Shooting Script

Production log 5

This week we have produced an Production schedule, call sheet and a shooting script. This shows exactly what we are going to be filming and editing over the next couple of weeks. We also produced a recci video and wrote about the possible location we found. We also have got permission to film in the Indian fabric shop and have included that at the end of the recci video. we have also got permission to use a song that our friend was created for us. therefore that i done and we would not have to worry about that later. We had to make a lot of decision with a location that could work well with our theme and story and we had to get our friend to create a song that could contrast the two different cultures.


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Production Schedule

Open publication - Free publishing - More pre production

Call Sheet

Our Narrative.

Broken Bridges

Exposition

The Bansal family have been running a fabric shop for many generation in their household. there business is very successful and very well known especially in there neighbourhood. There shop is based in a neighbourhood where everyone knows everyone. So it is a tight community. The shop is also based on a high street, a road where there are plenty of other shops too, mainly Indian cultural ones. 

Agents of Change

A new white male has moved in the local area. He seems like the odd one out as he is the only white person in the area, he feels the difference and so do all the other characters. he feels out of place so he keeps himself to himself, he doesn't really have an interest in socialising with anyone else, he always walks around with headphones in so other people don't really have the chance to try and talk to him. 

Conflict Complication

He then goes into the Bansals family fabric shop as he needs change for a twenty pound note.  Once he enters the shop he looks around intrigued, he walks around the whole shop and then he notices the Bansals eldest daughter on the side stocking the shelves. He then walks over to her and they begin talking, they end up arranging to go out on a date. She knows if she tells her brothers or parents they will not let her go so she decides not to tell them knowing that her parents wont approve because of the cultural and racial differences. 

Elaboration

She then goes out on several dates with him and they are getting quite serious. Weeks later the arranged another data, but they got there her brother was there waiting for her. As he heard her talking on the phone to him and thought he should catch them in the act. Then a huge argument happens and the brother takes his sister home and tells their parents. Her parents are so disappointed, and forbid her to go out. The white male came into the shop every other day to try and convince her parents to let them be together. They ended up kicking him out of the shop, as they were embarrassed at how the whole street knew their business. One day she secretly packs her bags and gets out the house at night and they end up eloping and running away. this causes even more problems for the family.

Climax and Resolution

The parents track her down and beg her to come home even if it means with him. They end up coming home and both sides make peace. They have to live with him as they didn't want there daughter to get a divorce as it would cause the family more shame. They end up teaching the man the ropes to the business too, it has effected their business slightly. 

Coda

Now there is peace in the Bansal household, even though she is married to a white man they have cooperated and learnt to put up with his mannerist's. there is till some slight diversion but it is calm.

Opening Sequence Treatment

Film Title:

The title for our film/opening sequence will be 'Broken Bridges'. The film title clearly connotes issues raised in BSR films. For my film in particular, it is symbolic of the relationship that the white man wishes to have with the Indian girl. Due to clashes of religion and culture, as well as families, he cannot be with her. Metaphorically the 'broken' symbolises their relationship and feelings for one another and 'bridges' being representative of the obstacles and behaviour that he faces and must try to overcome.

Target Audience:

Our vox pop video shows that our target audience lies between the ages of 16-40 mainly. We have carried out both primary and secondary research such as watching BSR films from over the decades, asking people about their opinions of these films and the content of them. In addition, we also researched into certain films on the Internet and looked into critical quotes of these films. The reason this film would appeal to our target audience is because we are reversing the roles as the theme of the film will be based on racism and culture clash on the opposing character.

Technology:

Camera- Handheld camera, accompanied by a tripod (to take all the straight on shots, occasionally will not use the tripod to give the rough camera work as shown in these films.)

iMovie- To edit our final film and piece all the shots together in which we can easily cut and reform shots in order to make them the way we chose to.

Logic- To edit and create our music- using a synthesizer to make our music.

