Issue found with filming

Whilst doing some test shots, I have found a problem with the time of day I want to do my filming. I did some test footage at around 1 in the afternoon, however when taking one of the shots, I couldn't achieve the effect I wanted because of the sunlight creating glare on the window. Therefore, I will need to film later at about 3-4 however it starts to get dark around this time, which needs I must be careful about the time and lighting.

Classification

After looking through the classifications of the British Board of Film Classification website (bbfc), I have come to the conclusion that my film will be a 12 due to it's mature themes.

Here are parts of the definition that have triggered my choice in classification;

"Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers."

"Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail."

"Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained."

Target audience

'What and who is a "target audience"? Target audiences are unique groups or segments of customers for your product or service. When marketing your business you can advertise and promote your product or service most effectively by clearly defining your target audiences.'

http://www.ehow.com/how_5084025_define-target-audience.html

A vague audience demographic for a generic horror film would be young adults aged 18-28, both male and female, predominantly male. However, there are many sub-genres under the thriller genre which all appeal to different audiences. There are those triller films which are also slightly horror films, which would appeal to younger teen audiences. Also, genres such as disaster thrillers and supernatural thrillers that have elements of fiction within the story lines are aimed at the same audience. Other sub-genres such as psychological thrillers and legal thrillers are aimed at more mature audiences, for example middle aged men.

My film is yet another sub-genre of thriller, it is a mystery thriller. I think my film trailer will appeal to both male and females 25+, however I will do some market research to back up my decision.

Storyboard

Here is a story board I roughly composed to show the different shots I would like to shoot in order to create my trailer. They are rougly in order, to show how the trailer would play out.

Story line 2

After brainstorming with ideas, I have come up with a theme which means I now have an ending to my trailer. Now my story-line is as follows;

The main character will be shot awaking in an unknown place, for example in a forest or a field, with no sign of buildings or life. The character will be filmed looking confused, weary and unsure of what is going on. This will leave the audience in a similar state. We will then follow the character as he/she tries to find more about their whereabouts and what had happened to them before falling unconscious. The character will eventually reach a house or building that they recognise, where they will approach. Through a window they will see them-self in a family situation, living their life. The main idea of the film will be that this character has had her identity stolen, but the audience will be left wondering why this character has had their identity stolen, who by and what will happen? Thus, satisfying the brief of a mystery thriller.

Moodboard

Here is a mood board I created, consisting of a few images I found which I would like my film to relate to. I like the idea my trailer beginning in a murky forest at dawn or dusk, maybe when it's misty. And as the trailer progresses, I'd like to change the location to a deserted house, street or building. I like the idea of the main character being followed by an unknown, dark, shady figure. However, these are all just ideas as of yet.

Analysis 2 - The Island

Although, The Island is an action/sci-fi thriller which vaguely links to the genre of my own film, however I thought I'd analyse it as I think it works well as a teaser trailer. At the beginning of this trailer, the genre of the film is portrayed as a fantasy with vast location shots. At this point, the ambient sounds are changed to deep drones, and the text that appears from the screen saying "The Perfect Life" changes with the change in sound to "The Perfect Lie". The trailer then establishes the real genre for the film through the rest of the trailer. This is typical of a trailer, as they normally present the audience with an untainted situation, and as the trailer progresses order is disrupted thus leaving the audience wondering whether order is restored which is a tactic used to influence people to see the film. The genre is also backed up with the use of iconography used, such as the needles and medial instruments used in some shots, and the shots of large explosions and chases/running. There is near to no spoken dialogue used in this trailer which I find extremely effective as it keeps audience focus on what they are seeing. The only spoken dialogue is said after all other sounds (soundtrack, diegetic sounds), and the character says, "The life that you think you had, never happened". This helps the audience get some sort of understanding of the general plot, however still leaving them with unanswered questions. There are a wide variety of transitions from different shots and bits of footage, as well as bits of footage sped up and slowed down, which means the trailer is kept interesting and diverse.

Story line 1

Initially the general plot for my film trailer would be based around a single main character which would be the first character to be introduced. They would awake in an unknown location, maybe in a forest or field, feeling confused and unsure of what happened to them before they fell unconscious. The trailer will follow the main character trying to figure out their whereabouts and what is going on. After traveling through deserted streets, with no signs of other people about, they come to a familiar building, maybe a house. I don't know how to resolve the trailer as of yet, so I need to brainstorm for possible solutions.