Sumana
How old are you? 15
What gender are you? Female
What is your favourite film genre? Dunno, I do like hybrid genres because it's best of both
Where do you watch movies most? Why? On TV because can't be asked to go cinema
What do you like about Drama movies? Why? They've got a good storyline because drama genres based on reality and I like that and gives a good idea of what can happen in the future
When was the last time you watched a drama movie? What film was it? Yesterday, Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Do you watch Drama films with anyone? Yesterday I watched the film with my baby brother. If it's more grown up I watch it by myself
What do you think of my film idea? I love it because it relates to people and brings back memories.
Lucy
How old are you? 16
What gender are you? Female
What is your favourite film genre? Drama and Romance
Where do you watch movies most? Why? Normally I watch them at home because it's easier
What do you like about Drama movies? Why? The storyline because they are not difficult to follow and are very addictive to watch.
When was the last time you watched a drama movie? What film was it? Yesterday, Liar Liar
Do you watch Drama films with anyone? Not really, sometimes with my mum
What do you think of my film idea? Brilliant because it's a good storyline and it's so realistic
Nyny
How old are you? 16
What gender are you? Female
What is your favourite film genre?Comedy and some dramas
Where do you watch movies most? Why?At home because the movies are better on TV
What do you like about Drama movies? Why? I like how it's unpredictable. And if it has an interesting story. It's entertaining or if it's sad makes me feel for the characters
When was the last time you watched a drama movie? What film was it? Yesterday. Perks of being a wall flower
Do you watch Drama films with anyone? Nope
What do you think of my film idea? Awesome! I think it is very unique and touching. Makes you think about life
Max
How old are you? 24
What gender are you? Male
What is ur favourite film genre? Action - I love Martial arts, Jackie Chan!
Where do u watch movies most?why?
I watch them at home with friends because there's no rules at home
What do u lik bout Drama genre movies?why?
I only like it when it relates to me and my friends. Otherwise I find it useless to watch
When was the last time u watched a Drama genre film?What film was it?
Summers town, four weeks ago
Do u watch drama films wiv anyone?
My girlfriend because she likes drama. I'm forced to watch them with her
What do u think of my film idea?
I think it's awesome because it's deep. It has important messages and I like that.
Adrian
How old are you? 30
What gender are you? Male
What is ur favourite film genre? Thriller/superhero
Where do u watch movies most?why? Home - cinema too expensive
What do u lik bout Drama genre movies?why? Keeps me occupied - mentally
When was the last time u watched a Drama genre film?What film was it? Can't remember
Do u watch drama films wiv anyone? Depends on the situation. If I'm goin cinema I usually go with friends otherwise I tend to watch them by myself
What do u think of my film idea? Sweet idea, if made well would turn out to be a good film
Gosia
How old are you? 24
What gender are you? Female
What is ur favourite film genre? Drama
Where do u watch movies most?why? When I go cinema I'm hanging with my friends. Home when I'm lazy
What do u lik bout Drama genre movies?why? Makes me cry if it's sad. I like feeling emotional
When was the last time u watched a Drama genre film?What film was it? Yesterday, Philadelphia
Do u watch drama films wiv anyone? Nope
What do u think of my film idea? It's proper drama and I like it, makes me cry
Alex
How old are you? 27
What gender are you? Male
What is ur favourite film genre? Comedy
Where do u watch movies most?why? When I'm sick I'll watch them at home. But normally I go cinema with my friends to watch a new film
What do u lik bout Drama genre movies?why?
I like Drama movies that are deep and original because then I will find it interesting. Normally they're boring.
When was the last time u watched a Drama genre film?What film was it?
Like 5 days ago, Shawshank redemption (Watched it because my English teacher told me too)
Do u watch drama films wiv anyone? Not really, I don't want my friends to get bored.
What do u think of my film idea?
Kool! I love how it's so relavent and real. I would watch it.
People normally watch drama films by themselves. Perhaps this is because most drama films contain serious and important messages that's not entertaining to watch with friends but by yourself. Usually those type of drama films are mature however if the drama film is a comedy or action then it will be watched by a bigger audience since it is more enjoyable to watch with company.
