Personnel List
This list includes all the people who helped out with the short movie. For privacy reasons personal telephone numbers have been covered over.
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Pre-production log: Storyboard
Pre-Production Storyboards
Here are all of the storyboard sheets that I used when completing the pre-production for my short movie. They go into detail about the shots that I would like to use when creating the short. By using the storyboards it helps me to see how I want each of my shots to be set up.
Monday, 18 February 2019
Pre-Production Log - Script
COLLEGE SCRIPT
INT.COLLEGE
ESTABLISHING SHOT OF
COLLEGE. ZOOMING ONTO SAM WALKING TO THE ARTS ACADEMY WHILST LISTENING TO MUSIC.
CHARLOTTE APPROACHES LOOKING LOST.
CHARLOTTE
Hi, Sorry to bother you but do you know where
the library is? It’s my first year here and I’m a little bit lost.
SAM
It’s alright don’t worry about it. It happens
to everyone at first.
(HE POINTS IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LIBRARY)
From here you just have to walk straight up
there and it’s the building furthest to the right, directly opposite the main
building. Once you get there, go up the stairs and it’s on the first floor,
it’s the first door on the right.
CHARLOTTE
Thank you.
SAM
No worries. I’d walk with you and show you
where it is myself but I have a lesson now. But if we bump into each other
again, make sure to tell me if you had any more trouble finding it?
CHARLOTTE
I will do, thanks again.
LATER ON.
ESTABLISHING SHOT OF
THE COLLEGE. SAM SEES CHARLOTTE SEATED AND APPROACHES HER. HE SITS DOWN NEXT TO
HER.
SAM
Hey, did you find your way alright?
CHARLOTTE
Yeah, thanks to you.
SAM
Happy to help. I’m Sam by the way. I’d have
introduced myself before if I didn’t have to go to class.
CHARLOTTE
Don’t worry about it, I’m Charlotte. I take
it this isn’t your first year given you know where you’re going?
SAM
Yeah, this is my second. So, what are you
studying?
CHARLOTTE
Music, how about you?
SAM
Same here. If you need any help with the
coursework you know who to come to.
CHARLOTTE
Thank you, I’ll keep you in mind.
SAM
Anytime. Well I better be getting home but if
you ever need me, you’ll know where I’ll be. Library or Arts.
HE STANDS UP AND
TURNS TO WALK AWAY.
CHARLOTTE
Actually, before you go…
HE TURNS BACK
AROUND.
SAM
Yeah?
CHARLOTTE
Is there another way we can keep in touch?
You seem like a really good person and I’d like to keep talking to you.
SAM
Yeah of course.
SAM WRITES HIS
NUMBER DOWN ON HER NOTEBOOK.
SAM
Here’s my number. Text me anytime.
CHARLOTTE
Thank you, I will. I guess I’ll see you
around?
SAM
Definitely. I’ll see you around.
SAM EXITS. CHARLOTTE
SITS AND SMILES.
CUT TO:
EXT. COLLEGE
SAM WALKS INTO
COLLEGE, HE SMILES AT HIS PHONE.
CUT TO:
INT.COLLEGE
CHARLOTTE WALKS DOWN
THE CORRIDOR, NOTICES HER PHONE GOING OFF, SHE LOOKS AND SMILES.
LATER.
SAM IS STUDYING, HIS
PHONE VIBRATES ON THE DESK. HE CHECKS IT AND SMILES.
LATER.
CHARLOTTE IS SITTING
AT A COMPUTER, HER PHONE VIBRATES, SHE SMILES AND LOOKS.
LATER.
CHARLOTTE AND SAM
WALK PAST EACH OTHER IN COLLEGE, THEY SMILE AT EACH OTHER.
AT THE END OF THE
DAY. SAM SEES CHARLOTTE WALKING TOWARDS THE COLLEGE EXIT, HE WALKS UP TO HER
LOOKING SLIGHTLY NERVOUS.
SAM
Hey Charlotte, you got a minute?
CHARLOTTE
Yeah sure, what’s up?
SAM LOOKS SLIGHTLY
TOWARDS THE GROUND.
