How to fix horror films...

A very interesting piece in Slate about how the horror genre should reinvent itself. Have a read, it's thought provoking! And you could use it for your essays on genre! Here's the link. And if you are VERY BRAVE (and old enough), look at the slideshow of the most gory scenes from horror film.

Other Pre-Production Tasks

The following tasks you should also complete, probably on your blog. This is not due Monday, but needs to be completed before you start filming, so... Pretty much Monday, really.

Task 4: Crew and Talent
Secure services of crew and talent as appropriate. Prepare a master list of team members and crew/ talent. Include home phone numbers if the production involves work out of school after hours. Check with your teacher and the crew concerned for any privacy issues to do with contact details.

Task 5: Production Schedule
Prepare a dated list of the whole production process indicating when you plan to complete tasks. Each dated entry should list personnel involved, equipment required, props required, location, time details and contingency plan. Use the template provided.

Task 6: Art department
Prepare a master list of props and costume required and where you will source these from. Include names and phone-numbers of suppliers.

Task 7: Locations, Permissions
Prepare a brief profile of each location that you wish to use. Use the location planner attached. You will need to secure permission to use any location through the owner of that location. Get the owner to sign the agreement slip or (in the case of council owned locations) complete the appropriate application forms

Film Production: Treatment

After you have written a paragraph about your concept, you need to write a paragraph describing the opening scene. This is called the film treatment. It should be in the present tense, and describe in detail what happens, what the audience will see and hear in your film opening. Check out this example of a treatment for The Terminator to get inspiration (but don't write this much! One paragraph is enough!). This is part of your pre-production tasks (due Monday) and should be completed on your blog.

Genre Concept Paragraph

I am so excited about the great ideas and planning that is going into your film openings! There will be lots of horror and gore, and also love and laughter. Let me know what you are thinking:

In a paragraph on your blog, comment on the following:
1. a brief outline of the name/genre of the film opening
2. the principal ideas you wish to explore
3. the emotions you wish to evoke
4. the impact you wish to have on the audience
5. a brief outline of the story, character and style of the opening

You should consider:
Access to sources/ talent
Availability of equipment, resources
Interest to your audience