This technology that we will  use to film will be suitable as it is compatible with the editing software that we will be using.

There are no limitations as we have access to all the software above on a daily basis and if needed we can also do the editing at home.

Representation: (Characters):

Our key characters in our opening sequence the protagonist is the young girl that works in the family shop and who catches the antagonists eye.

The antagonist is the white British male character.

When we film we are challenging the typical representation of the different races of the characters in our opening sequence, in the current society. Instead of showing racism towards the white man, we are reversing the racism roles and showing it happening to the white man from the Asian family.

Narrative:

A brief summary of our film is when a white man sets sight on a typical Indian girl. they end up falling in love but have to overcome many obstacles one of which includes her family as they don't approve of their relationship due to the clashes of religion and culture.

In our opening sequence, we will show the white man in an Indian fabric shop buying material but faces discrimination from other customers as well as the people behind the counter. This reflects the theme of racism outlined in some BSR films for example:

 'My Beautiful Laundrette'



"Omar (Gordon Warnecke), a Pakistani, and his old school chum Johnny (Daniel-Day Lewis) use stolen drug money to renovate a laundrette in a squalid London neighbourhood. But conflicting interests soon threaten their new found success. Hanif Kureishi received an Oscar nomination for his screenplay, a stunning portrait of two boyhood friends who are struggling to survive in racially tense Thatcher-era Britain."

Conventions:

In our opening sequence we will ensure to introduce the main characters, establish the location and themes early on, in order for our audience to have a clear understanding if the story. We will show the main character facing explicit racism however this will not be shown verbally but through actions instead.

We have decided not to include any enigma code in the opening sequence as it is not chronological for our particular story, and breaks the verisimilitude, it also doesn't look realistic for British social realism films to have enigma in the opening sequence. Action would take place later on in the film but not necessary in the opening sequence, we are purposely not including action code as it would look too much like a trailer when the brief specifically tells us to create an opening sequence.

Institution:

Film 4 being the production company given by the brief make films to target a white British audience between the ages of 16-40. My film has been made to appeal to the same audience, conforming the themes and issues portrayed in these films. I have chosen to explore racism and discrimination in my film which is shown in Film 4 films such as Four Lions and This Is England.

Distribution of this film would be very limited as it is an informative film and not made for the enjoyment of people. Also, it will only really attract the people to whomever it would concern, very rarely will people chose to pay to watch a film like this. The distribution of this film being minimal, will mainly appeal to British audiences and Asians.

My film would be exhibited publically in small cinemas as these British social realist films would not be shown amongst big Hollywood films in multiplex cinemas. As well as this, my film would be shown at film festivals as it allows people to anticipate the film, and spread word around of the film. However, with home exhibition, my film can be viewed on PlayStation/ xbox, as well as streaming websites such as netflix and Love film. This is beneficial for me as it allows my audience to access the films quicker and gain more views.

Style and Iconography:

Camerawork:

In the beginning, the camera will be from over the characters shoulder looking at the scene, adding impact as its almost like we see the scene through his perspective. This will be a good way to show a different opinion on the Asian culture as we see it from a white mans perspective. We will also show many shot reverse shots in order to show the audience that there is a connection between the 2 main characters. The camera angle will vary from straight on to high angle. This will add dramatic effects when the man is spoken to in a racist manner, making him look like the weaker character in the scene and reinforcing the fact that he looks out of place.

Editing:

Throughout the opening sequence, we swill show clear continuity, as it adds verisimilitude and makes the story flow chronologically. We will also use match on action carrying the same action through which again makes it look realistic for example when he walks through the door of the shop.

Costumes/Props:

The main character will be wearing an everyday outfit, jeans and a jumper, nothing branded as in these films, the characters are normally shown to be wearing average. He will also have a pair of headphones around his neck, again nothing branded, just an ordinary cheap pair of headphones, in order to relate to how characters are shown in British social realist films. For example, in 'FishTank' the young girl carries a simple Walkman with her, its not anything big like Sony or Samsung. The Indian girl in the shop, and other members in the shop will also be dressed in traditional, Indian clothing which would emphasise how he looks out of place and make the audience ask questions.

