My Poster Ideas

Provisional Radio Trailer Script

voiceover:

AFTERMATH is the film critics are calling the best newcomer picture of the decade. 

'INSIGHTFUL' and 'DEEPLY MOVIING' says the Daily Mail.

quote from film:

'I've told you.. im okay'

'No, you're not...

You're going to get better, Georgie.'

background noise:

gunshots can be heard echoing from far away

though- provoking music begins

voiceover:

AFTERMATH 

out May 22nd 

rated 12A

Social Media Questionnaire Results

Once we had come up with a storyline for our film, we sent out a questionnaire to ask the potential audience if they liked the idea, or if there was any changes that we could possibly make. After we had all the results back we collected them together and made charts, and graphs to show our findings. The majority of people who took part in our questionnaire were aged between 15-19 years old, with just under 16% being aged 25+. This is within our target demographic, meaning the feedback is from a relatable demographic. The general feedback suggested that the Mental Health element of the film was a good idea, this is useful as it is the main element of the film.

Out of nineteen responses,  78.9% of the respondents revealed that the storyline appealed to them. It was important that we knew this information as it means that we can see if our plot is appropriate for a short film and whether it would be popular with a wider audience. Regarding the 21%, it is integral that when we work on producing our film, we add elements that could make the film more engaging for our audience by including intriguing performances, experimental cinematography, precise editing and plot twists.

We then wanted to find out how likely it would be that the respondents would watch the film. For this question, responses were very mixed and this could be because our story is a Drama, which means that there isn't much action or horror involved, explaining why our young adult audience might not all be as equally interested in the plot.

Respondents claimed that they were very pleased with the fact that we were addressing such a relevant topic as PTSD and felt that it could be encouraging to individuals who were struggling with mental illness and scared to seek therapy. They felt that the film carried a strong message about the stigma of mental health and also prejudices against women in the workplace. This gave us the motivation to pursue this idea further and we wanted to make sure that we could represent this subject in a sensitive but creative way, therefore we also asked individuals what elements of the story they disliked.

Respondents felt that revealing Charlotte was dead at the end of the film was very 'stereotypical' and that it would have been more interesting to have the story from Georgie's perspective rather than Charlottes. Furthermore, they advised that we included more examples of the effects of PTSD rather than just hallucinations, to show that we had a clear understanding of the subject and allow for more character development.

Radio Trailer Research.

Radio Trailers

Radio Trailers areusually found during adverts on different radio stations. Different trailers may vary depending on the station due to different target audiences.

Voiceovers.
Nearly every radio trailer you will hear will have a voice over used to give out key information to do with the film etc. The use of a voiceover helps guide the listener through what is being portrayed in the trailer, and also entertain them. They also give a professional feel to the advert, as most radio trailers use a voiceover.

 Length.
Radio trialers are normally 30 - 40 seconds long, however they can also be a minuet long. This is to keep it short and snappy, also to keep the listerner intrigued, If the trailer was two minuets long it may cause the listener to loose interest. 30-40 seconds is an appropriate time scale to provide all the needed information.

Information
The information that is given in a radio trailer, is usually the title of the film, the date it is released, the screens it is available to be watched on e.g. 2D, 3D, IMAX etc, and what it is best to watch on, and who stars in the film.

The following is a link to four seperate radio trailers, Graviity, Pacific Rim, The Conjuring, and Great Gatsby. Click for Radio Trailers

Social Media Questionnaire

Click here for link to social media questionnaire

Genre Research: Drama subgenres.

Romance 

Romantic dramas are typically based around an obstical which prevents the true love of the two main characters. Music is used within romantic dramas to create the mood and intensify the atmosphere. The conclusion of a romantic drama typically does not indicate whether a final romantic union between the two main characters will occur. Click for Dear John trailer.

Historical

Historical drama are based around a historical event. Some historical dramas fall into the catagory of docudrama, these types of films try to accurately portray a historical event with the ammount of research they can gather. Other historical drama films fall into the catagory of fictionalized tales, where they are based on one or more people and the deeds they do. Click for Les Misérables trailer.