Cinema is popular to go with friends. Drama films in cinema might not be as successful compared to the other films in the cinema because it is not as enjoyable to watch with company however young adult females are likely to watch drama film with friends in the cinema.
All females from the survey likes Drama films. This may be because Dramas tend to be more emotional and stereotypical females like that. Unlike males, they do not like Drama films as much, I know this because the males do not remember the last time they watched a Drama film or they were forced to watch a Drama film - shows the lack of interest. But males do like watching drama films that contains violence and action.
Everyone in the survey are working class and from working class familes, maybe if I asked other demographics the answers would of been different. If so, it can be said your opinion is created by your own lifestyle.
What everyone likes about Drama films is that it's realistic and relatible. The messages from the film keeps the audience thinking and teaches them a lesson about life. The plot is engaging and original. Everyone thought Iris would be a good drama film because it meets all the key concepts.
Monday, 16 December 2013
Saturday, 14 December 2013
Iris - Todorov narrative theory
Todorov narrative theory
Equilibrium - Sad, desolate environment of 2 young girls - Jen and Iris. Hang with a group of young thugs, although the bond between the two is strongest in the group.
Disruption - Girls at party, Iris does not feel well at party. When girls return home Iris faints. Goes hospital and finds out she has cancer. Jen finds out
Complication - Iris in hospital going through the worst time in her life and left Jen to fend for herself for the first time. Jen is emotionally and mentally effected by this - now is alone. But eventually she decides to change because she knows Iris is suffering and will be a different person at the end therefore she wants to change for her. So if Iris comes back, Jen wants her to live a better life with her so she starts now.
Climax - Jen changes for Iris, she leaves group, changes style, attends school, learns from mistakes. She knows Iris may or may not die but she's doing this for the both of them. Doctor says Iris is getting much better. Jen thinks she will live.
Restoration - Iris doesn't survive in the end. Sad, desolate environment is seen again except with just Jen alone but she's a different person. However she hasn't got her best friend and knows sheis doesn't survive in the end.
Equilibrium - Sad, desolate environment of 2 young girls - Jen and Iris. Hang with a group of young thugs, although the bond between the two is strongest in the group.
Disruption - Girls at party, Iris does not feel well at party. When girls return home Iris faints. Goes hospital and finds out she has cancer. Jen finds out
Complication - Iris in hospital going through the worst time in her life and left Jen to fend for herself for the first time. Jen is emotionally and mentally effected by this - now is alone. But eventually she decides to change because she knows Iris is suffering and will be a different person at the end therefore she wants to change for her. So if Iris comes back, Jen wants her to live a better life with her so she starts now.
Climax - Jen changes for Iris, she leaves group, changes style, attends school, learns from mistakes. She knows Iris may or may not die but she's doing this for the both of them. Doctor says Iris is getting much better. Jen thinks she will live.
Restoration - Iris doesn't survive in the end. Sad, desolate environment is seen again except with just Jen alone but she's a different person. However she hasn't got her best friend and knows sheis doesn't survive in the end.
BBFC
Certification from British Board of film classification - Determines minimum age allowed to watch film - decision made by the content in the film. Connotes what will be in film and can appeal to target audience then.
In Iris, it will be a 15. I checked on the BBFC website and what's included in a 15 is what's in my film.
15 - Frequent strong language, drug taking, Strong violence, portrayals of sexual activity, strong verbal references to sex, discriminatory language or behaviour. Iris includes scenes which are not suitable for children under 15 - drugs and in the film strong language.
But an 18 certificate would have to be viewed by someone 18 and over. This is because the content is unsuitable for anyone under that age, e.g. strong horror, this can disrupt and upset a person under 18, like a child - they be scared from the content. Although 18 and over are okay with it therefore the film is an 18.
PG-13 — Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13. A PG-13 rating is a sterner warning by the Rating Board to parents to determine whether their children under age 13 should view the motion picture, as some material might not be suited for them.
In Iris, it will be a 15. I checked on the BBFC website and what's included in a 15 is what's in my film.
15 - Frequent strong language, drug taking, Strong violence, portrayals of sexual activity, strong verbal references to sex, discriminatory language or behaviour. Iris includes scenes which are not suitable for children under 15 - drugs and in the film strong language.
