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Who is the film aimed at?

Our film involves Childhood problems, domestic violence and is certificate 15. This strongly influences who the film is aimed at. As a group we decided that the film will be aimed at people between the ages of around 16 to people who are in their early 40's. This is because of the involvement of children and domestic violence, which makes it more appealing to younger people.

The film also appeals to both genders. This is because the females may empathise with the issues faced by the characters, This would be appropriate for the uses and gratifications theory as the audience could empathise and use characters to solve their own problems.

Synopsis

Oli is a young boy who has witnessed his mom on the receiving end of domestic violenceon many occasions. 2 years later and his mom, Ellie, has a new boyfriend, Steve. Oli isn't happy about this from the moment he hears. He misses his dad, but wonders why he would ever hurt his mom and can't forgive him for what he has done. When Ellie brings Steve home one night, things take a turn for the worst. Oli's seriously messed up mind twists the realtionship into something it definatly isn't and Steve has to deal with the consequences.

Costume and Props list

Costumes

• Carl (Steve):  Red Checked Shirt, Jeans. 
• We chose this costume because Steve is just going on a date with Ellie and we thought this was quite appropriate as it is not too casual, but smart. 
• Oli (Dylan): School Uniform
• We decided to put Dylan in his school uniform because this will exaggerate how young he is and how disturbed his young mind must be.  
• Ellie (Ellie): Trousers and a T-shirt
• We thought this outfit would work for Ellie because she is on a date with Steve, but they are at home so it doesn't need to be too 'dressy'.
• Michael (Michael): 'tatty' Jeans, Polo shirt. ]
• We chose these for Michael because he needs to contrast to Steve as he is the 'bad' person in the situation and Steve is 'good'.

Props

• Knife
• This is for the Kitchen scene and will be a usual kitchen knife.
• Photo
• This will be a photo of Ellie and Michael for Dylan to burn in his bedroom scene.
• Lighter
• This will need to be just a simple cigarette lighter that Dylan will have got hold of, maybe from the kitchen drawer.
• Can of Becks
• For Dylan when he is in his room burning the photo.
• Bottle of wine
• This is for Steve to get from the kitchen for Ellie and him to drink.
• Two glasses
• These will just be sat on the side in the kitchen for Steve to get for him and Ellie.
• Can of Stella
• This is for Michael to drink when he is beating Ellie. We chose Stella because it is known as 'wife-beater' and we thought it would be appropriate.
• Cigarettes
• These are for Dylan to smoke in the bedroom scene.
• Tennis Ball
• The tennis ball is what Dylan is throwing at his wall when it goes under the bed and he likes the photo.

Location Report

Our film will be shot in two different houses. We will use the my house for the flashback scene with me and Michael where he is beating me up. This will help to distinguish the flashback from the more recent scenes. We will then use Carl's house as the recent home as the way it is layed out will work well with how we want to film. We will use the kitchen, stairs, living room and bedroom to shoot our film. It is also in the middle of an estate which will be good for the realism of the film.

Using Carl's house will also be convienient as it is close to college and easy to get too.

Cast Last

Steve: Carl Donaldson
Ellie: Ellie Wood
Dylan:  Oli Moore
Michael: Michael Kelly

Equipment needed

• Camera
• Tripod
• Tape
• Microphone