Short Film Pre Production Questionnaire for 'A Different Perspective'

I asked 10 people a few questions about what they thought of our short film pitch. These were their answers:

1.Is the title of the film 'A Different Perspective' appropriate?
100% said yes
Are there any suggestions on an alternative name?
70% said no and the other suggestions were 'Christmas Tree', 'That Time Of The Year' and 'Stolen From The Woods'

2. Do you think the concept is clear and appealing?
90% said yes 10% said it would be easier to understand once the short film was made
Are there any suggested comparisons to films?
100% said they couldn't think of any films it would be similar to

3. Is the narrative clear and appealing?
Did you like the:
Plot - 100% said yes Structure - 100% said yes Twist - 100% said yes Enigma - 90% said yes Ending - 100% said yes
Can you suggest any room for improvement?
30% said some scary background music would make the short film more intense

4. Do the characters sound believable?
100% said yes
Is there any stereotyping?
80% said no 20% said yes when they read the christmas scene as the family were dressed in wooly christmas jumpers.
Are the characters functional?
100% said yes

5. Is the setting and location effective?
100% said yes
Are there any suggestions for other locations or settings?
30% said the place where christmas trees are sold
Are the costume and props effective?
100% said yes
Are there any suggestions for costumes and props?
20% said that the axe man should wear lumberjack clothes

7. Do you think the themes of time and technology are effective?
100% said yes

8. Is the pitch appropriate for the target audience?
100% said yes

Short Film Storyboard

The recording of our short film begins with a camera panning across a wooded area

A figure is seen in the far distance but disappears and jumps out in front of the camera and swings an axe. The camera fades to black.

The camera hits the floor and fades out to black. A few moments later the camera is being dragged along a leaf covered path through the wooded area and is placed into the boot of a car.

The back of the car is opened to a man talking on his mobile phone. The back of the car slams shut again and fades to black.

The camera then shows the audience that it has been placed on the floor in a decorated living room. A man picks up the camera and a child/children run at the camera picking up presents and placing baubles onto the camera. The short film ends.

Short Film Pitch

Short Film Poster and Creation

ORIGINAL IMAGE FOR BACKGROUND:

THIS IMAGE WAS THEN EDITED ON AN ONLINE PHOTO EDITOR:

I THEN USED OTHER IDEAS FROM FILM POSTERS AND ADDED THEM TO THIS IMAGE TO PRODUCE MY SHORT FILM POSTER:

Propp and Todorov's Theories

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