Choosing an image for the poster - Abi

This is the image we selected for the poster. We thought that it would work well as the composition meant that there was plenty of room for the title and additional information, however enough of Clare's face and special effects makeup were in shot to create the dramatic effect intended. The colouring also meant that black and white titles, a common binary opposition of thrillers, would be clearly visible, and the blue tint to the wall is another common convention of thrillers. The inspiration for this image came from the poster for avatar, which has elements of a thriller, and is a well remembered poster.

The first very rough edit - Emma, Abi, Tom

Trailer (very) Rough Edit 1 from Emma Taylor on Vimeo.

For our first rough edit, we wanted to place the shots we already have in order. This is not the final order of the trailer as many more shots still need to be put in place. Tom, Emma and myself came together to do this first edit. The shots included are the school, fire engine and post torture scenes. We also experimented with sound and music, however the final edit will not have the music used in this edit.

3rd Shoot - The shots

East Lancashire Fire Service from Emma Taylor on Vimeo.

Finding a Cafe - Abi

For a couple of scenes, we wanted to film our three main characters in a cafe having fun, to show that they are good friends and to connote happiness. Me and Tom decided to ask a friend if we could film in her fish and chip shop, as we felt this was more appropriate than asking strangers if we could film in their cafe on what would be a working day.

Shoot 2 - Behind the Scenes Photos - Tom and Abi

2nd Shoot - The Shots

Graded Rushes 2 from Emma Taylor on Vimeo.

Photographs for the poster - Emma

1st Shoot - The Shots - Emma, Tom and Abigail

1st Shoot - Graded Rushes from Emma Taylor on Vimeo.

Praciting the Supernatural Powers 2 - Emma and Tom

Practice shot number 1 from Emma Taylor on Vimeo.

Practicing the Supernatural Powers - Emma and Tom

Practice Shots from Emma Taylor on Vimeo.

Bonfire Details

BONFIRE.

Saturday the 2^rd of November.

All Welcome.

Brow Edge Farm

Haslingden

Rossendale.

BB4 5UB.

Starting at 5pm.

Firework Display at 7pm.

From Haslingden drive up Cloughend Road as to go to the council recycling tip just before the tip, turn left into Laund lane, follow the lane passing Hardings Valley Skips and turn right into the next drive. Wide green gates.

Parking near the tip and walk down, no parking at farm.

NO parking on the drive to the farm as we have to leave it clear for emergency access.

Please do not bring any fireworks.

01706 216633 for any other information.

Letter to the Firestation - Emma Taylor

For one of our scenes, we wanted to film fire engine's siren connoting that the authorities had gotten involved in the search for Grace. One of our team members, Emma, had been given the opportunity to film this, and so wrote a letter asking to confirm this:
Dear Sir/Madam,
 After having a very interesting tour of the Fire Station with Gary with the 38th Rossendale Beaver Scouts section on the 9th October, I spoke to him regarding filming for my A Level media course (studying at BRGS Sixth Form) at the Fire Station, which he said would be possible to do. It would be fantastic to have shots of the fire engine in our project!
I understand you are busy, and that if you have a call out, you would have to attend to the incident. If possible, could we possibly spare one hour for filming, I would be very grateful. Hopefully, we would be filming the engine outside of the station (in the carpark) recording the sound of the siren and getting images of the flashing lights, and possibly a fire fighter in uniform getting an axe out of the fire engine. It would be great if we could have other shots of those destroyed cars you have outside the station that you practice on. 
If you could let me know what is possible to do on my mobile: 07749923033 or on my home phone: 01706 227933, I and my team would be grateful.
Our plan for our film to be marked for coursework is a feature film trailer, and we would of course give you credit on the project and a copy of the finished production.
Once again, I thank you for the fantastic talk and experience at your Fire Station, both the Beavers and all the leaders enjoyed themselves.
Yours faithfully, Emma Taylor emma.taylor1996@hotmail.co.uk

Risk Assessment - Emma

Risk Assessments There are always risks on set, whether it’s cables from lighting or tripping hazards, some scenes have more risk than others, so extra precautions have to be in place to make sure it’s a safe environment for both the actors and crew to be in. Explosion As we filmed a real explosion we had to think carefully about the safety for all the people involved. As the explosion was going to be made by an licensed and experienced militia company who have all the relevant legal and safety checks we are sure that everything would go to plan as expected. Ted Lewis and his Lancashire Militia team have been performing re-enactments all over the UK for many years and Ted also makes explosions for professional production companies which have included him blowing up helicopters, blowing up houses and doing run-away explosions. Ted and I planned out the explosion beforehand, talking about what would be possible in the safest environment. For instance, when Grace falls onto the floor, there would be cushions/padding for her to fall onto so she wouldn’t hurt herself. She would also start running from a ‘safe point’ where she will not get hit by the flames and blast of the explosion. Having worked with Ted previously, I have seen and signed the necessary health and safety documents to work with him and he helped us do this explosion as a favor to me as I have filmed his re-enactments before during his ‘UK Pirate Re-enactment Tour’.

Storyboard Animatics - Tom

animatics from Tom Bailey on Vimeo.

Recruiting Extras - Abigail

For the school scenes, extras were required for the shots to look realistic, as we were filming everyday schoool scenes. We used various different methods to acquire extras. First, we put up posters around the sixth form center asking if anyone would be interested and contact information for further details. Then I made an announcement in two assemblies giving some extra information and asking anyone who is interested to sign up on a sheet. We also asked people from local perfoming arts school Valley Academy if they would be interested and got a very good response.

Grace's Dress Code - Abigail

Grace is our eponymous hero, which contradicts most films as usually the hero is male, breaking gender stereotypes. We wanted her to be unlike most female heros, who usually go for a femme fetale, promiscuous look, as seen in Lara Croft and Kill Bill. Instead, we wanted to show that she is quite feminine, the stereotypical teenage girl. As such, we decided that she should dress in light pale clothes and iconically wear flowers in her hair, to connote innocence and naivety. However, once she has been kidnapped and is having to fight from danger, we wanted her pretty clothes to be covered in mud and blood, and to be slightly ripped. Firstly, this is continuity; she wouldn’t look perfect after been held captive for days and after running away. This also connotes that her original innocence and naivety has gone, as she is now far more aware of her powers and the dangers these can bring. It also shows that her character is stronger, as she has become a fighter after struggling for her life. An example of this is Rose Tyler from Doctor Who. Rose, a girl from East-end London, typically wore pink t-shirts and feminine makeup, however, the more she travels with the Doctor, introduces new aspects to her wardrobe such as a leather jacket, to show character change with the more she learns about the world, however, an aspect of girlyness was still apparent. Another example is Cady from Mean Girls. While she was not always feminine, Cady did show character development through wardrobe change. At first, she was an awkward teenage girl who didn’t know the do’s and don’ts of fashion. However, the more popular she becomes and aware of “girl world” we see that her clothes become more fashionable and match those of her friends. She also introduces more feminine colours to her wardrobe such as red and pink.