Poster Ideas

Ideas for Image on Poster 

 Type of poster:

- Teaser of characters and/or official poster 

- Official poster 

- Pros and cons of each poster 

Official Poster 

- Clearer and brighter 

- Target audiences would be young adults 

- Shows characters, Jessica who is our main character 

- Gives audiences more of an insight into the film and what it may be about (genre etc)

- Has actors names on the poster to show who is acting in the film 

- Has tag lines and/or ratings (example: The sun states: "worth a watch, five starts all round"

Teaser Poster

- Easier poster 

- Has to be quality photograph 

- Could be more intriguing for the audiences 

Picture for Poster 

- Completely black background

- Side or front profile of a women all whitened out  

- Shadow of man entering a door half open with light coming through thats placed on the women's head to symbolise someone in her mind

  Some tag line ideas

- You have nothing to loose but your mind 

- One persons reality is another persons insanity 

- Should never be alone with your mind for long

- A lot can happen in someones mind 

  Font 

- Typical thriller font

- Big and bold to capture attention 

  Colour scheme

- Dark 

- Blacks and whites 

- Dull colours 

Music for Short Film

We wanted suspenseful, dramatic music that fitted the scenes without being too over the top and taking away the main focus of the narrative. Music is a key element in films as it helps bring different atmospheres into the scene without having to show much in the story. If used properly, music can determine a certain mood and can act as a theme for a reoccurring event such as the music in the movie Jaws that symbolises when the Great White Shark will appear. Another film that has reoccurring music is the film Changeling which makes the audience have a certain emotion whenever the music plays, making the audience far more involved than films with no music.  

Photos for Potential Film Shoot

Our location will hopefully be in my sister's flat in Barons Court as the layout of the flat would work perfectly for our film. These photos resemble what the main characters house would look like, which is similar to my sister's flat. We will use Collingham College to be the therapists office along with the hall of the building as it presents a less home like environment but doesn't give a strict atmosphere. 

Script First Draft

Screen Play by on Scribd

Story Ideas

First Idea:

• Dementia Film
• Introduced to a couple
• One is diagnosed with dementia and shows their deterioration   
• Other party begins to seriously struggle and becomes so sad that they die from grief
• The other who has dementia reveals they were faking the whole time and had learnt how to pretend to deteriorate so it would be believable

Second Idea:

• Woman Living alone
• Hearing noises
• Thinking she's gone crazy
• Gets free consultation leaflet through letterbox
• Goes to doctor
• Gets diagnosed with mental illness
• Doctor that diagnoses is the one
• There is actually the doctor in her house
• **potential second ending**
• The women begins to have more episodes of seeing this man in her house she takes multiple pills of her medication to make him 'go away'
• Flashback happens showing it was all in her head and she was genuinely mentally ill
• Takes an accidental overdose and dies 

Third Idea:

• Comparison of people with depression/happy person
• Doing the same thing but seeing it from their different perspectives
• When doing the same things it shows how the person with depression points out all the negatives 
• Could have a man character as male suicide has become more in the media lately as it has risen dramatically 

Survey Responses

 

Short Film Demographic Survey

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My classmates and I made a survey which was answered by friends, friends of friends and family members. This survey was to see audiences preferences on short films, if people were aware of short films and where people watched short films.

Institutional Research into Short Films

Institutional research into short film

Short films are not usually publicised as much as Hollywood films, making it harder to hear about them. They are considered less known mainly because they are not in cinemas or in places where a normal length film is shown. However, a few years ago, short films were sometimes shown in cinema before the main film. For example, I went to see Frozen in a VUE cinema, and I was shown a short film called ‘Day and Night’ in-between the trailers but more recently they are less frequent, mainly as industries think you can find them all online. 

Production 

• Pitch videos show the directors ability and skill to film, such as a the films location is set to match the genre and time frame of the film, will make it more likely for invest to contribute money to produce the film. 
• Local councils will contribute to the making of a short film if it gives something in return such as a positive outlook on the local council. 
• Crowdfunding also helps to make a short film as final budget donations are usually going to re receive the same percentage for however much the film was sold for
• Funding will cover all meals for the days shooting, transportation for all crew and actors, the equipment to buy or rent, the props and production

Scheduling 

• Working out a suitable time frame for each scene at each location. Being able to predict the amount of time to film a certain scene at the precise location will provide a detailed time table to save valuable time and to be the most efficient. This will also help work out how much it may cost you by budgeting 
• Budgeting includes everything that seems essential even though it might not be the total cost. For example, including the entire budget for all actors, an actress might be able to act for free which would leave more money. Call sheets help show the daily representation of all the work carried out in scheduling 
• Call Sheets are important as they have all the contact information of the people acting that day and the roles they will be playing which normally include: Contact numbers, who is in each shot, what scene is being filmed, directions of locations 

Distribution 

• When distributing a short film, you have to think who the film is aimed towards. Most short films are watched by people who really enjoy short films
• The age of the audience needs to be kept in mind as a short film that shows nudity or swearing might not be appropriate for a young audience but a cartoon short film might not be viewed by an older audience 
• a selective audience such as teenagers might show a wider cultural capital of a short film 

Promoting and Marketing a Short Film

• A website or a Short film blog page would provide information of the short films around 
• The information shared would include: a brief description to prevent spoilers, cast information, crew members information and where people can watch the short film 
• A short films site must be creative and original to capture audiences attention and keep it memorable even if the person has not seen the film 
• Secret Cinema supports short films 
• Press and Publicity is a great way for your short film to be noticed. Having actors interviewed which gives views a brief insight on whats to come
• Having a striking image as a poster, such as a still clip from a dramatic scene could capture peoples attention wanting to know more about that moment and what was going on 
• A poster allows actors names on it so people might be more inclined to watch a short film with their favourite celebrity. 
• Promotional videos which can even be seconds long can give an exciting clip to entice viewers to watch 
• To target certain audiences such as young adults, handing out flyers at clubs or bars could attract their attention 
• Get friends to spread the word and give a positive and exciting message about the film 

Exhibition 

• Theatrical screening is often found in cinemas for a paying public audience 
• Non Theatrical is for a close group of people such as educational groups or a film society without a set payment, as there is usually a charge on the door 
• Screening any films, regardless if it is your own, or others, you must have acquired all the rights to prevent copywriting 
• Film nights show short films in popular bars, clubs, festivals, cafes and more, that allow more people to see short films 
• Glastonbury Festival has become a part of these must attend events that show short films 

Best Miscellaneous Advice From Industry Professionals 

• The internet is an invaluable resource for filmmakers 
• A strong production will be repeatedly used 
• Have clearances for everything before approaching buyers
• Have enough time to get the film print before your first exhibition opportunity 
• See contemporary and the most hysterical films to broaden knowledge of the short film industry 
• Find out everything possible about the industry, especially by reading the weekly trade press 
• Work in industries to gain experience and acknowledgement, regardless of paid or unpaid placements