Pitch - Audience Feedback/Action Plan

After the pitch we received feedback from our peers, lots of questions about our methods were asked and overall feedback was positive, the group seemed to like our idea and wanted to see what we could do with it.

Our Pitch: _____________________________

We were firstly given feedback on our title, at the time of the pitch the production did not have a title, Charlie gave us the suggestion of "Downward Spiral", which we decided to use as our title, it is appropriate to the genre of Drama/Thriller. The plot for the opening is of the murder of the protagonist's brother and if the production was to be full length then it would show the downward spiral of the protagonist after the death of his brother, battling bouts of depression and social issues.

Our second piece of feedback came from Toby, who asked us about how we would make the production believable, the murder was the main part in question. The actual murder would not be seen by the audience, only the aftermath. The believable aspect would come from the reactions of the family having just witnessed the news report regarding the brother's death. Another aspect that would be believable would be the details given in the news report, there would be police on scene and the body would not be on show, instead being covered by a sheet and investigated by forensics teams, similar to how the police would handle an actual murder scene. The news report itself was also questioned, news reports are not an easy thing to do , the recording of them is not the hardest part but editing it into the film, matching the size of a television screen and adding the various panels that news reports have is challenging. One possible solution for the issues with editing the news report is not showing the video but rather show a clip of the family watching the television with the audio from the news report playing, allowing for a reaction shot of the family.

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Coach Carter Opening Title Sequence

This analysis will be based on the first 2 minutes of the film and with include the analysis of where the titles appear, mise-en-scene, sounds, camerawork and editing.

Titles

0:00:00-0:00:16: Show the production company 'Paramount' and there logo.

0:00:16-0:00:33: Then present that the film was made by MTV when showing  'MTV Films'

0:00:33-0:00:37: It sets up to then show 'Paramount Pictures Presents.'

0:00:37-0:00:51: Setting up again an MTV Film Production.

0:00:57: shows another production company 'a Tollins/Robbins' production

0:01:03: Then it starts to name actors; firstly Samuel L. Jackson suggesting the he the main or one the main characters

0:01:07: Then shows the title of the film Coach Carter.

0:01:13: Then shows another actor Robert Ri'chard.

0:01:16: Then shows the name of actor Rob Brown

0:01:18: Then names actress Ashanti

0:01:22: Then names actress Debbi Morgan

0:01:28: Names Vincent Laresca

0:01:30: Now the credits begins to double up names Rick Gonzalez & Antwon Tanner

0:01:33: Continues the double up with Nana Gbewonyo & Channing Tatum

0:01:35: Now introduces four names into the credits Denise Dowse, Mel Winkler, Ray Baker & Octivia Spencer

0:01:47: Starts to list the casting staff Sarah Halley Finn, c.s.a and Randi Hiller c.s.a

0:01:51: Shows music supervisor Jennifer Hawks

0:01:54: Music score by Trevor Rabin

That is the last credit seen in the opening two minutes.

Mise-en-scene

0:00:40 it scene opens with what it looks like a run street of shops with one shop that looks like it is successful with a man coming out of it. This suggest to me that the film is quite urban and is set in a low income area. This is also shown in the extra protect that is placed on the store at 0:00:48 as he then locks the door a draws a gate on top of that showing that the area is prone to burglary again emphasising the fact that it is a low income area. 

0:00:54 the scene shows young men playing basketball in a gym. Due to the uniform they are wearing I believe that it is an organised game perhaps a high school/college basketball team.

0:01:00 it goes back to the shop front street with the main character Samuel L Jackson going into his car. By the clothes that he is wearing it suggests that he does make a good amount of money as he is dressed professionally. Also by his car you can also gain information that he is a family man as you know that he gains quite a lot of money yet his car is not too 'flashy' suggesting that it is a family friendly car.

0:01:02 goes back to the educational institutions' school gym where the are again just playing basketball. Suggesting more and more each time that it is a high school gym.

0:01:13 Samuel L. Jackson then drives off in his car, This suggests that he has somewhere to be.

0:01:18 shows a news reporter doing a report on the basketball match.You can see this as he is talking directly to a camera, dressed professionally and has a microphone in his hand. This shows that the match has a somewhat importance.

0:01:28 shows Samuel L. Jackson quickly running out of his car and running quickly into a building. Again suggesting that the place in which he has to be in is quite important.

