Main Task- Diary Entry 29/01/2012

Today was the day of the shoot. Last night I double checked with all my actors about times, locations and what they needed to bring. I also prepared the costumes and the blood stained sheet.

Jolie and Jake were the first to arrive at my house at 11:00, I talked them both through what was going to happen throughout the day until my crew arrived. We went to the location of the hotel scenes and then made our way to the supermarket for our first shot.

It proved problematic finding an area with few people in the supermarket, people were unaware of filming so would often walk into shot or make a lot of noise near the camera. After we eventually got the shot we went back to the location of the hotel scenes and set up the lights and camera for the next shots. Once the other actors arrived at 12:30 we quickly got on with filming the scenes. The scenes in the hotel room took the longest to film. I decided to film all of John's lines before I filmed Farah's as it would be quicker and would allow for less camera and light adjusting. 

The shooting schedule was precise as we finished each scene in the time predicted. We finished the shoot at 5.30. 


Overall I think today went really well, everyone worked great together and put a lot of effort in. I very pleased with the outcomes of today.

Main Task- Shot List

Shot List

Main Task- My Actors

Jolie Myatt will be taking up the role of Farah

Keith Heppenstall will be playing John

Chris Knight is playing the part of Nate

Troy Elliot is will have the small role of a businessman

Main Task- The Location

After trying for weeks to find a hotel that would allow me to film I decided it would be easier to try and recreate my own. I am planning to use the following house to film the scenes for the hotel and the scene in which Farah flashes back to killing a man. I moved most the furniture and the pictures out the room before using pieces of furniture to make a bed (made out of a sofa and a coffee table). 

Similar Products (Task 13)- Radio Trailers

How I will put it together:

• Use recorded dialogue from the actors and put it into either Final Cut or Garageband
• Record voice over
• Add the music
• Find appropriate sound effects

What technology I will use:

• Microphone/ Sound recording equipment
• iMac
• Final Cut or Garageband software

Requirements during production:

I will need to record sections of dialogue twice during the filming as to make sure I have useable dialogue for the trailer.

How it will be effective:

• The music is different to that used in most film trailers- it is classical and hard hitting, creating an immediate atmosphere and feel of the film.
• The quotes will suggest the plot without revealing too much
• The voice over will tell the audience when it will be released as well as the title and names of the actors
• It is short and provokes futher interest

Who is my target audience?
Males and females from 15 to 30  

Main Task- Diary Entry 21/01/2012

My new actor to take to role of John is called Keith Heppenstall- he is local actor based in Peterborough who is willing to play John on the 29th of January. Today I decided thay I could no longer wait for the hotels to get back to me and changed a room to look like a hotel room. I also bought two white shirts from a local charity shop to use for the film.

Main Task- Radio Trailer Script

Radio Trailer for Compulsion

Main Task- Diary Entry 07/01/2012

I have sent a production schedule to my actors, all of which can come on the 29th of January. However, I am currently waiting for locations for get back to me. I have called muliple hotels and queried using one of theie rooms to film for 3 hours from 1.30pm. I have contacted the following hotels:

• The Holiday Inn (Showground)- Would charge £75 for using a room
• The Great Nothern Hotel- Would charge £80
• The Queensgate hotel- Have yet to get back to me
• The Marriot Hotel- Would charge £80

My other option is to look into local bed and breakfasts.

Main Task- Diary Entry 04/01/2012

The casting call ended today, and although I chose my actors, the actor I asked to play John is unable to attend the filming date. The solution to the problem was to message local actors in the Peterborough area and find a replacement. I have had several replies since sending the emails. The date I am planning on using for the film is the 29th of January. And I am currently putting towarder a production schedule to send to the actors.