Storyline

Treatment - Mr Grevor

Itʼs a normal day; Laura is walking her dog at the brook, Charlie is watching her. Laura doesn't see Charlie but the audience does. This alone is an enigma code expressing that Charlie has something to do with Laura. This opening sequence is from an outsiderʼs point of view. The audience can see what is happening to the characters but they are unaware of each otherʼs circumstances (dramatic irony.)

The purpose of the film is to thrill the audience; build anticipation and to keep them guessing resulting in a satisfying ending. This opening sequence is act as a cliff hanger to draw in the audience without revealing the key events of the overall film. Using enigma codes in this opening sequence; the audience can gather suggestions as to what the film involves.

Flashes of enigma codes come up as do the titles to hint to the audience what the film will include.

1. Equilibrium (calm, walking dog, normal day, nothing suspicious)

2. Interrupt (cut to Charlie taking photos of Laura, cut to him in a room, close up of eyes)

The codes and conventions of a thriller which we are going to use are 

- antagonist (male)

- protagonist (female)

- enigma codes - props (scarf, dog, camera, laptop, voodoo doll)

- donʼt see the antagonistʼs full face - identity

- lighting (shadows, hard light)

- music (scary, unpredictable, dramatic)

- titles (flash of light, camera - enigma code) - sound (diegetic and non-diegetic)

- colours (red, danger, eye-catching)

- mise-en-scene (dark, scary, unaware, unpredictable)

Risk assessment

Risk assessment

Production Diary

Costumes and props.

COSTUMES 

Antagonist- Played by Charlie Boyden- Costume

The key to an effective and sinister antagonist is the feel of mystery. The costume will play a vital role into making the antagonist a mysterious, sinister and dark character by hiding away facial features. Consequently, this keeps the audience unaware of who the attacker is and therefore the audience has to watch the rest of the film to discover whom the antagonist is, and why he is there.

Dark clothing blends in with the gloomy surroundings, therefore staying out of sight of the unaware protagonist, whilst the audience can see the antagonist thus contributing to the tension.

The costume will be relatable to a classic teenager; fashionable. Our target audience is from 16-25, therefore the costume would be more relatable to the target audience, making it feel more real, thus making the audience feel more vulnerable.

Protagonist- Played by Laura McLean- Costume

Casual clothes, big coat, scarf and hat (red), and wellington boots. Just the normal clothes you would wear when walking a dog, casual, yet practical. However, this casual yet practical costume, there are enigma codes, which well convey the potential occurrences in the future. For instance, the red scarf and hat symbolises danger. 

Props

-Polaroid camera and photos

 - Green screen

- Laptop 

- Scarf (also costume)

- Dog lead 

- Voodoo doll

Costumes