistake)
In this report I will showing all the requirements that I
need in order to make sure my one minute short film "Dolls" in order
to make sure this film happens successfully happen . This plan is to ensure
that the project is delivered by the deadline. My short film will be about a
stressed out Man who finds Voodoo doll, and starts attacking. But in reality it
is effecting his next door neighbor. Some of the requirements I will need to
consider in this pre-production report are: Type of production, Finance, Timescale,
Crew and Personnel, Facilities, Materials, Contributors, Locations and Code of
Practice and Regulation.
Type of Production
The type of production is a shart film that will last for
one minute. The genre of the film will be a Horror film. This short film will
require a script, a small crew, a storyboard, and props such as fake blood and
of course you will need a camera to record and LED lights respectively.
Finance
In order for this project to be successful I am going to
need to decided where I am going to get my source of finance from. This is
important because if I do not have a source of finance then I will not have
enough funds to pay for things like Crew memebers wages, Recording equipment,
Catering and even Editing. Usually Short film can be funded by kick starters,
this means that people who are supporting the product donate their own money in
order to make sure the project can be funded.
Budget requirements will need to set in order to make sure
we are spending the right amount of money on facilities, for example paying for
the transport , talent (cast/actor) crew (production), materials, facility hire
(studio or edit suite). However for this project I will not need as much
funding, this is because I will be using equipment for CTK Sidcup free of
charge, also I will not need to pay for travel as I am 17 and my travel is free
when using buses in London. I will not need to pay for talent such as actors
and crew, this is because I have convinced my friends and classmates to help me
out free of charge.
Catering fees - While we are filming it is important that
food and drink are provided. This is because you need both crew and talent to
be working at their best. This will cost around £20.
Editing suite - Usually a editing suite will cost up to
around £1000+ ,this is because an Apple Mac is idle for editing short films
because of the software "Final Cut Pro". Hoever I will be using
Christ the King St Mary's has a Mac suite for editing that I have access to.
Props-
Fake Blood (1000ml) x2 - £14
Voodoo Doll - £6
In order to pay for these expense I will need to use my own
money or borrow from friends and family who want to contribute to this project.
However if there are other ways of obtaining the funds needed in order to make
a short film. Many short film makers use Kick-starters to fund their short film
project. Kickstarter is a site which allows people to donate to a project until
the project goal is met.
I have taken into consideration that I will have to use my
budget to make sure I have the best and most suitable talent available to me to
use in my short film however, I will be using the people around me to start in
my short film, this will include friends ,family or anyone who wants to
volunteer.
Time
In the meia business deadlines are very important. Without
deadlines the product will not be released on time, if the product is not
released on time then it will cause the audience to be upset, also it will cost
me more money as I will have to pay for extra use of equipment e.g. Camera,
microphones.
I will need to make sure that I have set out enough time to
book the necessary equipment from CTK Sidcup. In this case I will need to make
sure that I will have a working camera. If I don't have a camera I won’t be
able to film the web serial.
I have also taken into consideration the availability of
personals, I am going to have to keep the contact details of each team member, and
this is so that I will be able to tell necessary information, like where we
will be meeting.
Crew and Personnel
As I have no budbget the size of me team is looking to be
between 5- people, this is because I would have to ask favour from friends in
order to help out with the project. Whereas a project such as Video Game High
School (VGHS) would have over 100 people for cast and crew. Their roles could
vary from runners to camera man and even sound guys.
Some of the skills that crew and personnel will need to have
is good time management skills, as there is only for people one member of the
team will be in charge of the camera work of the film a
Cameraman/Women - Responsible for Filming all the footage
that will be used in short film.
Director - Responsible for making sure the talent is doing
exactly what they are supposed to be.
Editor- responsible for arrange footage so that it follows
continuity.
Sound Engineer - Make sure that the audio of a film matches
up with the actions of the film.
Director: Ugo (Me)
Skills: Has a very good relationship in woreking with others,
has a very artistic way of looking at things and a very good artistic mind.
Mind.
Rate card charges: 48 hour PER week
£1,200-1,345
Job Description: Directors are responsible for making and
transforming the written script of the film into visual images and sounds on
screen, they are also responsible for the films artistic nature it is based on
him if the films artistic nature is a success or a failure. During
pre-production he is responsible for the writing and lining of the script, they
are also tasked with selecting the right crew and cast and also responsible for
soeurcing locations that he thinks are suitable for the film idea. They also
handle technical aspects of the film such as camera, sound, lightning, and
special effects. At all stages of production the director is responsible for
the motivation of the crew and cast to produce work at the best of their
ability.
During the post production stages the director works with
the editors through various technical processes of editing in other to reach
the final and suitable version of the film that is been produced. The director
always need to be aware of the production budget so that he doesn’t get
locations and personals that are above the productions budget.
Producer: Michael Oladokun.
Skills: Organized and gets things done quick and in relative
time, not very good at have patience with someone, confident.
Rate card charges: 48 hour per week
£925-1,037
Job Description: In the media Industry the producer has the
overall control in every aspect of film productions, they are responsible for
bringing the crew members together and creating an environment where the crews
and cast can work together and flourish. In the pre-production stages the
producers brings in the key members of the production team such as the director
and key cast members, they are also task with the job of funding and finding
finances for the project once this has been done they select key members as
head of departments for certain sectors of production.
The producers also approve location, final shoot script,
production schedule, call sheet and overall budget. Once the film is at the
stage of production the producers are responsible for the day to day smooth
operation of the team, they should keep in constant touch with the director and
other key creative members.
