Shot List

We used a variety of shots within our film opening.

 We used shot reverse shot when Peter and Sarah were talking to each other. This was to show the conversation between the both of them. We decided that this would be a good way to allow the audience to recognise and understand two of the characters involved in our film.

For this shot within the title sequence we decided to use an over the shoulder shot. We chose this shot because it shows Peters reflection in the mirror. This is stereotypical of a teenager as they tend to spend a longer time in front of the mirror. This follows the uses and  gratifications theory of personal identity as teenagers can relate to it.

Point of view shot, this is used while Jay is staring at Peter when he walks into the class this gives the audience a more engaging point of view.

We used a low angle when the bullies are approaching Peter. This is because we wanted the audience to realise that the bullies were more dominant. By doing this angle, it allowed the bullies to appear over powering and terrifying for peter. It also allowed the audience to be put in Peters shoes.

We used a high angle to show when Peter had been beaten up. We used a high angle when he was getting up off the floor. This allowed the audience to see how badly Peter was after getting hit. It creates sympathy for Peter and the audience can connect with him.

Our Presentation- Student Exchange

We had to present our film to the class. Our presentation outlined the basics of what our film is about. Callum was in charge of creating the power point, ensuring that every detail was included. As a group we spoke about the key features to allow the audience to understand the film. We went through each key point and explained what we were going to do with our film. This came across as successful as everyone was engaged and asking questions to find out further information.

Mise En Scene planning

Props
We used a handheld device as a prop at the beginning of our film when the alarm goes off on it. This represents it is up to date and cool because iPhones are very popular with the teenage target audience. This means it is also relatable as many of the target audience will have alarms set on their phones/electrical devices as well. It represents the modern day world our film is set in.   Films such as wild child all use technology. This is because they are trying to address the audience in a modern way and keep them attracted. 

We also included a scene with cigarettes in. This was when Jay was outside the school with his friend. We decided to incorporate the use of cigarettes as this is a teenage issue especially in this modern world. Stereotypical it is seen to be done by people of lower class now, this is why we chose Jay and his group to do it. We compared jays group to the T birds 

in Grease, this is because both groups smoke to look 'cool' and tough. 

 


Throughout our film we uses backpacks and handbags this was because we wanted to allow our audience to relate to the characters and recognise that they are students who attend college. After research we had found that this prop is used in almost every teen angst film. Films such as high school musical, Angus thongs and perfect snogging and mean girls all use bags. This is because most teen angst films are based within a school. 

Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures, Inc. is an American film production company and division of The Walt Disney Studios, owned by The Walt Disney Company. The division is based at the Walt Disney Studios and is the main producer of live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Studios unit. It took on its current name in 1983. Today, in conjunction with the other units of The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Pictures is classified as one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Nearly all of Walt Disney Pictures' releases are distributed theatrically by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, through home media platforms via Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and through television syndication by Disney–ABC Domestic Television. This well-known logo is of the Disney castle. The castle comes across as magical and exciting for the target audience. Although the target audience is for small children, anybody of any age can recognise the castle.  The logo suggests the movies they make are fairy tales and are magical to watch. The fireworks behind the castle connote it is exciting and a special adventure. The fireworks show it is an expensive company.
Dreamworks
DreamWorks Studios (officially Dream Works II Holding Co., LLC) also known as Dream Works SKG, Dream Works Pictures, or simply Dream Works, is an American film production company which produces and develops films, television programming, and video games. It was also a former film distributor for its own and third-party films. It has produced or distributed more than ten films with box-office grosses of more than $100 million each. Currently, DreamWorks' films are marketed and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures under its Touchstone Pictures banner.
The Dream Works logo features a boy sitting on a crescent moon while fishing. The general idea for the logo was the idea of company co-founder Steven Spielberg, who wanted a computer generated image. The logo was then made at Industrial Light and Magic. The moon suggests that as a company they aim high and that they are on top of everyone else.

20th Century Fox
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation also known as 20th Century Fox, 20th Century Fox Pictures, or simply Fox, is an American film studio and one of the six major American film studios. Located in the Century City area of Los Angeles, just west of Beverly Hills, the studio used to be a subsidiary of News Corporation, but now it is currently a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox. It is the world's second largest major film studio, after Warner Bros.
The company was formed on May 31, 1935, as the result of the merger between Fox Film Corporation, founded by William Fox in 1915, and Twentieth Century Pictures, founded in 1933 by Darryl F. Zanuck and Joseph M. Schenck.
20th Century Fox has distributed various commercially successful film series, including Avatar, the first two Star Wars trilogies, Ice Age, X-Men, Die Hard, Planet of the Apes, Night at the Museum, Taken, Fantastic Four, Alien, Predator, and the live action Alvin and the Chipmunks. Television series produced by Fox include The Simpsons, M*A*S*H, The X-Files, Bones, House, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Futurama, How I Met Your Mother, Glee, Modern Family, New Girl, and 24. The use of the spotlights suggests that the company and of good quality and the centre of attention when it comes to films. The use of the colour gold connotes power and strength as gold is associated with being the best. The sky is realistic looking and the statue of 20th Century looks animated which may suggest to the audience that it produces animated films aswell.

Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (commonly called Warner Bros., Warners, or simply WB) is an American media company that makes film, television and music entertainment. As one of the major film studios, it is a subsidiary of Time Warner, with its headquarters in Burbank, California. Warner Bros. has several subsidiary companies, including Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Home Video, New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and the former The WB Television Network. Warner Bros. owns half of The CW Television Network.  The colour gold within the shield suggests that they are a successful company of high quality,as gold usually represents the winner. The sky as the background suggests that they aim high and never give up until they come out on top.

Hunger Games Advertising

The Hunger games has been hugely successful with its advertising. Lionsgate has used £23 Million pounds to advertise the new film 'Mocking Jay'. They have used posters across the world (like the one above) in cities to promote the film. There have been trailers, posters, magazine ads, meal deals etc to help with the promotion of the film.

The picture above is of the official trailer. As you can see there has already been millions of people who have watched the trailer. The trailer has been added to youtube to create a wider audience and has also been shown on TVs worldwide including my own at home. The trailer allows the possible audience to have an insight to what the film is acually about and creates a hype.