Our Film Synopsis

The film opens with a young women shown strugelling with carrying boxes before cutting to a man hearing her strugle from his sofa, he then goes to help her asking if she requires help to which the women replies in a foreign language that the man does not understand, none the less he helps her with the boxes during which their eyes meet and it becomes evident there is a clear attraction between them.
the man the decides that he will ask the woman out and is determined to tell her how he feels and so decides to learn a number of different languages to show how he feels, he therefore is seen learning a number of languages and wearing clothes accustomed to that nationality to win her over, each time failing to speak to her in her actual language but still developing a relationship through their contact.
when he seems to have given up he puts on the football and watches the game, during which Spain score and he hears his neighbour cheer, he realises she's spanish and goes round to talk to her, they finally have a conversation and we see their romance blossum and the film ends there

When new girl, Carmen moves in next door, Alex is infatuated, never before had he seen such a woman. Then he decides to step up to the plate, and declare his love. In six different languages!!! Follow the new and fresh cast and crew featuring Noramy Kipoto as Alex, as he attempts to vault the language barrier and get the girl in The Language Barrier, watch Alex as his crush develops for the fair foreign maiden in this lovable rom-com that touches our hearts as their relationship develops and love begins to bloom. 

This film is aimed at middle-aged women. By applying genre theory we can understand that our film will gain relatively big success because Rom-Coms so successful. Anyone and his dog can make a Rom-Com and they should cover the cost of the budget with ease because of the success they have has in the past 15 years. We also tackle the theme of multi-culturalism in the UK by showing 6 different languages being displayed.

Script

Scene 1

EXT. ON STREET

GIRL emptying car boot due to her moving in. She attempts to lift a heavy one and struggles. BOY comes over and helps her with it.

BOY
Let me help you with that

BOY Smiles

GIRL
¡Ten cuidado, pesa mucho!

Look and confused smiles are exchanged. BOY then takes box to her door

BOY
Well, erm... Welcome to London!

GIRL
¿Como? No te entiendo

Gestures her lack of understanding

BOY
Oh, okay. You should pop round for a cup of tea when you’re done unpacking

GIRL
A lo major ¿Podemos coger una bebida cuando termino con estas cajas?

BOY sighs

BOY
Alright, see you later I guess

INT. BOYS HOUSE

Walks into own house sadly then leans against door

BOY (Voice Over)
I think I kinda like her. What should I do?

Fade to black

Scene 2

INT. GIRLS house

Mid shot of front door. A knock is heard, the girl opens the door revealing the boy, dressed in stereotypical French clothing.

BOY
Bonjour!

GIRL gives him odd look

BOY
Vouler vous coucher avec moi c’est soir?

GIRL gives him another odd look

GIRL
¿Que?

BOY
I brought you some sugar

BOY smiles

GIRL
¿Como?, ¡No te entiendo! Lo Siento

BOY (Voice over)
So she’s not French

BOY
Never mind

Walks off sadly

Scene 3

INT. BOYS HOUSE

BOY leans out window, GIRL is putting rubbish in the bins

BOY
Czesh, Vodka?

BOY waves bottle of Vodka whilst smiling, GIRL laughs

BOY (in polish)
Do you want to go out sometime?

GIRL shrugs and acts confused, BOY apologises and goes back inside

INT. BOYS ROOM

BOY
Maybe she’s Arabic?

Scene 4

INT. BOYS KITCHEN

Montage of BOY writing letter in Arabic, it says (Hi, its your neighbour, do you fancy grabbing a drink some time?)

EXT. FRONT GARDEN

BOY
I hope this works

BOY puts letter in letterbox

Scene 5

INT. BOYS HOUSE

Montage of boy doing nothing

Scene 6

INT. BOYS HOUSE

TEXT ON SCREEN
A few weeks later

BOY
So she isn’t Arabic 

BOY sighs 

BOY

Maybe she’s deaf?

BOY searches on internet for tutorials on sign language

Scene 7

EXT. FRONT GARDEN

BOY knocks on door and the GIRL answers. The BOY signs “Hey, do you want to go out some time?” Girl still acts confused, boy smiles, apologies and leaves

Scene 8

INT. BOYS LIVING ROOM

BOY is watching World Cup Final where Spain is playing. He looks depressed and is sipping on a beer. Spain scores and he hears a huge roar from upstairs. He jumps up.

BOY
SHES SPANISH!

BOY grabs a Spanish to English dictionary and runs frantically to the door

EXT. FRONT GARDEN

BOY knocks and tries to learn a few words and phrases quickly

BOY
¡Hola!

GIRL smiles

GIRL
Hola

Boy flicks through pages as he speaks

BOY (In Spanish)
I know I’ve been annoying, but do you want to go out some time?

GIRL (In Spanish)
Sure. Why don’t you come in?

BOY translates what she said, then smiles

BOY
Oh, Okay

BOY walks in and the door closes, Screen fades to black, Credits.

Audience

In considering the potential audiences for short films, they can be viewed as perhaps restricted and limited in opportunities for potential audiences to view their films. However, Short-films do aim to set the film at a certain audience within the film industry in order to promote their name and product. They tend to focus on niche audiences within the film industry in targeting those who are interested in alternative films. However, those whose films get noticed i.e. Fede Alvarez, who had his own niche audience however; his film got 6 million views on Youtube and got noticed by the film making community. Therefore, although he had very limited funding available for him to produce the film, it was recognised globally, which to an extent increased the distribution of the film worldwide.

