Research and Planning - 9
Planning and research is partially incomplete, but there is
evidence of engagement in the process. There is proficient research into
similar products, but no evidence of research into potential target audiences.
There is proficient organisation of actors and locations etc, although some of this
work seems to be for a previous filming idea and needs updating. The weak area
here is the planning, scripting etc of the film itself. There is no evidence of
storyboards, shot lists etc, and the script is not applicable to the film that
has been produced.
Main Task – 40
The music and sound throughout are tackles proficiently. The
child’s song follows conventions of horror, calling on films like The Woman in Black and Insidious. Excellent casting, using a
child is effective and brave. The titles follow conventional order, but feel a
little rushed. I would have liked to see more careful placing of them within
each shot. Thought was put into the mise-en-scene, but the lighting let it down
in parts. More careful thought into back lighting in the child’s room and
downstairs would have added to the atmosphere. There is a variety of shot
types, but not as much as I would have liked to see. There are sequences being
built up, but again I would have liked to see more close-up shots throughout.
There is a good cliff hanger at the end. Overall a proficient film that shows
clear understanding of the genre.
