Elise+Sengo



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Columbiana is an action film which is full of fast paced movements and a lot of sound effects. I think the main target audience is to people that like action __films__ and like their __hearts__ pumping because there is suspense built. As it’s an action film, it’s normally targeted for a male audience because there is usually a male heroine going through many challenges and life threatening situations in or Columbiana is an action film which is full of fast paced movements and a lot of sound effects. I think the main target audience is to people that like action __films__ and like their __hearts__ pumping because there is suspense built. As it’s an action film, it’s normally targeted for a male audience because there is usually a male heroine going through many challenges and life threatening situations in order to gain victory at the end, but then in this film, it subverts to the male heroine outlook because it’s a female that plays a heroine that kills in order to find someone. The main character still conforms as a beautiful female, that has a boyfriend but then she has an agenda that you would never think she has except when she ends up drunk and crashing into a __car__, intoxicated in the first scene which makes you question whether she’s crazy or just a drunk. I think the __films__ unique selling point is the fact that the main character is a female who plays as an assassin which subverts to how women usually behave and that females are usually in rom coms and other types of __genre__ in films.The __trailer__ __starts__ off with many sound effects in order to give you the sense of how the film is going to be. The directors names are given in the beginning of the __trailer__ so then we’re aware that they made the film but then the main characters name is given nearly the end of the trailer so then we are able to remember who is acting. There isn't a voiceover for the film; dialogue is mainly used in the trailer because the voice over would not be heard as the sound effects are quite loud compared to the actors speaking. However there is a main dialogue that the audience will keep hearing when they __watch__ the trailer and that is “Remember /never forget where you come from” this is very effective because when this is said the voice is very strong and harsh, also the cuts are slowed down when you hear it. This will make you remember when you go and see the actual film because it’s the main thing that is said in the film. The __music__ used in the trailer, anticipates majority of the action in the film, also the sound effects of guns is used a number of times to indicate when the main character is going to kill someone.The shots introduced in the first scene is a dogs point of view because it’s of the females feet and legs stepping out of the __car__, I think this is effective because it’s not something you would expect to see first-hand, and that makes you more interested as you want to know who will step out of the __car__. However the establishing shot is extremely effective as when the female crashes into the police officers __car__, this will automatically __attract__ someone to watch it as action has been introduced straight away. There are a lot of cutaways used that interrupts continuous action that changes to a related action such as when she is going to shoot someone then it will __change__ and then return back to the original scene.



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The Three Musketeers film is a remake of the original film from the 1940's and has its own twist to it. The film is based in the 16th century, and you will see them wearing old fashioned garments like tunics, long cloaks etc. the film is seen as a action fantasy film but its actually a romantic adventure film, but i think it's targetted at those that love fast action films, aslo to those that have seen all the remakes of the film because there are 7 remakes of the original movie. However i think the unique selling point of the film is that there is a woman that is classed as a 'deadly assasin' which is a turning point because this subverts from the view of women fighting and because the film is set i the 16th century, it is certainly interesting that a woman is fighting. The shots selected are mainly the parts where the characters are in action, fighting, arguing, etc because they want it to appeal to the audience so they want to watch it. The persons voice delivering the voice over is stern and suffice so then the audience understand what is going on and to make the trailer look more interesting as the voice seems serious. Also the dialogue from the film that we hear is 'All for one and one for all' this is seen as the classic catchphrase from The three Musketeers and this makes us very familiar with the film and understand the characters aim of the film.

