My film idea is student visiting London on a gap year just before the Olympics. On his first day in London he is caught up in a disaster whilst touring London. With all of London shut down he must find a way of getting home.
My Opening will have one main character: Spence Quinn who will be wearing a costume similar to below:
(Photo coming soon)
My opening sequence will contain tourist locations throughout London and will contain no dialogue. I will shortly upload pictures of my locations and my script.
Thursday 26 January 2012
Opening sequence analysis - Catch me if you can
Catch me if you can
Directed by Steven Spielberg catch me if you can is a film about Frank Abagnale Jr. Who successfully cheats millions of dollars worth of checks pretending to be a pilot, doctor and legal prosecutor, all before his 19th birthday.The opening sequence begins as an animation with the back drop being the locations that are used in the film.Throughout the opening we see Frank running through the locations being chased, hence the title 'catch me if you can'. The animated sequence is very different to other films of this genre and shows the characters as very basic silhouettes. The music which begins slowly and non-diegetic sounds as if it comes from a glockenspeil has a very jazzy feel to it which matches the decade the film is set in. The credits run throughout the sequence with the names of stars appearing next to silhouettes that show their character and role in the film. Overall it is a very creative opening sequence that is original and gives you hints of the film without giving it away.
Wednesday 25 January 2012
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), originally British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental organisation, funded by the film industry and responsible for the national classification of films within the United Kingdom. It has a statutory requirement to classify videos, DVDs and some video games under the Video Recordings Act 2010. The BBFC has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912 and videos/ DVD’s since the video recordings act was passed in 1984. Statutory powers on film remain with the local councils, which may overrule any of the BBFC’s decisions such as passing films that are rejected, banning films which have been passed, and even waiving cuts, instituting new ones, or altering categories for films exhibited under their own licensing jurisdiction. Ratings are given based on the amount of discrimination, drugs, horror, imitable behavior, language, nudity, violence and the overall theme of the movie. The BBFC currently rates films and games with 9 different age ratings (see picture above).
U - Universal
U rated films are suitable for all audiences and are generally aimed at children or family's. According to the BBFC, U rated films are suitable for children over the age of 4 and consumer advice will be given if the film is suitable for pre-school children.
Universal films must follow the following guidelines:
Discrimination:
Their must be no discriminatory language or behaviour unless clearly disapproved of.
Drugs:
No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless they are infrequent and innocuous, or there is a clear
educational purpose such as an anti-drug message that is suitable for young children.
Horror:
Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to cause undue anxiety to young children. The outcome
should be reassuring to young children.
Imitable behavior:
No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children could copy. No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons such as knives.
Language:
Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.
Nudity and sex:
Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context. Mild sexual behavior such as kissing and
references only to ‘making love’.
Theme:
While problematic themes may be present, their treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for
young children.
Violence:
Mild violence, threat or menace only, which must be occasional.
Films rated U - Ice age, Aristocats, Junglebook
PG - Parental Guidance
PG films are for general viewing but may be unsuitable for young or sensitive children. Although the BBFC recommends this category for people aged 8+ anybody may watch a PG film, however parents are advised to consider if the film is suitable for their child.
PG films must follow the following guidelines:
Discrimination:
Discriminatory language or behavior is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disapproved of or in an educational or historical context. Discrimination by a character with which children can readily identify is also unacceptable.
Drugs:
References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.
Horror:
Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be aceptable.
Imitable behavior:
No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. No glamorization
of realistic or accessible weapons.
Language:
Mild use of mildly bad language only.
Nudity:
Natural nudity, with no sexual context.
Sex:
Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references only.
Theme:
Where more serious issues are featured such as domestic violence nothing in their treatment should
condone unacceptable behaviour.
Violence:
Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its context, such as history,
comedy or fantasy.
Films rated PG - Roger rabbit, Ace ventura (when nature calls)
12 and 12A
The criteria that rates a film 12 or 12A is exactly the same. The rating 12A only exists for cinema releases and is not given to DVD's Generally most films are now rated as a 12A when released in a cinema which allows those 12 and over to watch them, and those under 12 to watch them but they must be with a parent or guardian. If a parent allows their child to watch a 12A at a younger age the responsibility belongs to them. No child under 12 Can buy a film rated 12 or enter a 12A cinema listing without a parent/ guardian.
12 & 12A films must follow the following guidelines:
Discrimination:
Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the film. Aggressive discriminatory language or behavior is unlikely to be acceptable unless it is clearly condemned.
Drugs:
Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorized or give instructional detail.
Horror:
Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.
Imitable behavior:
Dangerous behavior for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming should not dwell on detail which could be
copied, or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorized.
Language:
Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong
language (for example, ‘fuck’) must be infrequent.
Nudity:
Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet.
Sex:
Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme:
Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.
Violence:
Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and must have a strong contextual justification.
Films rated 12 - Best in show, King kong, Ace ventura (pet detective)
Films rated 12A -Ghost town, Drillbit Taylor, 27 dresses
15
15 rated films are only suitable for those 15 and over and should not be watched by those under 15. No one under 15 may buy, rent or enter a cinema to see a film with this rating. Films rated 15 must follow the following guidelines:
Discrimination:
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behavior.
Drugs:
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances for example, aerosols or solvents is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror:
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
Imitable behavior:
Dangerous behavior for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming should not dwell on detail which could be
copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language:
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example,‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity:
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Sex:
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behavior, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme:
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.
Violence:
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and
have a strong contextual justification.
Films rated 15 - Deep blue sea, The inbertweeners movie, Final destination 5
18
Films rated 18 are only suitable for adults and must not be shown or sold to those under 18.
Generally all films will be accepted into this category unless the:
1)Material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
2)Material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behavior, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
3)Where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category
Films rated 18 - Kill Bill, Die hard, Fight club
Films rated 18 - Kill Bill, Die hard, Fight club
R18
R18 films are only to be shown to over 18s in specially licensed cinemas, or supplies only in licensed sex shops. The R18 category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works.
The following content is not acceptable for R18 films:
1) Any material which is in breach of the criminal law, including material judged to be obscene under the current interpretation of the Obscene Publications Act 1959
2) Material (including dialogue) likely to encourage an interest in sexually abusive activity (for example, pedophilia, incest or rape) which may include adults role-playing as non-adults3)The portrayal of any sexual activity which involves lack of consent (whether real or simulated). Any form
of physical restraint which prevents participants from indicating a withdrawal of consent
4) The infliction of pain or acts which may cause lasting physical harm, whether real or (in a sexual context)
simulated. Some allowance may be made for moderate, non-abusive, consensual activity
5) Penetration by any object associated with violence or likely to cause physical harm
6)Any sexual threats, humiliation or abuse which does not form part of a clearly consenting role-playing game. Strong physical or verbal abuse, even if consensual, is unlikely to be acceptable.
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