- Drugs can be seen however can not be promoted or encouraged. There are scenes with minor drug usage and alcohol abuse.
- And the storyline contains sad scenes that might upset young viewers. Also the storyline is personal because it has real life struggles. Therefore the film should be viewed by a mature audience. Lastly Iris contains messages that can apply to 15 years and over - the film is about struggling with loved ones being diagnosed with cancer.
But an 18 certificate would have to be viewed by someone 18 and over. This is because the content is unsuitable for anyone under that age, e.g. strong horror, this can disrupt and upset a person under 18, like a child - they be scared from the content. Although 18 and over are okay with it therefore the film is an 18.
Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over
Video release suitable for 12 years and over
The trailer is PG 13 but the film rating is 15.
The tone coming from the trailer and the way it makes the audience feel can change the classification. For Iris it’s an unsettling tone which could disturb the audience therefore the film is 15. However the trailer is 13PG because the tone of it is not as disturbing. The trailer does feature drugs, any drug use will have to be PG13. Also there is alcohol abuse and depressing scenes which could influence a young audience making it unsuitable for children. And finally, the storyline is personal and it is a mature theme so it may upset a viewer.The trailer follows the 13PG rules.
PG-13 — Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13. A PG-13 rating is a sterner warning by the Rating Board to parents to determine whether their children under age 13 should view the motion picture, as some material might not be suited for them.
Up to parents to allow child under 13 can watch it.
Film Marketing
Film marketing promotes the film thorough
advertising, to maximise the amount of people to watch the film. Film studios will invest to market the film; the marketing budget sometimes cost more than the production budget because the marketing makes people come to watch the film, the more people on the opening weekend the more successful the film is. Films with different genres and target audiences will be advertised differently. Like blogging, merchandising and viral videos.
Social media for example is major to use when advertising a film, this connotes the film may be targeted at teenagers since most teenagers use social
media. Mainly 16-25 years use Facebook and Twitter, Iris should be advertised a lot on them because the target audience are more likely to see it.
Ages on social media - http://marketingland.com/study-social-network-growth-across-the-globe-driven-by-mobile-users-older-generations-41982
Iris trailer is a huge part of the marketing campaign because it is delivering the idea of the film to the target audience and that makes them want to watch the film.
Most blockbuster movies already have an audience. The studio knows the film will have a big audience so they give a huge budget for the movie. Examples are films that are made as a second movie, the same audience that watched the first will be there. Or a source like a book made into a film e.g Twilight, fans of the book will watch the film.
Original movies like INCEPTION and AVATAR are the exception to the rule, and represent a huge risk for the studio backing them.
Sometimes, studios will give a lot of money but no profit in return. This is a waste of money, so studios need to make sure films will make a good profit.
Films make millions and if a film is successful, they have a profit. My Sister's Keeper made $12 million on their opening weekend. People will be aware of the money made and will talk about the film's money made to people, letting the film to be known to more people. Advertises the movie - 'Water Cooler moment'
In the My Sister's Keeper poster, it has the main characters on it acting natural. Also at the top there is 'From the director of…' the film the director filmed before can gain the same audience for this film. The star names are on the top left, the actresses can attract fans to watch the film. It says it is based on the best selling novel in small text, since it is a best selling novel then people should recognise it so it does not matter the text is small. The readers of the novel will watch the film.
Ages on social media - http://marketingland.com/study-social-network-growth-across-the-globe-driven-by-mobile-users-older-generations-41982
Iris trailer is a huge part of the marketing campaign because it is delivering the idea of the film to the target audience and that makes them want to watch the film.
Most blockbuster movies already have an audience. The studio knows the film will have a big audience so they give a huge budget for the movie. Examples are films that are made as a second movie, the same audience that watched the first will be there. Or a source like a book made into a film e.g Twilight, fans of the book will watch the film.
Original movies like INCEPTION and AVATAR are the exception to the rule, and represent a huge risk for the studio backing them.
Sometimes, studios will give a lot of money but no profit in return. This is a waste of money, so studios need to make sure films will make a good profit.
