Costumes, Make-up and Hair Styles Moodboard

I used a website called go moodboard.com to create a moodboard showing different ideas for my characters costumes, make-up and hair styles. The application is very easy to use and gives a good professional looking finish.

Character costumes, make up and hair styles moodboard

Social Media Accounts for Film Trailer

I have created a Twitter and Facebook account for my Film Trailer as Social Media has become a huge distributor for promotional material. 

Facebook Page

Twitter Page

Trailer Planning Including Characters, Locations, Costumes and Shotlist

Scripting

In my film trailer I have decided not to have a lot of dialogue. However here are some ideas for conversations I would like to include.

Graveyard Scene 

*Kida enters from the left*

Michael: "You wanna know what I think? I think it should be you in there... not her"

*Michael exits right*

Bar Scene

*Hael enters and sits next to Michael*

Hael: "It wasn't an accident was it?"

Michael: "No"

Coffee Shop Scene

*Michael sits down with drinks*

Hael: "There's nothing here" 

Storyboard

This is the Storyboard I have put together for my film trailer. Although when creating the trailer I may adjust the order slightly. This is because I may realise that some things don't necessarily work or I could come up with an even better idea. This Storyboard therefore is a rough idea of what shots will be shown throughout my trailer.

Expansion on shots being used:

2 - In this particular scene I will be using a variety of different shots including, a close up of Michaels face, an extreme close up of his hands when he opens the gate, and a medium shot to show both his expression and movement together. 

3 - For this part of the trailer I will again be experimenting with some different shots and angles, including; a long shot to show the actors full body playing, medium shot to show this in a little bit more detail, and finally a close up of the swings as I feel this will create an eerie and creepy atmosphere. 

4 - In this scene I will only be using a long shot in order to establish the setting. I feel that this would be the most effective one to use as it will show the full environment. However I will be using a slight upward angle in order to make it seem more intimidating. 

6 - For this shot I will be using an extreme close up as I feel like this will be the most effective way of showing Michael fiddling with his wedding ring in his hands. I might also use a medium shot so that I can also capture the characters emotions whilst he is doing this. I will be using both a front and side angle in order to show it from different perspectives and make it more interesting.

7 - For this part I will mainly be using an over the shoulder shot so that Kida is shown in the reflection of the bathroom mirror. Other than this though, I will also be using a close up to show the mark and a medium shot to show her emotions when looking at it. 

8 - In this scene I will be using over the shoulder shots so that I can show the conversation between Michael and Hael. I will also be using a medium shot to show both of them sitting at the table in the cafe. I may also use close up's of the characters faces to show their emotions when they are conversing. 

10 - For this I will be using a long shot to show the setting of the bar. I also aim to include an extreme close up of the glass in Michaels hand.  I will also be using an over the shoulder shot with a downward angle to show him holding the glass. 

11 - For this I want to use either a long or medium shot to show Kida walking up the the bar where Michael is sitting. I would also like to use multiple over the shoulder shots to present their conversation about mothers death.

12 - For this I am planning to have a close up of bath water running. As I am planning to show Hael in the bath having a memory of drowning as a child I want to use an ariel shot to show her sitting up in panic. I will also use an extreme close up of her facial expression and medium shot of her sitting in the bath calming down, breathing deeply. 

13 - For the grave scene I will be using a medium and long shot. All of these different shots all have a slight upward angle to make Michael look bigger and more intimidating compared to Kida. 

15 - When Hael is tied up in the garage I plan on using a medium shot with a downward angle in order to make her look small and vulnerable. I would like to try having an extreme close up of her panicked expression but also of her hands trying to escape. I am also going to use a long shot with an upward angle to show Kida in a position of power. 

16 - I will be using an extreme close up of Kida holding a bloody knife. I want to shot to be a downward angle from side on so that the edge of the blade is really clear. 

17 - I want to show a close up of Kida with Hael boyfriend. I am aiming to have both of their faces in the frame showing them looking at each other deeply and passionately. 

19 - Extreme close up of Kida's hand with pills in her palm. It will then pan across a bedside table and a variety of objects including; pill bottle, alcohol, knife, books, lamp etc. 

Narrative Theories in my Film/Trailer

Narrative Theories
Levi Strauss - Binary Opposites

 My two main characters are binary opposites as I have portrayed Hael to be the stereotypical good character and in opposition to this Kida is the evil character.

Even the names that I have chosen for my characters suggest this. Kida literally means rising from darkness suggesting her struggle to escape her intrinsically evil personality. In contrast to this the name Hael originated from the Hebrew name and means Angel of Kindness. Although Hael was originally a male name it has recently become used as a unisex name.

I decided to use these names as I feel that they reflect the characters perfectly and give hints to their complex identities. I also chose to spell Hael differently as I think that it made it more interesting and creative suggesting that she also has more depth to her than will be shown in the trailer.

