Similar films to ours.
One film that is Tinker Tailer, soldier Spy.
The movie is an Action thriller based around spies, very similar in that aspect to ours. The films narrative, will be the basis for our movie, as in sticking to the espionage theme.
Friday, 31 January 2014
Similar films to our movie
Similar films to ours.
One film that is Tinker Tailer, soldier Spy.
The movie is an Action thriller based around spies, very similar in that aspect to ours. The films narrative, will be the basis for our movie, as in sticking to the espionage theme.
Thursday, 30 January 2014
Different types of genres
Genre Types
Action Genre
Action film is a film genre in which one or more heroes are thrust into a series of challenges that typically include physical feats, extended fight scenes, violence, and frantic chases. Action films tend to feature a resourceful character struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a villain, or a pursuit which generally concludes in victory for the hero
Psychosocial Thriller Genre
Psychological thriller is a fictional thriller story which emphasizes the psychology of its characters and their unstable emotional states. In terms of classification, the category is a sub-genre of the broader ranging thriller category, with similarities to Gothic and detective fiction in the sense of sometimes having a "dissolving sense of reality", moral ambiguity, and complex and tortured relationships between obsessive and pathological characters
Science fiction Genre
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginative content such as futuristic settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, parallel universes, and extra-terrestrial life. Exploring the consequences of scientific innovations is one purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas".
Action Genre
Action film is a film genre in which one or more heroes are thrust into a series of challenges that typically include physical feats, extended fight scenes, violence, and frantic chases. Action films tend to feature a resourceful character struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a villain, or a pursuit which generally concludes in victory for the hero
Psychosocial Thriller Genre
Psychological thriller is a fictional thriller story which emphasizes the psychology of its characters and their unstable emotional states. In terms of classification, the category is a sub-genre of the broader ranging thriller category, with similarities to Gothic and detective fiction in the sense of sometimes having a "dissolving sense of reality", moral ambiguity, and complex and tortured relationships between obsessive and pathological characters
Science fiction Genre
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginative content such as futuristic settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, parallel universes, and extra-terrestrial life. Exploring the consequences of scientific innovations is one purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas".
Possible distributors
Vertigo films
Vertigo Films is a British film production and film distribution company based in London, England. Vertigo Films has been responsible for the production and distribution of Bronson, StreetDance 3D and Monsters.
Vertigo Films was created in 2002 by producers Allan Niblo (producer of Human Traffic and South West 9), James Richardson (producer of Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)), director Nick Love (screenwriter and, prior to company formation, director of Goodbye Charlie Bright and The Football Factory), distributor Rupert Preston (distributor of Chopper, Chasing Amy and Bride of Chucky, among others), and entrepreneur Rob Morgan. The company was formed for the express purpose of distributing and producing two films, The Football Factory and It's All Gone Pete Tong; its current stated goal is to produce and distribute four films per year.
Vertigo Films is a British film production and film distribution company based in London, England. Vertigo Films has been responsible for the production and distribution of Bronson, StreetDance 3D and Monsters.
Vertigo Films was created in 2002 by producers Allan Niblo (producer of Human Traffic and South West 9), James Richardson (producer of Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)), director Nick Love (screenwriter and, prior to company formation, director of Goodbye Charlie Bright and The Football Factory), distributor Rupert Preston (distributor of Chopper, Chasing Amy and Bride of Chucky, among others), and entrepreneur Rob Morgan. The company was formed for the express purpose of distributing and producing two films, The Football Factory and It's All Gone Pete Tong; its current stated goal is to produce and distribute four films per year.
Title Sequence
Title Sequence
A title sequence is a way in which films or television programs show their title, key production and cast members, or both, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound.
A title sequence is a way in which films or television programs show their title, key production and cast members, or both, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound.
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Possible distributors
Columbia pictures
Columbia Pictures Industries is an American film production and distribution studio, that is part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. It is one of the leading film studios in the world, a member of the so-called Big Six.
The studio, founded in 1918 as Cohn-Brandt-Cohn Film Sales by brothers Jack and Harry Cohn and Joe Brandt, released its first feature film in August 1922. It adopted the Columbia Pictures name in 1924 and went public two years later.
In 1982, the studio was purchased by Coca-Cola; that same year it launched TriStar Pictures as a joint venture with HBO and CBS. Five years later, Coca-Cola spun off Columbia, which was sold to Tri-Star as the latter became Columbia Pictures Entertainment. After a brief period of independence with Coca-Cola maintaining a financial interest, the combined studio was acquired by Japanese company Sony in 1989.
Title sequence
Title sequences
A title sequence is a way in which a film or television programme presents their title, key production and cast members. A title sequence should indicate what a film or programme is about and the genre of it. It can also tell the audience about certain characters and there roles.