SAM
I was wondering if you were free this
Saturday night?
CHARLOTTE
(SMILING)
Yeah, I will be.
SAM
Then would you like to, maybe, come out for a
meal?
CHARLOTTE HIDES THE
EXCITEMENT.
CHARLOTTE
Yeah, I’d love to.
SAM
Great! Does 8PM sound alright?
CHARLOTTE
That sounds perfect.
SAM
(SMILES)
I’ll text you about which restaurant you want
to go to.
CHARLOTTE
Sounds good, I’m looking forward to it.
SAM
Me too. I’ll see you on Saturday then.
CHARLOTTE
Yeah, I’ll see you Saturday.
THEY PART WAYS.
CUT TO:
INT.RESTAURANT
SATURDAY NIGHT.
CHARLOTTE ENTERS TO SEE SAM ALREADY SITTING AT THE TABLE. SAM NOTICES HER
ENTERING AND STANDS UP TO GREET HER. CHARLOTTE WALKS UP TO SAM.
CHARLOTTE
Hi…
SAM
Hi…
END OF FILM.
Pre Production Log - The Proposal
The Proposal
The short film that I have chosen to make is an educational romance about the mindset of a male and a female when leading up to a first date. The first scene will open on the college campus, with a young female character named Charlotte who is a little bit lost. She asks the male character who is named Sam for directions to the classroom that she is supposed to be in. Their first interaction is very brief, but they will bump into each other later on when Sam asks Charlotte if she found her way. It is during this interaction that they introduce themselves and that's when they hit it off. Numbers are exchanged and they continue to talk for weeks and weeks until they decide to go out on a date. This is where the build up begins. They will be constantly battling thoughts in their head of what could go wrong and if they should even bother going. This will be shown through the body language of the characters as well. This build up will last from them initially planning the date until they finally meet up. The film will end with them meeting for the first date, making the audience unaware of the outcome.
Sam is a second year music student a college who loves to help people. He is very gentlemanly and this is shown by the way he treats his love interest Charlotte. Throughout the short film it will become clear that Sam is very unlucky in love and with the thoughts that go through his mind in the build up to his date it will also be noticed that he has been hurt in the past. He's a character who comes across as quite confident, but his nerves do come through.
Charlotte is a first year music student at college who is not afraid to ask for help when she needs it. She is very confident until it comes to her date with Sam. During the build up to that, her nerves begin to show through as well however you also get a sense of excitement.
The target audience for this short film would be teenagers and young adults due to the education behind it. The young audience can get an understanding of how others and themselves feel when the moment arises of them going through similar things. With this short film I am hoping that I can show the young people that they're not alone in how they feel also.
The short film that I have chosen to make is an educational romance about the mindset of a male and a female when leading up to a first date. The first scene will open on the college campus, with a young female character named Charlotte who is a little bit lost. She asks the male character who is named Sam for directions to the classroom that she is supposed to be in. Their first interaction is very brief, but they will bump into each other later on when Sam asks Charlotte if she found her way. It is during this interaction that they introduce themselves and that's when they hit it off. Numbers are exchanged and they continue to talk for weeks and weeks until they decide to go out on a date. This is where the build up begins. They will be constantly battling thoughts in their head of what could go wrong and if they should even bother going. This will be shown through the body language of the characters as well. This build up will last from them initially planning the date until they finally meet up. The film will end with them meeting for the first date, making the audience unaware of the outcome.
Sam is a second year music student a college who loves to help people. He is very gentlemanly and this is shown by the way he treats his love interest Charlotte. Throughout the short film it will become clear that Sam is very unlucky in love and with the thoughts that go through his mind in the build up to his date it will also be noticed that he has been hurt in the past. He's a character who comes across as quite confident, but his nerves do come through.
Charlotte is a first year music student at college who is not afraid to ask for help when she needs it. She is very confident until it comes to her date with Sam. During the build up to that, her nerves begin to show through as well however you also get a sense of excitement.
