Presentation Pointers...

In order to present my ideas in a way that is clear and easy to understand, I produced a presentation, featuring notes and pointers that ensured my presentation never stalled. Conveying these ideas in a way that was efficient and easy-to-digest was really important to me, and so I'd like to share with you the information and ideas that I relayed to my audience in my presentation:

Plot: 

A suspenseful drama, in the same vein as the likes of Alfred Hitchcock.

"The Before" looks at the events preceding a tragic murder, as opposed to the event itself and the aftermath.

The murderer revolves around a man (Liam O'Reilly) who gets vengeance on his ex-wife (Emily Poulton), who has cheated on him. The film pointedly ends in the seconds before the murder itself, which isn't shown on screen.

The film builds suspense through flashbacks and flash-forwards. This distinction between times is recognised by the way in which the flash-forwards are shot in black-and-white.

Captions are written across the screen (eg. '18 Days Before), making the audience question what is about to happen.

Meaning:

A critique of the way in which the Media over-simplifies crime (ie. the innocent victim and the evil perpetrator).

An emphasis on how film can still be intense and suspenseful without gore, blood and violence, all of which are glorified in popular Media today.

"The Before"; looks at the events preceding the murder, as opposed to the event itself and the aftermath.

Equipment List:

Canon 600D.

Flashlight- used to create moonlight.

Microphone- still needs to be bought.

Tripod.

Camcorder- can be used for VHS-based scene.

Props:

Rose.

Rocking Horse.

Red book that looks like it could be the Bible.

Fake Knife.

Inspirational posters, quotes and images.

Mock-up photos of the couple in happier times.

Location List:

Street: Lovel Road, Chalfont St Peter.

Marriage counsellor office: My living room.

Conservatory: Emily's conservatory.

Bathroom: Emily's bathroom.

Front door: Liam's front door.

Example Shooting Schedule:

Saturday 7th December '13 10am-4pm: Shoot all the outdoor scenes on Lovel road (Actors needed: Poulton, Back, O'Reilly).

Saturday 14th December 10am-12pm: Marriage counsellor scene (Actors needed: Poulton, O'Reilly, Fiona Harnett).

Saturday 14th December 6pm-8pm: Conservatory and bathroom.

Editing and post-production completed over Xmas holidays 2013-2014.