0:01:40 then shows a notice board of some sort saying 'tonight pre-season game Richmond v St. Francis.' this shows me the important place the main character needed to be in was a basketball game.

0:01:43 then shows an argument between the players. Suggesting a hostile and tense atmosphere and amnesty coming from both teams.

0:01:48 it shows the main character opening a door that says game tonight on a small piece of paper and a police officer standing by it. This suggest that the school has doesn't have much money and that the area/school crime rate is quite high due to the appearance of the man in the policeman uniform.

0:01:50 the main character then walks by a trophy cabinet full of trophies. Suggesting that the school extracurricular activity teams are quite successful.

0:01:55 it then shows him walking into the game that was seen in the previous scene confirming a correlation between him and the game.

That is the last scene within the two minutes.

Sounds

0:00:10 you hear the emphasised sound of the stars aligning.

0:0017 you then hear what it sound to be like a camera shots.

0:00:31 Untouchable by DMX ft Syleena Johnson again suggests the film is quite urban as this is a Rap R&B song. However the lyrics to this song are quite uplifting this kind of sets the tone for the film. suggesting that its going to be a film of adversity and how it is overcome.

0:00:52 another sound of camera shots as the titles show up

0:00:54 a swoosh sound as it goes into the next scene

0:00:57 another camera shot as another title appears

0:01:03 another camera shot as a title appears

0:01:07 then a swoosh sound as the name of the film appears.

0:01:11 cheering from the coach this suggest that his teams just score another point.

0:01:06 then a voice over of the news report. turns into just a report the basic dialogue talks about a sought after player making his successful debut.

0:01:25 an emphasis sound of the ball going through the hope. this suggest that the person the news reporter was talking about was the one who made the shot.

0:01:42 you can hear arguing from the same team members. this suggests that someone did something wrong.

0:01:54 a faint cheering which gets louder. This shows me that supports are cheering for their team and that we hear it from the the main character as the closer he gets the louder the cheering becomes.

0:01:57 the coach is saying advice to the players whilst they are playing suggesting that the game is becoming intense.

From 0:00:31 the music is still playing underneath all of the other sounds.

Camera Work & Editing

0:00:37 you see an establishing shot of the store fronts. This is to give an idea of where the film takes place.

0:00:48 cuts to a MS of the main character closing up his store.

0:00:54 a car passes him and then shows a MS of the young men playing basketball. This was a change from a cut to a transition. From there it then tracks the player until he shoots the ball.

0:01:01 it cuts back to a MS of the main character then tracks him going into his car.

0:01:02 cuts back to a LS of the young men playing basketball. Then an OSS CU of two young playing basketball. This transitions with a cut alongside a title. Is also a freeze frame

0:01:07 then a free frame of the man in an action shot and is slightly animated. Then a tracking shot of the ball going to another player. Then a pan shot as he shoots to the score board.

0:01:13 cuts back to the LS of the main character driving away. Then a tracking shot of the car.

0:01:17 then cuts to a CU of the news reporter (also OS) then it alternates between OS to POV shot when it focused on the news reporter.

0:01:23 a MS of one of the basketball players quickly turning into a tracking shot of the ball going into the hoop. This scene comes by cutting to it.

0:01:28 cuts to a LS of the main character gently running towards a buliding and a couple walking in to the frame. Then tracks the main character going towards the bulding

0:01:36 it then cuts to a CU frame which he walks into and out of and pans to the notice board.

0:01:43 MCU of the young boys arguing done by cutting to the scene.

0:01:46 cuts to a MS of most of the basketball players.

0:01:47 cuts to a MS of the main character being tracked into the hallway cuts then again continues to tracking him going into the gym

0:01:57 a MS turning into a LS of the young men playing basketball

0:01:58 quickly cuts to a MCU of the main character

0:01:59 SRS back to the player playing basketball.

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Planning - Equipment List

Camera with Tripod – needed for camera stability

Microphone – News reporter and police officer

White sheet/cover – dead body

Forensics police tape – investigation

Fake blood – dead body

Pillows – to represent dead body

Sony Vegas – Editing Software

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Planning - Risk Assessment

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Planning - Budget

Since we are only students, it will therefore mean that our two minute opening to a feature film will be a relatively low budget. As a result, we will have to limit expenditure and follow strictly to the costs we have set to prevent ourselves from going above the budget and costing us valuable filming time.