Sound:

In the beginning, when the character has headphones in, then there will be Foley sound of the character listening to music in headphones. And then use ambient sound when in the shop, which will be soft background music, radio and talking. The use of dialogue will be most powerful within the opening sequence as it will show the division between both the races in the shop. To make the white character feel uncomfortable, the shop keepers, will be speaking in their own language, showing discrimination towards the man.

Music

Here, I have attached an image of where I asked a friend of mine who makes music, if we could use his song 'Pananana'. We plan to use this song as Foley sound where we show the white man listening to the music in headphones walking down the road which will lead into a soundbridge. Once in the shop, then he will take out his headphones and we will use 'found' sound which would just be the sound within in the shop when filming (mainly the radio and conversation between the people.) This would be very effective as we hear 2 different types of music within the same opening sequence showing a contrast between the 2 cultures and creating mystery for the audience.

Recci Videos.

Recci Video 1:

This alleyway is a possible location for our opening sequence because it is a real location, with no artificial set or any props added. It is a local location in which we can film and also, is a realistic place where people are likely to live near in a british social realist film rather than a big fancy house.

Recci Video 2:

This is a second possible location. this shows the diversity of the different cultures being showed all on this one street. This would be a good place to film as it would make the white character feel more awkward and as if he is the odd one out.

Recci Video 3:

This is our last possible location. We have decided to actually film inside the shop as we have permission to do so. This would enhance the different cultures when the white characters is in there. It also seems like a family business and would fit well with our theme and story.

Production Log 4



This week, by carrying out all of my primary research, I have learnt that a lot more people were aware of British Social Realism themes. Although many people do not know these films by this title, majority of British people, or even those who have lived in England are aware of the message given off from these films and the content.
In terms of institutions, I have learnt that all of those who make such films have an extremely low budget, and rely on 'New British Talent' of inexperienced actors in order to make their point across. They use real locations and do not record in studios as well as using 'found locations and lighting' where everything is 100% real, no artificial set or lighting.
In my own production, I will ensure to use real locations, incorporating the mise-en-scene as used in actual BSR films and be true to the content of these films. Also as done in these films, I will not only show one theme, but will refer to as many as I can manage to show within my opening sequence as it is only 2 minutes long but want it to feel as though it were a real British Social Realist film.

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Audience Research

Vox Pop Video

 

 

 

 

Data Presentation:

 

 Have you seen any BSR films?

Everyone that was interviewed happened to have come across these films before. They were also aware of the content presented in these films and the purpose of these issues being shown.

 

What BSR films have you seen?

The most popular BSR films that were mentioned within these interview included Fish Tank, This Is England, Four Lions, Adulthood and Kidulthood. This was because these films are advertised constantly on the TV and also are the only ones which appeal to the younger audience because the theme of 'Dark Comedy' adds humour to these, easing off the issues shown in the film and being slightly mocking.

 

What are your views on these films?

Some interviewers stated as they many not directly be from that faith, they do not feel as affected as others many, however everybody did agree that these films are reinforcing existing stereotypes of teenagers and races in current society and instead of creating awareness to young adults of these issues, are actually in a way encouraging themes such as violence, alcohol and drug abuse and violence. This is a very sensitive topic which must be dealt with extremely carefully.

 

 

Qualitative Data Research:

 

Conducting this primary research has made me realise that BSR films are not as unnoticed as I thought they were. From the responses I got, people seem to be affected by the issues presented within these films so I will ensure to include themes which do not offend people as much, and create more audience awareness of these problems which occur around us everyday in society.

 

She's my Audience  



Sound Analysis of an Opening Sequence.

Annotations between 00:00 and 03:23 only.