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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.