Films make millions and if a film is successful, they have a profit. My Sister's Keeper made $12 million on their opening weekend. People will be aware of the money made and will talk about the film's money made to people, letting the film to be known to more people. Advertises the movie - 'Water Cooler moment'
In the My Sister's Keeper poster, it has the main characters on it acting natural. Also at the top there is 'From the director of…' the film the director filmed before can gain the same audience for this film. The star names are on the top left, the actresses can attract fans to watch the film. It says it is based on the best selling novel in small text, since it is a best selling novel then people should recognise it so it does not matter the text is small. The readers of the novel will watch the film.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Representations
Both Iris and Jen feel rejected from their families like most young teenagers.
Like most teenagers, Iris and Jen feel that their bond of friendship is much stronger and closer than that of the the ones with their families. This is because during the teenage years, secondary socialisation occurs and adolescents move away from the family and form small, close contact groups. Friends become family. Therefore, it will target a teenage audience because teenagers can understand and relate to the concept of close, personal relationships with friends.
An event that occurs in the trailer is when Iris is diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is an illness that many people can relate too, it has been said that we all know of at least one person who has been affected by Cancer. This event is also designed to cause an emotional reaction with the audience and "tug at their heart strings". This event is also designed to create sympathy for the main character (Iris) and even when Iris and Jen are parted their bond is still strong.
The hill in the trailer is a significant place as it was where the the two main characters (Iris and Jen) first met. A hill is a place where children roll down so it denotes fun, laughter and joy. It is also metaphor for the ups and downs of their relationship; the ups being the fun, happy times and the downs being the drugs, bad crowds and ultimately, the cancer.
Iris and Jen are both from working class families. Iris is Caucasian and Jen is mixed race. Children from working class families are more likely to follow bad pathways because their lifestyle (environment - hard and unforgiving) leads them to it. They don't get what they want, so they will misbehave.
There are less opportunities for the working classes and the main characters are a stereotypical media representation of the working classes - they are stuck in a rut and do not believe that their lives can be any better than their parents lives. They do not attend school, and subsequently end up socialising with gangs and criminals and like many teenagers with little hope, they partake in criminal activities, like drug taking and car jacking.
Family dynamics
Like most teenagers, Iris and Jen feel that their bond of friendship is much stronger and closer than that of the the ones with their families. This is because during the teenage years, secondary socialisation occurs and adolescents move away from the family and form small, close contact groups. Friends become family. Therefore, it will target a teenage audience because teenagers can understand and relate to the concept of close, personal relationships with friends.
An event that occurs in the trailer is when Iris is diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is an illness that many people can relate too, it has been said that we all know of at least one person who has been affected by Cancer. This event is also designed to cause an emotional reaction with the audience and "tug at their heart strings". This event is also designed to create sympathy for the main character (Iris) and even when Iris and Jen are parted their bond is still strong.
The hill in the trailer is a significant place as it was where the the two main characters (Iris and Jen) first met. A hill is a place where children roll down so it denotes fun, laughter and joy. It is also metaphor for the ups and downs of their relationship; the ups being the fun, happy times and the downs being the drugs, bad crowds and ultimately, the cancer.
Iris and Jen are both from working class families. Iris is Caucasian and Jen is mixed race. Children from working class families are more likely to follow bad pathways because their lifestyle (environment - hard and unforgiving) leads them to it. They don't get what they want, so they will misbehave.
There are less opportunities for the working classes and the main characters are a stereotypical media representation of the working classes - they are stuck in a rut and do not believe that their lives can be any better than their parents lives. They do not attend school, and subsequently end up socialising with gangs and criminals and like many teenagers with little hope, they partake in criminal activities, like drug taking and car jacking.
Family dynamics
Friday, 29 November 2013
Editing process/Treatment/script
There are no comments/star ratings for the trailer because most Drama-Tragedy trailers do not have them. They have a use of shots with words that relate to the film e.g for Iris there is a shot with 'Change'. The trailer is following the same conventions as the My Sister's Keepers trailer and that trailer does not feature any star ratings or comments.