Tradgedy
 Tradgedy dramas are typically centered around a flaw in the main character, which evidently leads to their downfall, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances. Click for Titanic trailer.

Genre Research - Characters

Typical characters in drama films:

 

Baddie - A character that others are intimidated by. Often an abusive husband, manager or person with staus or power in a certain area such as the home, school or workplace. An example of this is Miss Trunchball in Matilda.

Goodie -  A reluctant hero, often presented as an underdog at the beginning, manages to save the day, or stand up to the 'baddie'. An example of this is John McClane in Die Hard, as he accidently becomes the hero of the film and strives to save his wife. The character of 'Charlotte' in our film partially fits this description, as she loves and cares for Georgie and wants to save her.

Princess - A character, usually female, who is seen as a prize, protected by the goodie and hurt by the baddie in some way. 'Georgie' shows some traits of this archetype as she needs to be saved, however this is from her mental illness, rather than needing to be saved by a man.

Manic Pixie Dream Girl -  A female character made to appeal specifically to men, is often presented as weak and in need of saving. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tifany's embodies both of the archetypes of the Princess and the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. 

Strong Female - A character that faces much hardship but strives to protect what she cares about. This can be presented through humour and a 'sassy' nature, but in drama this character is often presented in a serious light. An example of this character is Katness Everdene in The Hunger Games. The character 'Georgie' in our film shows traits of the strong female.

Shooting Pack 3 - Therapy Scene

The following is a list of things we needed/used during filming of our therapy scene.

Shot List

Script

Storyboard

Props 

Character Profiles

 Equiptment

 

Genre Research - Subgenres of Drama

Dramedy - Equally dramatic and funny, presents serious issues in a more light hearted way. An example of this is Adult Life Skills. Click for trailer

 Historical - Explores a specific time period or event, but often are only loosely based on real history. They tend to focus on glorified societies or political figures. An example of this is Gladiator. Click for trailer 

Melodrama - The plot and characters are often unrealistic, and tell a story that centres on a great crisis  and brave hero. These films tend to be more aimed at female audiences. An example of this is The Wizard of OZ. Click here for trailer

Period - Period dramas are often based on a novel, and have sets and costumes specially made to fit the time frame the film is set. They also tend to have longer running times, and usually feature prominent romance. An example of this is Romeo and Juliet. click for trailer

Tragedy - A flaw within the main character causes their downfall. A tragedy is generally centred around the self-destructive behaviour of a character and ultimately results in the death or horrible fate of the character. An example of this is The Great Gatsby. Click for trailer

Poster Ideas

My Poster Idea

My Poster Idea

I created my poster using the image editing software Photoshop. I wanted the poster to be effective but simplistic in order to convey the isolation of our main character, Georgie, but also not give too much away in regards to the plot. I took an image from the opening sequence of our film, the low angle shot of the trees, as the main background of the poster because it relates to Georgie's time in the War but also portay the overwhelming sense of suffocation that Georgie feels over her PTSD.

Making a Film Poster and Conventions of Film Posters

This is a basic yet effective structure of a film poster. It contains the title, tag line, names of the director and writer, and critique's reviews. The large title grabs the attention of a potential audience, so is something we should use on our film poster. 

       An alternative template depicts a poster that would be more fitting for our genre of film. The red   title conforms to colour conventions of danger and the all capitals font links to the military backstory of the film. A close up of Georgie's face with the faded image of Charlotte behind her would be a good main image for the poster, as this would hint at the film's story and give initial insight into the characters.

Conventions of film posters:

Posters tend to have the names of the main actors across the top which is an effective form of marketing as people are more likely to watch films with their favourite actors in. A release date is often included at the bottom so that any potential audience knows when the film will be available to view. Most film posters include a strip of writing at the bottom which detail the production companies involved in the making of the film, and any other information needed. There is also usually an age certificate near the title, and social media symbols to promote the associated Facebook and Twitter pages.