Camera Operator: Tamaria Lynch
Skills: Has a good skill using the camera, can use the rule
of third and the 180 degree rule and she has a very good artistic mind.
Rate Card Charges: 10 hour day
£380 - £426
Job Description: Director of photography are important heads
of film productions and they have one of the major creative roles they are
required to provide the film with a unique visual look.
Director of photography’s must understand the photographic
importance of a screenplay, they must be able to use various types and source
of materials and skills which include still photography and painting they also
need the ability to have an artistic mind, they are also tasked with the
ability of creating the best and the right look using the correct lightning,
framing and camera movements.
During filming the director of photography/ camera operator
is in charge of the camera and works with the director to visualize, film and
produce the concept idea of the film to the viewers.
Facilities
In this project I am going need facilities in order to make
sure that I am able to shoot the one minute short film. The production
equipment I will need is a camera and a tripod. However VGHS would need more
things such as reflectors, gels, stabilizer and even lenses
in order for my project to go forth I am going to have some
post production , this includes using software like final cut pro x to edit all
the footage that has been shot, CTK Sidcup have an editing suite available for
me to use in order to edit all my footage.
Hiring out facilities can be costly, it can cost up to
£2300+ to hire out equipment for 7 days, on one hand this is good because this
ensure that the equipment and resources are top nottch and fully functional on
the other hand the colleges resources are free to use, this is idle for me as I
will be looking to put in the least amount as money as I need to, as I am not
being funded.
However as i am doing this part of a college assignment,
Christ the king will be responsible for supplying me with: A lighting kit,
Camera and Tripod. Another facility they will be able to provide me with is a
mac suite to edit the footage we have gathered.
Materials
For my project I will need to think about what music I will
use. However I cannot just pick any song that I want to be in this project,
unless I score the piece of music myself or own the copyrights then I will not
be able to use the audio in my film. "In a nuttshell Royalty Free Music
refers to a type of music licensing that allows the purchaser to pay for the
music license only once and to use the music for as long as desired. For
example you purchase a Royalty Free Music license for a video on your
website"
Paying the royalties to music has its upsides, as you have a
wider selection of music to choose from to be featured in your film.
Location
For the location of my short film I have chosen to use the
scenery at Canary Wharf stateion. I have chosen this location because I feel it
will tie into the aesthetic of my short film.
Another location I have chosen to film at.
Another Location I have chosen to use is house that belongs
to one of my class mate. I have chosen to shoot at this location because I the
appearance off the house is very suitable for the type of short film I want to
feel. This is important because if the appearance of the location you choose to
film at does not match the nature of the film then it will come across as
unprofessional.
Contributors
Our contributors are specialised people who are good and are
still in the processes of learning or already good at what they do the people
I’m referring to are producers, directors and camera operators. Also we are
going to sourcing actors from people in the drama section of my school which
makes it more professional which makes it more professional as they will know
what they are doing.
Code of practice and Regulations
These are the
documents by regulation that we must have in other for our short film to be
successful, examples are locations and pictures and videos of oour locations,
forms for the owners of the locations to fill in other to show that we have
permission to film on their site, also other documents such has consent forms
that actors need to sign in other to know that they have given us the right to
post what we have film. We are also going to have a set of rules which are
meant to govern the organisation. Also health and safety regulations will have
to be met.
In the United Kingdom the film regulation body is the BBFC
and OFOCOM and they mainly regulate movies and series which are going to show in
cinema’s and on DVD's due to that the BBFC or OFCOM aren't going to regulate my
short film because it is not going to show in cinema's rather it’s going to be
shown at filem festivals and BBFC do not regulate series
Liability insurance will need to be taken out in order to
shoot the film. This is because liability insurance will makes sure that I am
insured in case an accident may happen while we are shooting on set. Without
liability insurance then my company can find themselves paying a heavy sum of
money if an accident does occur.
In order to shoot onn certain locations I will need to have a
shooting licenses. A shooting licenses insures that I am allowed to film on
that site. For example for my actual short film I have decided to shoot at
Canary Wharf and in order for me to secure that location I had E-mail the Press
Office at Canary Wharf. After a couple days they gave me permission to shoot. Also I contacted the TFL and they asked us to
produce to issue us a shooting license.
One minute short film Pre Production (re submission)
In this report I will showing all the requirements that I
need in order to make sure my one minute short film "Dolls" in order
to make sure this film happens successfully happen . This plan is to ensure
that the project is delivered by the deadline. My short film will be about a
stressed out Man who finds Voodoo doll, and starts attacking. But in reality it
is effecting his next door neighbour. Some of the requirements I will need to
consider in this pre-production report are: Type of production, Finance, Timescale,
Crew and Personnel, Facilities, Materials, Contributors, Locations and Code of
Practice and Regulation.
Type of Production
The type of production is a short film that will last for
one minute. The genre of the film will be a Horror film. This short film will
require a script, a small crew, a storyboard, and props such as fake blood and
of course you will need a camera to record and LED lights respectively.
Finance
In order for this project to be successful I am going to
need to decided where I am going to get my source of finance from. This is
important because if I do not have a source of finance then I will not have
enough funds to pay for things like Crew members wages, Recording equipment,
Catering and even Editing. Usually Short film can be funded by kick starters,
this means that people who are supporting the product donate their own money in
order to make sure the project can be funded.