The target audience for this short film would be teenagers and young adults due to the education behind it. The young audience can get an understanding of how others and themselves feel when the moment arises of them going through similar things. With this short film I am hoping that I can show the young people that they're not alone in how they feel also.
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
Pre-Production Log - The Research
The Research
In preparation to help me write the script, I asked a few people how they felt leading up to a first date so that I had more of an understanding of peoples' feelings. Here are the responses:
"I just look forward to the date and hope that they like it"
"Anxious, nervous, if you look good, depends on the date as some people are nervous about eating in front of people."
"I was worried in case I'd screw up. Or that something would go wrong"
"Thoughts that go through my head leading up to a first date would be things like hoping it goes well, nothing goes wrong, will they like me after the date, will they want a second date, I'd be nervous"
"What if I say something to upset them?"
"I get nervous and feel like I'm going to mess it up"
"I'd be wondering if they're going to be as nice in person as was they seem and what I would do if there is a gap in the conversation"
"I feel excited and happy but also nervous and scared"
"I try to be humble and not to talk too much. I also try to remember to smile"
"You might feel happy that you have a date at first, maybe you haven't had one in a while. You might question what to wear and what if he or she doesn't like you, or if there's a possibility that you won't like them. You could question why you're doing this then reassure yourself that everything is going to be fine. Lastly, you might be constantly checking yourself to make certain that you do look okay before heading out the door"
Overall, this research shows very similar feelings throughout both the men and women who were asked with a lot of them saying that they feel nervous on first dates. Many had the same thought that something could go wrong and I received a very interesting insight as to why people could be nervous ranging from appearances to anxiety the eating in front of people.
In preparation to help me write the script, I asked a few people how they felt leading up to a first date so that I had more of an understanding of peoples' feelings. Here are the responses:
"I just look forward to the date and hope that they like it"
"Anxious, nervous, if you look good, depends on the date as some people are nervous about eating in front of people."
"I was worried in case I'd screw up. Or that something would go wrong"
"Thoughts that go through my head leading up to a first date would be things like hoping it goes well, nothing goes wrong, will they like me after the date, will they want a second date, I'd be nervous"
"What if I say something to upset them?"
"I get nervous and feel like I'm going to mess it up"
"I'd be wondering if they're going to be as nice in person as was they seem and what I would do if there is a gap in the conversation"
"I feel excited and happy but also nervous and scared"
"I try to be humble and not to talk too much. I also try to remember to smile"
"You might feel happy that you have a date at first, maybe you haven't had one in a while. You might question what to wear and what if he or she doesn't like you, or if there's a possibility that you won't like them. You could question why you're doing this then reassure yourself that everything is going to be fine. Lastly, you might be constantly checking yourself to make certain that you do look okay before heading out the door"
Overall, this research shows very similar feelings throughout both the men and women who were asked with a lot of them saying that they feel nervous on first dates. Many had the same thought that something could go wrong and I received a very interesting insight as to why people could be nervous ranging from appearances to anxiety the eating in front of people.
Tuesday, 8 January 2019
Pre-Production Log - Genre
Genre - Educational Romance
When deciding on a genre for this short film, my first instinct was to choose the one most fitting with the short stories that I usually write. They are normally quite hard-hitting which is why I thought that drama would initially be the perfect genre. What changed my mind on this genre was the fact that all of the ideas that I had were very dark and some were maybe a little too personal for a student film. I did some research on the other genres and I asked a friend of mine for some advice before coming up with an idea for the genre of romance. But I decided to change it slightly once again, finally settling on the idea of an educational romance which will explain thoughts and feelings of the male and female minds when preparing for a first date.
When deciding on a genre for this short film, my first instinct was to choose the one most fitting with the short stories that I usually write. They are normally quite hard-hitting which is why I thought that drama would initially be the perfect genre. What changed my mind on this genre was the fact that all of the ideas that I had were very dark and some were maybe a little too personal for a student film. I did some research on the other genres and I asked a friend of mine for some advice before coming up with an idea for the genre of romance. But I decided to change it slightly once again, finally settling on the idea of an educational romance which will explain thoughts and feelings of the male and female minds when preparing for a first date.
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