Initial Thoughts ...

Here are some influences from which we will use techniques, and ideas:









These films are influences to us because we admire the cinematography and/or the techniques used in these extracts. For example, we like the progression of the camera in both the Donnie Darko scene and the opening of forrest Gump. we also like how styleised the opening of Se7en is, and the entire film; Requiem for a Dream. We are considering delving into the genre of 'Psychological Thriller' - As this leaves enough freedom for us to introduce qwerky/styleised film techniques. The part of our film of which we would like to concentrate upon is the opening sequence, as it is generally more acceptable for this scene to be of an abstract nature then, for it to randomly appear in the middle of the film. Due to the influences of such films as, Requiem for a Dream, or Trainspotting - We are very much considering jumping into that genre of Drug-induced psychosis, as once again, this gives us the oppurtunity to exacerbate this abstract idea.

As fore-mentioned, we would like our extract to exemplify that of the opening of the film, in terms of establishing characters and setting, 2-3 minutes (in our opinion) is enough time to do so. We have decied upon a setting for which this opening sequence can be shot, and have several ideas as to how we will do so. In terms of narrative arch, and how we would like the story to un-fold, we were thinking in terms of conventional 'Drug Films'. For example, To begin with the central characters get into this Drug hait for fun, it is entertaining and they are not necessarily addicted ... as the film progresses - They of course do become addicted, their health, social lives are affected as a result. And due to a complication, along the lines of, a drug induced death of a close friend; the film could take a turn for the worse. The film would follow the parallel lives of these young, naive individuals as their fate becomes ever more clear when this drug-habit takes over their lives, and consumes them entirely.

We would like the opening scene to show the carelessness, naivity and freedom that these characters so refreshingly excentuate. A such, we will more than likely show them enjoying themselves, having fun, whilst suggesting the subtle differences in theire personalites - Which will of course become more clear, as the film progresses.