At the beginning, the mise en scene lighting with the younger versions is slightly white, because I want the scenes with young Iris and Jen to look calm because life then was relaxed. However it isn't extremely white; the natural colours are still visible so it does not look sad. The girls just met and became best friends so it's happy. The slightness of white suggests the good past which is true in the shot.
Script -
'Hi, I'm Iris'
Laughter
'Best Friends forever!'
'Iris, Iris!'
'I have Cancer, I'm sorry'
'But you can't leave me'
'Where were you man?'
'I'm out'
'You're pathetic crying over that stupid girl! You know she's gonna die. Don't you?!'
Treatment -
Film certificate - pg13
Long shot
New line television
Long shot - hi
Medium, over shoulder shot - 'I'm Iris' - closer making what she says more important and personal
'Two girls' word shot - isolates them two from everyone else in film
long shot/medium, from behind, Jen laughing - happiness
'Two lives' - isolates
The shot of Iris and Jen running is a long shot and then there's a cut to a close up of them holding hands, this is demonstrates how they are close and they trust each other.
'Two friends'
They say 'Best friends forever' in same running shot- relates to words 'two friends'
'Brought together by fate'
The transition of them the younger selfs to older is shot by the younger selfs walk into a bush and come out older.
'Parted by destiny..?' - with a question mark because audience does not know why or how
bad scenes, cut jumps, fast cuts
Iris and Jen back home
Iris close up to face, slow mode
Iris faints
White lights
Hospital exterior shots
'What would you do?' ' If you lost' 'The person you love?'
flashback
Mark Johnson productions present
Hands
A true story of
Words appear on screen after action shots, the words relate to film - e.g. Change
Hill - significant
credits
Also, the titles 'Two girls' 'Two lives' 'Two friends' describes how Iris and Jen are the same and have a bond from it, this separates their friendship from the gang which connotes their friendship is close and important
While editing, I thought about each shot in the trailer, making sure the mise en scene and transitions represent what I want it to. Like when Iris is lying on the hospital bed, the mise en scene is white suggesting peace, purity and perfection. The exposure of the shot also makes Iris look like an angel; white connotes cleanliness thus Iris is no longer a rebel because she is clean. The audience will think she's changed. Iris looks peaceful unlike before her lifestyle was chaotic and bad, also suggests she's dying. The shot enters through a dissolve, this is used to convey deeper meaning of the shot.
When Iris, Jen and the gang enter, the shots show Iris and Jen mixed with the wrong crowd, doing bad things like drugs. The shots are highlighted and bold connoting vividness, this make Iris and Jen look confident and willing to take risks because of their actions. Before they were innocent and young therefore this change will shock the audience.The pace is fast to show how life is too, this suggests they are careless for their actions because everything is done quick. This is edited by making the shots shorter and matching it along with a heartbeat. The heartbeat represents the pace of their life, because the heartbeat is fast indicates life is getting quicker for them. The heartbeat gets louder before Iris faints and stops just before she faints to let the audience know something is about to happen.
The voice over is done with a white background because white is a sad colour, this goes with the voice over because it is sad too. Also it is simple and basic, like what is being said, when it is simple it makes the audience think. Then dissolves to the hospital shot suggesting new beginning of their lives.
The shot of the hill at the end is significant. This is because it was where the two girls met and where their friendship started off. Having Jen walk across it at the end makes you feel sympathy for their friendship because they are separated by fate. And so much has happened since the first time they met, it is like Jen is reflecting on everything by walking past the hill, realising what has changed, her mistakes and her losses after meeting Iris at the hill which was when she was a little girl. Hills in parks are great for walking and having time to think to yourself.
The trailer is inspired from a true personal story. Which is why I worked hard on it.
At the beginning, the mise en scene lighting with the younger versions is slightly white, because I want the scenes with young Iris and Jen to look calm because life then was relaxed. However it isn't extremely white; the natural colours are still visible so it does not look sad. The girls just met and became best friends so it's happy. The slightness of white suggests the good past which is true in the shot.
Script -
'Hi, I'm Iris'
Laughter
'Best Friends forever!'
'Iris, Iris!'
'I have Cancer, I'm sorry'
'But you can't leave me'
'Where were you man?'
'I'm out'
'You're pathetic crying over that stupid girl! You know she's gonna die. Don't you?!'