Budget requirements will need to set in order to make sure
we are spending the right amount of money on facilities, for example paying for
the transport , talent (cast/actor) crew (production), materials, facility hire
(studio or edit suite). However for this project I will not need as much
funding, this is because I will be using equipment for CTK Sidcup free of
charge, also I will not need to pay for travel as I am 17 and my travel is free
when using buses in London. I will not need to pay for talent such as actors
and crew, this is because I have convinced my friends and classmates to help me
out free of charge.
Catering fees - While we are filming it is important that
food and drink are provided. This is because you need both crew and talent to
be working at their best. This will cost around £20.
Editing suite - Usually a editing suite will cost up to
around £1000+ ,this is because an Apple Mac is idle for editing short films
because of the software "Final Cut Pro". However I will be using
Christ the King St Mary's has a Mac suite for editing that I have access to.
Props-
Fake Blood (1000ml) x2 - £14
Voodoo Doll - £6
In order to pay for these expense I will need to use my own
money or borrow from friends and family who want to contribute to this project.
However if there are other ways of obtaining the funds needed in order to make
a short film. Many short film makers use Kick-starters to fund their short film
project. Kickstarter is a site which allows people to donate to a project until
the project goal is met.
I have taken into consideration that I will have to use my
budget to make sure I have the best and most suitable talent available to me to
use in my short film however, I will be using the people around me to start in
my short film, this will include friends ,family or anyone who wants to
volunteer.
Time
In the media business deadlines are very important. Without
deadlines the product will not be released on time, if the product is not
released on time then it will cause the audience to be upset, also it will cost
me more money as I will have to pay for extra use of equipment e.g. Camera,
microphones.
I will need to make sure that I have set out enough time to
book the necessary equipment from CTK Sidcup. In this case I will need to make
sure that I will have a working camera. If I don't have a camera I won’t be
able to film the web serial.
I have also taken into consideration the availability of
personals, I am going to have to keep the contact details of each team member, and
this is so that I will be able to tell necessary information, like where we
will be meeting.
Crew and Personnel
As I have no budget the size of me team is looking to be
between 5- people, this is because I would have to ask favour from friends in
order to help out with the project. Whereas a project such as Video Game High
School (VGHS) would have over 100 people for cast and crew. Their roles could
vary from runners to camera man and even sound guys.
Some of the skills that crew and personnel will need to have
is good time management skills, as there is only for people one member of the
team will be in charge of the camera work of the film a;
Cameraman/Women - Responsible for Filming all the footage
that will be used in short film.
Director - Responsible for making sure the talent is doing
exactly what they are supposed to be.
Editor- responsible for arrange footage so that it follows
continuity.
Sound Engineer - Make sure that the audio of a film matches
up with the actions of the film.
Director: Ugo (Me)
Skills: Has a very good relationship in working with others,
has a very artistic way of looking at things and a very good artistic mind.
Mind.
Rate card charges: 48 hour PER week
£1,200-1,345
Job Description: Directors are responsible for making and
transforming the written script of the film into visual images and sounds on
screen, they are also responsible for the films artistic nature it is based on
him if the films artistic nature is a success or a failure. During
pre-production he is responsible for the writing and lining of the script, they
are also tasked with selecting the right crew and cast and also responsible for
sourcing locations that he thinks are suitable for the film idea. They also
handle technical aspects of the film such as camera, sound, lightning, and
special effects. At all stages of production the director is responsible for
the motivation of the crew and cast to produce work at the best of their
ability.
During the post production stages the director works with
the editors through various technical processes of editing in other to reach
the final and suitable version of the film that is been produced. The director
always need to be aware of the production budget so that he doesn’t get
locations and personals that are above the productions budget.
Producer: Michael Oladokun.
Skills: Organized and gets things done quick and in relative
time, not very good at have patience with someone, confident.
Rate card charges: 48 hour per week
£925-1,037
Job Description: In the media Industry the producer has the
overall control in every aspect of film productions, they are responsible for
bringing the crew members together and creating an environment where the crews
and cast can work together and flourish. In the pre-production stages the
producers brings in the key members of the production team such as the director
and key cast members, they are also task with the job of funding and finding
finances for the project once this has been done they select key members as
head of departments for certain sectors of production.
The producers also approve location, final shoot script,
production schedule, call sheet and overall budget. Once the film is at the
stage of production the producers are responsible for the day to day smooth
operation of the team, they should keep in constant touch with the director and
other key creative members.
Camera Operator: Tamaria Lynch
Skills: Has a good skill using the camera, can use the rule
of third and the 180 degree rule and she has a very good artistic mind.
Rate Card Charges: 10 hour day
£380 - £426
Job Description: Director of photography are important heads
of film productions and they have one of the major creative roles they are
required to provide the film with a unique visual look.
Director of photography’s must understand the photographic
importance of a screenplay, they must be able to use various types and source
of materials and skills which include still photography and painting they also
need the ability to have an artistic mind, they are also tasked with the
ability of creating the best and the right look using the correct lightning,
framing and camera movements.
During filming the director of photography/ camera operator
is in charge of the camera and works with the director to visualize, film and
produce the concept idea of the film to the viewers.
Facilities
In this project I am going need facilities in order to make
sure that I am able to shoot the one minute short film. The production
equipment I will need is a camera and a tripod. However VGHS would need more
things such as reflectors, gels, stabilizer and even lenses.
in order for my project to go forth I am going to have some
post production , this includes using software like final cut pro x to edit all
the footage that has been shot, CTK Sidcup have an editing suite available for
me to use in order to edit all my footage.
