group media analysis fighting

A small-town boy hustling his way through the big city forms an uneasy alliance with a scam artist who inducts him into the violent world of bare-knuckle brawling in A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints writer/director Dito_Montiel's unforgiving urban action film. Arriving in New York City with little more than the shirt on his back, Shawn MacArthur (Channing_Tatum) makes ends meet by selling counterfeit goods on the street. But times are tough and money is short, and just as things are starting to look grim, Shawn crosses paths with crafty con artist Harvey Boarden (Terrence_Howard). Harvey instantly recognizes Shawn's natural talent for street fighting, and offers to help the uneasy newcomer make some quick cash on the bare-knuckle circuit. But making a living by brawling isn't easy because the system is hopelessly corrupt, and the only people who really come out on top are the rich businessmen who place wagers on the disposable fighters. Still, Harvey's instincts were right, and Shawn quickly makes a name for himself by taking down every opponent who crosses his path, including mixed martial arts champs, veteran pugilists, and ultimate fighters. As each bout becomes more intense, Shawn realizes that his only hope for escaping this dark world is to face his fiercest opponent to date. Jason Buchanan, Rovi

certification

The British Board of Film Classifications states:
'All classification decisions are based on the BBFC’s published and regularly updated Guidelines. The Guidelines are the product of extensive public consultation, research and the accumulated experience of the BBFC over many years. They reflect current views on film, DVD and video game regulation.
In the most recent consultation over 8700 members of the public were asked for their views on classification – including consideration of issues such as language, discrimination, violence, sex and drugs in films, DVDs and video games, parental concerns about younger viewers and recent BBFC decisions. The Guidelines also take into account the various UK laws which the BBFC must consider and apply when making classification decisions'.

We are going to rate our film 15, this is because the British Board of Film Classifications states:

Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.

Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.

Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.

Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.

Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.

Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.

possible destinations

A dark and gloomy car park to do the last scene like the image below

at the moment we have decided on a few possible locations:

!!mood bored's!!

weekly diary

week 1
this week get were tasked with making a treatment for our film idea including the basic plot and location ideas but to be honest i think the group including me must be more focused!! overall

week2
this week we have had a major look into our films idea, at the moment we think our film's plot neeeds work. also we have been tasked with making a animatic for the film which if all goes well will be easy as pie. also today we have used the macs for the first time so that we can edit our images for our storybored

Binary opposition
One bully / one victim
Right /wrong
Love / hate
Trust / betrayal


Core actors
Hero – To seek out revenge on those who have bullied him and his friends and he aims to put a stop to this. The hero is a very emotional character who is experiencing a roller coaster ride as he goes to a new college. He experiences and tolerates being bullied until eventually he stands his ground and makes the difference which is needed.
Villains - A group of people who get pleasure from bullying, robbing and intimidating others. The villains are a gang of people who victimise and get pleasure from seeing other people suffer.
Heroin - A goal achieved at the end of the movie the hero would have achieved freedom, friendship and peace of mind.
Mentor - A character that provides advice and support and helps the plot to further climb deeper. This is a person who is experiences the same punishment as the hero, and wants to put a stop to it.
Extra’s – The extras in the film will be mostly used as an audience which will make the film have a larger context and adds to fine detail. Extras could also be there to create a noise which can add to the effect of the genre.
The three acts
The setup- hero switched college to a new area to live there happily ever after.
The set back- hero is threatened and beaten up by bullies/villain.
The resolution- the hero realises the only way to fix the situation is to fight for his pride and for what he believes is right.
Settings and Props
In our movie we will be using a wide range of settings and props; one of the settings we are aiming to use is a car park. We believe that a car park represents urban areas and that it will set the scene and mood for the film. We want the car park as in the film the characters are going to be college students and we believe that this will make the movie more realists to viewers.
We are also hoping to use props for example, we will use make up to represent bruises which coincides with the title of the film ‘Beneath the Bruises’. As we start to film if we think that our piece would be more effective with different props we will get hold of them. We will have extras which includes people which will be there for an audience for the fight scene. Having an audience would make the fight scene have a better atmosphere. We will get cars in which will give the impression that people have come to watch the fight.

crew member job assignment

chris malin- actor-choreographer
paul acton- camera man-editor
james collyer- actor-story bored designer- assistant
ryan lynch- actor- researcher

basic idea

at the moment we have decided to make a action film called beneath the bruses which at the moment is bassicallly about a new student at a school who gets bulled after a few days.

The Planning Begginings

this year we have decided to make a action orientated five minute film, however if this ends up to be a disaster we have decided to change it to a 60 second teaser trailer that will be made from the best footage we have.