My Narrative

My opening two minutes will take place in the present day. It will then flashback a year to the creation of the band. Apart from the opening sequence the story will follow a linear storyline. I have taken inspiration from this idea from Walk The Line.

Opening Sequences

Scott Pilgrim Versus The World- An excellent, in my opinion, opening. The introduction sets the film up nicely for the laid back dialogue and snide comments to follow throughout the rest of the film. The intro utilises a song from the films' band, adding to the authenticity and realism and an excellent way to accompany the credits. Basic information is founded, Scott's age, job and location is revealed. The character Knives is easily relate-able to the audience, as we are practically in the same position of her. I find this technique very effective. 

Lord of War- This animated opening is set from a point of view of a bullet being constructed and then transported. On print, the idea sounds rather bland, yet in moving picture it works fantastically setting up themes that may be carried out later on in the film, such as the references to Soviets and African rebellious armies.

Name of Production Company

The name of my production company has dwindled down from these possible candidates:
-Happy Shrew Pictures.
-Pocahontus Penthouse.
- Aqua Splash.
-Bravo Pictures.
-Timid Field Mouse Pictures.
-The Popcorn Sessions.

I can officially announce my production company will be called.... THE POPCORN SESSIONS.

My Genre

My genre for my film will consist of elements of real world drama combined with aspects of comedy with a deep musical underbelly.
Genres: Comedy. Music. Drama.

The iconography we learnt together as a group has helped me to understand what audiences look for when expecting a film genre of a certain type. If films do not continue to break stereotypical walls and iconography then just like James Monaco says- 'we are all going to see the same ten movies'.

In my particular genre, I will challenge drama by mixing deep heartfelt drama with everyday comedy, hopefully pushing the realism and authenticity of my piece further.

Pitch Feedback

-Good idea
-Opening sequence sounds good and sets up audience for the rest of the film.
-Make sure the 'changing rooms' are realistic.
-Good mention of audience/research focus groups, though you had to be prompted to reveal these.

-Underprepared pitch. Could of potentially have really 'sold' the idea.
-No notes/PowerPoints etc.
-No visuals.

I felt the pitch went well, that I got my result across quite well yet didn't have the visual media to accompany the idea. I hesistated on occasion which made me stumble in my pitch. I appreciated the positive feedback regarding the idea. I did not take any notes as I felt I could successfully sell the idea in the flowing description I could use on the day.
Now I have to find some realistic looking changing rooms to make the opening as good as possible.

Costume

My characters will be in the following:

-Scott will be in: a grey hoodie, reflecting the characters care free nature. A very passive nature, complete with washed out blue jeans.

-Aaron will be in: a grey cardigan with a formal white shirt, this shows although he is carefree like his on screen brother, he still retains a formality and aims to look smart.

-Timmy will be in: black suit trousers and a white formal shirt, signposting his desire to become better than what he was and to achieve at all costs.

Soundtrack Usage!