Hiring out facilities can be costly, it can cost up to
£2300+ to hire out equipment for 7 days, on one hand this is good because this
ensure that the equipment and resources are top notch and fully functional on
the other hand the colleges resources are free to use, this is idle for me as I
will be looking to put in the least amount as money as I need to, as I am not
being funded.
However as i am doing this part of a college assignment,
Christ the king will be responsible for supplying me with: A lighting kit,
Camera and Tripod. Another facility they will be able to provide me with is a
mac suite to edit the footage we have gathered.
Materials
For my project I will need to think about what music I will
use. However I cannot just pick any song that I want to be in this project,
unless I score the piece of music myself or own the copyrights then I will not
be able to use the audio in my film. "In a nutshell Royalty Free Music
refers to a type of music licensing that allows the purchaser to pay for the
music license only once and to use the music for as long as desired. For
example you purchase a Royalty Free Music license for a video on your
website"
Paying the royalties to music has its upsides, as you have a
wider selection of music to choose from to be featured in your film.
Location
For the location of my short film I have chosen to use the
scenery at Canary Wharf station. I have chosen this location because I feel it
will tie into the aesthetic of my short film.
Another location I have chosen to film at.
Another Location I have chosen to use is house that belongs
to one of my class mate. I have chosen to shoot at this location because I the
appearance of the house is very suitable for the type of short film I want to
feel. This is important because if the appearance of the location you choose to
film at does not match the nature of the film then it will come across as
unprofessional.
Contributors
Our contributors are specialised people who are good and are
still in the processes of learning or already good at what they do the people
I’m referring to are producers, directors and camera operators. Also we are
going to sourcing actors from people in the drama section of my school which
makes it more professional which makes it more professional as they will know
what they are doing.
Code of practice and Regulations
These are the
documents by regulation that we must have in other for our short film to be
successful, examples are locations and pictures and videos of our locations,
forms for the owners of the locations to fill in other to show that we have
permission to film on their site, also other documents such has consent forms
that actors need to sign in other to know that they have given us the right to
post what we have film. We are also going to have a set of rules which are
meant to govern the organisation. Also health and safety regulations will have
to be met.
In the United Kingdom the film regulation body is the BBFC
and OFOCOM and they mainly regulate movies and series which are going to show in
cinema’s and on DVD's due to that the BBFC or OFCOM aren't going to regulate my
short film because it is not going to show in cinema's rather it’s going to be
shown at film festivals and BBFC do not regulate series.
Liability insurance will need to be taken out in order to
shoot the film. This is because liability insurance will makes sure that I am
insured in case an accident may happen while we are shooting on set. Without
liability insurance then my company can find themselves paying a heavy sum of
money if an accident does occur.
In order to shoot on certain locations I will need to have a
shooting licenses. A shooting licenses insures that I am allowed to film on
that site. For example for my actual short film I have decided to shoot at
Canary Wharf and in order for me to secure that location I had E-mail the Press
Office at Canary Wharf. After a couple days they gave me permission to shoot. Also I contacted the TFL and they asked us to
produce to issue us a shooting license.
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Proposal Structure re submission
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to get, pitch and sell the idea to producers to get my film "Dolls" made. After conducting primary and secondary i have gathered that this short film is not aged for people in my age group, however this film will be aimed to people who are experienced, by this I mean people who have attended videos festivals. Realistically taking into account location , props , transportation and equipment i think the budget for this short film will be around £50. This is because as I am under 17 i am able to travel on London buses for free. Also Christ the king St Mary's will be providing me with a camera and a lighting kit. One of the expenses of my film will be to buy props such as a Voodoo Doll and fake blood.
Film Synopsis
My short film will be about a stressed out boy who finds Voodoo doll , and starts attacking. But in reality it is effecting his next door neighbour. i took inspiration from a music video from 50 Cent. there is a section of the video where the women is stabbing the Voodoo doll and it is inflicting pain on 50 Cent. i also took inspiration from an episode of Fairly odd Parents. in the episode the protagonist is using Voodoo dolls to control his enemies. The hook of my film is that i am going to have the boy talking with his conscience back and forth.Film Rating
Judging from the influences for my short film and taking into consideration the target audience of my short film. the film rating would have to reflect that. my film rating would be 15 and over because it shows signs of horror and blood but there are no sex or drug references.
Primary research
After looking at through the short horror film playlist i was able to identify my target audience for my short. As my primary research i began to investigate the comments section of the short films.through this i was able to identify that the people who are watching these short film are knowledgeable in film. Here are some examples.
From this i can can gather that my potential target audience will have would be involved in making film one way or another, how ever there is proof there they're are more of a causal audience who will most likely comment on the appearance of the film or whether it made them feel scared or tense etc. the audience of this film are most likely to be youth. by this i mean people aged from 15-25. this is because they're more likely to be more social media savvy, Also this is because of the nature of the film, this is what people of this age group want to see.
after doing research i have come to the conclusion that there is a very big audience for the genre of my short film. this is evident from the amount of views a short horror film gathers on YouTube.
as the audience are familiar with film they will be expecting smooth shots that follow continuity, The users on YouTube will be quick to point out if they do not like the way something has been shot.
