Picture Storyboard

We had to create a picture storyboard to allow us to experiment with positioning within a frame. It also allows us to experience giving directions to the people within our picture storyboard.

- Leyla Cindil, Lauren Tween and Amy Bowman

Shot List

Duration	Shot type	Location	Characters and props
15sec	Establishing shot turned pan	Field	Showing tent in field
5sec	zoom  to close up	Field	sign on tent
4sec	birds eye view, close up	Outside tent	tea cup on saucer
4sec	birds eye view, close up	Outside tent	saucer
4sec	close up	Outside tent	nerd drinking tea facing to the side
4sec	high angle close up	Outside tent	Hand cleaning glasses with fabric
5sec	Pan upwards with close up on face	Outside tent	Showing nerd character's costume, stopping at face
5sec	close up	Outside tent	farmers hand strumming guitar
10sec	mid shot	Outside tent	farmer happily strumming guitar
10sec	two shot	Outside tent	nerd on left, hippie on right sat at table
4sec	mid shot	Outside tent	farmer sad stopped strumming
40sec	three shot	Outside tent	sat around table talking
10sec	long shot	Outside tent	nerd in shock as phone makes noise in pocket
4sec	Tilt upwards	Outside tent	nerd pulling phone out of his pocket
8sec	Close up	Outside tent	Farmer holding phone in his hands
5sec	Over the shoulder	Outside tent	Nerd as he raises phone to answer it
3sec	Close up	Outside tent	Phone on table

Some of these shots may be changed upon filming, but we intend to stick to these guidelines as strictly as possible to ensure a quality outcome, with smooth organisation skills in order to save time.

-Amy Bowman, Sian Hayler-Magenis

Health and Safety

Health and safety is something that will need to be taken seriously whilst filming our opening in order to ensure that both ourselves, the cast and equipment are not damaged or harmed.

Equipment- such as tripods, dollys and cameras- will have be handled with great care and we will have to be aware of where certain things are placed; for example, we should avoid placing wires in a place that means it could be tripped over. Being aware of where we place things and the space around us is also important in avoiding the harm of anyone or any equipment.

Our cast will have to sign a consent form in order to ensure that we have their permission to film them and that they are allowed to do so. Permission will also have to be asked if we wish to film in a public place so that we do not get in trouble and to avoid disturbing the public.


-Sian Hayler-Magenis

Title Sequence

The title sequence will run in accordance to the normal conventions of filmmaking.  Obviously, we will not have the full amount of titles, as they go in the credits, however they still need to run in the correct order in order for it to look professional and not be mistaken for a trailer or advertising campaign.

The titles will run in the following order:

1) GEMINI Productions Presents
2) In Association With Poultry Pictures
3) A Liz Anya Film
4) RURAL SUPERHEROES
5) Mike Rowave
6) Ben Dover
7) Harrison Fire
8) Casting By Stu Pidd
9) Costumes Designed By Constance Noring
10) Music By Dan Surround
11) Edited By Kerry Oaki
12) Production Designer Pete Abred
13) Based On The Novel By Joe King
14) Screenplay By Anette Curtain
15) Produced By Sian Tween, Amy Cindil, Lauren Bowman, Leyla Hayler-Magenis
16) Directed By Knox Doors

-Lauren Tween, Amy Bowman, Leyla Cindil, Sian Hayler-Magenis

Auditions

These were the auditions we filmed of each auditionee saying particular lines for the characters they wanted to play as.



Auditon 1: Harrison
We thought his awkward-ness was more suited towards that of another character- such as the nerd, rather than the farmer.

Audition 2: Michael
We thought he followed direction well but we thought his appearance wasn't necessarily suited to the hippie character, unlike Rob.

Audition 3: Cory
It was clear to us that Cory couldn't take direction, so we didn't consider choosing him at all. This was to avoid having a plain actor in our film, which would seem unprofessional.

