Prop list

Equipment list

Shot types (used in flash back scene)

This point of view shot helps build enigma as the victims identity is concealed. We chose to use a canted angle as it demonstrates disequilibrium and a distorted view. We used this two-shot during filming to establish a 'face off', which was key to explaining the narrative. By framing both characters opposite eachother it further emphasizes the rivalry and direct contrast. Over-the-shoulder shots such as this one provide an involved camera angle for the audience. The sense that the audience is involved in the action helps build tension and proximity.

Original Location

Whilst choosing a location we had our minds set on an old abandoned polish hospital.

However we later found out it was filled with asbestos, so obviously we had to re-think our location.




we decided to film in a room and a woods (pictures coming soon)

Conventions of thriller

A crime at the core of the narrative (often murder, but not necessarily).
A complex narrative structure, with false paths, clues and resolutions.
A narrative pattern of establishing enigmas which the viewer expects to be resolved.
A protagonist who is systematically dis-empowered and drawn into a complex web of intrigue by the antagonist.
Extraordinary events happening in ordinary situations.
Themes of identity.
Themes of mirroring.
Themes of voyeurism.
Protagonist with a ‘flaw’ which is exploited by the antagonist.
Titles often reflect an aspect of the pro/antagonist’s psychological state.
There is often a scene near the end of the film in which the protagonist is in peril.
Mise en scene which echoes/ mirrors the protagonist’s plight.

Initial Ideas

Our initial ideas were to stay along the commonly used genre of film noir, however after further research and discussion we decided to convert our genre to thriller. This was a brave move as the other groups in our class are producing a film noir piece which meant we could not receive the same input as others, when watching professional film noir footage in class.

Initial film ideas.

• We took ideas from Anton Corbijn's Control, where the character Ian Curtis (Actor: Sam Riley) confidently walks down a street.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=smP3AikAuM4