Treatment -
Film certificate - pg13
Long shot
New line television
Long shot - hi
Medium, over shoulder shot - 'I'm Iris' - closer making what she says more important and personal
'Two girls' word shot - isolates them two from everyone else in film
long shot/medium, from behind, Jen laughing - happiness
'Two lives' - isolates
The shot of Iris and Jen running is a long shot and then there's a cut to a close up of them holding hands, this is demonstrates how they are close and they trust each other.
'Two friends'
They say 'Best friends forever' in same running shot- relates to words 'two friends'
'Brought together by fate'
The transition of them the younger selfs to older is shot by the younger selfs walk into a bush and come out older.
'Parted by destiny..?' - with a question mark because audience does not know why or how
bad scenes, cut jumps, fast cuts
Iris and Jen back home
Iris close up to face, slow mode
Iris faints
White lights
Hospital exterior shots
'What would you do?' ' If you lost' 'The person you love?'
flashback
Mark Johnson productions present
Hands
A true story of
Words appear on screen after action shots, the words relate to film - e.g. Change
Hill - significant
credits
Also, the titles 'Two girls' 'Two lives' 'Two friends' describes how Iris and Jen are the same and have a bond from it, this separates their friendship from the gang which connotes their friendship is close and important
When Iris, Jen and the gang enter, the shots show Iris and Jen mixed with the wrong crowd, doing bad things like drugs. The shots are highlighted and bold connoting vividness, this make Iris and Jen look confident and willing to take risks because of their actions. Before they were innocent and young therefore this change will shock the audience.The pace is fast to show how life is too, this suggests they are careless for their actions because everything is done quick. This is edited by making the shots shorter and matching it along with a heartbeat. The heartbeat represents the pace of their life, because the heartbeat is fast indicates life is getting quicker for them. The heartbeat gets louder before Iris faints and stops just before she faints to let the audience know something is about to happen.
The voice over is done with a white background because white is a sad colour, this goes with the voice over because it is sad too. Also it is simple and basic, like what is being said, when it is simple it makes the audience think. Then dissolves to the hospital shot suggesting new beginning of their lives.
The shot of the hill at the end is significant. This is because it was where the two girls met and where their friendship started off. Having Jen walk across it at the end makes you feel sympathy for their friendship because they are separated by fate. And so much has happened since the first time they met, it is like Jen is reflecting on everything by walking past the hill, realising what has changed, her mistakes and her losses after meeting Iris at the hill which was when she was a little girl. Hills in parks are great for walking and having time to think to yourself.
The trailer is inspired from a true personal story. Which is why I worked hard on it.
Monday, 11 November 2013
Production
Cast List:
Iris Stanley- Marwa Slimani
Best friends with Jen. She is seen as more of a rebel compared to Jen because she would get the drugs. Iris gets cancer and she has to fight for her life. Both girls come from a harsh environment.
Jennifer 'Jen' Bates - Hana Grant
Best friends with Iris. She's caught up in the rebellious ways with her best friend however changes when Iris gets cancer because Jen has to learn to live a life without her.
Young Iris - Bella Slimani
Confident and open, she introduces herself to Jen when they first meet. She's wholesome and shorter than Jen - ironic when she grows up. Her confidence led her to being more bad then Jen.
Young Jen - Maariyah Atta
Seen alone representing loneliness until Iris comes and she's happy. That loneliness returns when Iris gets cancer. Jen's loneliness came because she had no one to talk too because she lives in a harsh environment.
Gang -
1 - Jade Young
2- Chloe Wheeler
3 - Naghma Butt
It was important for all gang members to wear hoodies; because it represents trouble. Worst gangs wear hoodies. Seen as 'bad' kids because they do drugs, hang in isolated places and drink at a young age. All come from estates
Jen's mum - Jantra Bradford
She's insensitive. The opposite of a loving mum, she doesn't understand the pain Jen's going through for Iris and makes Jen even more upset about it. She's working class and single. Lives in a council estate with her daughter Jen.