·         Travel:

All of the filming will be taking place in Walderslade, however only one member of our group (Bibianna) lives in this area. This will result in myself and my other group member (Fraser) travelling to the locations via cars. So, the estimated cost of petrol for this will be £15, which factors in the potential for multiple trips to and from our homes to Walderslade.

·         Food:

In terms of food, this will not cost a lot, as we are hoping to complete if possible to complete the filming in one day. Therefore, the cost of food (which will likely be for our lunch) will be estimated to be £5-7. This should supply us each with a standard packed lunch of a sandwich, fruit, yogurt and bottled drink.

·         Props:

The props we will be using include typical family home possessions, which will be free as we will be using one of our own homes and therefore will already have previously purchased the necessary items. Additionally, we are likely to use police uniform or detective clothing. This will be free because we shall borrow either of these from a local drama school who we have connections to. In some scenes, there will be a reporter who will need to wear a suit. Again, this can be acquired from the drama school for free. Furthermore, we will need to create a murder scene, which will entail the use of a white sheet to cover up a “dead” body. The white sheet will be free as we already have that item previously purchased, whilst the body will be one of us briefly lying underneath the sheet. One of the arms will be exposed and will have blood stains, as well as the sheet itself. This will be formed from a red source, which will cost no more than £1.

·         Equipment:

We will be using a digital HD camera for filming and a tripod, however these will be free because we will be borrowing these pieces of equipment from the school. Our news reporter will be holding a microphone, however this will also be free because we can borrow one from the local drama school that my group members are connected to. When creating the music, we will be using a piano, but this will be provided by the school and will therefore be free.

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Opening title sequence timeline: ‘Definitely, Maybe’

·         0:00:02 - 0:00:20 – ‘Universal’ logo presented in animation form with the website of the company provided. This is likely the distribution company.

·         0:00:26 – 0:00:33 – ‘Working Title’ logo presented in animation form. This is likely to be the production.

·         0:00:35-0:00:37 – ‘Universal Pictures presents’

·         0:00:46 – 0:00:48 – ‘In association with StudioCanal

·         0:00:59 – 0:01:01 – ‘A Working Title production’

·         0:01:41 – 0:00:45 – ‘An Adam Brooks film’ – this is likely to be either the director or producer – the title is wiped as it slides along the screen

·         0:01:47 – ‘Definitely’ – this is this the first word which fades in before completing the title of the film

·         0:01:48 – ‘Definitely, Maybe’ – the second word is ‘Maybe’ and this completes the title of the film

·         0:01:53 – the title of the film then is also wiped away

·         0:01:54 – 0:01:57 – ‘Ryan Reynolds’ (Actor 1) – the name is wiped

·         0:01:58 – 0:02:01 – ‘Isla Fisher’ (Actor 2) – the name is wiped

Mise-En-Scene

Interior:

·         0:00:40 – A formal brown, envelope lands on the desk. It is clear a business envelope and perhaps a potential enigma. However, it’s sent by a courier service and includes a return address with three people’s names, suggesting it’s very important and from a solicitor. It also provides the audience with the location of the film, which is New York and the main character’s name is ‘William Hayes’.

·         0:00:42 – The setting is of an office environment within a skyscraper building, surrounding by similar buildings. This indicates that the main character works for a high-end business, especially as the building is visually attractive and so it must therefore be an important business. There is a reference to breakfast foods, such as ‘Quaker’, suggesting that the company is a breakfast company. Alongside this, behind the main character are designs for breakfast boxes, implying that the character’s job is in marketing or advertising and he is possibly a designer. The character also seems to be a senior member of the company because he seems to have his own personal office. He himself is wearing a shirt and tie and is sitting in an office chair, showing his formality and typical business position. From his performance, he is portraying a very stern expression, so he may be reacting seriously towards work or contemplating the contents of the envelope he has just received. Additionally, there are various items around his desk, from a laptop to stationary, highlighting how he is likely a very busy worker and has perhaps worked there for a long period of time. Furthermore, the scene is set during the day with the sunshine illuminating his office, as well as his face, which could illustrate how he is the most significant character in the film.  

·         0:00:55 – another piece of information is revealed with divorce papers being presented to the audience. It can be seen that his wife ‘Sarah Hayes’ is the one who wants the divorce as she is the plaintiff.