A title sequence is a way in which a film or television programme presents their title, key production and cast members. A title sequence should indicate what a film or programme is about and the genre of it. It can also tell the audience about certain characters and there roles.
First 15 mins of similar film - Reservoir dogs
Reservoir dogs- First 15 minutes
Mise en scene
At the start of the scene there is a table full of men having a conversation. All the characters are dressed in same black suit and tie apart from two people which may indicate that they are outsiders in the group. The fact that they are all dressed similar indicates there in some sort of group and organisation and two of them don't really belong there. All of them leave a tip apart from one of them which gives the audience an insight of the characters personality.
Editing
When they leave the café you can see all the characters clearly as its edited in slow motion to show how the characters differ and their characteristics. It also gives the audience an insight into their personalities.
Sound
The sound at the start of the film are non-diegetic sound such as plates, glasses and cutlery to establish where the scene is set, which is in a café. When they leave the café there is a slow tempo with upbeat music to emphasise the characters coolness and composure. The music matches the walk of the characters to show how the characters are composed.
Cinematography
In the opening scene they are all sat around a table and the camera shifts round the table to each character to give the audience an indication of the characters personalities and characteristics. For example, it shows that Harvey is the leader and has authority over the rest of the group and is very confident when speaking.Action/Thriller similar films 2
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Plot: Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.
Plot: Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.
Mise en scene- The film is set in wintry conditions with a lot of fires to show that there are very rural areas. The clothes worn in the districts are very tattered and look to be made from rags, whereas the uniforms worn by the guards look really modern.
Editing: When the camera is on the people in the district who are very poor there is more of a blue tint to show that its very cold, whereas when its on the richer people there is a strong orange glow to show they are in and can afford warmth.
Sound: The music is quite calm for the majority but when there is some action, the music fades out to let more diagetic sounds come through e.g. screaming.
Cinematography- The camera focuses a lot on close ups of various people to show facial expressions. The camera seems to look up to katniss and peeta to show they have dominance and that people look up to them, but seems to look down on the crowd to show they have no authority.
Editing: When the camera is on the people in the district who are very poor there is more of a blue tint to show that its very cold, whereas when its on the richer people there is a strong orange glow to show they are in and can afford warmth. Sound: The music is quite calm for the majority but when there is some action, the music fades out to let more diagetic sounds come through e.g. screaming.
Cinematography- The camera focuses a lot on close ups of various people to show facial expressions. The camera seems to look up to katniss and peeta to show they have dominance and that people look up to them, but seems to look down on the crowd to show they have no authority. 15 min analysis of similar film - part 1
Chosen Analysis Film: Inception
Storyline (source, IMDb):
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.
Notes on storyline:
Sci-Fi like theme to story with idea of thief in peoples minds stealing information, this has made him a wanted person. - Like having the information made our character a wanted person.
Offer of redemption creates a change in the plot of the story making it more interesting instead of the usual predictable, 'character on run from the law'.
From the storyline it appears there is some sort of tension created with the idea of an impossible mission.
Main characters (source, IMDb):
Dominic Cob (Leonardo DiCaprio)
Cobb is an extractor - he enters people's dreams, steals their secrets, and sells them to their competitors. His totem is a spinning top that belonged to his late wife. When in dreams, it spins forever, never toppling over.
Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)
Arthur is Cobb's right hand man, and apparently closest friend. They have known each other since before the tragic death of Cobb's wife. He lives in America, but travels the world with Cobb. Arthur and Cobb used to work with Eames, but Arthur and Eames appear to dislike each other now.
Ariadne (Ellen Page)
Ariadne is a student of architecture in France. She meets Cobb through one of her teachers, who is Cobb's father-in-law. After a few tests, she is brought into the team as their official Architect. At first she is adverse to dream sharing but can't stay away from the freedom that comes from it.
Character comments:
Dominic Cobb - Main character that is the base of the story. The iconography of the spinning top portrays unease and disorientation which is linked to the theme of the film.
Arthur - Main characters friend and apparently closest friend. History of friends, bound by a tragic event. close because he travels with Cobb.
Ariadne - Student of architecture in France shows she has knowledge. At first she is adverse to dream sharing but can't stay away from the freedom that comes from it.
Storyline (source, IMDb):
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.
Notes on storyline:
Sci-Fi like theme to story with idea of thief in peoples minds stealing information, this has made him a wanted person. - Like having the information made our character a wanted person.
Offer of redemption creates a change in the plot of the story making it more interesting instead of the usual predictable, 'character on run from the law'.
From the storyline it appears there is some sort of tension created with the idea of an impossible mission.
