Pitch
Plot Outline:
The story revolves around the main protagonist, Kosto Hunter, who is a English veteran who seems to be living in a run down house but it soon becomes clear that the world has had a zombie pandemic and Kosto is trying to survive in a free-for-all world, whilst trying to track down his daughter who got separated from him at the start of the breakout after she got snatched at a rally point after he was knocked unconscious and left for dead. So Kosto goes out on a daily basis through the county further and further whilst trying to gather clues of her whereabouts and trying to stay alive himself through reaching safe zones, hunting and finding safe places to stay for the night.
The story revolves around the main protagonist, Kosto Hunter, who is a English veteran who seems to be living in a run down house but it soon becomes clear that the world has had a zombie pandemic and Kosto is trying to survive in a free-for-all world, whilst trying to track down his daughter who got separated from him at the start of the breakout after she got snatched at a rally point after he was knocked unconscious and left for dead. So Kosto goes out on a daily basis through the county further and further whilst trying to gather clues of her whereabouts and trying to stay alive himself through reaching safe zones, hunting and finding safe places to stay for the night.
- The film opens with a:
- Close up of Kosto tying a boot up
- Follow shot of his jacket zipper being dragged up
- Cuts to his balaclava being pulled down
- Cuts to gloves being pulled down to wrists
- Picks up picture of a girl (viewer doesn't know who it is)
- Kosto walks over to a nearby table where he can see a map (that's been drawn and marked on) a compass, a pistol and mag, a few pens and pencils, cigarette packet with lighter, rope, torch, notebook, a Swiss army knife, water canteen, canned food
- Load Pistol
- Cocks pistol
- Puts it in holster.
- Walks to boarded up window
- Kosto Climbs out, walks outside (floating titles in the sky, protagonist walks through some titles)
- Kosto (Finnish for Revenge)
- Action/Survival
- We chose this genre because we intended to create an opening which incorporated a suspenseful series of events that would ensure that the audience would immediately be captivated.
Form:
The Form is a two minute opening to a feature film that will ensure that the audience has a focused interest in the remainder of the film.
Location:
Our opening will include two different locations:
- A house in which he is getting dressed. (Sovereign old peoples home)
- Area around back of the home where he will walk around and find the zombie.
Time:
Late afternoon, dusk, to set atmosphere of a zombie apocalypse and a darker theme for the film.
Characters:
- Main Protagonist (Army guy)
- Zombie
Key Micro Features:
- NO DIALOGUE***
- Only sounds, of breathing, footsteps and moans.
- Titles: Harsh, Bold, Metallic
- We don't see the main protagonists face.
- Main Title: Zombie walks though the title
- Music: Sad, slow yet suspenseful.
Mise-en-Scene:
- Kosto will be wearing a tatty top with and army jacket over the top.
- Zombie will be in tatty ripped clothes with blood all over. Will need face paint for the zombie face.
Target Audience:
The target audience is from fifteen on wards due to mild violence and the slight horror theme (jump scares)
The target audience is from fifteen on wards due to mild violence and the slight horror theme (jump scares)
Influential Films:
- Dawn of the Dead
- 28 Days Later
- Zombieland
- Resident Evil
- World War Z
Furthermore we where also influenced by zombie games like 'The Last of Us' and by TV series like 'The Walking Dead' both of which helped us create a believable plot.
Unique Selling Point:
Everybody loves a good zombie film. They may not be original but when the audience has a plot they can get attached to, like the loss of Kostos daughter and his never ending battle he faces everyday to try and save her.
Everybody loves a good zombie film. They may not be original but when the audience has a plot they can get attached to, like the loss of Kostos daughter and his never ending battle he faces everyday to try and save her.
List of Props Needed:
- Army Costume (Jacket)
- BB Guns (Pistol)
- Spray Paint For BB Gun (Metallic with Flecks)
- Leather Gloves
- Boots
- Make up for Zombie
- Picture Of Girl
- Map
- Compass
- Pens and pencils
- Cigarette packet
- Handful of lighters
- Bundle of rope
- Torch
- Notebook
- A Swiss army knife
- Water canteen
- Canned food
List of Credits:
"A KLEMO PRODUCTION"
- Director (LIAM)
- Producer (KIERAN & LIAM)
- Director of photography (KIERAN)
- Make-up artist (LIAM)
- Film editor (KIERAN)
- Visual effects producer (KL VFX)