(Production) Production Log- Week 6 & Production Photos

Production Photo

(End Of Pre-Production) Production Log - Week 5

(Pre-Production) Daily Filming Sheet

This is a break down of all props, actors and reminders that I will need on each of the filming dates that I have set;

Daily Filming Sheet One..

Daily Filming Sheet Two..

Daily Filming Sheet, Number Three

(Pre-Production) Production Schedule

Once my Shot list was complete, I could develop a production schedule. Before placing all dates I have spoken to actors to confirm that they can come on those specific dates;

Production Schedule

(Pre-Production) Shot List

Here is a list of all the shots for my production along with all other elements that I will need to bring on the day of filming;
Shot List..

(Pre-Production) Actors

I will only be using three actors in my opening scene. However, as an extra back-up I have placed two actors on standby should they need to be used as extras.

Detective Inspector Sharma




I will be using Akshay Kumar to play Detective Inspector Sharma, by using an Asian actor it may increase my target audience. I have asked Akshay about filming and he has confirmed, I have taken a note of when he is free in school days and have told him that I will get back to him for specific dates. Furthermore, he is happy to stay after school if need be, which is even more encouraging.

Michael Harris
I will be playing the role of Micheal Harris. The added advantage of playing such a key role is due to that fact that I have a personal attachment to the project, I will be willing to give as much as time possible.



P.C Chandler (Photo unavailable)
I will be using Matt Fenn to play the part of P.C Chandler. Matt has the perfect look for the part, with a small frame and can play a timid character very effectively. Furthermore, Matt is willing to give his spare time over the next few weeks and I have taken a note of when he is free during lesson time.

Extras

Although these may not be necessary I have asked two people to play extras, or to act as a back-up should any of the above be unable to perform.

Jessica Sharma (Female)

Taylor Ironmonger (Male)

Therefore, In terms of cast I feel that all problems are dealt with as I have selected very committed and most importantly reliable people which is key for the production. As previously stated, I will contact all above with details of when we shall be filming and if they have any issues with these dates, they will be changed accordingly .

(Pre-Production) Found Locations

I will be using a found location for my thriller. In the opening I will only be using a total of two different locations; An interview room & a Men's washroom/lavatory. I have focused on trying to get all my locations within the school area, this way the locations are easily accessible which will be key for timing etc.

Interview room
For this I need a room that is relatively dark in order to increase the thriller effect. When searching around the school I found a 3rd Drama Class room that is only used if the others are overcrowded.





As you can see the blinds can be closed and the room is fairly large so we can use any area of it as we like as this scene will mostly be shot in close ups. For this room, we will need to place a table and two chairs, both of which the drama department have. I have told them the rough dates for filming, '22/02/10 up until 16/03/10'. They stated that these dates will be acceptable. However, once I have had a meeting with my production partner and a detailed schedule has been produced, I will contact the drama department to confirm. Yet, I feel that just letting them know that we would like to use the room will be enough for now as I am confident that it shall be free at times during lesson and most certainly after school.

Men's washroom/lavatory
For this location there was two different possibilities;

Washroom Number One;

This was the first washroom that I looked for. It is open throughout the day so we would be able to use it to film. However, the only problem with it is that it is the day washroom and we will be likely to be disturbed multiple times, which is something that we would like to avoid. Furthermore, the blue interior will decrease the tension of the scene, therefore it is our 2nd choice.

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Washroom Number Two;

After searching the school further I discovered the evening boys toliet. This is locked throughout the day so I was unable to attain photographs. However, I soon enquired about using the room, I told the teacher incharge of the rough dates and he said that it will not be a problem at all as there are no evening events during that time and it will not be used in the day time, he has granted permission to use the washroom and told staff to unlock the toliet for us exclusively. Therefore this location is perfect as;

We will not be disturbed as nobody has access to use the toliet.
It has a white interior, with a slightly dirty look.
It is in school and can be used at ANY time over the next few weeks as we have asked permission.