Prop List

Within our film trailer, we will need to use several props in order to make it interesting and life like. One of the props that we would like to use is my Crosley portable record player (which you can see in the photograph below). This will provide sound effects and will also play a role in the story of the trailer.

Obviously, to accompany the record player, we will use a vinyl record from my collection. We are still unsure of whether the actual audio from the record will be used, or whether we will edit over the sound with a tune or song of our own choice (if I do not own that record). 

Another important prop that we may need is a clock. I'm not sure what type of clock will look best - a vintage clock? A modern clock? I know that I would like it to be an analogue clock with a second hand, as it will be used to show the passing of time and to build up tension within the trailer. It may also be used for sound effects. A passport will also be a necessary prop which will add to the narrative of the story. 

The mise en scene and set dressings will also need to be considered. Things such as the items of clothing that the characters will wear, certain make up that they will have to wear, and also features of the actual set will be considered, and will be used to portray the certain atmosphere that we want within the trailer. 

Location Ideas

Before we begin shooting, we have decided to look at possible locations for filming our trailer. Due to the synopsis of our film, obviously there needs to be shots of Paris. In the summer, I visited the city and got several establishing shots. I think that the view from the apartment that I was staying in provided the right atmosphere for the film, and shots I managed to get of the Eiffel Tower would allow the viewer to instantly recognise the location. Below are some photographs that I took while in Paris, where I filmed several shots that we will use.

As well as this, we also need to get shots of Ellie in the airport, on methods of transport and even a shot of a plane in flight. I think that either Liverpool John Lennon airport or Manchester airport will allow us to get the shots that we need - both airports have areas where you can view planes taking off where filming could take place.    

Also, filming in the Parisian apartment for all of the shots was not possible, so we had to try to scout a location to use. We have looked at several houses that we could use, however, Ellie lives in a large Victorian house in Crosby, complete with wooden floors, high ceilings and a very large attic. I think this would be a good location for filming, as the aesthetics of her old house would be similar to that of a Parisian apartment. 

Cast List

In our trailer, we have asked my friend Ellie Bray (17) to play the main protagonist. Ellie and we have been friends since we were very young and so she feels confident in portraying a character for the film. Although she has never seriously took part in acting roles before, she is a very confident person, and her interest in fashion (she studies a fashion course at college) means that she has participated in several runway shows. I trust her as I know that she will take the role seriously. Although she is only 17, she looks old enough to play a character who is a couple of years older than herself, and I think she will fit the role accordingly. 

For the role of the ghost girl, we have asked my younger sister, Holly (14), to take on the part. Again, she is a very confident person, and I know that she will take it seriously. I think that Holly will represent the character well, as when dressed in the right clothing, she will look convincing as the character. 

Initial storyboards

These are pictures of some of the storyboards that we drew up for our trailer. These will help us when filming and give us an idea of what to shoot, and how to put together the clips when editing. The storyboards, however, are not definite, and during the filming and editing process, certain features of the trailer may change and more may be added in.