__ **Group Members:** __ Steven, Elise, Daphen & Ingrid __ **Chosen Genre:** __ Stalker/Slasher __ **Title of Film:** __ The Calling __ **Basic Plot Synopsis:** __ A young nun forges her way into a Catholic __school__ and tries to enforce her extreme religious views on youths who naturally have a modern outlook on life. She feels that it's her duty to "cleanse" the school from all who, in her eyes, do wrong. __ **Characterisation:** __ // Sister Gretchen // will be young but will have very traditional old-fashioned views. She will be a happy go lucky ray of sunshine which is why her slightly delusional mindset will be unexpected particularly from a character like her. How she is perceived will juxtapose with her true nature. // Charlie // will be the __final__ girl who doesn't engage in the activities of her friends. She will be strong willed, stubborn and persistent. // A few number of youths // will be needed to play the victims of Sister Gretchen. The victims will be stereotypical teenagers who are rebellious with "raging hormones." __ **Mise En Scene:** __ A rosary, blood, bible & forged identification papers are all props are that going to be needed. Since the main setting is in a school, the trailer must be shot in various of locations around the school such as the chapel, grotto, circular stairs and classroom. Two actors will be needed to play the role of Sister Gretchen and Charlie. Approximately 4-6 "extras" will be need to play the victims of Sister Gretchen. Costumes are going to include a habit for the nun and uniform for the students. Although a habit is naturally black and white in colour, it fits in with the idea that Sister Gretchen has a dark and light side to her. The final girl, Charlie, will be wearing uniform but will have something varied such as a different coloured shirt compared to the victims. Most slashers are shot in natural lighting and chiaroscuro lighting which is what is going to be incorporated in this trailer. Lighting will add to the ambience that we're trying to create that this is an abnormal situation happening in a normal setting. An aerial shot perhaps may be used to signify the presence of God. The pace of the editing will be slow and steady at the beginning but will pick up it's pace towards the end of the trailer as quick shots of Sister Gretchen killing her victims are viewed in an erratic manner. An idea for the photography for the magazine poster is to have a single shot close up image of Sister Gretchen's hands in the praying position holding a rosary with blood dripping on the end of it but having her face not seen. Another idea is includes a mid-shot of Sister Gretchen's face with blood dripping out of her eyes or of her crossing her arms behind the back clasping a bloody rosary in her hands. __ **Trailer Conventions:** __ (Reinforced) (Reinvented)
 * __Tagline of Film:__ ** Deliver us from evil. For the kingdom and power are yours now and forever.
 * __Cinematography/Photography Ideas:__ ** In __terms__ of cinematography, an array of shots will be used at different points of the trailer to connote different things about the temperaments of the characters as well as the events that about to unfold. The shots include: tracking, (extreme) close-up, over the shoulder, dog's eye view & the famous point of view shot.
 * Pace of the editing; it will be fast at times of chaos and slower at the beginning to suggest the impact of the new arrival.
 * The "final girl" is a female.
 * Having a final girl with a unisex name who is considered "pure" by the killer.
 * The killer has a back story.
 * Using P.O.V shots to show the viewpoint of the killer.
 * Using natural/chiaroscuro lighting.
 * Graphic scenes of violence and killings.
 * The identity of the killer isn't hidden behind a mask.
 * The killer is a female who doesn't appear to be unstoppable through her statue.
 * The setting isn't in an isolated location.
 * The plot isn't typical.
 * __Unique Selling Point:__ ** The USP of the trailer is the plot as it's hasn't been done before.
 * __Film Influences:__ ** Orphan, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Creep & Priest.







Similarly the text in both images are the same, the title of the film 'Halloween' is the same font and size showing it's unique and authentic. There is a color shadow used on both posters, one is red and orange suggesting that the film is horror/slasher film because those colors usually appear in this certain genre. The posters both have the name of the actors and the directors that are in the film at the bottom of the poster, this kept small and minimal so then it doesn't target the audience too much. The tag lines also remain the same font even though in the second image is bolder than the other, but this could be so that it stands out. Both images both present the slasher genre very well, even though both images are very simple but most horror poster have minimal tag lines and just focus on the actual image shown.
 * First Image:** The image used is from a scene in the film, even though usual film posters are studio shots meaning they have converted from the usual film poster convention. The shot used is at a dog's point of view making it look intimidating and scary because the person is holding a knife beside the stairs so you would be anxious if you saw this. Also the actor is wearing a mask which goes with the title as it's named 'Halloween' suggesting that if that is the occasion it gives the actor a motive in order to kill as no one knows who it is, as you normally would dress up in fancy dress for Halloween. the knife in the shot also shows that the film is either a horror or a slasher as you instinctively know someone or people will get killed. The tag lines are kept short and straightforward, 'the trick to stay alive' and 'everyone is entitled to one good scare' links to the image as the man holding the knife is probably killing people against the clock.
 * Second Image:** This image is extremely simple, it also doesn't have a person on the poster. The image has a hand holding a knife beside a pumpkin with eyes which is shaped in order to look like the original knife. Also the background image is starry black suggesting the film is scary and consists a lot of dark areas such as death. There isn't a lot to say to say about the poster because it plainly shows that film is a horror just by judging by the colors and the knife in the image. This poster only has one tagline which could indicate that it's for buses as you will remember it as it only has 5 words.