journal extract

Dear journal,
                     i don't know how i've done it but i've managed to lose one of my dearest possessions, my locket. This locket held the key to something amazing, it could time travel. I say i've lost it but really i have only lost a piece of it. While ethel and i were coming back from one of our travels, unknown to us the last time we would come back. The locket was split into two pieces, we arrived back with with only one piece. I would do almost anything to get the other half back, but it's stuck in the second time line of the past, hidden in the past. But i guess i shouldn't think about the about the bad things, i should reminese and think over the good times, the amazing things. I can still remember Ethel and mines firts journey to the past timeline as if it were only yesterday. Ancient Rome we ended up at, oh! it magnificent. I've been to many places because of that locket; Eygpt, Medieval England, New York and even India. All of them in the past, but the best trip will always remain our first, Rome. Ethel insists on trying to go back but there really is nothing we can do. The locket's lost in time..

script : locket lost in time.

*scene-attic room*

LILLY: Ed! come and look at this!

ED: It's Ed-WARD. and what?

LILLY: Come here, look what i've found! it was Grandma Graces Journal and this locket piece.

ED: let me see.

--passes journal--

LILLY:  (reads from page in book)

--Grandma Graces voice over continues reading--

LILLY: time travel? but that can't be possible?

ED: ...well.

*scene-outside ed's room*

ED: step into my office..

LILLY: what? ed. this isn't your office, this is your ROOM. 

ED: *sigh* just come in..

LILLY: why do you have a white board in your room?

ED: christmas 2008.

--ed writes on white board--

LILLY: ..right.

LILLY: so there IS another time line?

ED: yes. there could be.

LILLY: then we should find the locket piece!

ED: (turns to board writes more.) ..well. we could...if..and..and then..in conclusion we need to find ethel!

*scene change-outside*

LILLY this is going to be hard. where do we find ethel?

Story Board

Props, Characters and Shot List.

Character List
-Lilly
-Ed
-Ethel
-Late Grandma Grace

Props List
-Diary
-Locket
-White Broad
-White Board Pen
-Chairs
-Card Board Boxes + Bubble Wrap
-Pen-Plus others..


Costume 
 Every day casual wear
- Ed - Smart tie and shirt
- Lilly - Jeans, Hoodie 
 No one else is seen in the sequence.


Location
Late Grandma Graces House
Filmed on Long Road Site, House at the front of college and the Pond Area.
Shot List
- Close Up of locket [Graphic Match]
- Over the Shoulder shot of Lilly, head turn.
- Medium Long Shot of Ed through the door.
- Two Shot of Lilly and Ed.
- Over the Shoulder shot of Ed reading.
- Close up of hand writing.
- Medium Clos Up of Ed's head as he looks up.
-Mid Shot of Lilly talking
- Disorientating blurred movement x2
- Medium Long Shot, Ed outside bedroom door
- Medium Long Shot of Lilly
- Medium Long Shot of Ed at the White board
- Mid Shot of Lilly [Reaction Shot]
- Medium Long Shot of Ed at White Board
- Mid Shot of Ed talking
- Two shot of Ed and Lilly walking out of the door.
- Movement going Up towards the sky.

Final Idea

Locket Lost in Time

A girl named Lilly and her brother Ed find half of their late Grandma's magical locket and her old diary after moving into her house. After reading the diary they decide to find the other half and discover the magic it hides. Ed, the A* student, helps Lilly with the science of time travel after finding out the locket is lost in time. They then find Grandma's Graces old friend Ethel who helps them find many clues about their family history and the locket.
In the introduction we will show Lilly and Ed discovering the diary and the locket. We will show Ed describing the techniques of time travel to Lilly, next they would meet Ethel and ask her questions about it all. This would show all of the main characters - Lilly, Ed, Grandma for the past and Ethel. It would also show what the film is about however making questions to be answer. We are aiming this at 10+ as the film could get confusing and there may be some scary parts during the film making it a PG. We will film it on the old house at the front of the college.
Character List
-Lilly
-Ed
-Ethel
-Late Grandma Grace
Props List
-Diary
-Locket
-White Broad
-White Board Pen
-Chairs
-Card Board Boxes
-Pen
-Plus others...

Here is a diagram showing the main narrative of the story:

analysis of children's film opening.

chosen genre: Fantasy and Adventure.
chosen film opening title sequence: Toy Story 1

the generic conventions of a fantasy film include
-talking animals
-magical powers
- often set in a medievil universe
- mythical beings
- time travel
- beings from other planets
- fantasy creatures (unicorns and trolls)
- a fantasy language spoken by the characters
- magic or impossible strategies
there are three types of fantasy,
-high fantasy
-game fantasy
- historical fantasy

the generic conventions of adventure films include:
-exciting stories
- new experiences
- exotic locales

The generic conventions of fantasy and adventure used in Toy Story 1 include:
- Toys which can talk and have human characteristics
- the toys go on an emotional and physical journey
- the film features new experiences, such as when the toys venture out of the house for the first time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nktZo3wqiY

Analysis of Toy Story One opening sequence:
Sound:  the non-diegetic soundtrack to the scene is friendly and upbeat, creating a warming atmosphere.
Camera Work: hand-held camera work is being used which makes the clip more exciting and lively.
Editing: the continuity editing with simple cuts for transitions creates a good flow of clips.
Mise-en-Scene: the characters do not wear costumes as such, however some them wear appropriate atire to their characters.

Classifications: U/PG

Universal – Suitable for all

It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated in the Consumer Advice.

Discrimination

No discriminatory language or behaviour unless clearly disapproved of.

Drugs

No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless they are infrequent and innocuous, or there is a clear educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable for young children.

Horror

Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to cause undue anxiety to young children. The outcome should be reassuring.

Imitable behaviour

No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons.

Language

Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.

Nudity

Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex

Mild sexual behaviour (for example, kissing) and references only (for example, to ‘making love’).

Theme

While problematic themes may be present, their treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for young children.

Violence

Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.

‘PG’

Parental Guidance

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

Discrimination

Discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disapproved of or in an educational or historical context.  Discrimination by a character with which children can readily identify is unlikely to be acceptable.

Drugs

References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.

Horror

Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor.

Imitable behaviour

No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons.

Language

Mild bad language only.

Nudity

Natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex

Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.

Theme

Where more serious issues are featured (for example, domestic violence) nothing in their treatment should condone unacceptable behaviour.

Violence

Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its context (for example, history, comedy or fantasy).

..we think the classifications for U and PG are very suitable.