Props and costume

Final Idea - Treatment

As a group we all decided to use the "The Journey" as our final idea treatment to use in our short film.

The reason I chose "The Journey" is because I feel that the themes involved are important and unique. The main themes in this idea is separation, lost siblings, journey, togetherness and perseverance. I also find these themes inspiring and I potentially feel I could make a good impact short film out of this story.

Draft 4 - Treatment

Sharing

The fourth idea for my final treatment is called "Sharing"

"Sharing" is about a wealthy boy (aged 12) who meets a poor boy (aged 11), who both encounter a strong friendship despite the different background they are both from. Their friendship is expressed through the enjoyment of their company and sharing of items such as clothes,food and toys which they both love. The only conflict separating their friendship is the wealthy boys's parents who do not agree with the mixing of an inferior and "lesser" family.

This idea inspired me through watching a similar film called "The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas" which is based in Germany set in World War 2 about a forbidden friendship between a wealthy German boy and a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence. But through the risky communications of  both boys starling and unexpected consequences follow.

Draft 3 - Treatment

The Charity


My third draft for my final story idea is called "Charity"

This idea is about a man who is suspicious that the money he is actually sending to charities that help his cause are in fact a scam. Through this paranoia of the man. he decides to investigate this situation.

This idea inspired me through the hearing of charity appeals and moving stories of innocent children being sick and homeless.

Draft 2 - Treatment

The Journey

My second draft for my treatment is called "The Journey"

This story idea is about an ordinary man who goes on what it seems a journey to search for a familiar  person to give him a special item which could result to something precious and valuable between the two characters.

Draft 1 - Treatment

The dream

As a group we had 4 possible ideas that we wanted to be our final treatment and story for our film.

Our first idea was called "THE DREAM" which is about a young child's mother who constantly tells her one and only son to recycle. But because he is so arrogant and selfish he decides not to obey his mother and to keep on littering. Through his consequences one night he has a dream about all the potential risks of littering and not recycling, which makes him see sense and finally does the right thing.

The idea inspired me from local news stories such as Newsround and how severe environmental issues were in this country e.g. recycling, global warming, Animal habitation.

Costumes and props

Costume and props

Where to get them:

Props;

·       Dog Tags-  Shops like Argos, Online e.g. Amazon, charity shops, antique shops

·       Pawn shop -, charity shop, drama studio,

·       Shirts – Casts

·       Trousers - Casts

·       Belt - Casts

·       Black Brogue shoes – Casts

·       Woolly Hat - Casts

·       Gloves- Casts

·       Scarf - Casts

·       Jeans- Casts

·       Normal Trainers - Casts

·       Car – Cast/Alex

·       Money/ coins – Casts

·       Laptop bag – Shops like H&M, Primark.

·       Fruits/ veg – Shops like Asda’s, Markets.

·       Baggy Coat - Casts

·       Blanket – Shops George/Asda

·       Mini market – Faircross/Barking market 

Character Interview - Jamie

Q&A – Jamie Smith

Jamie Smith, 34, was born in Bristol but moved to London after a successful job promotion. Jamie the eldest of the two siblings, was given two dog tags by his father who was dying of a serious illness in which one was for Jamie and other for his younger brother albert. On the tag tags with their full names and dates of birth, unfortunately as to having no outside family to take them in and their mother not being present, Jamie and his younger brother were sent to a care homes fortunately Jamie was adopted by a rich couple who couldn’t have kids and given a loving and caring home, whilst albert was left behind due to the couple only wanting one child, leaving them separated.

