Updated Mortal Script

Shooting log

Casting considerations

RECCE Report

Risk Assessment

Script

Enter the Void Analysis

SCENE CLIP

A wide point of view shot is what is used to convey a simple mise –en – scene. When the protagonist moves into the bathroom, high key intensified lighting is visible which exposes him in a natural style, connoting his state of mind. Lighting effects and fades are used to present the protagonist as the camera, therefore these lighting effects is iconic to blinking. A voice over, first person narrative dialogue is used to make the film personal and subjective. The scene then goes into a tilted head and shoulder shot that reflects the protagonist through a mirror to allow the audience to see the physical representation of the protagonist. There is then a close up of hands in sink accompanied by the diegetic sound of the running tap conveying a realistic mise – en – scene. Shadow fades are used when we see him tapping his head, so that the same effect is projected onto the camera. The diegetic sound of the doorbell leads to a change to low key lighting as the protagonist doesn’t want to be seen. A sweeping shot is used as he walks to the door, which is voyeuristic.

Film Title ... MORTAL

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The One Minute Pitch

Stringline productions presents 'Mortal' an independent indie take on a teenage drama. This short film takes on the genre conventions of the loss self - control, the cocky confident male protagonist and an element of breath taking tragedy. The budget for 'Mortal' is in the vicinity of £400,000 and is expected to make a profitable £600,000. The target audience is teenagers and young adults of both genders, due to the protagonist being a teenager himself resulting in audience identification. The film will be a 15 certified film due to themes of alcohol and drug use, as well as strong language through out. 'Mortal' is the story of a teenage boy who becomes intoxicated with drugs and alcohol after attending an out of control party. The film is filmed through the point of view of Josh, who is the camera, as his body begins to take over him, whilst walking home, thanks to the over use of drug and alcohol consumption, thinks go from bad to worse ending in the interpreted death of Josh on behalf of the audience. The sequence occurs as the ending of the film.

The Synopsis

We see first hand from the point of view of teenager Josh and his friends how a Saturday night to remember becomes a Sunday morning that will never be forgotten. A teenage house party hits extreme boundaries as all embrace the easy access of booze and drugs. Josh goes one step further and entertains himself with an unexplained, newly developed drug. The effects of alcohol begins to take its toll on the walk home from this all out house party. Feeling invincible, with drugs and drink running through his veins, Josh soon looses control of his body and things only get worse.

Summary of Brief

We have been set a brief to create a film sequence no longer than 2 minutes long, the film sequence can be a full short film or a part of a film. 

As part of this coursework we must complete a series of documents that contribute to the pre - production of our film which include;

• A synopsis 
• A storyboard
• A written script for the two - minute sequence 
• A recce report 
• Evidence of casting considerations 
• A shooting\ editing log 
• A risk assessment