Evaluate how the written extract meets the requirements of a pre-production script - D1

Feedback:

The feedback I received from my script was mostly positive as people were able to see that the genre was horror due to the tense scenes. The feedback also ensured that the script tells the reader that the target audience it teens/young adults. I was also told by the feedback that people were confident in the fact that the script would take between 5-10 minutes if it were to be converted into an actual film. However the feedback also told me that people believed that some of the scenes felt rushed.

Evaluation:

At the start of this unit we were given a brief that explained that we were to create a horror script that would last between 5-10 minutes if it were to be converted into a real film. The brief also asked that the script is to be created in the correct format, uses the correct narrative and to have 2 or more sequences within the script. I believe i have accomplishes this as the script I produced fits within the horror demographic which was proven by the feedback as well as having 2 or more sequences with the text which I also accomplished as my script has a total of 3 scenes which reached the time requested in the brief.

 Depth and character development was created in each scene as the main character (Chris Patt) starts off the film by finding his grandmother dead which helps to create sympathy for the character as well as creating a mystery within the story as the audience is left to question how she could of passed away. The second scene also creates depth as it is the funeral for the grandmother and "Chris" is running most of the service which implies that the main character has a strong connection with the victim which helps to create more sympathy. As well as this the second scene create adds more to the story as the "Stranger" appears for the first time and is secretive with the main character which makes the audience feel that the character is untrustworthy. The final scene within the script is short but impactful as "Chris" opens the package given to him by the "Stranger" but only creates more mystery as what is inside is underwhelming to the audience.

 The feedback received helped me to improve on my script writing skills as i was told that my scenes could last longer to create more depth within the characters and story however i was also told that the atmosphere that i had created fits within the horror genre which is good as it was one of the main requests within the brief. The feedback also told me that the format used the create the script such as the font, layout, size and techniques were used correctly and looked professional.

 If i was given the opportunity to turn this script into an actual film would use the feedback to keep the same tone to ensure it still keeps its horror genre as well as ensuring that format stays the same as it was used to the best ability in my current script. However, i would lengthen the scenes so that the characters could have more development and to help build more of a story as my current script still had development within it however the scenes were said to be quite rushed so would need to expand upon them to ensure that the character get the development they deserve as well as developing the story to its best ability to make the film stand out more and memorable for the audience.