Secondary research
One of the influences for my short film is taken from the box office is "Childs Play"(1988). The rating of this film on the internet movie database (IMDB) is 6.5/10. This rating shows that people have responded to the relatively positive. One IMDB user wrote. I've seen this brilliant horror movie over twenty times so far and it is still great."Child's Play" is wonderfully original-a great concept(the soul of a serial killer in the puppet)and villain(Chucky!)are perhaps the keys to it all.Plenty of shocks and scares,pretty good acting and lots of violence.The direction and editing are so tight and carefully done.Now I can see why this movie was such a huge success in 1988."
the subject i want my film to originate from is Voodoo dolls "The term Voodoo doll is commonly employed to describe an effigy into which pins are inserted.Although it comes in various different forms, such practices are found in the magical traditions of many cultures across the world.Although the use of the term "Voodoo" implies that the practice has links to either the religion of Haitian Voodoo or Louisiana Voodoo, in reality it does not have a prominent place in either."
Unique selling point
another unique selling point of my film is the use of different shot types. this will make my film stand out as it will not look like the same old run of the mill horror/thriller film.
Another unique selling point of my film is the authenticity of my film. By this I mean what my film is based on. Vodoo as popular ideas as a vampire or zombie based short film. This makes my idea unique as it is not being used frequently.
Budget
This is the breakdown of the expenditure that will need to be considered.
Travel fees- as I am travelling in to the inner city of London , because I am a student I am able to travel anywhere in London via bus for free.
Film equipment
(Camera , lighting kit , tripod)
Usually film equipment will cost up to around £1000+ , however I will be using Christ the King St Mary's film facilities in order to get what I need to film my short film.
Catering fees - While we are Filming it is important that food and drink are provided. this is because you need both crew and talent to be working at their best. this will cost around £20.
Editing suite - Usually a editing suite will cost up to around £1000+ ,this is because an Apple Mac is idle for editing short films because of the software "Final Cut Pro". however I will be using Christ the King St Mary's has a Mac suite for editing that I have access to .
Props-
Fake Blood (1000ml) x2 - £14
Voodoo Doll - £6
For my short film i do not need to worry about funds for renting equipment as CTK Sidcup will supply me with everything i need to make my short film, however there are expense i need to cover like paying for a permit to shoot at certain locations. One way i can fund this is relying on friends and family to contribute. However if i was in charge of a movie project i could use platforms such as "Go fund me" or "Kickstarters". Essentially these platforms allow for money to be raised towards a project such as short films, via donations from people across the word who want to see that project come to life.
In the United Kingdom the film regulation body is the BBFC and OFOCOM and they mainly regulate movies and series which are going to shown in cinema's and on DVD's due to that the BBFC or OFCOM aren't going to regulate my short film because it is not going to shown cinema's rather its going to be shown at film festivals and BBFC do not regulate series. However if my short film was going to be regulated by the BBFC there would probably give it a rating of about 18. This is because my short film is a horror film that contains blood and gore. My short film is also going to be uploaded to Youtube for all to watch.
short film festivals are where distributors go to look at short films and if they are impressed by any they can pick it up and promote it in their specific world geological area. Also gaining the maker some sort of reputation and Appleseed for their artistic work. A more ideal way i could distribute my film is by uploading it to Youtube. this is because the site is popular for short horror films such as mine.
in my Short film i will be using three locations for the 3 scenes i have planned out , One of the Locations i have chosen to shoot my short film is Canary Wharf Station. In order to get permission to shoot in a public place such as a train station, i will need a permit from Transport for London.
Another Location i will be shooting is in a house , we will be using the bathroom and Kitchen of the house. this is where the two characters will interact. And the protagonist finally realises that the doll is possessed or supernatural.
One more location that will be involved when we are shooting this short film will be an office located in Erith trading estate. i have chosen this area because the i feel it will fit into the story as the character is a business man.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094862/
http://shortfilms.org.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiL6ECmzP-E
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOODOO-DOLL-moving-doll-in-your-palm-spooky-magic-/301234667479?hash=item4622fc3fd7:g:pvsAAMXQTghROgss
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIY-Fake-Blood-Powder-Make-1000ml-Thick-Film-Quality-Mouth-Safe-Film-Stage-Blood-/321901184419?hash=item4af2ce45a3:g:6aoAAOxy3cJTg2Js
Fake Blood (1000ml) x2 - £14
Voodoo Doll - £6
Funding
For my short film i do not need to worry about funds for renting equipment as CTK Sidcup will supply me with everything i need to make my short film, however there are expense i need to cover like paying for a permit to shoot at certain locations. One way i can fund this is relying on friends and family to contribute. However if i was in charge of a movie project i could use platforms such as "Go fund me" or "Kickstarters". Essentially these platforms allow for money to be raised towards a project such as short films, via donations from people across the word who want to see that project come to life.
Regulation and Certification
In the United Kingdom the film regulation body is the BBFC and OFOCOM and they mainly regulate movies and series which are going to shown in cinema's and on DVD's due to that the BBFC or OFCOM aren't going to regulate my short film because it is not going to shown cinema's rather its going to be shown at film festivals and BBFC do not regulate series. However if my short film was going to be regulated by the BBFC there would probably give it a rating of about 18. This is because my short film is a horror film that contains blood and gore. My short film is also going to be uploaded to Youtube for all to watch.
Distribution
My short film is could be distributed or shown at short films festivals.An example of this is the "London film festival." However this is a high profile short film festival and this is my first short film. it is likely that my first film will not be the same quality as the other more experienced entries, but it is certainly a future goal.short film festivals are where distributors go to look at short films and if they are impressed by any they can pick it up and promote it in their specific world geological area. Also gaining the maker some sort of reputation and Appleseed for their artistic work. A more ideal way i could distribute my film is by uploading it to Youtube. this is because the site is popular for short horror films such as mine.
Locations
in my Short film i will be using three locations for the 3 scenes i have planned out , One of the Locations i have chosen to shoot my short film is Canary Wharf Station. In order to get permission to shoot in a public place such as a train station, i will need a permit from Transport for London.
