Research into Opening Sequences

“A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television programs present their title, key production and cast member, or both, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound. It usually follows but should not be confused with the opening credits, which are generally nothing more than a series of superimposed text”.

Film-makers at the beginning of the 21st century have many options open regarding title sequences. Some films superimpose opening credits over the opening scenes, while others elect to do away with titles entirely, instead including elaborate title sequences at the end of the movie.

Many films have used unusual and fairly elaborate title sequences since the 1930s. In the 1936 Show Boat little cut-out figures on a revolving turnable carried overhead banners on which were displayed the opening credits This opening sequence was designed by John Harkrider, who created the costumes for the original 1927 Broadway production of the musical.

In general, a television title sequence will at some point badge the show with a typographic logo. Around this key element can be incorporated shots of highlights from earlier episodes or shows and key presenters' or cast members' names. Musical accompaniment can be either instrumental or a song and aided by the visual treatment of the images helps to convey the tone and mood of the programme.

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Synopsis

Mark is a young Muslim, who lost his father when he was 3 years old, and Mustafa has taken him in as his own. Mark is struggling to battle with his emotions and his thoughts about becoming a suicide bomber. The leader of his terrorist organisation, brainwashed him to believe in the terrorist ways. 

Now he must unveil the secrets and decide between right and wrong.  

BY AMILCAR AND SEAN

Script Final Draft

Int: Mark's room. Day

Marks praying to the Koran

Then gets up and puts on his bag

Ext: Street. Day

Mark walks down the street, then Mark sees Frankie (Stranger) walking down the same road.

Frankie looks at Mark and crosses to the other side of the street to avoid him.

Mark (voice over in his head of Stepan); "For you country Mark, Down with the West!"

Int: Flashback. Day

Mark is given a gun by Stepan.

Ext: Street. Day

Mark wipes his forehead and looks nervous, he carries on walking and then takes out his phone.

Mark talks Arabic to Stepan.

Anthony (extra) walks past Mark gives him dirty looks. 

Ext: Street. Day

Mark arrives at the station, looks up at the station sign and has a flash back.

Int: Flashback. Day

Stepan (elder Arab) has Mark up against the wall.

Mark is scared

Ext: Station. Day

Flashback angers Mark.

Mark waits for a train, Train pulls up and in the distance you can hear sirens.

Doors open, Mark steps foreword, then a mysterious hand grabs his shoulder.

Tableau: Three years earlier.

Commentary:
In our first draft, we had various p.o.v shots where you were able  to hear the thoughts of the charter but we felt that it may of been too confusing to the viewers. Also the shots of the extra running down the alleyway was too long and unnecessary. Overall we are confident that our final script is for us to start filming.

BY AMILCAR AND SEAN

Script

Int: Mark's room. Day
Marks praying to the Koran
Then gets up and puts on his bag

Ext: Street. Day
Mark walks down the street, then Mark sees Frankie (Stranger) walking down the same road.
Frankie (Voice over) "This guy looks suspicious, why is he sweating so much?"
Frankie looks at Mark and crosses to the other side of the street to avoid him.
Mark wipes his forehead and looks nervous, he carries on walking and takes out his phone.
Mark talks Arabic to elder terrorist.
While they talk Anthony (stranger) sees him and has a closer look, on inspection he sees a wire protruding from his bag and runs down the ally.

Ext: Ally. Day
Anthony phones the police and warns them about a possible terrorist

Ext: Street. Day
Mark arrives at the station, looks up at the station sign and has a flash back

Int: Flashback. Day
Stepan (elder Arab) has Mark up against the wall.
Mark is scared

Ext: Station. Day
Flashback angers Mark.
Mark waits for a train, Train pulls up and in the distance you can hear sirens.
Doors open, Mark steps foreword, then, tableau: Three years earlier.


BY AMILCAR AND SEAN

BBFC

Suitable for all:
It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
Parental Guidance:
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
Suitable for 12 years and over:

Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. . The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12.
Suitable only for 15 years and over:
No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.
suitable for 18 and over:
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video. In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment but with exceptions.

Audiences for Thrillers

The social profiles of the audiences that may be drawn to the thriller genre are from social class E to A as there are many sub genres of thrillers that can appeal to any of the social classes. The psychographic profiles that may be drawn to the thriller genre are explorers as they want to try new things out and thrillers are always trying new techniques and narratives in their films. Aspirers may also be drawn to thrillers as they want to be as fashionable by seeing a thriller film that is popular like The Bourne Ultimatum. The demographics of an audience most likely to be drawn to a thriller film will be aged 24, male, C1. I chose these demographics as a 24 year old usually has more time to go to the cinema and will have extra money to spend as they don't have families or many responsibilities. Males are also more likely to watch thrillers more than females as most thrillers are aimed at men because of their sense of adventure and danger. C1 workers (lower middle class) will also be drawn to thrillers as they will earn enough money to be able to watch it and it isn’t something that is seen to be exclusive for rich/upper class people, so they won’t feel intimidated.

Different sub genres of thrillers will appeal to different people:
Political thrillers: this will appeal to an older audience between the ages of 35-40, younger viewers will be very unlikely to watch a movie such as this because they want something more exciting and action packed. Older viewers will be drawn to this subgenre as they can relate and understand it. Upper middle class and middle class will also be drawn to this subgenre as it is complex may reflect parts of their lives. Reformers will also watch this subgenre as they are not interested in who’s in the movie; they care about what the movie is about.
Action Thrillers: this will appeal to males as they are drawn to action packed and dangerous films. Young people between the ages of 18-25 will also like these films as they are exciting and fast moving. Social class “E” (Students) will be drawn to this type of film as they are young they also have quit a lot spare time to go to the cinema and watch the film. Mainstreamers will also be drawn to this as it is very safe option because the content of the film is predictable, things will blow up and there will be dramatic chase scenes.

Supernatural thriller: This subgenre will appeal to middle aged people probably about 30-35. Also it will appeal to individualist because they don't follow the crowd and this subgenre won’t appeal to a mass amount of people and usually won’t have a big brand or extremely famous actors.


Our Audience

Audiences that we will like to target are the 16-25 year old as they are the age group that are the most likely to watch movies, also as our film may be an action thriller we will target this age group as they will attracted to it because it will appeal to them. We will mainly target males in this age group because they watch action thrillers more than females, we will do this by introducing characters that they can relate to, such as an antagonist who is not sure if he should do the evil deed. The social classes that we will aim at are E-C1 as people between the ages of 16-25 will most likely be in these classes  and the issues that are being dealt with are things that they may be able to relate with, unlike upper middle classes.