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Get off my land. In this task we will be recreating a short film, trying to match every detail of it in our own way. The video we're re-creating is here; Setting We're planning on filming our movie at Wymondham Abbey. This is because its an area of rural landscape which will be ideal for all of our shots for example, during our dialogue with the farmer, and also each and every walking shot etc. Also its perfect due to it having a gate which will easily match our gate sequence. Costume Regarding costume, our cast will be very similar to the video with the farmer wearing very farm like clothes maybe with welly boots and a big jacket. Our couple would be typical hike clothes sort of, trainers, jackets, jeans and even backpacks sort of as they're on a long walk. Props Car Gun Hair and make-up When the younger male is shot, we'll use fake blood on the females face to portray a heavy bullet has just killed this other man. Lighting Nat...

This is the script for the short film remake "Get Off My Land"                                               

Equilibrium - Boy is in school with other pupils; it's a busy corridor. Mise-En Scene - The people in the shot are wearing school uniform to show that they are young. He is in a suit to show he is in sixth form and can be on his phone. It is an establishing shot to set the scene and show the characters' normal. Disruption - The pupils vanish from         the corridor suddenly. Boy doesn't notice       because he is distracted by his phone. Mise-En Scene - He has a phone as a prop so that he misses the change. It is an eye level shot. Recognition - Boy looks up from his phone and sees the empty corridor. Mise-En Scene - A wide/long shot to show the complete emptiness of the scene and the isolation he feels. The lighting is harsh as the situation is dire. If this were a moving shot the lights could flicker to create an eerie atmosphere. Attempts to recover - Boy tries to figure out what happ...

Todorov's Narrative Theory His theory states that films usually follow a specific pattern or structure - beginning, middle and end. Phase 1: Equilibrium  - The state of normality at the beginning of the film, or the routine the characters are used to. Phase 2: Disruption - Something or someone that throws a wrench into the equilibrium, altering the characters' normal day. Phase 3: Recognition - The audience and/or character realise what has happened or needs to be done. Phase 4: Resolution - The character or characters attempt to resolve the problem and return to the situation they prefer. Phase 5: New Equilibrium  - The issue has been dissolved, however long that has taken, and the characters can return to their original state at the beginning of the film. Example Singin' in the Rain Equilibrium - Don is a big silent movie star with Lina. At the beginning of the movie they are attending the premiere of their new movie. Disruption - The people they work...

This is my blog, welcome. A favourite movie of mine is How to Train Your Dragon.  If you haven't seen this film, what are you doing? Based on the books by Cressida Cowell, the story follows viking  chief's son,  Hiccup, as he tries to discover the truth about dragons. This is the test drive scene from the movie. Spoilers - Hiccup learns to train his dragon (hence the name of the movie) toothless. This scene involves him trying to figure out how to fly, enjoy!