Another Location i will be shooting is in a house , we will be using the bathroom and Kitchen of the house. this is where the two characters will interact. And the protagonist finally realises that the doll is possessed or supernatural.
One more location that will be involved when we are shooting this short film will be an office located in Erith trading estate. i have chosen this area because the i feel it will fit into the story as the character is a business man.
Reference
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/18http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094862/
http://shortfilms.org.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiL6ECmzP-E
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOODOO-DOLL-moving-doll-in-your-palm-spooky-magic-/301234667479?hash=item4622fc3fd7:g:pvsAAMXQTghROgss
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIY-Fake-Blood-Powder-Make-1000ml-Thick-Film-Quality-Mouth-Safe-Film-Stage-Blood-/321901184419?hash=item4af2ce45a3:g:6aoAAOxy3cJTg2Js
RESEARCH FOR SHORT FILM WITH RESEARCH LOG (RESUBMISSION)
Real word influences
Some of the influences for my short film can be take from
the section i took influence is the vodoo doll scene. (2.04 - 2.14). the antagonist is seen attack the voodo doll which is effecting the protagonist.
In the first epidsode of this Fairly odd parents episode the protagonist is using voodo dolls to inflict pain on his enemies. this has influences me to come up with the concept of my short film.
Child's Play (1988) R | 87 min | Horror | 9 November 1988 (USA)
6.5/10 from 59,110 users Reviews: 280 user | 138 critic
A single mother gives her son a much sought after doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed by the soul of a serial killer. Director: Tom Holland Writers: Don Mancini (story), Don Mancini (screenplay),2 more credits » Stars: Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent
This is useful because i know critics have rated this movie, also help me know what kind of rating my film will be based off the on i have chosen in my research.
When Charles Lee Ray needs to get quick escape from cop Mike Norris, he takes his soul and buries it into playful, seemingly good guy doll Chucky. Little does he know a little boy by the name of Andy Barclay will be the new owner of him soon-to-come. Charles confides in Andy while he commits numerous murders. Once the adults accept Andy's story as truth, it's too late. Written by Kris Hopson
Details Official Sites: MGM Country: USA Language: English Release Date: 9 November 1988 (USA) Also Known As: Blood Brother See more » Filming Locations: Brewster Building Apartments - 2800 N. Pine Grove Avenue, Lake View, Chicago, Illinois, USA See more » ________________________________________
Box Office Budget: $9,000,000 (estimated) Gross: $33,244,684 (USA )
this is useful to me in my research because i am able to measure the success of this film based on the number on sales
Funding
Kickstarter is a new model for bringing creative projects to life. Compared with other funding models — film studios, grant-makers, publishers, venture capitalists — there are fewer barriers to entry, and a greater opportunity to take risks on new ideas. Creators from diverse backgrounds, at every level of experience from across the creative universe, can find backing for their ideas.
This piece of information has given me an insight how beginner film makers go about funding for their project. this is useful to me because i may have to utilize this resource in order to pay the expenses of making a film.
It’s a powerful model — billions of dollars pledged, tens of thousands of successfully produced projects, Oscar and Grammy wins, trips to outer space, and beyond. But how many projects fall short of delivering what was promised? It’s a question many have speculated on, but we want to know for sure.
In March 2015, we invited a scholar from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to help answer this question. Professor Ethan Mollick is an expert in entrepreneurship and innovation who developed an independent study surveying nearly 500,000 backers about project outcomes and backer sentiment.
Film regulation/certification
All classification decisions are based on the BBFC’s
published and regularly updated Guidelines. The Guidelines are the product of
extensive public consultation, research and the accumulated experience of the
BBFC over many years. They reflect current views on film, DVD and video game
regulation.
Suitable for all
Parental guidance
Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over
Video release suitable for 12 years and over
Suitable only for 15 years and over
Suitable only for adults
What does the 18 symbol mean?
Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.
Are there any limits on what sort of theme a work can have at 18?
No theme is prohibited at 18. Adults are free to choose their own entertainment provided the material is not illegal or potentially harmful, so it is possible some themes tackled at 18 may be offensive even to some adult viewers.
What sort of issues might I find in an 18 film or video?
18 works are for adults and can contain strong issues such as:
- very strong violence
- frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***') and / or very strong language (e.g. ‘c***’)
- strong portrayals of sexual activity
- scenes of sexual violence
- strong horror
- strong blood and gore
- real sex (in some circumstances)
- discriminatory language and behaviour
these are all the guidelines that may contribute to film being rated 18. my horror film will most likely be rated 18 as this around the age o my target audience.
How much strong language can there be in an 18?
There is no limit on the number of uses of strong (e.g. 'f***') or even very strong language (e.g. ‘c***’) which can be passed at 18. Uses could be aggressive, directed, frequent or accompanied by strong violence.
What about discriminatory terms?
There may be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory language at 18, and the work could explore themes relating to discrimination.
Though a work as a whole must not be in breach of any relevant legislation, it is possible for discriminatory language or themes to be the main focus of the work, and for main characters to engage in discriminatory behaviour.
How much sex and nudity is allowed at 18?
There can be strong and detailed portrayals of sex at 18, including full nudity. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Very strong, crude and explicit sex references are permitted at 18.
An 18 film or video might also contain depictions of real sex, as long as the film or video is not a sex work.
What are sex works?
Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which may be simulated are generally passed 18. Those containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images will be confined to the R18 category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work at R18 is also unacceptable in a sex work at 18.