Main characters (source, IMDb):
Dominic Cob (Leonardo DiCaprio)
Cobb is an extractor - he enters people's dreams, steals their secrets, and sells them to their competitors. His totem is a spinning top that belonged to his late wife. When in dreams, it spins forever, never toppling over.
Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)
Arthur is Cobb's right hand man, and apparently closest friend. They have known each other since before the tragic death of Cobb's wife. He lives in America, but travels the world with Cobb. Arthur and Cobb used to work with Eames, but Arthur and Eames appear to dislike each other now.
Ariadne (Ellen Page)
Ariadne is a student of architecture in France. She meets Cobb through one of her teachers, who is Cobb's father-in-law. After a few tests, she is brought into the team as their official Architect. At first she is adverse to dream sharing but can't stay away from the freedom that comes from it.
Character comments:
Dominic Cobb - Main character that is the base of the story. The iconography of the spinning top portrays unease and disorientation which is linked to the theme of the film.
Arthur - Main characters friend and apparently closest friend. History of friends, bound by a tragic event. close because he travels with Cobb.
Ariadne - Student of architecture in France shows she has knowledge. At first she is adverse to dream sharing but can't stay away from the freedom that comes from it.
Title Sequences
A title sequence is the method by which films or television programs present their title, key production and cast members, or both, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound. It usually follows but should not be confused with the opening credits, which are generally nothing more than a series of superimposed text.
Example of title sequence:
List of 15 title sequences
Example of title sequence:
Possible Distributors
http://www.vertigofilms.com/about.php#.UuliuPl_uMI
Vertigo Films is a UK Film and Distribution company founded in 2002 by Allan Niblo and James Richardson. The following year Rupert Preston and Nick Love joined and became partners. The company’s mission is to create and distribute commercially driven independent cinema and since inception it has produced 28 films and distributed a further 35.
Action/Thriller similar films 1
Similar Film- World War Z
Plot: United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself.
Mise en scene- The majority of the film is set in daytime. They are wearing either ordinary day to day clothing or a uniform if they are a member of the forces. The film starts off in America/New York but later moves on to other countries. They're are plenty of weapons and various other props used throughout.
Editing- There are a lot of fast cuts in this film showing that there is a lot going on in one scene and this helps to set the pace for the rest of the film.
Sound- There are a lot of diagetic sounds used in this film e.g. people screaming to show there panicking and car horns to show there are a lots of others stuck in the traffic.
Cinematography- There are a lot of establishing shots to show where it is set and to show sort of a before and after from the explosions you can hear. There are also lots of close ups to show the various facial expressions throughout.
Plot: United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself.
Mise en scene- The majority of the film is set in daytime. They are wearing either ordinary day to day clothing or a uniform if they are a member of the forces. The film starts off in America/New York but later moves on to other countries. They're are plenty of weapons and various other props used throughout.
Editing- There are a lot of fast cuts in this film showing that there is a lot going on in one scene and this helps to set the pace for the rest of the film.
Sound- There are a lot of diagetic sounds used in this film e.g. people screaming to show there panicking and car horns to show there are a lots of others stuck in the traffic.
Cinematography- There are a lot of establishing shots to show where it is set and to show sort of a before and after from the explosions you can hear. There are also lots of close ups to show the various facial expressions throughout.
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Similar films- Reservoir dogs
Action/thriller
Reservoir dogs
costumes- mainly suits(mainly black suit and tie), tracksuits, dark clothes.
Reservoir dogs
Plot: After a simple jewellery heist goes terribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant.
Mise-en-scene:
costumes- mainly suits(mainly black suit and tie), tracksuits, dark clothes.
Props- weapons, mainly guns and knifes.
Editing:
-Lots of jump cuts to show the fast tempo of the film.
-When they leave the café their walking in slow motion to show their characteristics.
Sound:
Cinematography:
-The camera always moves around the characters to show their characteristics and personalities .
-They use high angle and low angle shots to show when a character is dominant or vulnerable in a certain situation.
-They also use a lot of close ups to show characters emotions.
Similar Films- Snatch
Action/thriller
Snatch
Plot: Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewellers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.
Mise-en-scene:
Editing:
Sound:
-The music in the film is loud and face to show the pace that the films being set.
Cinematography:
Snatch
Plot: Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewellers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.Mise-en-scene:
Lighting- daytime.
costumes- business suits, balaclavas, dark clothes. boxing gear.
location/setting- The film is set in London, England in pubs, offices, streets, boxing arenas, caravans.
Props- Weapons such as guns and knifes, playing cards.
Editing:
-There are lots of jump cuts to emphasise the speed at which the films been set.
-In the boxing scenes its shows the punches in slow motion to show the power of them.
Sound:
-The music in the film is loud and face to show the pace that the films being set.Cinematography:
- The shots focus a lot on weapons to make the genre clear to audience.
- A lot of the shots are close up to show characters emotions.
