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Film Title Survey Results

From these results, I can infer that the most popular choice was "Full Moon", with a difference of 71.42%. The only other title anyone voted for was "Out of the Dark", but that was only one vote, making Full Moon the most popular by far.

Film Title Survey

Click here to take our Online Survey <---- Please click this link to answer my film title survey (there is a glitch where the question is asked twice, please answer these questions with the same answer)

Talent Release Form

Talent Release Form

Production Title:

Producer:

Contact Number:

I agree to the use of film/video/sound recording of myself being carried out as part of a horror film opening production by a media student at Harlow College.

The production itself will be published on YouTube. Travelling costs for actors will be paid if required. The video may require filming during the weekend so dates will need to be confirmed for availability and filming. Also, the film opening will be set at night, so will need to be shot fairly late in order for the lighting to be realistic (6-7 PM). These shots will be taken within a public forest, a street, and the driveway of a house.

If you are under 18, we require a parent or guardian to sign this form to acknowledge your involvement in a production involving film.

I agree to be part of the horror film opening production and will be available on request for filming the video.

Full Name: ____________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Phone Number:  __________________________________________________

Date:  _______________

Signed:   ______________________________  (By parent or guardian if under 18)

Location Release Form

Location Release Form

I hereby grant permission to use real property located at:

Address: 

_________________________________________________________________________________

I give permission for the recording of film scenes (exterior) for the use of Producer:  __________________________   .  Permission includes but is not limited to the right to bring crew, equipment and property onto the premises, and the right to remove the same from the premises after completion of work. I agree not to interfere with the producer’s work on the premises.

The premises will be used commencing on or about the following date:  __________ (subject to change in the event of changes in the production schedule or because of weather conditions) and continuing until completion of all scenes and work to be completed on the premises, currently scheduled to end on date: ________________

Producer agrees to restore the premises to the condition in which they were delivered, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Producer also agrees to use reasonable care to prevent damage to the premises. Producer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages including, but not limited to, loss of business, loss of use and loss of profits of any party, including myself.

Agreed to by:

Name: ________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________              

Classification Post

U Rating:

U stands for 'Universal', meaning it should be suitable for children 4 years and older. However, seeing as different children are upset/scared by different things, it is difficult to determine whether the particular film that is rated 'U' will affect 4 year olds. At most, words such as 'damn' and 'hell' will be used as curse words, for others are deemed inappropriate for the ears of a child. An example of a U film is Toy Story. This film does not contain stressful scenes, nor any sexual references, aside from maybe a kiss. Also, there is no reference to drugs or discriminatory language throughout the film. Levels of violence in a U rated film will also be limited to very mild fight scenes at most.


PG Rating: 

PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', meaning it should not unsettle children over the age of eight. It is left to parents as to whether their specific child can view this film without being disturbed in any way (scary parts, violent parts and partial nudity). Mild language like 'shit' or 'son of a bitch'. Blood can be seen in a PG rated movie, but not where the blood is coming from (the specific injury). Smoking and drinking will not be advertised within these films in case children aspire to be like the characters smoking and drinking. Drugs may be mentioned but will not be the main focus of the film at all. An example of a PG film is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.




12/12A:

12 rated films are for children and adults aged 12 and over, whereas 12A films are for children under 12 to view at the cinema with an adult. The use of strong language in 12/12A films is extensive, and the 'f word' can even be used, depending on who is using it or in what circumstance. Sexual references may be made, as well as sex actually being briefly portrayed, and nudity is also allowed in 12/12A films, but not for long. Many horror films are 12/12A, but are a lot less violent, scary and psychologically damaging than horror films that may have an 18 rating. An example of a 12A film is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.



15:

15 rated films are for teenagers and adults aged 15 and over. These films can include much more violence, swearing, sexual references than the previous rated films, due to the fact that people aged 15 and up are deemed old enough to view such features. Frequent strong language is allowed, even the occasional use of the 'c word'.  Homophobic, racist and sexist comments are allowed to be made, especially if the film is exploring the effects of such comments. Whilst encouraging drug use in not allowed, portraying people taking drugs is accepted in a 15 rates film.

18:

18 rated films are for adults aged 18 and over. These films can include very strong language frequently, strong blood and gore, real sex, discriminatory language and behaviour, and scenes of sexual violence. 18 rated horror films can contain strong horror, gore, and sustained threat. All drugs may be shown, but, yet again, the movie must not promote or encourage use of drugs to the audience of the movie, in case they are influenced. Very dangerous or criminal behaviour may be considered to be cut from an 18 rated movie as well.


R18 Rating:


The R18 rated films are like an extreme version of an 18 rated film. They are in a special legally restricted category. In R18 rated films they may have included detailed sexual activity or strong fetish material involving adults. Films like these must only be shown in licensed cinemas and only sold in adult only licensed sex shops.

Social Media Storyline Feedback

I asked on the social networking site 'Facebook' which story idea I should use for my film opening. Many people replied, to my surprise, and I was able to determine that it is story one that is the most popularly suggested story line.

Title Ideas Mindmap

Mind Map created by dylanmannhazell with ExamTime

Shot Types For Film Opening

 Shot Types:

• Establishing Shot of the college

• Close Up of a pen writing

• Master Shot of the classroom

• Tilt from the clock down to the students working

• Two Shot to show two main characters

• Extreme Close Up of clock ticking

• Medium Shot  of other character glancing up at clock

Initial Ideas Prezi