Names of film

Here is a list of names we could call our film:

• Stalker 
• Obsession
• Fixation
• Addiction
• Predator 

We wanted our film to be one-worded and original. The short word attracts the audience because the title could mean a number of different things. 

After much discussion we decided to call our film...

"Fixation"

Charina, Hannah, Emily and Rebecca.

Preliminary Task

Also...

In addition to previous post, you also need to show evidence of audience testing here. Show your film to members of your target audience to get their response. Did it effect them the way you intended? You can use this information in your evaluation, it will help you to be more objective. Also, if you haven't already, you ned to bring in DVD's to burn your project on to. They need to be +R DVD's and you can bring one each if you want a copy but most importantly we need one for you to hand in that we'll mark and send to the examiner! ASAP please!

Mrs A

Feedback 3.3.09

Hi girls,

You need to post your completed project on here please!

Mrs A

Storyboard

Film certificates

After looking at the basic outlines of classifications of films I will look at them in depth. Then analysing what I have found out, have more of and idea what is permitted in our opening sequence.

CERTIFICATE U
The theme of the film should have problematic themes that must be sensitive and appropriate for a younger audience. Language should be infrequent and if used be very mild bad language. Nudity in a film would be occasional and natural nudity, with no sexual content. Sex would be mild sexual behaviour (eg kissing) and references only (eg ‘making love’). Violence should only have mild violence. Occasional mild threat or menace only. Also no emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons. No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. Horror effects should be mild and brief and should take account of the presence of very young viewers. The outcome should be reassuring. No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse in the film unless there is a clear educational purpose or clear anti-drug message suitable for the audience.

CERTIFICATE – PG
The theme in this type of film is where more serious issues are featured (e.g. domestic violence, racist abuse) Language should use mild bad language only. Natural nudity may be used, with no sexual content. Also sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only. Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its setting (e.g. historic, comedy or fantasy). No glamaration of realistic or easily accessible weapons may be used. Or detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor. Finally any references to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.

CERTIFICATE – 12
The theme of certificate 12 films are that mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers. Strong language must be infrequent. Racist abuse is also of particular concern. Nudity is allowed in this type of film but in a sexual content must be brief and discreet. Sexual activity may be implied. Sex references may reflect what is likely to be familiar to most adolescents but should not go beyond what is suitable to them. Violence being used must not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated. Dangerous techniques (e.g. combat, hanging, suicide and self harming) should not dwell on imitable detail or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.Horror included should be only occasional gory moments only, and sustained moderate threat and menace are permitted also. Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be highlighted or instructional.

CERTIFICATE – 15
No theme is prohibited in certificate 15 films, provided the treatment is appropriate to 15 year olds. There may be frequent use of strong language. But the strongest terms will be acceptable only where justified by the context. Continued aggressive use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable. Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour. Violence may be strong but may not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. Scenes of sexual violence must be discreet and brief.. Dangerous techniques (e.g. combat, hanging, suicide and self harming) should not dwell on imitable detail. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised. Horrors in the film are that strong threats and menace are permitted. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Drugs taking in the film may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse.

CERTIFICATE – 18
Certificate 18’s guidelines are that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment, within the law. Exceptions are as follows. Where material in the film appears to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour to society, e.g. any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which is likely to promote the activity.

Rebecca

Clothing

The clothing of the characters is a very important aspect to look at. It can reveal so much about a character: their personality, their interests, what sort of person they are. I'm going to research ideas into what clothing should be worn to show that the girls are innocent and are the victims; and that the villian is a vile man.

The girls will be dressed in modern clothing. This establishes the era of the film. Flowers and prints will be worn to show that the girls are feminine with colours such as pink and purple. The girls clothing will be ripped with buttons undone to show they have been abused in some way. They could wear jeans or a skirt. Shoes such as pumps or boots could be worn - this again adds to the girls being feminine.

The villian will not be fully shown. However, he will wear all black - this shows he is a dark character.

Colour symbolism:
Black: Absence, power, sophistication, formality, wealth, mystery, evil, death, fear, anonymity, anger, sadness, remorse, mourning, unhappiness, sex, seriousness, conventionality, rebellion, anarchism, unity, sorrow.
Pink: Spring, gratitude, appreciation, admiration, sympathy, femininity, health, love, sex, marriage, joy, innocence.
White: Light, reverence, purity, truth, peace, innocence, cleanliness, simplicity, security, humility, sterility, surrender, cowardice, fearfulness, death, life, hope.
Yellow: Sunlight, joy, happiness, optimism, intelligence, hope, cowardice, illness, weakness, femininity, friendship.

I thought the colours pink, yellow and white represent what clothes the girls should wear. I think the black should be worn by the villian to show his power, mystery and anger. The colour black represents death, fear and evil - like the character.

Charina