Storyboard Planning

Location Ideas Planning

This is an alley which leads to a park this could be used as one of the locations as it is dark and looks abandoned due to the grass not being cut. As well as this, there are trees around which allows us to put the balloon in the tree like we originally planned. 

This alley also leads to a park on either side of this alley there is a river flowing. This makes it a scary location because of the fear of drowning. Furthermore, there are also trees which again allows us to put the balloon in three like our plot states.

These are stairs to the railway station this can be used for when Santiago and Helena are being chased by the clown.It is downhill which is good as it will show the authority the clown has over the two friends running away.

When the friends are walking to the party this location can be used. It has low-key lighting during the night which makes it easier to record in high quality. 

This could be the possible house used which Santiago runs into. The outside is quite frightening as it looks abandoned which tells the viewers that something bad will happen inside.

Props Planning

We have bought a toy machete which looks quite realistic. Furthermore, I have access to light equipment through a friend. So, we will be able to use both lights and the machete.

Character Profiles Planning

Updated Film Idea

We tried to implement the theory of 5 stages of a movie: 
A state of equilibrium
A disruption of that order
A recognition that the order has been disrupted
An attempt to repair the disruption
A state of new equilibrium

Myles, Vijender, Rhia and Helena are walking to a party. On the way Myles makes jokes about seeing things (so, it’s like the boy who cried wolf) Myles sees balloons in various locations while walking and claims to all of his friends that the balloon is following them but no one listens as he was lying before. So, Myles decides to grab one of the balloons and pops it.( the audience would expect something to be there. However, there is nothing. While walking he sees another balloon and stays behind to get it out of a tree the others don’t realise and carry on walking but he gets it down and pops it. This time a clown is behind it and kills him. Later on the friends realise and go back to find him. They find a balloon and a jack in the box, which is open and music, is playing from it. The friends  realise that Myles wasn’t lying. Rhia winds the jack in the box and looks in the mirror where she sees the clown in the reflection. However, when she turns around no clown is there when she turns back the clown is in front of her and kills her too. Vijender and Helena see Rhia being killed but it’s too late to help her so they run. Vijender tells Helena to go get help. He rings her but the clown picks up saying he's is next. Vijender is now running by himself and runs into the house where the party is taking place. Where there is no party just a clown (we can have multiple or one) and the film ends with Vijenders scream and the clowns laugh. (so, the party was never happening it was all a set up by the clown)

Audience Feedback

We asked 20 people this video shows a few people we asked. From the questionnaire we found that the name of the film will be Playtime, the clown will be happy, the machete will be the weapon used by the clown and we will be recording in a street/park. Furthermore, as people chose A jack in the box and a balloon as props we decided to use both in the film.

Questionnaire Feedback

By asking this question I found out that from my sample of 16 to 20 that were asked watch horror movies monthly. The 16 people who answered monthly were all of the age 15-20. Therefore, I think this should be the target audience for our film.

From this question I found out that isolated parts of town was the most popular location therefore, we will be most likely recording the movie in this location.

From this question I found that Pop ups, Death chases and Screams were the three most popular options. So, these will be some of the key elements used in the horror movie.

This question tells us that the 'killer' genre is most popular. So, our third idea using the clown will be used for the horror film.

This question also reinforces the use of the clown movie. People have chosen this due to what is going on currently in the world. Killer clowns have been taking lives randomly therefore, people are currently quite scared of them. Furthermore, as it is something that can currently occur in their lives they find the idea even scarier.

The face of the clown was chosen as the most popular. People have chosen this due to what is going on currently in the world. Killer clowns have been taking lives randomly therefore, people are currently quite scared of them. Furthermore, as it is something that can currently occur in their lives they find the idea even scarier.

From this question we know to use the term based on a true story. As it could be due to the recent clown sightings and killings.

This is my initial questionnaire. Therefore, this allows me to choose the film idea and find out what scares people. This questionnaire was handed out to 20 people of different ages and backgrounds. By giving out an initial questionnaire I will be able to collect this information and produce another more specific questionnaire which will allow me to make changes to the film idea I have chosen.

Questionnaire

Question 9 = Does a horror film being "based on a true story' make it more frightening and attractive?

Film Ideas

Idea 1

The first idea that my group came up with was a paranormal horror movie. We chose the genre of horror because people find these films quite scary as they are scared of the unknown. Also, people find them scary as they do not know what they spirits are capable of. The plot:

Characters: Ben (Me), Sharon (Rhia), Rocco ( Jogesh), Lisa (Helena)

The film would be set in a park where the four friends are on a camping expedition. While everyone is sleeping Lisa decides to leave the tent to get some fresh air. She hears leaves rustling and realises she isn’t alone. 

She looks around but doesn’t find anyone. However, she stumbles upon a book which she opens. When she opens the book an evil entity possesses Lisa. Possessed Lisa then returns to the tent. Ben realises that Lisa is acting weird and tries to tell the others. However, they aren’t interested and go back to sleep. Ben stays close to Lisa but this turns out bad for him as possessed Lisa kills him. When Rocco and Sharon wake up they see that Ben and Lisa aren’t in their tents. So, they go out looking they split up and are killed one by one by possessed Lisa.

 Idea 2 

The second idea that my group came up with was another paranormal horror movie. The plot: Tom (Me), Harry (Jogesh) and Julie (Helena) are casually walking down the street just after a film. Harry and Julie carry on walking , yet Tom is left staring at an old woman (Rhia) who is banging on the windows. The old woman is screaming and yelling for help. They all go to help but decide not to get involved and decide to walk away and the old woman then screaming 'I will have your souls’. The woman had a recognisable big earing on but there was only one. Later on the group of friends find the missing earing and pick it up and take it with them. However, the earing is possessed by the woman and eventually the group of friends are all killed in tragic circumstances.

Idea 3 

The third idea is the most recent and current issue in the world today. In America 2016 clowns were found luring children into the woods at night. This has then evolved into further murders and killings of all people at any time during the day. The clown trend was then seen in England and other countries around the world. This gave me and my group an idea. Mike (Vijender), Becky (Rhia), Trisha (Helena) and Myles (External Character) have just finished from a late night birthday party. They are walking through a dark street on a cold night. Myles is the first to see a balloon. After a few moments the balloon is seen following the four. Myles out of anger decides to pop the balloon. Out of no where a killer clown (Me - Jogesh) kills Myles whilst the rest run away in desperation. The clown then chases and hunts down the rest one by one.

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