·         0:01:02 – a work colleague of the main character can be seen on screen and she is similarly wearing formal clothing to convey her business model. The woman has clearly applied make-up with well-brushed hair, showing her formality and her appealing appearance in accordance to the company she works for. In addition, other co-workers can be seen moving around in the background in an open office, which reinforces the idea that the main character is in a superior position to them in the company, especially as he has his own personal office, unlike his colleagues.

·         0:01:19 – more design boards are revealed beside the main character, establishing how he is perhaps a lead figure in their creation. There is also more than one chair in his office, suggesting that he deals with other clients and he is a senior company member.

Exterior:

·         0:01:23 – the main character can be seen outside walking away from his company building in the mid-afternoon. There is traffic emerging behind him, showing it is still a busy period in the day. Glass/chrome framing of the building indicates it’s a very sophisticated and high-class profession. It’s clear that the scale of the building is very large, which further emphasises its important.

·         0:01:33 – the main character places headphones on so he can play music. He has also unbuttoned his top button, so he is now slightly more casual. This may even suggest that he is feeling calmer now he is finished with work.

·         0:01:42 – 0:01:45 – many yellow cabs can be seen on screen. This is iconic and is ultimately a visual signifier for the setting of New York City. The traffic is very busy and flooding the roads. The main character also carries a business style bag over his shoulder, again reflecting the close association to his work.

·         0:01:50 – the famous landmark of the Chrysler building can be seen. Iconic to New York.

·         0:01:57 – the famous landmark of the Grand Central Station can be seen, which is another icon for New York. With this, there are pedestrians and traffic in the background, emphasising the bustling environment.

·         0:02:00 – 51^st Street is presented on screen. This is often referenced to in songs.

Sound

·         0:00:01 – music played alongside ‘Universal’ logo presentation.

·         0:00:33 – a sound bridge is used as there is background noise from the office. This immediately makes the audience aware of where the following scene will be. From the logo is the first scene and ambient sounds can be heard in the background. There are also the sound of heavy footsteps, likely caused by high heel shoes. These therefore again signify an office environment.

·         0:00:38 – someone speaks here saying: “Hi Will, package for you”. This dialogue is in the world of the character.

·         0:00:40 – foley sound is used here for when the envelope lands on the desk. The sound is amplified, making it seem like the object of significance is heavy, but it clearly isn’t. Instead the sound acts as a way to magnify the importance of it, as if it is a burden on the character and is therefore quite ominous because it is presumably bad news.

·         0:00:42 – a sound bridge is used from the quick clicking of the pen. This suggests that the character is very nervous and tense.

·         0:00:45/46 - a foley sound is used as the pen lands on the table. The scene then moves to the next title.

·         0:00:51 – a foley sound of the envelope opening and papers moving can be heard.

·         0:00:53 –a voice over from the main character can be heard. This is an internal narration, as it’s the thoughts of the character and seems like he is talking to the audience. This serves as a narrative device, providing some back story of his character: “I don’t think anyone ever imagines on their wedding day they’ll be a part of the 46% that doesn’t live happily ever after.”

-          Co-worker: “Just heard we got the Quaker Oats account. Way to go. You must be completely psyched.” Despite what she says, it’s clear from the main character’s reaction that he isn’t focused on her and reacts in a way that suggests he is unhappy.

·         0:01:08 – “Hmm” – this is his response, which reinforced his dislike for his job.

·         0:01:16 He goes on to say, “I never thought I’d spend my days, weeks and years working at an advertising agency trying to figure out how to get kids to Captain Crunch instead of Fruit Loops.” – seems like his period of working with his current company has been more like serving a prison sentence. Again, outlining his unhappiness with the job he has.

·         0:01:17 – there is a clear resigned huff from the character, once again displaying a dislike for his job. He then says, “But Tuesdays and Fridays are my favourite days. I get outta work early and pick up my daughter Maya from school. And it’s a great feeling when you find the right track to go with the day. I have found the absolute perfect song…the other perfect song” - rap music plays initially to set a genre of comedy, before a cheerful and happier music plays. Suggesting a more light hearted tone.

Camera work/Editing

·         0:00:39-0:00:41 – close up of formal brown envelope, which lands on the desk. It clearly signifies this document is important. It enables the audience to learn the main character’s names of ‘William Hayes’, learn the location of the film to be in New York and indicates that it has been sent by a solicitor.

