The second idea we used using the first title idea, as this produced a more comedic theme. However we have also included a thick black line that forms a physical barrier between the two protagonists. The protagonists have also been placed on a sofa, where they are able to promote the sense of relationship between them yet sill including a barrier.
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Friday, 18 February 2011
Poster Ideas
The second idea we used using the first title idea, as this produced a more comedic theme. However we have also included a thick black line that forms a physical barrier between the two protagonists. The protagonists have also been placed on a sofa, where they are able to promote the sense of relationship between them yet sill including a barrier.
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Planning the Film Poster
Market Research
The numbers ended up with ¿Que? coming out on top and even though we asked more men than women it was clear that there was a big interest in our new film. We would have liked to ask for more help in our decision making but then it wouldn't have been our film and work.
Storyboard
This is our storyboard that should resemble what our film will be about and what will be inlcuded, plus how long it should be. We have a maximum target of five minuets however this short film measures to around four and a half minuets.
Shooting Schedule


Production Reccie
We will use a house in Shepherds Bush with full access to the inside. It looks like a nice area and where filming will hopefully be uninterrupted. Our main issues will be light and the weather, but after looking at the BBC forecast the weather is likely to hold out for us, and if we get there nice and early the light will too.
The area looks relatively friendly and everything looks realistic.
EDIT
The original house that was going to be used for the interior shooting is now unavailable, however it is still needed for the exterior shots. To combat this my house will be used for the interior shots as it is relatively close and I can have use of it whenever the six nations isn’t on. The living room of the new house seems more affordable, and therefore more believable for the main character to be living there. The exterior doesn't affect anyone in the original house so that is why it is usable. We are using it because it has two front doors and that gives the impression of two houses right next to each other.




Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Character Information
For the role of Carmen, the Spanish Neighbour moving into the neighbourhood, we have selected a Natural Spanish-Speaking Girl, Hannah Tagulao. Coming from a Spanish background and speaking Spanish fluently, she would be ideal to play the role. Moreover her dark complexion and tanned skin would identify her as typically coming from abroad as oppose to a lighter complexion. This form of mise-en-scene is important in order for the audience to be able to associate her given role as foreigner. Taking this example from well-known Spanish actresses such as Penelope Cruz, who also provides a dark complexion and accent, which audiences always associate as Hispanic, playing Hannah in the cast would fit ideally.
Both of these characters should show the audience the influence of multiculturalism, and the positives associated with this. The interaction between these two protagonists portrays a possible real life situation in which may persuade audiences to communicate with their neighbors.
Other Characters
We also have a couple extra characters, such as James Baldock who plays the role of Alex's friend. A typically english character which would again add to the stereotypical english male and be very much involved in showing the different types of characters included in the British culture.