What about sex education films?
Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and educate in matters such as human sexuality or safer sex and health, explicit images of sexual activity may be permitted.
Can there be strong violence?
Yes, at 18 violence can be strong and be portrayed with strong detail. There may even be dwelling on the infliction of pain or injury, or scenes of strong sadistic or sexual violence.
The strongest gory images are permitted at this category.
What about horror films?
At 18, horror films may contain very strong horror, gore or sustained threat.
Can you see drugs in an 18?
Yes. At 18 drug taking may be shown but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse.
What about dangerous behaviour or things teens or other viewers might copy?
Though 18 films and videos may cover difficult and strong subjects and themes, harm is still a consideration. Very dangerous or criminal behaviour (for example, behaviour which if copied poses a credible harm risk) may be cut.
If adults can watch what they want, what might be cut from an 18 work?
In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, the BBFC will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment.
However, cuts are occasionally made to 18 rated films and DVDs. Intervention is most likely in the following areas:
- where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
- where material or treatment appears to us to risks harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual violence which might, for example, make rape look appealing, reinforce the suggestion that victims enjoy sexual violence or which invite viewer complicity in sexual violence
- where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in R18 works and, in ‘sex works’, would normally be confined to that category.
In the case of video works, which may be more accessible to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.
BBFC has persuasion job over online ratings
Mr Dawson's task is to make sure the BBFC's family silver maintains its value as the film industry migrates online.
Without statutory backup, his is a job of persuasion. He must persuade film companies and the big digital retailers and services to pay for their creations to be classified for online consumption (as well as cinema and DVD) and to show the BBFC rating and incorporate it into login controls so parents maintain their trust in the system.
Progress has been made. Some 250,000 films have now been been classified for online consumption and major players such as BT Vision and Netflix are using the ratings.
The BBFC is particularly pleased that Netflix submitted its hit Washington-based remake of House of Cards for classification. Made for the internet, and released as 13 episodes simultaneously last month, it was widely seen as the start of an important trend in entertainment. The BBFC gave all the episodes a 15 rating, except one, which featured a graphic suicide and got an 18.
"We're not about censorship and haven't been for a long time," said Mr Dawson. "We're about giving people the information they need."
Netflix will surely test that claim later this year when it debuts Hemlock Grove, another exclusive, created by Eli Roth. The director is best known as the founder of the "torture porn" genre with his sadistic 2006 horror film Hostel. Subsequent imitators 2009's Grotesque and 2011's Human Centipede 2, were both refused any classification.
Theoretically, if Netflix's adventure in original content produce something so distasteful the BBFC does not award a classification, it could simply go ahead and distribute it anyway.
"If self regulation doesn't work then there is the possibility of new legislation," said Mr Dawson, "it would take changing two words in the law."
He strongly emphasises, however, that the BBFC is not seeking and would not seek new powers to regulate internet firms and that the government supports its attempt to bring the online industry on board voluntarily.
To prove it can work, the BBFC needs to persuade Apple and Amazon, the dominant forces in internet film distribution, to use respect and display its ratings.
the purpose of this information is to understand what rating my film will be. Also the purpose of the BBFC is to make sure vnerable audiences are protected. whether that is from adult themes, violence or horror.Online platforms for distribution and short film festival
There are no hard and fast rules as to what makes a good
short; as with features, different audiences love different films and an
award-winner in one viewer's eyes will be a dull cliché in another's. Obviously
there is an element of subjectivity to any short film programme as different
exhibitors will set their own criteria as to what they think makes a good
short, which they feel their audience will enjoy. Whilst this can be
frustrating for filmmakers it isn't necessarily a bad thing, as, what one
exhibitor rejects another will love and promote – so it is important not to get
disheartened by rejection. In many ways it is an exciting time to be making
shorts in the UK as there are wealth of different festivals, screening
organisations, websites and content providers looking for short films to
exhibit.
These are elements to consider when i am making my short film. the purpose of the information is to give me all the elements i need to consider in order to make a good short film. this is useful as it makes valid points and steps you must consider if you want a short film to be successful.
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Welcome
FilmOneFest (the Atlantic Highlands One-Minute International Film Festival) is a celebration of the super short film and a snap-shot of the creative image making happening online and across the world. Founded in 2008, the festival takes place on third Saturday of July at the Atlantic Highlands Marina and is screened at other venues throughout the year. Films (under 2 minutes in length) from local and international film and video makers are projected on a giant screen under the stars on the historic shores of Sandy Hook Bay. Submissions for 2016 will open in December 2015.
NEWS & EVENTS:
Submissions are now open for FilmOneFest 2016!
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2016 FilmOneFest!
this would be an idle film festival for my short film because this is a film festival that only accepts entries that are under 2 minutes.
this would be an idle film festival for my short film because this is a film festival that only accepts entries that are under 2 minutes.
Guidance and criteria for writing a successful short film
What Makes a Good Short?
There are no hard-and-fast rules as to what makes a good
short film but here are a few tips that might help.
An Exciting & Original Idea
A Strong Script
Good Acting
High Production Values
Make It Short
Strong Beginning
Avoid Repetition & Punchline Twists
Exciting New Techniques & Style
There are no hard and fast rules as to what makes a good
short; as with features, different audiences love different films and an
award-winner in one viewer's eyes will be a dull cliché in another's. Obviously
there is an element of subjectivity to any short film programme as different
exhibitors will set their own criteria as to what they think makes a good
short, which they feel their audience will enjoy. Whilst this can be
frustrating for filmmakers it isn't necessarily a bad thing, as, what one
exhibitor rejects another will love and promote – so it is important not to get
disheartened by rejection. In many ways it is an exciting time to be making
shorts in the UK as there are wealth of different festivals, screening
organisations, websites and content providers looking for short films to
exhibit. Our advice would be to submit your film to as many places as possible.
