Poster Research

For our film poster we want a simplistic design which shows one of the subjects or objects which is the centre of the film, for example a poster similar to the one created for Mirrors which shows an image from the film but doesn't give away too much of the story or really show any specific element of the film and is a generic horror film poster. For our film we would focus on an image which is featured in the film, however we would have to follow a basic theme such as a simple black backdrop with contrasting images and simplistic writing styles. The poster for 2012 is also quite similar in style to the Mirrors poster in simplicity and basic design, however it is not based on the horror genre it is an action/thriller/drama film. Our film poster will most likely feature either an image of the main character crossing over the road or an image of the lamp which will be used to symbolize the characters consciousness and life. Our credits on the bottom of the poster will be similar in style to the Mirrors poster and the image below which was taken from google and is from a random poster.

Audience Feedback Questionnaire

From our audience feedback we've realised that though our film may not be a majorly popular genre (sci-fi & drama) it does appeal to  a larger audience. though people seem to misunderstand the genre and story, however they think its unique and every member of our sample would like to see the film, based from the idea they have read and the script.

Another thing from our feedback is that we've learned is that people find it hard to place what genre our film falls into from just the idea, hopefully this will clear up when we've finished the film. Since this however we have changed our treatment slightly to accommodate opinions and slight changes such as extending the plot to make it easier to understand and to follow.

Character Profile - Sid

Full Name:
Sid


Age:
Around 18


Appearance
Scruffy, brown, moderately long hair.
Black shirt
Black Jeans
Boots

Personality
Imaginative
Brave
Moderate Intelligence
Striving

Audience Questionnaire

Written questionnaire

Personal

1. Name?

2. Age?

3. Gender?

Films

4. What is your favourite genre of film?

5. Favourite film?

6. Have you seen any short films?

    If yes, where?

7. Where do you usually watch films? - eg. Cinema, TV, Internet

8. How often do you watch films?

"Have a look at this, this is a synopsis of our film and answer the questions following."

  Treatment for Idea 3 "Mind Over Matter"

9. What genre do you think the film is?

10. Where would you expect to see the film?

11. Do you think the plot is unique, interesting?

12. Do you like the idea of the film?

13. Are there any other films you have seen with similarities to ours?

Script for "Mind Over Matter"

Target Audience

After meetings and decisions we have decided that our target audience will be male and females between 18 and 40 years of age. We feel this is appropriate as the film has a slightly complicated plot which younger audiences may not understand and has effects and settings that older audiences may not fully appreciate.

18 - 40 years is a valid range for our film as it it large enough to attract a large number of people and yet small enough to appeal to members of the designated age range.

Treatment for Idea 3 "Mind Over Matter"

Title:  Mind over Matter
Target Audience: 15 to 25, this film contains a lot of concepts which may be difficult to understand for a younger audience and so our audience has been focused on to an age range of viewers who would be able to understand the concepts within the film as well as enjoy it.
Rating: PG - Generally suitable for all, however parental guidance is advised.
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: 
 - A man with dark hair, dark jacket, dark jeans and boots wakes up face down on the floor, the film starts with a extreme close up on the man's eye. As he slowly awakes, his eye twitches and is brought to life. There are voices in the room echoing around talking about an accident and discussing the operation. He looks around and we are then shown a wide angle shot to establish the setting. It is a small dark room with one small table lamp in the centre of the room which is desperately failing at illuminating the room. A new voice asks the amount of medication already administered to the patient. The man is shown to hold his head as he stumbles and stands up. As he walks away from the light his headache begins to clear. He stares at the light, which then begins to burn on his eyes, he looks away and shields his eyes as the voices begin talking about an operation. He turns away completely and is able to compose himself after stumbling on a stool. He sits on the stool only to find he tumbles. He quickly stands and frantically looks around. The stool has gone. As he calms down slightly his attention returns to the light. It has become brighter. Whilst shielding his eyes he examines the light from his position, the voices continue to resonate discussing the operation. As he wants to see it closer he begins to walk towards it only to find the headache returns. Even worse this time. He makes it half way towards the light before he is reduced to the state of being on his knees, clutching his head. He crawls on his knees backwards and kicks the stool over which has appeared behind him. As he looks around and notices the stool a scrap piece of paper falls from above him and drifts in front of him. He picks it up from the floor and unravels it. It has a single line of writing on it. It says "Mnid oevr matetr" He stares at this for a second and then looks away, the camera cuts to a close up of him rubbing his eyes. The camera then cuts back as he looks at the paper again. This time it says "Mind over matter" As we are shown the paper, it brightens as the light behind him turns brighter once more. He drops the paper and stands staring straight at the light. He slowly begins walking towards the light. With determination he grimaces as he falls to his knees about halfway to the light. He makes it another quarter of the way until he is reduced to a crawl. He is shaking as he desperately makes his way towards the light. He reaches out to it as he gets close enough. He touches the light and it turns off all the while voices continue around the room getting more frantic talking about flatlining. The shot is all in darkness. He then wakes up with a bright light in his face and a silhouette over his face talking to him asking him if he's okay and if he's awake. He asks whats happened and they tell him that he was in an accident and he suffered some head trauma and they were operating on his head as well as his legs which were both broken. He turns and sees flowers next to his bed, with a card saying "mind over matter".