Pitching your film idea

Your film pitch

You will be pitching your film idea to the rest of the class on Tues 16th June.

Your pitch should be a maximum of 3 minutes long, with time for questions at the end of your pitch.

Your pitch should include the following items:

• Genre - codes and conventions you're going to use in your film
• No more than 30 word plot summary
• Key characters - who will you cast and why?
• Director - who will direct, what have they done before, and why have they been chosen?
• Discussion of target audience
• Film setting and location
• Comparisons with other films and why they're similar/different to yours
• Budget (high or low and why)
• Where you intend to release your movie and why

Your pitch can be presented using whatever format you feel comfortable with - but it must contain images and key words. You should NOT read off the screen.

Remember, you also need have evidence of your pitch on your blog so make sure you post it there asap! Include any feedback you have been given by your audience and answers to any questions you were asked.

Portfolio schedule with dates

Individual Portfolio Schedule With Dates

Individual portfolio checklist

Individual Portfolio Checklist

Yr10 media - film poster analysis

Movie posters are designed to attract and persuade potential audiences to purchase a ticket to the cinema to watch the film.

Task 1:
Work in pairs/threes and analyse the film poster you have been given using the question sheets. Create a presentation using Powerpoint or Prezi, and be prepared to share your ideas with the class. The best work will be displayed on this blog.

Questions:

• Does it contain standard poster features (picture, tagline, credit block, use of star names, use of star, release date, producer/director, enigma)?
• What are the main colours used? What do they connote?
• What symbols are used? Does the audience need foreknowledge to decode them?
• What are the main figures / objects / background? Are they represented photographically, graphically, or illustratively?
• Are the messages primarily visual, verbal, or both?
• Who is the intended audience?
• What genre conventions are there?
• Is a star used as a USP?
• Are 'expert witnesses' quoted?
• What pleasures (gratifications) are promised?
• How is attention gained (humour, shock, surprise, familiar face)?
• How does the tagline work (humour, pun, alliteration)?
• Is it a good poster?
• Does it communicate effectively with the audience?
• Are there any alternative readings which might harm the marketing message?
• Is it offensive?

Task 2:
Find your own film poster and use the questions above to analyse it. Produce a written piece of analysis, including a copy of the picture, in Word. Email your work to Miss Ghost.

Task 3:
Now look at your own poster designs. Swap with a peer and analyse each other's designs using the above questions - write your findings in your class book. Produce two constructive pieces of feedback for your peer to help them improve their work.

Task 4:
Continue working on and improving your film poster flat plan designs. Check with Miss Ghost if you're ready to begin designing your poster on the computer.