Risk Assessment

Probability - The likelihood of me and/or the participants involved in shooting my opening, realistically encountering the subjected risk.

 1. Very unlikely 

2. Unlikely 

3. Possibly 

4. Likely 

5. Very likely 

Health Risk - The scale at which the outcome of the subjected incident would effect your physical, mental or psychological health.

 1. Very low danger 

2. Some danger 

3. Relative danger 

4. Substantial danger 

5. Very substantial to fatal danger

Risk: Tripping over an object. - I will minimise this risk by searching the filming area before hand and marking out larger objects with bright tape. Probability of this would be 3/5 and I think there would be a 3/5 health risk.

Risk: Being hit by a car - I will minimise this risk by filming in below 30 mph areas for the most part. I will make sure I bring an extra person to observe and warn us for oncoming traffic on the main roads, when filming. Probability of this would be 2/5 and the health risk would be 4/5.

Risk: Being attacked by stranger with a weapon - To minimise this risk I would make sure we film all scenes in the morning in full daylight, make sure I have the ability to contact the emergency services and have an adult fairly near to where we are filming. Probability of this happening would be 1/5 and the health risk would be 5/5.

Pitch for my Ideas

What is it?

'Great allegiance'  

Genre - Crime/Thriller (British Gangster adaptation)

Context - Modern day Bristol. Corrupt estate with low economic status and class.

Target Audience - Primary: Men and Women aged 18 - 30, preferably working class, that are able to identify and relate to the circumstances in some cases. Secondary: Men and Women aged 40 - 50 from a middle class background, who are interested in seeing a much different culture.

Budget - Low to Medium

Synopsis - A young police officer from Bristol, Jamie Carter, is scapegoated into a last-throw, undercover operation, in one of the most dangerous, gang-dominated estates in the UK. Risking everything, this breath-taking urban experience follows his relationship with the ruthless, Ade Freeman, who is desperate to maintain his legacy.

Pitch - This film is guaranteed to excite, shock and entertain our target audience. It is set to be one of the truly defining Crime/Thriller films of the 21st century; with unrivaled uniqueness, edge and character. I believe this film both plays up to the traditional British Gangster conventions, with aspects like a voice over and British quick-witted humour, and also pushes the boundaries once set by the tiresome jokey undertone, most directors seem so desperate to cling on to.

The opening would sell this film to the most pedantic of critics. It is an impacting chase scene which will feature an array of empowering and exciting shots. The honesty of the location will allow my target audience to identify strongly with the setting, and not to mention the protagonist, who being an undercover police officer, will add an element of uniqueness to the storyline. From the off your audience will be captured by the effective Mise en Scene we will convey in our scenes. The opening will be perfectly balanced, intantly intreguing and undeniably unique.

One word to describe this film? Fresh. This is reflected in our primary audience, but I also believe this has the potential to be an extremely versatile film at the same time. It is not only a thrilling piece of drama, but also a look into a very much real reality many people face. This project is 100% worth your backing in my opinion and I believe it could be a major opportunity to create a leading British film which will be talked about for decades.

Film/Edit Schedule

Initial:

December 2014

Week following Monday 8th...

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th (AM - 4pm) = around 4 to 6 hours - First filming. I will try and get most things right however I think that after review I will be likely to need more filming sessions.


Week following Monday 15th...

Monday 15th and Thursday 18th AM lesson time (5 hours) - Editing time. If lesson time is able to be utilized for just coursework, I will look to get the majority of my editing done then.  

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st (AM - 4pm) - Second film slot. Will be used for improvements and finer/extra details.

Extra
- On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, I will be able to stay after college and do extra editing - between 3-6 hours edit time.

Plan 

When it comes to editing, I plan to use 'Adobe Premier Pro' to do it. As I'm on my own I will try to manage my time as effectively as possible, dedicating at least 3 afternoons for extra edit time. Hopefully this will allow me to get the opening finished relatively quickly, and to a good standard. I will keep looking at previous students' more successful work as influence, looking specifically at their editing techniques, and also the resources available to improve the opening. I will also look at real Crime/thriller openings again to see how they are effective. Hopefully all this will increase my final grade.

