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I used this for noting down which shots we will be doing during shooting.

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Think about what skills you have, and what/how you need to develop to achieve what you want to achieve in your role on this production.

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Think about what skills you have, and what/how you need to develop to achieve what you want to achieve in your role on this production.

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organisational skills - ensure that each document is prepared on time in order of need, I have created a checklist on Padlet and also a file with all the documents in order on Notion.

leadership qualities

timekeeping - I have made a calendar of each document and submission to ensure that I am on time with my producing

productivity

prioritising - Things like the location release form and the risk assessment should be done in advance

communication - Be in constant communication with the direct, team and make meetings with all of the group to guarantee we are all on the same page

understanding deadlines - I need to work on my deadlines, especially being producer, as otherwise we cannot film without certain documents being completed

project management

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Voice- Most of our sound is going to be filmed onset, to give a more authentic feel. Particularly the interviews etc as any sound hiccups can add to the comedic value

Use sound to aid in transitions in editing

Music-

Sound Effect- Opening of doors etc can e sound effects/

How might you use sound to createmood/atmosphere?

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Production Workshop Short Film- Statement Of Intent (‘The Big Break’) 

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Production Workshop Short Film- Statement Of Intent (‘The Big Break’) 

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We are submitting a Mocumentary called The Big Break or our assessment. Our mockumentary follows what it's like to share a flat with an over dramatic theatre kid, Emily, who has dreams of becoming a west end star, much to her flatmate's disagreement. We went with a comedic view point as we wanted to explore a more light-hearted approach for a short film.

The film will be between 3 - 5 minutes long, using a Panasonic 180 camera, incorporating the appropriate sound and lighting tools to create the documentary to mockumentary style. The short films genre is Comedy, and we intend to achieve this by using simple yet effective camera angles, interview styles and handheld camera work. Moreover, we aim to use simple comedy such as over dramatics and breaking the 4th wall to further engage our audience. Furthermore, we will use naturalistic lighting and sound to have an authentic approach. Therefore, any special effects that we want to add such as background music, will be added in editing to create a smooth filming process.

The purpose of our film is to create a heart-warming, comedic film that people can relate to. As a group we are all lovers of comedies such as Modern Family and The Office that all follow that mockumentary/ satire style. We started by brainstorming ideas for our plot and realising that we all have experienced (or been) the theatre kid. We recognized that by over dramatizing the personality of a theatre kid, we could create humour in the annoyance of her roommates. Emphasising the themes of theatre and comedy by including interviews to tell the story and give context in a short time to not confuse our audience. It is set in a flat share environment so we will be filming in Peel Park Student Accommodation so that the setting and environment of the film is clear.

We are aiming our film at a younger audience, because the idea of roommates in their 20s makes it appeal to a young adult/ university student. Although, because of the ideas of theatrics it also could also appeal to a wider audience of people who enjoy theatre or have tolerated the people who love to pursue it, inviting them to a sense connection or familiarity with it.

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Single-camera setup: Using a single-camera setup rather than the traditional multi-camera setup seen in classic sitcoms. Allowing for a more cinematic and relaxed feel in shooting locations. Also makes it seem more amateur

Talking head interviews: One of the defining features is the use of "talking head" interviews, where characters will speak directly to the camera in a confessional-style setup. Providing insight into the characters' thoughts and reactions, serving as a comedic device.

Natural lighting: The lighting will appear more natural and less staged. It gives the impression that the scenes are being filmed in an authentic flat.

Handheld camera work: Handheld camera adds a sense of immediacy and realism. It simulates the look of a documentary crew following the characters around, capturing their day-to-day activities.

Documentary-style framing: Shots are framed to mimic documentary filmmaking, with characters sometimes placed off-centre or partially obscured, creating a more authentic and less polished appearance.

Realistic sets: It will be filmed in a real flat, with attention to detail to make them look lived-in and believable, and probs throughout to make it look as if Emily has had her impression on the flat. This helps to enhance the show's mockumentary premise.

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we envision Emily wearing a top with a theatre logo on it, our sound technician, Aofie has some from home she has offered to bring in.

The rest of the cast are in 'normal' wear, work clothes and clothes that represent being in their early 20s, something trendy.

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Producer Checklist

Before Production:

Actor Agreement-Consent

Location Release

Basic Budget Form

Location Filming Risk Assessment Form

Script Breakdown Sheet

Call Sheet

Production:

Storyboard

Shooting Schedule Template

[ ] Continuity Log Sheet

[ ] Shot List

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Read, research, and assess the script

Be responsible for cast and crew (secure location release forms and actor consent forms)

Troubleshoot and mediate

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes of practice and health and safety laws

Supervise the progress of the project (timekeeping)

Hold regular meetings with key crew and cast to discuss characters, scenes, andtechnical requirements

Bring the finished production in on time

Check and approve locations along with Camera/Lighting and Sound personnel

Issue a Risk Assessment for each shoot location

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Emily - the theatre kid - an exaggerated stereotype of an adult theatre kid, trying to et big in the industry

Beckie - main roommate

ryan and kelly - other flat mates

Camera man

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Our camera team follows bored Emily as she is sick of her 9-5 accountant job and dreams of being a west end star, she thinks she has what it takes but her flat mates may disagree. Preparing for her ‘big’ audition, her flat mates grow tired of her theatrical antics as she spends every waking minute doing the most she can to earn her big break. From singing at the top of her lungs all hours of the day and night, to jump scaring her flat mates from dancing in the kitchen, her flat mates quickly become sick of her actions calling to the audience for help on how to stop this. Emily on the other hand believes this documentary will not only benefit her career but also her flat mates as she believes she will be able to ‘provide’ for the flat. Emilys hard work pays off as she lands her ‘big’ break role, she quits her accountant job to pursue her dream full time with this new role that has changed her life. However, her flat mates are skeptical whether her role ‘second tree to the right’ is really the big break that will provide for the flat.

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An accountant with big dreams plagues her flat mates with her theatrical tendencies.

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Today we collaborated on the script and started to focus on where our story line is going. We are also trying to allocate roles, however we all are wanting to do similar roles, this means we will have to compromise in certain areas.

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Peel Park

easy access

full risk assessed

easy to carry equipment too

flatmates get in the way?

Noise from other flats

Morgans Flat

nice setting

more realistic

hard to carry equipment there

risk assesment for equipment to be transported

risk assessed easily

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Genre - Mockumentary/comedy/satire/parody

Conflict - Comedic, human vs human

Theme - Relatable experiences with theatrical childhoods and annoying roommates

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Morgan- Producer

Aofie - Sound

Lucy- Director

Ella- Camera/ Lighting