This document provides a template for pitching a film opening title sequence. It outlines sections to address such as a film synopsis, outline of the opening sequence establishing narrative, character, atmosphere and genre, the target audience and how the opening will appeal to them, how the film fits the existing market, required resources and equipment, cast requirements, and a proposed shooting schedule.
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Pitch for film opening title sequence
1. Pitch for Film Opening Title
Sequence
TEMPLATE
YOU CAN USE MORE THAN ONE SLIDE FOR EACH SECTION!
2. Film synopsis/outline
Need to include a synopsis of the (full) films
narrative.
Think about applying film narrative theory
that we have looked at!
3. Outline of opening sequence
How/what will you be establishing:
Narrative?
Character?
Atmosphere?
Genre/sub-genre? (it is important that you
demonstrate your understanding of the genre
you are working in!)
YOU CAN USE MORE THAN ONE SLIDE FOR THIS
SECTION!
4. Target Audience
You must demonstrate that your film will have an
audience.
You must demonstrate an understanding of your
target audience with reference to primary &
secondary research that you have conducted.
You must demonstrate how your film opening will
target your audience, with examples.
5. Market Fit
Here you have the opportunity to relate your
film to successful existing films of a similar
genre etc with a similar target audience.
What will be your films USP? How will your
film stand out in the existing market?
6. Resources
What will you need to successfully film your opening sequence?
Locations?
Props?
Other elements of the mise en scene?
Technical equipment?
8. Shooting Schedule
Estimate how long you will need to shoot your
opening.
Be realistic here! Think about the hours in a
day and fitting it around your other
commitments eg college/jobs/drug abuse etc
(I will be giving you 9 days - 1 week + 1 weekend)