Storyboard

Scripting/Drafting

*Voice over*

Rob: If you ask me whether I'm an easy-going sort of guy, I would reply yes. In fact, I'm the nicest man you'll ever meet. In many ways I'm your best friend. Matter of fact, (beat) I'm the only one you got.
- If you ask me whether I'm fair, every single man, woman and dog will have the same answer, and why wouldn't they? They all deal with me, because I make them my business. I look after this estate because I care about them all, they need me to, ya know, (changing tone) keep things ticking over. Obviously with this commitment to them, it's only right that I'm duely paid for my services.
- 20 years ago Marxfield was a shit-hole. Guns, violence, rape and drug abuse rates were at their highest ever. I watched my own Mother be brutally beaten to death in the corner of my maggot-infested room, while those cowards walked free on our streets. What did our majesty's beloved justice system do about this? Fuck all is the answer to that one, (changing gear) so now when we see a police officer on my streets, we use their life as a commemoration to my Mum's. It's only fair really.
- But let me ask you a question. What do you do when a no-good, back-stabbing copper gets on your nerves one too many times for your liking? You remind him just who he is, and who you are.
- The rest takes care of itself.

*End Scene*

Rob: (laughing at the start and not giving Ethan his full eye contact) It's funny really... How ya know (pause) people like you and me always seem to end up in these situations.

Ethan: They're coming for you Ade. You better leave now before...(interrupted)

Rob: (shouting now) People like you, don't beat, me.


Ethan: You know what... Fuck y...(Ade signals and a bag is placed over Carter's head)

Shot List

1) Establishing shot of estate. High angle. Crane Movement.
2) Long shot of wall and hedges. Low angle. Tracking movement. (T1)
3) Mid shot of first building. Low angle. Tilt up to reveal full scale. (T2)
4) Extreme long shot of boss character. Tracking in.
5) POV shot of boss walking down road. Mid angle.
6) 3rd person, over-shoulder shot of (C1) with phone to ear. Tracking movement.
7) Extreme long shot of protagonist.
8) Long shot of (C2) against garage door. Track in. (T3)
9) Mid shot of (C2). Tilt down.
10) Close up of (C2) face waking up.
11) Extreme close up of phone.
12) Close up of watch face.
12) Close up of face in realization of his mistakes. (C2)
13) Long shot of (C2) getting up and sprinting away. Tracking movement.
14) Long shot of (C1) standing still with phone to ear.
15) Close up of (C1). Panning shot which rotates around his head.
16) Close up of (C1). Tilt down to phone in hand.
17) Mid shot of (C1). Track out as he begins to walk off.
18) Long shot of (C2) running. Tracking movement.
19) Close up of (C2's) feet. Low angle.
20) High angle. Long shot of (C2) running. Arc movement.
21) Long shot of (C2) going around corner. Stedi-Cam.
22) POV shot from (C2) running.
23) Close up from the back of (C1) looking left.
24) Close up from side angle (C1) looking right.
25) Close up of (C1's) facial expression.
26) Extreme close up of eyes (C1).
27) Extreme close up of eyes (C2).
28) Long shot of (C2). Tracking movement.
29) Mid shot of (C3and4) grabbing (C2) from round the corner.
30) Panning movement as all 3 struggle.
31) 3rd person over shoulder shot (C2). (C1) walks into view.
32) Side angle. Long shot showing all characters as (C1) approaches.
33) Shot reverse shot for duration of dialogue between (C1 and 2).
34) Close up of (C1).
35) Close up of (C2).

Footage of Locations

Costume Planning

Protagonist

• Blue Trainers
  - Blue jeans
  - Dark Hoodie
  
  

  Boss

  - Grey Suit
  - Coat
  - Watch