·         0:00:42-0:00:46 – camera cuts to a shot main character, establishing the fact that he works within a high end business environment. He appears to be senior member of the company with his own personal office and is presented to be professional and formal through his attire of suit and tie. Also, objects such as drawing of breakfast designs, suggest he works for an advertising agency. The shot also serves as a reaction to the package, as he throws the pen down onto the desk. The scene then cuts to a title on a black screen, before cutting to the next shot.
- 0:00:47-0:00:49 - close up shot of the envelope here, re-establishes its significance towards the main character and story.
- 0:00:49-0:00:54 – the camera tilts up towards the main character and so it frames up to a close up of a reaction shot, showing the speaker’s concern of the envelope he is opening, which is signaled through his facial expression.
- 0:00:55-0:00:59 - close up in point of view of divorce papers, indicating to the audience that their attention needs to be focused on the envelope.

·         0:0059 – 0.01:00 -  a push in is used to emphasise the importance of the document he is holding, which is divorce papers and they display the plaintiff to be his wife ‘Sarah Hayes’. 
- 0:01:01 - medium shot of the main character, before the camera cuts back to the master shot. From the character performance, it's clear he is feeling conflicted and tense from seeing the divorce papers.
- 0:01:02 – 0.01:05 – a medium close up of colleague is shown, who is visibly happy about some success the company has achieved, unlike the main character in the followings shot. The shot is also slightly out of focus and the camera is placed so that it's clear that there are others working in the background, highlighting the busy business.

- 0:01:06-0.01:08 – a close up of the main character highlights his reaction to be underwhelmed and initially a sarcastic smile to prevent his colleague from realising he is actually unhappy.
- 0:01:09-0:01:18 - Then the camera cuts to the next shot, which is the master shot of him at his desk. This is a longer duration to allow the narration to be completed.

·  0:01:18-0:01:21 – a wide shot of the office highlights how the character is ready to leave and again reinforces the high end business environment setting of the scene. There is therefore a better view of the surroundings, clearly establishing the New York setting. 

· 0.01:21 – 0.01:25 – (cuts to exterior) the camera pans to the left, before a tracking shot of the main character as he is leaving his place of work with the dolly moving backwards. Clearly a very bustling society with pedestrians and yellow cabs constantly in flow in the background. The buildings are obviously of high end establishments from the glass/chrome frame – the scale is massive, emphasising their importance.  

- 0:01:26-0:01:29 - the camera cuts to an over the shoulder shot and a big close up of the character. arc shot of the character, as he is placing his headphones on. This suggest that this is important to him because the music is somewhat therapeutic for him. 

·  0:01:30-0:01:33 – camera cuts to a reverse angle shot. The camera was initially behind the character, then it moves in front of him. There is also a close up of the character, but the angle is slightly lower to give the main character more status. 

- 0:01:33 - cuts to a close up of the main character using his music player, suggesting this is important to him.

·   0:01:34 – A shot reverse shot and reaction shot to the wrong music playing is presented. This emphasises how the character doesn't wish to feel disrupted now that he off work.
- 0:01:35 - A shot reverse shot is used, showing the music player again, as the character pauses the song. This creates a sense of anticipation for the audience, as a further insight into the character's emotions are to be revealed through the music.
- 0:01:36-0:01:38 - reverse shot as he then plays the correct music. There is also a close up of the main character, showing his joy from listening to the music and happiness to leave work and pick up is daughter form school.

- 0:01:39-0:01:42 - there is now the use of slow motion, which reflects the calmness of the scene and the character's current state of mind. This is then transmitted to the audiences' own feelings. In addition, split screen is used with an over the shoulder shot of the the main character.

- 0:01:43-0:01:48 - as the previous frame develops, taxi cabs can be seen. There is then a medium close up and a tracking shot of the main character. Certain points display famous landmarks such as the Chrysler building and Grand Central Station, ensuring that the audience is certain of the New York setting.
- 0:01:48-0:01:52 - big close up of the character, whilst some screens push other screens aside.

- 0:1:53-0:01:55 - a big close up is again used, with a crowd of people seen behind him, implying that this city is a bustling environment and perhaps it is inevitable for him to interact with them.
- 0:01:56 - a tracking shot is utilised as the main character is crossing the road.
- 0:01:58-0:02:00 - a tracking shot of the character's footsteps is used here.