Audition 4: Lawrence
We thought he was good at expressing emotion but minor things he did such as closing his eyes a lot made us consider someone else- if a character were to close their eyes a lot in a film, it may seem out of place and doesn;'t draw the audience in properly.

Audition 5: Jonathan
Jonathan offered to audition but he didn't seem to take the role seriously- and we didn't want someone who messed around in our final piece. He also didn't seem to take direction too well as his tone doesn't change much even after being given direction.

Audition 6: Ben
Ben seemed like the ideal choice for the farmer character, but he auditioned for the nerd character. We have decided to choose him for the farmer character (after discussing with him if that's ok) because of his good acting qualities, plus the added bonus of the fact he looks like the celebrities we originally compared our characters to.

Audition 7: Robert
Robert seemed like a good actor for the hippie character, who he auditioned for. His appearance suited the character well and although he didn't seem to take the direction given too seriously, his perspective on it still suited the character.

Chosen actors: Harrison, Ben and Robert.

- Sian Hayler-Magenis, Lauren Tween

Audition Script

In order for the auditions to run smoothly and professionally, we have created an audition script using extracts from our draft script. We have included lines of each of our 3 characters so that we can judge the auditionees according to their mannerisms and abilities as to which part they suit.

These auditions will be filmed and then edited into small clips so that we can express our views and judge them fairly.

Here is our audition script:

Nerd
Please stop now, PLEASE! You need to take the register now.

Farmer
Y’all here, as solid as the ground we stand on.

Hippie
Duuuuude, spare my ears, my soul is crying inside of me.

-Amy Bowman, Lauren Tween and Sian Hayler-Magenis

Casting - Holding Auditions

We will need to hold auditions in order to find the ideal actors for our characters. By auditioning a range of people, it can be further ensured that the actors we have suit the character's roles and can take directions. Using an audition script (an extract from our draft script) we will allow them to interpret their lines however they wish and then give them particular directions which will hopefully change how their lines are said- therefore making us able to judge on their different abilities and manner in which they take directions.

After auditions are held, we will need to discuss as a group who we think the best actor is and politely inform the auditionees of the results. Auditions will be filmed and edited in a video afterwards to clearly express our views on each person who auditions.

We have chosen a list of possible actors that we feel would be suited for our characters and have asked them if they would wish to participate, as well as where and when the auditions will be held in advance- at a lunch time in the media room.

This is the invitation we sent the actors auditioning:

Hello auditionees!
Thank you for volunteering to audition for a part in our film opening. As you already know, there are three parts available and when you arrive a script will be provided for each character. Costumes and other things will not be needed as you will be judged solely on acting ability. The auditions will be filmed and you will be informed afterwards if you have gotten the part! Here is some information on each character so that you can choose which part you wish to audition for:

Eugene Snodgrass (Nerd)
He is a stereotypically socially awkward person, suited more to things other than social events, such as studying, computer programming and reading. Despite his lack of social skills he is very intelligent and has a wide range of knowledge. He has a very stereotypical appearance and voice.

Mac Donald (Farmer)
Being a farmer, he spends most of his time at his farm. He isn't very intelligent in the same way that Eugene is, but knows a lot about physical labour as well as how to care for cattle. He has strong views on the environment and keeping it clean as it is where he lives and doesn't want to see it ruined.

Doobie Journey (Hippie)
Doobie Journey is the loudest character of the lot, having the strongest views on environmental cleaniness and has the wardrobe to match his 'outrageous' attitude. At the same time he can be very relaxed and chill, often spending time enjoying nature and drinking herbal tea.

Hopefully these will give a good insight into the character's personalities and will inspire you into portraying the characters in the way you think they would be.
The location for our auditions will be in the media studies room up near the science office Monday 11th March at lunchtime and if this is inconvenient for you, please let us know so that we can rearrange. Once again thank you very much for volunteering as we are very grateful and good luck!
-The Gemini Team

-Sian Hayler-Magenis