Lesson 02: Brainstorming Synopsis

Lesson 02: Brainstorming Synopsis

We've started the early stage of production,  brainstorming narrative for my text.

MWE
21/09/13

Music video

The genres which I'll be exploring in this text are: Romance and Drama. The narrative centres around the main protagonist who is the ex-boyfriend of the bride. The music video will be set in the wedding reception in which will show the bride and groom, the guests and the invited ex (Isn't that rich!). The song which it will be based on is about the lover who is still hung up on the bride. The audience will see it all from his point of view, leaving us to sympathize with him. The video will consist clips in the present(wedding reception) and clips of the past (flashbacks when he was still with the bride). The music video can end with...
1. The ex-boyfriend leaving, but there is some ambiguity whether he has made peace with himself and have accepted defeat or if he will continue to hold out for her.
2. The ex-boyfriend coming to terms and wishing her well and leaving the bride.


Trailer 1- "8 out of 9 Lives"

"8 Out of 9 Lives" was inspired by "The Bucket List" and "Eat. Pray. Love" and so it could be said that it's a cross of the two. Genres of: Inspirational, Family, Drama, Comedy and Feel-good films are used in this trailer.

The story revolves around the workaholic single mother Louis Mullen. She has three children: 17 year old Robelyn/Robyn - rebellious, grew apart from her mother as she felt neglected and failed to recognize the duty her mother had to fulfill. Ryan 15 years old- typical boy, obsessed with video games GTA, referred as "turd" but when he gets picked on- Robyn comes to his rescue, absent minded most of the time but defends Louis when Robyn and her fight. Finally, Lilly who is dyslexic and gets bullied a lot, adored by the whole family and is 6-8 years of age.

Everything starts fine- family drama between her and Robyn and constant work is Louis's day to day routine. Until her health starts to deteriorate, in which she's forced to take it easy. After her life threatening experience (and deteriorating), Louis is forced to reevaluate her priorities. After an embarrassing confrontation between her and her eldest daughter- accused of neglecting her children by her own daughter (perhaps she tries to be nurturing e.g. Make food for Robyn which starts a fight about deep routed issues). She decides to try to piece her family's relationship and social life back together. This takes us on an adventure of "self-discovery" as Louis tries new things: learn how to ride a bike, perform(help Lily with her talent show) and revive her passion for cooking. In the process she repairs her relationship with her children as she waits for a heart transplant.


Trailer 2 - "Ticket Out of Loserville"

A teenager, horror and thriller film. "Ticket Out of Loserville" was inspired by the movie "Jessica's Body". This a complete 180° degree turn from the type of films I usually take interest in as I've never imagined myself doing a text in the genre of horror.

17 year old Alex Sumner sweeps the girls in his new school off their feet. His charisma and good looks earning him quite a reputation, which is everything in school. His angelic smile and rebellious yet sweet nature stealing the hearts of many. Apart from one girl, Ivy Manon. Ivy remains skeptical over this newcomer's true identity. He reminds her too much of this boy she once knew, George Carter. Poor boy was bullied for being overweight due to his genetics and poor eyesight; of course no one actually knew what his real name was, he was called "Piggy" ever since they studied "Lord of The Flies" in school. However, for some unknown reason "Piggy" left school; it caused people to talk and pointing fingers to who caused him to leave. Eventually new trend came about and he was soon forgotten.

Alex Sumner in the underdog gone bad. A Gothic protagonist. After his difficult childhood as George Carter (abused at home and bullied at school), he adapted an anti-social behavior. He was adopted by the Sumner's, a wealthy family after his parents died in a house fire. The cause remains unknown until today. Now he's back as Alex. Why? No one knows... But the missing students of Hurstwood Secondary School, may have a clue why.


Trailer 3 - "Car Sick"

A chick flick, Romance and Coming of Age film!

"Because love is like a road trip... There will be other motorist on the highway and for some, their ride will only last for a couple of miles or more... There will be hitchhikers (Insert description of third party)  with their toothy smiles and flirty and alluring eyes. They will try to change your route to have their way, so it's best to avoid them... Or run them over. Then there's the flat tires, over heated engines and the uneven tarmac. It's not always gonna be a smooth drive. But in the end, it's up to you. You can pull up on the side and take the bus home, or step on that gas and drive on!"

The focus is on the female protagonist Chloe Faye Reagan. She faces new challenges as she moves away from her life, leaving the house she grew up in and the friends she had known all her life. She faces difficulty adapting her new environment as well as maintaining her long distanced relationship Lucas.


Ancillary Texts

Alongside my main project, I am required to make 2 ancillary texts and my options varying from:

• Homepage for the film
• Magazine page
• Poster

From those options, I have decided to do a magazine page and a poster alongside my main project.