RB 0800 A2: October 2019

Thursday, October 17, 2019

PLANNING: ADVANCED PRODUCTION INITIAL DEVELOPMENT

We used Canva to write down all our ideas onto a an A3 format which is clear and simple to use. We will keep looking back to the mind map whilst creating our own piece, this will make sure we are always keeping on the correct tracks, for example reminding ourselves what a thriller should contain.

We then created a more in depth mind map which is much more specific. We have summarised the plot, named all the locations and probs that will be involved, the characteristics of our characters and also the type of genre we are exploring. We found mind mapping all our ideas out very helpful as it prevents us from forgetting any ideas we had.

When creating this idea we came up with the title of our Short Film, Happy Life. We chose to name our film Happy Life as it is very ironic as the main character is severely depressed and going through a lot emotionally and with his best friend.

When it comes to props, we are going to use a MacBook so we can film the two main characters on FaceTime with one another, the computer is significant in our Short Film as it shows what the friendship is like between the two characters an dhow they communicate to one another.

OUR UPDATED VERSION

We have completely changed our final Short Film idea. We have now chosen to do a supernatural based film. Our current plot, follows a young teenage girl who wakes up seeing her family portrait in the background everyday. She then notices people are disappearing one by one from the image.

However, we have included a supernatural element into this, we have used inspiration from many films such as 'Back To The Future'.

We are planning to include many enigmas codes. Engimas Codes to entice the audience in and help move the the narrative on. For examples; a black silhouette of a man who is watching her sleep, this man could be her father. Another element, is when a the teenage girl is reading a book then a man comes up close behind her and whispers "Hello, Alice" making her jump up not looking behind and locking her door, shots of her panting and scared for her life, this will create suspense and ambiguity.

RESEARCH: MARKETING - A STAR IS BORN

A STAR IS BORN

THE POSTERS

All the posters that were released, were very intimate, showing the close bond between the two main characters. The first film poster that was released shows Jackson and Ally sharing a special moment, this was released at the same time as the initial trailer. These posters give a glimpse of the intimacy that is a large part of the film.

ONLINE AND SOCIAL

The film's official website provides lots of information, including an about page which gives a brief explanation of the plot and also key information about the making of the movie and the background. "In addition to playing Ally, Gaga—who earned an Oscar nod for the song “Til It Happens to You” from the film “The Hunting Ground”—performs original songs in the film with Cooper, which they wrote with a handful of artists, including Lukas Nelson, Jason Isbell and Mark Ronson. The music is original and all vocals for the movie were recorded live during filming." The website also contains some videos like the official trailers and teaser trailers.

MEDIA AND PUBLICITY

In mid-July it was announced the movie would screen at the Venice Film Festival, a last-minute decision reportedly made after an exhibitor screening generated enthusiastic reactions that opened up speculation of potential awards campaigns. The movie was named as one of those screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Furthermore, the movie was featured on the cover of Entertainment Weekly’s Fall Movie Preview, including interviews with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper about working together, the story of the film, how they shot at various music festivals (like Coachella and Glastonbury), how the soundtrack was made, how Cooper was inspired by his experience working with Clint Eastwood and more.

THE TRAILERS

The trailer opens with a performance by the main character, who is played by Bradley Cooper. Jackson is tired and running out of time, though he’s still performing and getting a rush from the crowd when doing so. The main character is portrayed as a drunken mess as soon as the trailer starts, this is shown by the rapid clips of him staggering onto stage and falling into the car with a whisky bottle in hand. The lighting is dimmed which sets the scene up perfectly. There are scenes of performances as well as other chaos and turmoil, all accompanied by some of the music featured in the film.