P6

In this showreel I have chosen to feature some of my strongest work including projects such as Primitive, Dead End Disco Streets and The Chase. I'm highlighting the footage to show off the direction and cinematography. I've tried to highlight specific character and blocking directions alongside a careful use of visuals. I believe this showreel accurately illustrates my talents as both a director and a cinematographer.

In all of the projects in my showreel, I've used a wide range of equipment to achieve the shots and sound I needed. For Primitive I used a Nikon DSLR with a 35mm lens and a 85mm zoom lens for some long lens photography. We also used a Nikon tripod and a rode mic to achieve the stability and sound detail we wanted. For The Chase we took on a more handheld approach to the filmmaking. We used shoulder mounts and handheld photography for the majority of the shots, which were in most cases either close-ups or two-shots.

On both Primitive and the Chase we worked purely with natural light. We did this for Primitive because the natural lighting was so strong that using LED lights would be unnecessary. On The Chase we relied on natural light because it made the film feel more realistic, and we achieved a film like grain because of the high iso on the camera. With the Dead End Disco Streets music video, we utilised our own artificial lighting to keep the subject visible. We did this because we were filming inside a studio therefore no natural lighting was available, it also gave us the opportunity to make the video look more cinematic.

All of these projects were edited on Adobe Premiere Pro. Some of my films such as the chase required little to no creative transitions, as the chase is a simple linear story which all takes place in one environment. Dead End Disco Streets however required far more creative transitions as we needed to make the video appear flashy and exciting throughout. As for camera settings on The Chase we used a very high ISO as we were filming only with natural light at night, but on projects such as Primitive and D.E.D.S. we kept our ISO low as the lighting was fairly harsh already. On all projects we used manual settings on the cameras.

The genre of the featured films vary, D.E.D.S. is a music video drama, which features various characters going through traumatic life events and finding a new lift elsewhere. Primitive is a documentary short that centres around the environment and man's involvement in it, that film is primarily educational and doesn't fall within a particular genre. The Chase is a dramatic thriller centring around a character being chased through the suburbs of Cambridge, in fear for his life.

P5

Basic Business Summary

This business is named Killer Productions. It is a production company, designed to fund low-level filmmakers and give them the tools necessary to create the films of their dreams. The funding will be sourced from well known outside producers who are seeking the next generation of hollywood talent.
                                                                                                                                               

Overall Aim and Intention:

My intention with creating this business is to create opportunities for young filmmakers such as myself, to get the resources they need to create the films they want to. This business venture is designed not just for it's potential members but also as a financial lifeline for myself.

1.1 Business summary:

     

This business is designed to offer new and upcoming filmmakers the budget and opportunities to make the films they want to make.

1.2 Business aims:

     

The aim of the business is to be funded by successful industry filmmakers and production companies.

     

Elevator Pitch

                                                                                                                                               

1.4 Your business name:

     

Killer Productions.

1.5 Strapline:

     

‘Can’t afford it, we can’

1.6 Elevator pitch:

     

“The best low-level filmmakers don’t have money, but we can support them, and create the future of Hollywood. We can benefit the future of our industry, as many young filmmakers may not have the resources they need."

Owner’s background

                                                                                                                                               

2.1 Why do you want to run your own business?

     

I want to run a business because it will generate income for my livelihood. It will allow me to pay my bills but also pursue other elements of life.

2.2 Previous work experience:

     

I’ve worked part time at Waitrose for approximately seven months.

2.3 Qualifications and education:

     

GCSE’s

-        Maths (C)

-        English (C)

-        Film Studies (A)

-        Religious Education (D)

Level 2 Diploma in Media Studies – D*

AS Film Studies – C

Level 3 Diploma in Media Studies - D

2.4 Hobbies and interests:

     

Filmmaking, gym work, poker, video editing.0

Products and services

                                                                                                                                               

3.1 What are you going to sell?

We are going to sell a service.

3.2 Describe the basic product/service you are going to sell:

     

We are going to fund low-level filmmakers with the equipment and locations they desire for their films.

3.3 Describe the different types of product/service you are going to be selling:

     

Filmmakers who take part in our system will pay for a membership, this membership will provide them with the ability to use our company’s resources for their films.

3.4 If you are not going to sell all your products/services at the start of your business, explain why not and when you will start selling them:

     

We will need to build up money and resources from providers in the industry. Many top level filmmakers have supported the idea of a company that supports the next generation of filmmakers, that may not have many resources to start with.

The market

                                                                                                                                               

4.1 Are your customers?

Individuals.

4.2 Describe your typical customer:

     

A young female director who cannot obtain the necessary funds to pay for locations or cast.

4.3 Where are your customers based?

     

The company will be UK based from the beginning, but this may evolve overtime.

4.4 What prompts your customers to buy your product/service?

     

The resources our customers can receive if they pay their membership fees are rather endless, this may be equipment, cast or locations.

Operations and logistics

                                                                                                                                               

8.1 Delivery to customers:

     

Members are able to collect equipment at chosen production studios around the UK, these resources will be more obtainable as time goes on and the business grows and builds new production studios.

8.2 Payment methods and terms:

     

Members are charged £50 a month to use the service on their chosen credit/debit card. Users are also allowed to pay through other verified services such as pay-pal.

Back-up Plan

                                                                                                                                               

     

If I am unable to start my business, or have to shut it down, I will pursue either an internship in media or a university placement.

P4

Following the end of college, I plan to use my gap year for obtaining experience in my chosen industry. I intend to continue getting work experience from Cambridge TV, acting as a runner and general help for their productions. I'm also intending to create multiple short films providing me with directing and cinematography experience. During my gap year I also intend to continue working part time at Waitrose, this will provide me with continued experience in the retail industry and will also provide me with funds for my short films.

Contingency Plan

If I fail to build up a portfolio of short films I will apply for University to study film on either a theory or practical based course. I will apply for somewhere local e.g. Anglia Ruskin University, as it is incredibly close to my workspace. Following this I will continue studying for around 2-3 years and then leave to create short films independently.

Plans

Short Term (Next 2 Months)

In the short term I intend to finish up my college courses and complete my exams. I also intend to buy more film equipment for the Unit 17 shoot which starts after half term. During this time I intend to improve my strengths in sound mixing and lighting.

Medium Term (Following 10 Months)

I'd like to increase my hours at work so that I can earn more money and buy more equipment, so when I finish my exams I will change from 2 days to 4 days. Following this I intend to make at least 5 short films, improving my skills along the way. By the end of this period I intend to have 5.1 sound mixing skills and very strong lighting skills.

Long Term (The Next 5 Years)

Build up a strong online presence and portfolio, have filmed and created at least 30 short films and other potential media including adverts and potentially feature length films. Within this period I intend to have bough a professional camcorder alongside a 35mm lens.