Planning Blog Short Film

Props:
Our film will be a thriller, meaning our props will need to both fit the scene, and be a source of action. Because the film starts off with a news report, we will need a TV. The main character will also need a phone as it will play a key role in an important turning point of the film. The antagonist of the film will also have some sort of weapon to give them more credibility as an antagonist.

Costumes:
The costumes of the film are important, because we will not be relying on the audience recognizing faces. Instead of this, we will detail what the main antagonist of the film is wearing in a news report, and rely on the audience, remembering that, as that will be all that is shown. The costumes of the other cast members it’s not as important, but it must still be appropriate to the film and the genre.

Schedule:
In September, we chose the group and made a pitch. 
In the following months, we researched how to make short films and did research on the genre
In December, we made a final decision on the genre and began writing our screenplay.
We finished our screenplay in January.
As of the time of writing this, we are finishing our planning.
We will then move on to our story board and finally film.
After that, we will edit, hoping to finish in March

Locations:
Our film needs to be sent at one of the group members' houses as the story requires it. Although undecided, it will likely be sent at Denton‘s apartment building because it has many different rooms that can be used. A second scene can be shot in the street or another public place as the antagonist disappears into the night.

Backup plan:
if Denton‘s apartment does not work, someone else’s house will do. Although exact location is subject to change, the setting of a house is crucial to the story. Also, if a group member is missing, another member will likely be able to take their place and filming will hopefully go off without a hitch.