Within the short-film making community, there is a huge issue surrounding funding issues which prevent Short-film makers to target a wider audience within the film industry and therefore not making much success. However, also Fede Alvarez’s film of “Ataque de Panico”, he was given a limited budget of $300 to make his film in what proved to be a huge success attracting audiences from Hollywood. By distributing the film on Youtube, film-makers have an opportunity to attract a wider community in which to promote their film, as before they only has film festivals as an opportunity to attract audiences. In contrast, bigger films (well funded) seem to have more of an opportunity to distribute their film to more of a global scale therefore being successful. These "Hollywood" films are therefore able to reach well reknown cinemas such as "Vue" and "Cineworld" and are distributed to a wider audience in the film industry and appeal to others.

The BBFC certificates would affect Short films negatively in that they are limited in a target audience. Short-films would mainly target their product at PG or around the ages of 12+. Targeting the audience in this area would gain difference types of audiences instead of aiming it at one particular age groups. If they were to target another age group their film would be much more limited in aiming their film at wider audiences. Most of the films I have seen have all contained limited content keeping in which is seen to target the ages of 15 with themes such as Rom-coms and social realism in attempt to reach different audiences.

Moreover, in relation to our film, factors such as; limited funds and perhaps distribution issues we wouldn’t be able to make a film that is seen as the highest quality by viewers, this would explain the reasons for our distribution of our film. However, according to BBFC we do intend to target our audience at the ages of 12+ in which would help us reach bigger and wider audiences.

Different audiences for film magazines

There are different magazines that take their own individual approach towards aiming at a  particular set of audience that will take their interest. Film magazines are merely to persuade the adueince to watch the film or to give the audience an insight to the film to see if it is suited to their taste. For example, the likes of Sight & Sound take a more serious and professional approach in advertising a film to set an interest to a more formal audience, perhaps the upper-middle class or an audience with a well educated background. Even based on the layout of the article you can tell its very "business" like, perhaps giving an impression similar to those newspapers such as; "The Independent" or "The Guardian". There isn't any fancy imagery or graphics, therefore attracting a certain niche market.

One the other hand their are film magazines that take a contrasting approach with a more informal take, in which they target their audience at an audience more associated with "popular culture" with less complicated grammar. I.e. Empire set their audience at an audience of a less educated background giving an impression it's target audience is the younger people of 16+. Empire is merely based on "opinion" and "criticism" by critics giving an opinion that will either persuade the audience to see the film or simply put them off, which therefore film magazines can be viewed as an important aspect on the promotion side. 

"Totalfilm" takes a relatively similar approach to "Empire", with a very subjective theme used in most film based magazines, giving a opinion based reception, rather than an descriptive and objective view of the film. I.e. the example below gives a more "stand out" theme showing the bright colours, and a subjunctive insight to the films background.

Themes

Themes

Short film themes tend to be generally, on the common themes that are in today's society and sometimes concerning things that are in the news. If we take the example of Fede Alavarez then we can see how it deals with the common fears of today's society and what is happening in the world. The fear of an invasion is emitted through this short and therefore it feeds of this to create a certain reaction from audience watching this. The audience should therefore be able to relate to the theme that comes across in the short film. A similar issue is dealt with in Tom Harper's 'Cherries' were today's society is fixated on the constant negative views given to male youth of today's, therefore by focusing on this in a boys school, as seen in the film, then it provides a dystopian possibility for the near future to come.

There have been films concerning multiculturalism, social realism which could include crime and off course everyday life. Moreover some examples of these short films include 'Sign Language' by Oscar Sharpe using a more documentary style approach into the daily life of a sign post holder, this uses specific techniques such as breaking the 4th wall to make it more personal. Another example is that by Tom Harper in the short film 'Cherries' which again focuses on the common aspect of a boys school, such as the boy fights and the need to rebel against one another and teachers. These short films all include, and have links to, the themes dealing with what is common in the society in which people live in today.

As we are concerned with British Identity our short films need to include some elements of British identity, whether it be as a theme or a the way that is constructed. If we take the example of 'Veronique' by Patrick Bergh which contains elements of a Rom-com which can be connected to some well known British Rom-Com's such as Notting Hill, where they both deal with a another culture mixing in with the British culture. Therefore by trying to introduce multiculturalism in a short film can possibly be a theme for which to include in our on film.

Any Given Sunday Poster

The pictures of the stars indicate who will be in the film. Usually its easier for the public to recognise a face rather than a name. While Al Pacino is a recognisable name Dennis Quaid may not be, so this good to attract an audience in.

The iconic background images show what you should expect in the film. On our poster it shows some on the field action with the main character doing something shocking

The tagline is used to draw in the crowd and question what the film is about

As with the Tagline, the titles are in white, bold font and are rather plain. I believe this was to simply convey the meaning of the name. It has no distractions so you can apreciate it.

The billing blocks are used to credit those who helped fund and make the film, and they are seen on almost every poster in the world.

Purpose of a Magazine Film Review

The purpose of a magazine film review is to provide information and a professional opinion on a film. The audience which are seeking an expert third party opinion on the suitability of the film for their needs and to make an informal decision on whether it is something they will enjoy or their family will enjoy as well as it's suitability to their family. Another purpose is to market the film in a similar way to the poster, to sell the film to the audience, but the audience is aware that a poster is bias and that it has been designed to promote the film and convince the audience to see it, a review is an expert 3rd party opinion and film producers know and understand that people are not willing to spend their money on a film unless it has a good review from someone who understands what makes a good film and what people will like.

Therefore the purpose of a film review is to inform the reader of what the film is about wotihout giving away to much detail, to tell the reader the suitability of the film in terms of content and value and in some ways help to promote the film depending on whether the critic enjoys what they have seen,it's also important to note that different magazines will have different opinions, for example sight and sound is unlikely to review The Expendables as it is'nt a very cultured film whereas Empire magazine would have because it's a very mainstream Hollywood film with a lot of a list celbrities.