Storyboard

Here is another version of the storyboard:

Storyboard

Below is a hand drawn storyboard of the sequence:

Storyboard

Below are pictures of Lego men being used to demonstrate the script and story of the opening sequence, as well as the shots that will be used:

 

 

 

 

 

The first shots will be shots of the location, accompanied by titles. The titles will take centre stage, however the location will be clearly visible. This well help to elaborate on the mysterious setting without going into too much detail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

These close up shots show different parts of the main character. Starting from the feet, and ending on his gas mask covered face. Slowly revealing the character helps add to the mystery, and the close ups of the gun and gas mask help to show danger is present.

 

 

 

 

 

Follow shots will be used to follow the main character as he explores the desolate woodland, his goal and identity are a mystery helping to add to the tension of the sequence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the main character finds the body a shot reverse shot is used. The first shot shows the character has seen something, creating tension. It is then revealed what the character is looking at, the dead body, and then we see how he reacts through his body language as his face is masked. The shot reverse shot helps advance the sequence as the character is now aware of a potential threat.

 

The character investigates the body and the makeshift shack housing it. A mid shot is used so that the body the shack and the main character are all visible.

The final shot is a pov shot of a threat that is not revealed. The threat hurtles toward the main character until collision, and then the sequence cuts to black.

 

 

 

 

Distribution: Film 4

Film 4 started as Film 4 productions in 1982, owned by Channel Four Television Productions. In 1998 it was rebranded as Film 4, along with the launch of the Film 4 channel we know today.

Film 4 handles distribution for many British films, and collaborates frequently with British production companies such as Warp Films. If we were making an actual film we would contact Film 4 to distribute our film. Due to their support of British Independent film, Film 4 would make a great distributer for a British Independent horror film like ours would be. Film 4 would allow our movie to be screened across the UK as well as abroad, due to their experience. Furthermore, they would easily be able to promote our film via their channel, through special programmes in between the other movies on their channel, and also by showing it. We will be putting the Film 4 titles at the beginning of our sequence, to help make our titles and sequence more credible. In addition we will also create a production company with it's own titles to go along with the Film 4 titles.

Soundtrack

For our sequence we will probably avoid a traditional score, instead opting for something more subtle involving real sounds. The music will play along with the titles, but will end afterwards. The rest of the film will not use music, and will instead rely on natural sounds to make the film more unsettling. A synth or percussion is usually in horror films, playing quietly in the background. I believe this would ruin the atmosphere of the sequence. Our main inspiration for the soundtrack is the Se7en opening, seen below.

Casting Choices

Below is the casting of the opening sequence:

Aaron Cody: Aaron is the camera man and director of the sequence, thus will be behind the camera.

Shay Devese: Shay is the main character in the sequence, sporting a gun gas mask and hazmat suit. The sequence will follow this mysterious character as he explores a desolate woodland.

Elliot Day: Elliot plays the dead body, which he plays excellently. His presence creates tension and fear  in the audience, deeply unsettling them. This oscar worthy performance will land the sequence critical acclaim. Also he does the editing.

The Pitch and Final Location

Our opening sequence will be a horror scene involving a single character, a dead body and the possible presence of a monster, murderer or something more supernatural, which is left to the audience to interpret. This allows us to create horror through mystery and easily create tension as the character explores the area around the body. The sequence will be around 2 minutes long, so we must fit all our ideas into a short space.

The final location for our sequence is Roundabout and Sparrows Wood in Petts Wood. The woodland location allows for tension and mystery, and will provoke a sense of isolation around the main character, helping to promote the horror. Furthermore, the makeshift shack in the wood will also create mystery, and multiple shots can be centered around the shack to create further horror and tension.