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Opening Title Sequence: A Bronx Tale

·         0-21 seconds: ‘Studio Canal’ (production/distribution company) logo presented in animation form

22-27 seconds: screen fades to black

·         28 seconds: ‘Focus Features’ (production/distribution company) logo presented in animation form

·         29-35 seconds: Screen fades to black

36-39 seconds: ‘A Savoy Pictures release’ (production company) presented in bold italics/capital letters/white font in the centre of a black screen

40-42 seconds: ‘Price Entertainment’ and ‘Penta Entertainment (both production companies) presented in bold italics/white font in the centre of a black screen

·         42 seconds: music begins – low/sad tones, which is likely immediately implemented to convey a tragedy that is to unfold in the story. Audience will have an emotional engagement, as a result since they will be intrigued to understand the reason for the sense of anguish established at the beginning. 

42-45 seconds: screen fades to black
Exterior:

·         46 seconds: screen fades to shot of New York city at night (establishing shot used to set the location) – camera continues to pan across the city. The fact that the opening sequence is at night, perhaps reinforces the perception that there will be some form of animosity with a saddening outcome that is entirely relevant to the story. 

·         1.13 seconds: screen fades to another area of New York, whilst the camera pan continues – still an overlook of the city. Famous landmarks such as the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building can be seen in the distant, again ensuring that the setting of New York is established. The main character begins his voice over: "This is the forgone section of the Bronx, my home. A world onto itself."

·         1.27 seconds: screen fades to a shot of a church. Voice over continues: "That's the church and the sound of the bells would fill the neighbourhood."

·         1.29 seconds: screen fades to another street  - there is a high shot with characters singing down below (singing plays over the original music). This could portray their vulnerability, implying that anyone, even an innocent bystander is at risk. 

·         1.40 seconds: screen fades to another street corner with a close up of the street’s sign post. The voice over continues: "It was 1960 and doo-wop was the sound on the streets." 

·         1.48 seconds: tracking shot of a car comes into frame. Voice over: It felt like there was a doo-wop group on every corner back then. What a time it was. The New York Yankees were playing the Pittsburgh Pirates in the world series and Mickey Mantle was like a God to me."

·         2.06 seconds: screen fades to another shot – reveals other characters by a café – tracking shot of the character closest to the screen. Voice over: "My Dad would take me to Yankee stadium and we would watch the Yankees win. That's the Chez Rigby. That's where all the guys hung out, but I'll tell you about them later. "

·         2.20 seconds: screen fades to main character’s home (exterior) – establishing shot used here, but the camera is also slighted at a canted angle, suggesting the audience should be wary of the character and follow him closely. Voice over: "That's my building. I live right there on the fourth floor. 667 street. There's my stoop." 

·         2.34 seconds: screen fades to a couple romancing. Voice over: "and on warm summer evenings, all through the neighbourhood. You would hear the sounds of young Italian men romancing their woman. 

·         2.41 seconds: camera quickly moves across the street to show an altercation between a man and woman (dialogue between them is a brief argument) - "Will you get in the car! Come on baby, you know I love you". There is a tracking shot of the car. The argument between the man and woman may act as an indication towards the general animosity throughout the film, implying that there will be various altercations between characters. Therefore, there is a sense of conflict, which may be synonymous to the film itself. 

·         2.54 seconds: screen fades into another shot – another car comes into frame – shows several characters together. The lead of the group is followed by a tracking shot. This goes into a mid-shot of him standing waiting. This identifies his formal appearance (suit, tie) and he is greeted by everyone, suggesting he is important and superior. Voice over: "There stood the number one man. The man with all the power. Sunni. Everybody loved Sunni and treated him like a God. And in my neighbourhood he was a God. And I would sit on my stoop and watch him all day and all night, but he would never even look at me. Never. Until one day". The voice over serves as a hint towards the direction of the film, suggesting that the character of Sunni will be very influential towards the events of the film. 

·         3.28–3.33 seconds: ‘A Tribeca Production’ (production company)  - name presented in bold italics/ white font in the centre screen  - It is now day time and the city of New York is full of working people  - dramatic change in music (much more lively and jovial now) – the music and titles are played over the action that occurs in the scenes. A close up of a woman is seen dancing, reflecting the peace of the story at this point.

·         3.37-3.41 seconds: ‘Robert De Niro’ (Actor 1)  - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. There is the use of mid shot on the three actors, showing their working class status as they are wearing vests and navy workmen trousers. 