Todorov’s Theory

This theory states that most story’s or plot lines follow the same pattern or path. There are 5 steps to this pattern and looking at my storyline it does adhere to the theory.

The first stage is equilibrium which is when the first part of the story will display a happy start. My films storyline follows this stage as it starts out with the birth of Kida and Hael and sees them growing up happily and normally.

The second stage is a disruption, this shows something in the story that will disrupt the equilibrium. In the case of my films plot this is when Kida escapes and sees her sister and father again as it causes a major chain of events to unfold.

Stage 3 of this theory is realisation. This is the moment in the plot when the characters finally recognise the problem and it is chaos. This happens in my story when Hael and Michael find out that Kida has the Mark of Cain. They realise the danger that comes with it and it therefore creates anarchy.

The fourth stage is restored order. This is the part of the plot when the characters attempt to repair the damage and restore the equilibrium. In my film this would be when Hael and Michael are trying to find a cure for the Mark of Cain. They search for ways to remove it or to stop its power.

The final stage of this theory is, equilibrium again. This is the last part of the plot where the problem has been resolved. Although this is not directly shown in my storyline, the problem is removed when Kida takes her own life. I wouldn’t say equilibrium is restored as her death causes a lot of pain for the other character Hael.

Propp’s Theory

He argued that whatever the surface difference between stories they all share the same internal structure. He said that characters could be grouped into 8 different character roles, these include;

• The Villain
• The Hero
• The Donor – provides object with magical ability
• The Helper – who aids the hero
• The Princess – the reward for hero
• Her Father – who rewards the hero
• The Dispatcher – who sends the hero on his way
• The False Hero

My thriller trailer doesn’t include all 8 of these, however it does have 3 of them which are; The Villain (Kida), The Hero (Hael) and The Helper (Michael).

Narrative for my Film

Rough Description of the Whole Films Storyline (only sections will be used for the trailer):

• Two children have been born roughly less than a year apart, sisters called Kida and Hael. 
• When Kida was born they noticed a birthmark on her arm but thought nothing of it. 
• The two girls grow up relatively normally, however Kida is occasionally violent towards Hael causing their parents to worry that it isn't normal behaviour. 
• Eventually at around the age of 6 Kida gets taken away to a children's facility in St Bernard's Hospital, Southall, for violent behaviour and vicious mood swings. The two main events that make this transpire is the fact that she tried to drown Hael in the bath and her mothers "accidental" death.
• Hael then grows up normally without Kida.
• When they reach age 18 Kida tracks down Hael and says that she has been released even though she actually escaped from the facility.
• They meet up and get to know each other, make up for some of their lost childhood together. 
• Hael finds out from her father Michael that their mothers death wasn't an accident, Kida actually pushed her down the stairs when she was a child. 
• It is then shown that Kida's birthmark has developed into some kind of symbol, which turns out to be the Mark of Cain.
• Her father and sister find out that this is the case and discover it appeared straight after she got sent away to St Bernard's and after their mother died. (when she committed a sin)
• As Hael and Michael have appeared back into Kida's life it causes the mark to make her violent behaviour worsen.
• Her dad and sister search wildly for a cure to the curse, they find out they can't physically hurt her either themselves as "therefore whoever kills Cain, vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold". 
• As this happens Kida's anger from the mark is directed upon Hael and Michael. 
• In hopes of hurting Hael she has an affair with her long term boyfriend Dean.
• The Mark of Cain takes full possession of her and she ends up killing her father and kidnapping Hael. 
• Due to the sisterly bond that they had as a child she doesn't kill her but instead forces her to relive their childhood and tortures her. 
• Eventually Hael manages to escape and call the police.
• By the time they track Kida down however she already taken her own life in order to put a stop to the curse, she can't cope with hurting the people she loves any more. 

Locations

This includes locations I have already filmed  in and also locations I plan to film in;

• Tintagel 
• Port Isaac
• Thame Park
• Great Missenden Park 
• Great Missenden Costa 
• Great Missenden Woods
• Chalfont St Giles Church and Graveyard
• Holly Bidgood's House 
• My Garage 
• My House

Props

• Dolls
• Flowers
• Old Scout Knife 
• Glass Pill Bottle 
• Alcohol Bottles 
• Baby/children photos

Costumes

• Black/Grey Suit - For the Dad to wear at the Graveyard/Church
• All Black, Casual Clothes, Hoodie? - Kida
• Casual Clothes - Hael
• Dark Coloured Dress - Hael at the Church

Characters

• Dad/Michael (Tim)
• Kida (Ella) 
• Hael (Alesi)
• Younger Kida (Poppy or Lottie)
• Younger Hael (Poppy or Lottie) 
• Haels boyfriend/Dean