First Edit

This is our first edit, unfortunately there was some issues with casting, unable to meet as a group and technical software issues. As a result the acting and camera was done by one person (Courtney) and the SD has still not arrived so we could a college camera, so I (Courtney) had to film with the own camera and the footage could only be uploaded to a computer with that specific software and couldn't be uploaded onto the college macs. Editing was done on the programme I had that came with my camera, which didn't have the best feature e.g. fades etc. however there is something to look at and it does meet the brief and will be improved significantly by the final edit.

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FIRST DRAFT Storyboard

Casting considerations

SIXTEEN YEAR OLD CHARLIE: A sixteen year old boy, who is intelligent, but shy, he is suffering from depression due to the bullying. He is in his first year of A levels

TWENTY YEAR OLD CHARLIE: he is a strong, determined and inspiring character who isn't afraid to tell his story, he is an aspiring author who is in the midst of writing 'The Story of My Life'

Scene from 'Cyberbully' analysis

Video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhMla94nVio

The non-diegetic sound playing during the scene creates a sad and moving atmosphere, the song 'breathe me' also has connotations which lead to the acknowledgement of the suicide attempt. The tension is created through the verbal codes 'Taylor' coinciding with the diegetic sound of the ambulance sirens. The cross cutting between, Sam inside the house, the mum arriving at the house and the ambulance coming creates different viewpoints this climax has on other characters. When Sam enters the bedroom, the camera sweeps to the laptop on the desk, then moves to a close up, this shot helps underscore the source of the suicide attempt and acts as a reminder to the audience. During the bathroom scene the lighting is relatively low key, connoting the darkness Taylor is feeling and the darkness of the issue of suicide. The medium close up of the two characters in shot allow for focus on the drugs as well as the facial expressions and the body language, helping connote the emotion and atmosphere. The screams from Taylor and the raising non diegetic sound in the background conveys how desperate Taylor is and the severity the effect of cyber bullying has had on her.

 

Reece Report

Risk Assessment

Shooting log

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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  

'The Story of My Life' Script (Original)

The One Minute Pitch

Freestorm productions presents 'The Story of my Life' an independent indie take on a teenage drama. This short film takes on the genre conventions of the loss self identity and the harsh reality of cyber bullying, as Charlie, a teenage boy relays the tragic events of his past which results in a climactic suicide attempt.

The budget for 'The Story of my Life' 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 sensitive issue of suicide and references to alcohol and drug use. 'The Story of my Life' is the story of a teenage boy who becomes a victim of cyber bullying as a result of his indifferences.

The sequence is from a personal narrative viewpoint, containing some elements of non-diegetic voice over as he is recollecting on this chapter of his life. The suicide attempt happens because of the constant bullying alongside the protagonist struggle with depression. The suicide attempt is done through an overdose.

To give the film a positive theme and message the sequence will end with a voice over from the protagonist who informs the audience of his failed attempt and how it has made him stronger. The sequence occurs as the ending of the film.

Synopsis

A heart wrenching story takes you back to the beginning of the end for a teenage boy who faces the torment of constant cyber bullying, whilst fighting depression. With no one to turn to and losing his self identity, Charlie faces his darkest hour, as he makes the decision to end his life .