planning for my film the script

The next task was to do the final Planning for my film and this is a continuing task over the next few weeks. This would allow me to have a clear picture of what my film storyline and settings are and how everything works together to make the final opening sequence. There are eight key features to the planning that i have to do, these are script, story board, actors profiles, setting boards, prop boards,  permission for filming and test footage.

Now that i have completed all the research tasks i had to do i know the requirements that the BBFC and the target audience have to make my opening sequence successful. Now that i am planning for my opening sequence i will take these requirements into account when planning my film opening.


THE SCRIPT
I first decided to write the script for my opening sequence. The script would help my actors to understand the storyline through the help of stage directions. As well as this the script would show the actors the lines they have to say and when to say them in the scenes.

The following is the script for my film opening.

INT – JAMES’S BEDROOM – DAY

James is sat on his bed packing clothes and other essentials
Needed for a holiday in the UK. He is looking at a picture
Of a girl he met last year.

In James’s bedroom where there is a bed and a set of draws.
His room is rather messy as he has go clothes out that he
is packing.

JAMES NARRATING

As I was growing up I was always told I would find

                                           the one. And I did find the one. But as everyone
                                           knows good things never last.

James picks up a picture of a girl that is on the set of draws
in his bedroom. He gives a slight smile before remembering
the time he had with this girl.

EXT – WOODLAND AREA/PARK – DAY

(in style of a flash back)
James and Rachel are walking in the woods/park having
a good time talking and laughing.

In a wood/park there are leaves on the ground, it is late
autumn. It’s a sunny day and there is a slight breeze.

JAMES

                                            I'm really glad I met you. This has been the
                                            Best week of my life.

RACHEL

                                           Yes I have enjoyed it to. I will never forget
                                           This week.

JAMES

                                           I won’t either.

INT – JAMES’S BEDROOM – DAY

James is sat on his bed still looking at the picture.
He gets a text on his phone from Matt. He reads the
Text.

James’s bedroom where there is a bed and a set of draws.
His room is rather messy as he has got clothes out that he
is packing.

TEXT FROM MATT

                                               Waiting outside. When you are ready.

                                   (pause)

JAMES NARRATING

                                              I have never seen Rachel since that week
                                              Last year. I promised her I would never
                                              Forget that week… lets just hope she hasn’t.

James now finished packing leaves the room and walks
Through the corridor and out the front door to where Matt
Is waiting to set off on their holiday.

EXT – ROAD OUTSIDE JAMES’S HOUSE - DAY

James carries his bag and puts it in the back of the car.
James and Matt then get into the car.

An urban area with a road through it. Trees blowing
In the wind, a dry day.

MATT

                                                     Are you ready to go then?

JAMES

                                                    Ready as I will ever be. Do you think
                                                    Rachel will be there again this year?

MATT

                                                   You can only hope mate.

The car now drives off down the road.

From writing my script I have learnt how to structure a script in the way professional film makers do. As well as this i have been able to plan out the whole of my opening sequence and put it down in writing. This will help my actors to understand the storyline to my film opening and how the characters they will play fit into the storyline. This will help me when it comes to filming as the actors will know what is happening and won’t have to ask how they are fitting in to the storyline. Another thing I have learnt from doing this task is how using stage and actor directions help to create the picture of the scene in your mind and help the filming of the sequence.