Evaluation

Production schedule of "Three's A Crowd"

Permission Report

For our two-minute clip, we have decided to set the scene in the lounge of a home or possibly a posh hotel.

To be visually effective it would be better to have our film shot in a hotel, however, gaining permission would be a lot harder to do for the shooting element of the production, therefore it is more likely that the scene will be shot in one member of the groups home. Permission will be obtained from the home owner to use the space as well as checking with them that it is ok to use fake blood of some sort for dramatic effect on the victims in their home. College are providing ourselves with camera for filming and lighting, so we will need to check with them if it is possible to film away from the college site over a period of time using their camera and also lighting.

"Three's A Crowd" Script

A female sitting in a chair, MIRIAM BROWNE is smoking a cigarette with one hand, holding a martini in her other, by the pained expression on her face she looks stressed and her tear stained face suggests she’s been crying. She is of a young age, mid-twenties possibly, and undeniably beautiful with her brown curls pinned, red lipstick highlighting her plump lips and a cocktail dress perfectly accentuating her figure.

The home is comfortable and undeniably luxurious, the Browne’s are obviously a wealthy couple, there is fine wallpaper on the walls, giving the room a homely feel, whilst the sofa MIRIAM is sat on, looks delicate. There is a window behind MIRIAM but the curtains have been drawn closed, the drapes hanging delicately over the curtains themselves..

(A sound of a door opening occurs accompanied by some laughter. MIRIAM instantly composes herself upon hearing the noise. A Couple, of the same age as MIRIAM appear through the door to which MIRIAM is awaiting. MARIA is a few years younger then JOHN and MIRIAM. At first JOHN and MARIA do not notice the figure waiting for them and proceed in laughing and talking to one another, MIRIAM then clears her throat, JOHN turns the light on)

MIRIAM:

Well, what do we have here then? I Knew I couldn’t trust you John, I Knew it.

JOHN:

Now baby, this is not what it looks like… (Remaining calm, a relaxed expression on his face)

(JOHN goes to comfort MIRIAM)

MIRIAM:

(Shouting at John, pausing between words, monotone) Don’t, you, dare. (Shaking as she pulls out a 9mm handgun, JOHN steps back as she aims the gun at him and places her glass on the fireplace)

(MIRIAM aims the gun at john, then shoots MARIA)

(Gunshot sounds, MARIA is on the floor, lifeless and MIRIAM turns the gun to JOHN. Instantly knowing that his life is at risk, he tries to grab the gun from MIRIAM even though she has a firm grip, they struggle. A gunshot sounds. MIRIAM is too, lying on the sofa lifeless with a bullet wound in her chest, JOHN rushes to MIRIAMS side, she whispers into his ear something no one else could possibly hears before taking her last breath, the gun beside him as he is looking down at the MIRIAM, lying still.)

JOHN:

What have I Done?!

Target audience of "Three's A Crowd"

We are aiming to produce our film for both young couples as well as male and females in the adult age group of 30-75. We have based this upon the use of violence between both genders in the clip of our film and the content of smoking and alcohol. Although we have decided to certify our film as a 15, it was felt that the topic may be too sensitive for a younger age group and as we have chosen the film to be based on the generic crime convention of film noir, in which murder is the dominant subgenre.

List of equipment

1. Spare recording tapes

For use if original tape runs out of use

2. Tripod

To steady the camera and enable smooth movement of the camera

3. Camera

To record the clip

4. Spare batteries

To use if power runs out whilst filming

5. Lighting; lamp

Dramatic effect for convention of Mis-en-scene

6. Script

Guidance for actors

Props and costume list

1. Fake handgun

For Miriam to use when shooting Maria

2. Glass of ‘alcohol’

For Miriam to hold whilst waiting for John and Miriam to return home

3. Silky wrap /scarf

Stereotypical femme fatale accessory, worn around Miriam and Maria’s arms.

4. Male suit; braces, blazer, trousers, shirt and tie

For john to wear to co-ordinate with the date of the play, typical 1940’s male clothing

5. Cigarette’s and cigarette holders

To hold Miriam’s cigarette whilst she waits for John and Maria, dramatic effect of seduction

6. 1950’s style dress

7. Red lipstick and mascara

8. Stiletto’s

9. Pencil skirt

10. Blouse

(6-10) For Miriam and Maria to wear throughout the clip, adds to femininity and seductiveness of the clip being shot in the convention of film noir

11. Fake blood

To emphasise the murders committed in the end shot of the clip