However, having said that, here are a few basic tips for
what exhibitors might look for in a good short film:
An Exciting & Original Idea
Original ideas are not easy to come-by but a good way of
avoiding clichéd ideas is to watch lots of other short films, look out for any
trends and stay clear of them (See our Related Links: Recommended Watching for
places to watch shorts). Even if your idea isn't completely original try to
look at the subject matter from a different angle or using a different
style/technique. If you're struggling for ideas, you could try to find
inspiration in your experiences or those of the people that you meet or through
the stories that you read in newspapers, magazines and online.
this is useful because an original idea will always put you towards the path of a good short film.
this is useful because an original idea will always put you towards the path of a good short film.
A Strong Script
A good script is key to narrative-based short films and in
many ways it's harder to write a short than a feature because you need to
condense your story and develop your characters in a very short space of time.
All too often films are let down by weak, overwritten or underdeveloped
scripts. Before investing money, time and effort into shooting your film, it's
a good idea to test your script out on friends and strangers (as friends might
fear offending you) and get as much feedback as you can. See our Filmmaking Guide:
Writing a Script for more advice & our Related Links: Writing for
scriptwriting organisations, resources and communities. If you write and direct
your own films, it's a good idea to consider where your strengths lie. It's
great if you can do both but if you think you're stronger at
direction/animation then why not consider collaborating with a talented
scriptwriter and see what results come of it?
Good Acting
Unless your friends are actors or demonstrate acting talent,
it's a good idea to avoid casting them in your film. Even one bad actor in a
film can really let it down and destroy the viewer's belief in the reality that
your film is seeking to create. There are lots of great actors out there who
are willing to work for reduced fees to learn their trade and make a name for
themselves. You can find actors through advertising on the message boards of
filmmaking communities (see the Filmmaking Communities Section in our Related
Links: Filmmaking Organisations & Communities or via online casting sites such
as The Spotlight. For more information on finding cast see our Filmmaking
Guide: Cast & Crew or see the casting section of our Related Links:
Production
When picking the talent for my short film. i have to consider people who i feel will be the best to play that role.
When picking the talent for my short film. i have to consider people who i feel will be the best to play that role.
High Production Values
Whilst digital filmmaking has had the positive impact of
making the process more accessible and affordable, it's important to ensure
that you still apply the same production values that you would if you were
shooting on film with a crew. Many low-budget shorts are let down by poor
sound, lighting, camera work and editing and/or by directors who are trying to
do it all by themselves without anyone else's input. Filmmaking is
predominantly a collaborative process and it's much better to find crew who are
specialising in these areas who can offer different skills. You can use the
message boards of filmmaking communities (see the filmmaking communities
section in our Related Links: Filmmaking Organisations & Communities) to
find crew to collaborate with. If you're new to filmmaking, one of the best
ways to learn the skills required is to assist on other people's films. Also
check the message boards for call outs for volunteers from filmmakers. However
if you'd like more formal training you can find out about training or film
schools in our Filmmaking Guide: Training & Development and find links to
organisations and resources in our Related Links: Training
Considering i have a low budget for this short film i will have to make sure that i dont fall victim to my short film having poor sound or poor lighting.
Considering i have a low budget for this short film i will have to make sure that i dont fall victim to my short film having poor sound or poor lighting.
Make It Short
As a general rule, the longer your short film is, the harder
it is to keep the viewer's attention. This is especially true of online viewing
– for instance on Film Network the average time that a viewer spends watching a
film is 4 minutes. Note – exceptions to this rule is documentary, which viewers
will often watch for longer. Many festivals don't accept short films that are
over 30 minutes long; a long film will really have to impress the programmers
for them to include it in their screening, as it means they will not be able to
show so many films in their short film programme. One filmmaker told us about a
film he made that was 26 minutes long. He applied for festivals all over the
world and was rejected by them all. A year later he re-cut the film to 10
minutes and resubmitted it. His 10-minute cut was shown at numerous festivals
worldwide and was broadcast on a digital channel. Very short films, especially
romance and comedies, can be popular with distributors and buyers as they are
easier to programme and can be sold to multi-platforms e.g. online, mobile, VOD
etc.
Strong Beginning
Most programmers/distributors will be inundated with
submissions and so your film has to grab their attention from the very first
shot. The harsh reality is that if your film doesn't pique their interest
within the first two minutes, in all likelihood they may not sit through it
till the end. Don't waste time on lengthy introductions and credits – spark
their interest in the story as quickly as you can. Credits at the start can
distract the viewer (especially if the direction, production and editing are
all by the same person!) so leave them out unless you have it written in an
agreement with one of your cast. Similarly if your film starts with a long
establishing shot where nothing really happens, viewers may switch off before
you get to show them your great plot and idea. If the pace of your film is
naturally slow and ambling, make the shots as rich and enticing as possible to
draw the viewer in. Note – a good editor can really transform a film. If you're
directing and editing your own film you might be too attached to certain shots
to know which bits to chop out to make your film a stronger, more coherent
piece. In big blockbusters, scenes that have cost thousands or even millions
can be chopped if the studio/filmmaker feels that they are not integral to the
final edit of the piece.
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