Monday, 27 January 2014
Film Ideas
Film idea 1
Genre: Comedy
Plot:Jack is a normal 25 year old who has a boring office job and lives in an apartment alone, his life is very bland. Jack decides to go to this house party and his mate gives him this drug and he begins to hallucinate clowns everywhere which terrifies him as he has a phobia of clowns. The drug doesn't wear off so he goes to see a psychiatrist to find out why these clowns are tormenting him. He then finds out its because he failed his clown course 10 years ago. To resolve the problem he decides to return to the school to fulfill his past dream of being a clown. He finds it very difficult as he scared of everyone there. He makes friends with one of his colleagues who helps him lose the fear of clowns. He begins to develop feelings for her and gets in a relationship with her. He then takes the exam and passes and he becomes a full time clown and is living the dream as well as getting married to her.
Film idea 2
Genre: Horror
Plot: An old lady has been living in a creepy old house for several years. She is what people call demon keepers or people who keep and nurture demons and spirits that are just entering our dimension or in recovery from previous occurrences. She is helping evil get on their feet so they can destroy many lives. And a few young curious teenagers go to investigate and this lady is warning them to stay away from the house. the plan one night to enter the house and see what the lady is doing. They all get trapped in the house and have to survive the night in the house with evil spirits.
Genre: Comedy
Plot:Jack is a normal 25 year old who has a boring office job and lives in an apartment alone, his life is very bland. Jack decides to go to this house party and his mate gives him this drug and he begins to hallucinate clowns everywhere which terrifies him as he has a phobia of clowns. The drug doesn't wear off so he goes to see a psychiatrist to find out why these clowns are tormenting him. He then finds out its because he failed his clown course 10 years ago. To resolve the problem he decides to return to the school to fulfill his past dream of being a clown. He finds it very difficult as he scared of everyone there. He makes friends with one of his colleagues who helps him lose the fear of clowns. He begins to develop feelings for her and gets in a relationship with her. He then takes the exam and passes and he becomes a full time clown and is living the dream as well as getting married to her.
Film idea 2
Genre: Horror
Plot: An old lady has been living in a creepy old house for several years. She is what people call demon keepers or people who keep and nurture demons and spirits that are just entering our dimension or in recovery from previous occurrences. She is helping evil get on their feet so they can destroy many lives. And a few young curious teenagers go to investigate and this lady is warning them to stay away from the house. the plan one night to enter the house and see what the lady is doing. They all get trapped in the house and have to survive the night in the house with evil spirits.
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Title sequence research
http://www.artofthetitle.com/titles/
(20 amazing movie title sequences to inspire you)
http://www.creativebloq.com/design/top-movie-title-sequences-10121014
http://www.titledesignproject.com/
Possible distributors
http://www.entertainmentfilms.co.uk/about-us
Entertainment is the UK’s leading independent distributor. The company was founded in 1978 and has showed continuing growth and success since that time distributing a wide range of product and building a significant film library.
Highlights for the company have been the release of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
http://uk.eonefilms.com/home
eOne Momentum (formerly Momentum Pictures) is one of the leading motion picture distributors in the UK and Ireland and releases approximately 20 theatrical films a year
http://www.bluedolphinfilms.com/about.aspx
Joseph has used his extensive experience to build a company that has established itself as one of the leading independent distributors in the country, employing innovative distribution patterns for a diverse range of films.
Thursday, 23 January 2014
Research into certificate of film
Our idea for our film will contain violence and some 'strong language' so should be around a 12A.
The guidance of a 12A states that The overall tone of a film or DVD, and the way it makes the audience feel may affect the classification. For example, a work which has a very dark or unsettling tone which could disturb the audience would be less likely to be passed 12A even if the individual issues in the film were considered acceptable under the BBFC guidelines. Similarly, if a work is particularly positive or reassuring this may stop it being pushed up a category from 12A to 15.
As for language the BBFC's Guidelines state:
That there may be strong language (eg 'f***') at 12 or 12A, but it must be infrequent. The context of the strong language is important. Aggressive uses of strong language may result in a film or DVD being placed at the 15 category. There is some allowance for puns on strong language at this category.
There may be moderate language (eg uses of terms such as ‘bitch’ and ‘twat’ at 12 or 12A).
Any discriminatory language will not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language (for example homophobic or racist terms) is unlikely to be passed at 12 or 12A unless it is clearly condemned.
Dangerous behaviour such as hanging, suicide and self-harming may be present in 12 or 12A works but will not dwell on detail which could be copied or present those activities as pain or harm free.
Discriminatory behaviour should not be endorsed by the film as a whole.
There may be infrequent sight of drugs misuse in a 12 or a 12A but the portrayal should not be glamorised or provide instructional details.
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