Character - Connor

Connor - Connor

• Loud
• Sarcastic
• Fun
• Outgoing
• Inquisitive

Character - Max

Max - Max

• Outgoing
• Fun
• Inquisitive
• Adventurous

Character - Mr Owen

Isaac - Mr Owen

• Mysterious 
• clumsy 
• weird 
• confused 
• nervous 
• doesn't know what to do

Location research

Location research

Classroom:

The problem with this opening is that we need a single classroom available for all three days of shooting. In this classroom there must be:

• a white board
• chairs
• tables
• a desk
• a door

There were several available classrooms but only one had the necessary requirements we need for our film.  We will be filming the scene in the classroom "G12". 

Corridor:

We will also need a long corridor to film the second half of our opening scene in. We will be filming it in the upstairs Corridor in the G block to create continuity with the setting. (G12 + G block corridor) 

Here are a range of corridors we could use for our opening. 

Childrens Film - Narrative

Narrative


The main plot of our film is two students in detention, who discover that they're new substitute teacher is in actual fact an Alien. After they discover this horrifying news they try to warn everyone, which sadly to them no one believes. So this then sparks a chain of events from where 'Max' and 'Connor' must find clues and evidence to prove that 'Isaac Owen' (the teacher) is in actual fact an alien and stop him in his conquest for world domination.

our 2 minute opening sequence will show the two main characters our protagonists; 'Max Carter' and 'Connor Edmonds' sitting in detention with there new substitute teacher 'Isaac Owen', after there previous teacher 'Nick Garbutt' went mysteriously missing.
this is also where 'Max' and 'Connor' find there first two clues that 'Isaac Owen' is in actual fact an Alien! as when 'Isaac' mysteriously has to leave the room in a weird unorthodox manor. this arouses suspicion for 'Max' and 'Connor' who decide to check out his desk. From there there find weird green slime in a draw which is when it clicks for them that something is wrong with 'Mr Owen'. This is then proven even more when they discover a mysterious letter written in some form of Alien language, which is where the opening sequence ends.

Genre:
Comedy/Action

Children Film Characters/Setting

Characters 

• Substitute Teacher- Isaac Owen ( Formal)- New, Strict, Mysterious, Weird, Clumsy
• Kid 1-Max Carter (Causal)- Childish, Mouthy, Immature, Loud 
• Kid 2-Connor Edmonds ( Casual)- Childish, Mouthy, Immature, Loud 

Setting


The film is set in a common box standard secondary school in england. 

1) The beginning is set in a usual classroom with the teacher and two students. In the classroom there will be tables, chairs, a desk and a whiteboard. 

2) Second setting will be in a corridor as the two students follow the teacher to discover more about him. 

3) Third will be set in the original classroom again only with different lighting. 

Homework-Max Carter

1.
When I think of a children's film the classification as either a 'U', 'PG' or even sometimes a 12. The content should be suitable for Children and Families. The film would usually contain little or no violence, the violence would most likely be slapstick and not violent. The film may contain at little bit of horror, but the scary sequences should be mild and infrequent. I usually think of Children films to be animated. Such as Disney films (Lion King)
A children's film must attract to both children and families, and contain humor for both audiences. For example there would be humor the kids would enjoy and then humor that the parents would understand and enjoy.

I think Home Alone is a film which both the parents and kids would enjoy.


2.
'U' - Universal (Suitable for all)
Suitable for four and above

Example of a U: Lion King

Discrimination- None

Drugs-None


Horror- Should be mild and infrequent 


Imitable behaviour- No potential dangerous behaviour in which children would copy.


Language- Very mild


Nudity- Natural nudity (Bikini, swimming trunks)


Sex- Just kissing or references


Theme-Must be sensitive and appropriate for young kids


Violence- Mild violence

'PG'- Parental Guidance

An example of a PG: Home Alone

Discrimination-Only if it is an educational or historical context

Drugs-Must be innocuous or carry an anti-drug message

Horror- Shouldn't be long or intense.

Imitable behaviour- No detail of potentially dangerous behavior in which children would copy.

Language- Mild bad language only

Nudity- Natural nudity, with no sexual context

Sex- Must be discreet and infrequent, mild sex references and innuendos only 

Theme- More serious issues acceptable (Domestic Abuse)

Violence- Moderate violence, if justified (Comedy, Fantasy, History)

Homework - due 11/10/11 (Isaac)

1) Understanding of a "children's film".



In my opinion, a children's film is a type of film, commonly classified as a "U" or a "PG", that are created for children and parents to enjoy. They tend to include little or no violence, mild language and no use of drugs or alcohol unless shown as a bad thing.
A steriotipical children's film would be an animated film - a good example would be a Disney film (snow white, finding nemo etc...) Most of which include amusing elements, humor, contain some form of moral and are simple to follow/understand.
The problem with children's films is that they have to be both "attractive" to not only children but the parents aswell  Especially due to the fact that it isn't the children paying for the film, it's their parents.
In general, a children's film has to be, entertaining, funny and appropriate to be successful.

Children's films are not ALWAYS animated. A perfect example would be the "Home Alone" franchise, made specifically for families with young children to enjoy.















2) Understanding of the classifications "PG" and "U".

U

A film rated "U" tends to always be a film directed at children. If a film is rated you, it will not contain:
Bad language
Drugs
Discrimination
Horror scenes that turn out bad
Sexual behaviour - apart from a kiss
Nudity
Violence with a bad outcome
Glamorisation of anything "bad" - Weapons, alcohol, etc...

PG

 "PG" rated films usually are commonly aimed at families with young children. Although they tend to be a little deeper and strong than rated "U" films, they still have to be perfectly appropriate for children to watch. They won't contain anything as above in "U" rated films, but may contain...
Mild language
Drugs with an anti-drugs message
Mild natural nudity
Mild violence
Sexual references that the children will not understand
Horror with a happy outcome

The BBFC are responsible for deciding what films should be rated as or what changes should be made in films.

code and conventitions

1)
sets the scene for the film perfectly...Includes all aspects of a common zombie horror (blood, gore, dead people) The sound of screams and guns makes you tense and creates emotion.

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