Storyboard

We decided to take sample pictures similar to the camera angles we thought of using for our trailer.

Treatment

Genre
The genre of our trailer will be crime thriller. This is because all of us (Me, Anid and Zara) believe that constructing a trailer based on real life events will help us bring out the best of us. Before deciding on anything, we analysed various trailers and then reached to this conclusion.
Synopsis
Joshua, a careless teenager, is kicked out of his house by his sister as his grades did not meet the expectation. Homeless, broke and no where to go, Joshua calls one of his friends for help. Joshua is introduced to a drug-lord by his friend and agrees to work for him as a messenger. Little did Joshua know, the cops were also keeping an eye on his moves.

While carrying out a deal, Joshua ends up in a pursuit with the police and accidentally drops the parcel and faces the cold truth. Since he dropped the parcel and was unable to carry out the deal, the drug-lord sets his dogs after him. Tangled up between the police and the underworld, Joshua journey towards his freedom is portrayed.
Characters
Till now we have decided on a few possible characters.
Joshua (Lead Character)- Anid Bytyci. As Anid is an AS drama student, we believe that his potential and knowledge about acting will help us achieve what we want.
Tony Pomfret (Drug Lord): A professionally trained actor who is best suited for this character for his experience and acting qualities.
Alam Raja (Joshua's Friend)- This is the first time Alam Raja will be starring in front of a camera. Since we have known him personally for a long time, we believe that his hidden acting talent will be our primary weapon to portray Joshua's friend.
Afroza Begum (Joshua's step-sister): Afroza has worked in front of cameras several times and knows how to get into the character. As she is living on her own and is also taking care of her brother, she is (without any doubt) the best suited actress for this character as she will be able to connect to it.
Possible filming Locations
Since our budget is limited and the storyline itself does not require any landmarks or skyscrapers to be shown in it, we have decided that our filming locations will be common place where teenagers who are involved with drugs usually hang out. Therefore, we have decided to film near Morden, Croydon, Morden Park, My house, Alam's house and the streets.

Harry Brown Trailer Analysis

Harry Brown Trailer Analysis

Harry Brown (2011) is a British film based on a crime thriller genre. The trailer gives a brief synopsis of the entire film. Almost all the basic camera angles have been used including hand-held camera shot which allows the audience to connect more to the trailer. The pace of the trailer has been balanced moderately. Jump cuts have been used but unlike other trailers, it does not get fast paced a the end. Extensive use of non-digetic sound will be noticed including a soundtrack which starts playing from the middle of the trailer. The mysterious type sounds creates suspense and surely helps in keeping the audience attached to it. The soundtrack helps in establishing the point of the director which is, darkness can never win against the light. Most of the shots used in the trailer are violent which gives the audience a hint that this film is very aggressive. Low camera angles are also used to show dominant features of a few characters including Harry Brown himself.

Brick (2005) Trailer Analysis

BRICK (2005) TRAILER ANALYSIS

Brick (2005) is a thriller film based on a story of a few high school kids getting involved with the drug world. At the beginning of the trailer, there is a conversation between the lead actor and his girlfriend. This conversation tells the audience what the film may be based on. Later, it is found out that the film is about a girl who gets involved with some drug lord and how her boyfriend (Lead Character) tries to solve mysteries and save his girlfriend from the darkest side of the world. The trailer has an extensive use of non-digetic sound which surely keeps the audience attracted to the trailer. The use of this technique also helps to build up suspense amongst the audience. Use of jump cuts are also extensively used. This also helps in creating suspense. Camera angles such as, establishing shots, close up, extreme close up, panning are used which makes the trailer more ecstatic and fun to watch. The trailer also includes reviews which helps it to gain more popularity amongst the audience

The poster has been created in the manner which obviously connects to the story. The picture of the lead actor and the girl has been layered on such an effect which looks like smoke. This gives the audience a hint of mystery and suspense. Reviews are also shown in the poster which adds a point for promotion.