When were you happiest?
When I became successful in my career
What is your earliest memory?
When my dying father gave me and my younger brother a dog tag in his memory
Which living person do you most admire and why?
Alan sugar as he’s a professional business man I look up to and admire
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
I’m too competitive in the sense it sometimes overtakes me
What was your most embarrassing moment?
When I was in school, I came out the boys toilets with a toilet paper stuck to my shoe , everyone was laughing
Property aside, what's the most expensive thing you've bought?
I invested in a property for a quarter of a million
What is your most treasured possession?
My dog collar
What would your super power be?
I would say invisibility as because as a child my favorite cartoon show character was ‘Mr. Invisible’ and even till this day I would still want to be him
What makes you unhappy?
When things don’t go my way, fore.g. when people cancel important meetings
What is your most unappealing habit?
I have a bad habit of biting my nails
What is your favorite smell?
Musk reminds me of my mother as a child
What is your favorite word?
‘Kool’ as I use it very often when talking with my peers and family
What is your favorite book?
20 shades of gray
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
binge eating on Belgium chocolate , that is my biggest weakness
To whom would you most like to say sorry and why?
To my long lost brother in which I have no contact with, as I left him in our care home when we were younger
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Kate smith whom I am now married too, we were young lovers since school around the age of 16
What does love feel like?
Completeness like that missing puzzle has been complete.
What was the best kiss of your life?
when I was 10 years old and kissed my first ever crush
What is the worst job you've done?
working in a food supermarket as a cashier!
What has been your biggest disappointment?
not getting my promotion at work and loosing it to my arch enemy
If you could edit your past, what would you change?
my family life including sticking around for my brother and bettering my relationship with my parents whom are now not present.
How often do you have sex?
every week , as I have a busy schedule and I’m very tired from the day I spend 1 whole day a week with my wife where we have our private time.
What is the closest you've come to death?
Nearly got run over by a car when saving my long lost brother.

#what do you consider your greatest achievement?
Succeeding &perusing in my career as a stock broker
What keeps you awake at night?
Stresses of work, social &family life
How would you like to be remembered?
As a very successful individual or even a ‘living legend’


What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
To succeed in life you must strive and be motivated

Moodboard

Article/ Stories -Research on Journey

Thousands race in Great Scottish Run through Glasgow

ome of the world's top athletes joined thousands of people taking part in the Great Scottish Run.

About 23,000 club, fun and charity runners took part in the half-marathon and 10k events in Glasgow.

Ethiopian former Olympic and World champion Haile Gebrselassie won the half marathon event with a new course record of 61 minutes and nine seconds.

A number of roads were closed for the races, which started at George Square and finished at Glasgow Green.

Three Scots finished in the first four of the women's half marathon, with Leeds-based Susan Partridge beating Freya Ross to the line. Kenya's Pauline Wanjiku third and Steph Twell fourth.

Following his victory, Gebrselassie said: "After losing out in the last mile at the Bupa Great North Run I had to get clear today and decided to make my move when I did and it worked so well, I'm happy with this win."

Super Saturday

Scottish Finance Minister John Swinney was among those due to run the half marathon course.

World champion swimmer Keri-Anne Payne, Celtic manager Neil Lennon and Emmerdale stars Chris Chittell and Eden Taylor Draper were due to run in the 10k.

The reason i have chose this type of research for my story is because it is related to themes of my story. i have interpreted the meaning of journey in a different style. i have not used the ordinary interpretation of a person going through an emotional journey which leads him to be a better person, but instead i have researched about a marathon run that takes place in Scotland, Glasgow  which is supposed to be a fun charity run that not just marathon runners have participated but also celebrities and amateur runners which shows a remarkable journey between the start and finish line.

Articles/Stories - Research on Lost Siblings

Coastguards today called off a £10,000 search for two boys who were thought to have gone missing from a popular tourist beach.
A three-hour search for the youngsters, aged six and eight, who were reported missing after they were last seen on the seafront at Ryde on the Isle of Wight this lunchtime, was later stood down.
The Marine and Coastguard Agency said on Twitter at 4.25pm: ‘We've searched the sea and shore and we now don't think there are two kids in danger.’


Coastguard rescue team, helicopter and lifeboat were all involved in the search. Hampshire Constabulary said it was triggered when the force was alerted at 1.21pm by Solent Coastguard.
The boys were apparently last seen near Appley Tower. The six-year-old boy was said to have dark brown hair, pale skin, dark brown eyes and the eight-year-old had a mole on his left shoulder.

'When we were told about the missing children it was awful. You always assume the worst and being a mother, I felt sick'
Sarah Thornton, beachgoer

‘Police deployed officers and staff to check nearby public places, tourist attractions and hotels. Details of the boys were circulated to public transport operators and Solent ferry


'We've searched the sea and shore and we now don't think there are two kids in danger'
Marine and Coastguard Agency
'We've searched the sea and shore and we now don't think there are two kids in danger'
Marine and Coastguard Agency

This research is important to our group because the theme is linked to our story. it is also important because it gives our story a sense of direction and how to conduct our story into a real life situation. i have researched this specific topic about a "missing boy" because it is related to our main theme about lost siblings.