Locations -
Richmond Park - greenery, space, nice place to meet
Behind Civic Centre - private to do drugs
Lampton Park - Scenes of Jen thinking walking
Jasdeep's garden - Will be allowed to throw and break bottle when Jen is drinking
Flats - For hospital room scene, room looks like a hospital bedroom makes it look more real. Fainting scene because the door is by the hallway and when the girls arrive home Iris faints straight away.
School - By tec block bushes and it's where the transition scene takes place because getting in and out the bush is easy. Also it's at school so the cast needed will be there.
Design -
Richmond park mise en scene had to be pretty and isolated. The location where the gang is has to be a private area
When girls are older, they had to wear hoodies to show they're bad too - hoodies= iconography
Beer bottles had to be collected because using real beer bottles will create the rebellious look that the characters need.
Equipment list - Camera to film, Tripod to make sure camera is still, natural day light - audience can relate to it easily.
1 - Monday - Civic Centre - group, gang, Iris
2 - Wednesday - Richmond Park - group, younger
3 - Thursday - Lampton Park - group
4 - Friday - West mid, Chruch- group
5 - Sunday - Flats - group, Iris
My roles -
director, makes sure film is creatively produced and made in a single totality. Creatively translates the written word or script into specific sounds and images. Comes up with the ideas for the movie and tells team so they can help create the idea.
location manager - chooses what locations will be on the film for the scenes.
actors/actresses - are on screen, they act as the characters in film.
scripting, - writes what will be said in film
Iris Stanley- Marwa Slimani
Best friends with Jen. She is seen as more of a rebel compared to Jen because she would get the drugs. Iris gets cancer and she has to fight for her life. Both girls come from a harsh environment.
Jennifer 'Jen' Bates - Hana Grant
Best friends with Iris. She's caught up in the rebellious ways with her best friend however changes when Iris gets cancer because Jen has to learn to live a life without her.
Young Iris - Bella Slimani
Confident and open, she introduces herself to Jen when they first meet. She's wholesome and shorter than Jen - ironic when she grows up. Her confidence led her to being more bad then Jen.
Young Jen - Maariyah Atta
Seen alone representing loneliness until Iris comes and she's happy. That loneliness returns when Iris gets cancer. Jen's loneliness came because she had no one to talk too because she lives in a harsh environment.
Gang -
1 - Jade Young
2- Chloe Wheeler
3 - Naghma Butt
It was important for all gang members to wear hoodies; because it represents trouble. Worst gangs wear hoodies. Seen as 'bad' kids because they do drugs, hang in isolated places and drink at a young age. All come from estates
Jen's mum - Jantra Bradford
She's insensitive. The opposite of a loving mum, she doesn't understand the pain Jen's going through for Iris and makes Jen even more upset about it. She's working class and single. Lives in a council estate with her daughter Jen.
Locations -
Richmond Park - greenery, space, nice place to meet
Behind Civic Centre - private to do drugs
Lampton Park - Scenes of Jen thinking walking
Jasdeep's garden - Will be allowed to throw and break bottle when Jen is drinking
Flats - For hospital room scene, room looks like a hospital bedroom makes it look more real. Fainting scene because the door is by the hallway and when the girls arrive home Iris faints straight away.
School - By tec block bushes and it's where the transition scene takes place because getting in and out the bush is easy. Also it's at school so the cast needed will be there.
Design -
Richmond park mise en scene had to be pretty and isolated. The location where the gang is has to be a private area
When girls are older, they had to wear hoodies to show they're bad too - hoodies= iconography
Beer bottles had to be collected because using real beer bottles will create the rebellious look that the characters need.
Equipment list - Camera to film, Tripod to make sure camera is still, natural day light - audience can relate to it easily.
1 - Monday - Civic Centre - group, gang, Iris
2 - Wednesday - Richmond Park - group, younger
3 - Thursday - Lampton Park - group
4 - Friday - West mid, Chruch- group
5 - Sunday - Flats - group, Iris
My roles -
director, makes sure film is creatively produced and made in a single totality. Creatively translates the written word or script into specific sounds and images. Comes up with the ideas for the movie and tells team so they can help create the idea.
location manager - chooses what locations will be on the film for the scenes.
actors/actresses - are on screen, they act as the characters in film.
scripting, - writes what will be said in film
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