·         3.44-3.47 seconds: ‘Chazz Palminteri (Actor 2) - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. A long shot is used, detailing the full profile of several men. They are also wearing workmen clothing, but are bright colours, suggesting there is a calm and tranquility about the current scene due to the normality of it. The men are playing baseball on the streets. 

·         3.58-4.01 seconds: ‘A Bronx Tale’ – title of the film presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. The camera used a mid shot showing several food sellers, which generally conveys a working city (the music compliments this). 

·         4.03-4.07 seconds: ‘Lillo Brancate’ (Actor 3) - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Mid shot used to show business men talking. The men are wearing formal shirt and tie suits, suggesting the area consists of various different people with various different backgrounds - different classes. 

·         4.10-4.14 seconds: ‘Francis Capra’ (Actor 4) - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Consistent us of mid-shots used with a focus theme of money, suggesting that the wealthier members of this society have the power and control. 

·         4.17-4.20 seconds: ‘Taral Hicks’ (Actor 5) - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. A two shot is used with the camera at a mid level, showing two individuals dealing with money. Again, this may emphasise the importance of money and being more powerful as a result of possessing such money. Additionally, the man counting the money is wearing a suit, whereas the one who gave the money over is simply wearing a working standard white shit. This may be an indication of the difference in classes of this society; upper class dominate the lower class. 

·         4.22-4.25 seconds: ‘Original Music by Butch Barbella/ Music Supervisor Jeffrey Kimball’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. We see the previous young men playing baseball again. Each of them are wearing working class clothes - trouser, shirt/vest, boots. 

·         4.27-31 seconds: ‘Casting Ellen Chenweth’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Within each second, the camera quickly cuts to a different person hitting the baseball each time. 

·         4.33-3.36 seconds: ‘Associate Producer Joseph Reidy’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. The camera pans around a market area, displaying a vibrancy among the people as they move hastily. 

·         4.38-4.42 seconds: ‘Costume Designer Rita Ryack’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. We see tracking shots of men and women at the market stalls, which perhaps identifies the variety in business. The market men are dressed in lower class attire with t-shirts and trousers. 

·          4.45-4.59 seconds: ‘Edited by David Ray and R.Q Lovett’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. There is a close up of a pizza being cut into slices, which is synonymous to the characters within the story who are Italian. 

·         5.09-5.11 seconds: ‘Production Designer Wynn Thomas’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. A long shot is again used. Match on action used here, with several boys jumping on each other's backs. First the boy jumps from behind, then the camera moves to the right of them to show that they've completed the jump. This again confirms the more jovial atmosphere created here. 

·         5.13-5.17 seconds: ‘Director Photography Reynaldo Villalobos’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Long shot, then mid shot used on a group of young girls and boys, who can be seen playing cards. This suggests that there are a range of different demographics within this area. 

·         5.25-6.06 seconds: ‘Executive Producer Peter Gatien' - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Tracking shot of a bus, before medium close up of the bus driver who  looks a little uneasy. There is then a close up of the character through a mirror, as he spots teenagers jumping onto the back of the bus. There is a close up of his foot slamming the breaks, before a tracking shot of him leaving the bus and telling the boys to leave.   

·         6.07-6.38 seconds: Voice over begins again: "That's my Dad. Lorenzo Alleno. His bus route was 187 street and I used to love to ride the bus with him". Camera then pans towards the boy sitting behind the bus driver. Medium shot of the boy, shows his baseball cap (supporter of the New York Yankees) and his smile, suggesting a love for his Father as they look at each other.. Voice over: "That's me. Calogero".
-     6.39-6.44 seconds: Tracking shot of the boy as he leaves the bus and says "See you later" to his Dad, who responds with "Okay. Go straight up stairs". This particular scene initiates the idea that the Father is the main authority figure.
6.45-6.48 seconds: Low shot of the Mother waving from the window upstairs. This type of shot may serve as a subtle hint that the Mother is another influential figure and the story very much revolves around her family.

·         6.57-7.00 seconds: ‘Screenplay by Chazz Palminteri based on his play’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font – music fades out and voice over stops speaking. 

·         7.01-7.04 seconds: ‘Produced by Jane Rosenthal/Jon Kilik/ Robert De Niro' in the centre of the screen with bold and white italics.. Tracking shot of the boy as he goes down the steps. The camera is also slightly of a low angle, again potentially emphasising the significance of the boy as he is the main character. 

·         7.05-7.09 seconds: ‘directed by Robert De Niro’ placed centre screen in bold and white italics. 

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