In our short movie 'close shave' we are to represent the themes of gangster life and death using the classic conventions of a thriller and adding our own part to it.
In the scene it starts with Max (Rattler) walking into a garage to get a haircut, this immediately puts us on high alert because why would someone go to a dodgy garage to get a haircut unless they are up to something dodgy themselves. The scene then shows the phone ringing and Zach (Scar) picking it up to answer, he turns to Max (Rattler) and then turns away to make it look as if Max (Rattler) does not know what is going on, the fact the phone is left on the table and rings causing Max (Rattler) to get suspicious/ worried gives the viewers the sense that something is going on that is out of Maxes (Rattlers) control making the viewers almost worried for max thinking what is going to happen to him? The fact Zach (Scar) turns around and covers the phones speaker to make sure Max (Rattler) cant hear it further intrigues the viewers as to what is going on but also pushes the fact something is going to happen to Max (Rattler) that is not necessarily good. The next part to the scene that takes place is the cut to a black corridor where Hunter (Ice) is standing looking shady/ dodgy wearing blue gangster clothes and lots of jewelry, this makes him look dodgy and make the viewers think he has something to do with what is going to happen also the fact he is in a dark room calling Zach (Scar) and telling him what to do gives us the sense he is the one in charge of the operation and calling all the shots confirming our suspicions that he is not good and is dangerous. Also the fact Luke (Joe) is by his side walking with him further pushes the fact he is very powerful and important and involved with a dodgy and dangerous lifestyle as he has people running around after him doing what he wants them to do. In the next part of the scene it goes back to Zach (Scar) listening to Hunter (Ice) tell him what to do with Max (Scar) but having a voice over of Hunter (Ice) on the phone, this can add the connotation that Hunter (Ice) is always watching and what he wants done should be done or there will be consequences. After this it shows Zach (Scar) putting Maxes (Rattler) head back ready to shave his face but the fact he puts it on his neck makes us nervous for max thinking is Zach (Scar) actually gonna kill him or just gonna shave his face like he was meant to. After that the scene cuts to black and we do not know what happens causing suspense and making us anxious to know what is going to happen even though it suggests Max (Rattler) was killed.
Max (Rattler) will be wearing red to show a contrast between him and Hunter (Ice) as Hunter (Ice) will be wearing blue as well as Luke (Joe) to show he is a subordinate to Hunter (Ice) and on his side. We are going to get Zach (Scar) to dress in black to show his conflict between Max (Rattler) his friend and Hunter (Ice) his boss.
Story board:
Props and costumes:
> Gangsta clothing style, research:
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Black, dark navy blue, red, baggy and oversized, gangsta-styled clothing will be used to reveal how the characters live dangerous lives and are involved in shady business.
- Tattoos (each actor will have a fake tattoo drawn on beforehand).
> Razor:
The razor will be used as the murder weapon, representing death and murder - brutal... murdering someone with a razor!?
> Jug of water:
for the barber's scissors.
> Barbers equipment:
Instantly reveals that he is a barber.
> Shank and Gun:
When the barber opens his drawer of appliances for 'cutting hair', a shank and gun will be inside it - ironic - symbols of how the barber is dodgy, strange and not safe character. Reveals how he will most probably murder the man 'having a haircut'.
> Character names (gangster):
Link to the website used for a list of gangster names as ideas for our characters.
examples include King, Ice, Cube, Joe, Dagger, Rattler, etc.
https://pairedlife.com/friendship/100-gangster-nicknames
We decided on the names: 'Scar', 'Ice' and 'Rattler' (and 'Joe').
> Fake blood recipe:
- Corn syrup.
- Chocolate sauce.
- Red food coloring.
Props sourcing:
- Hunter Look will source the gun and the shank.
- Chene Harris will source the razor blade through Ethan Scharneck.
- Chene Harris will source the hairdressing equipment such as the bib, towel.
- Grace Watson will source the hair comb, scissors and a gold water flask for the table.
- Each actor will be asked to dress in all black, blue, navy or red clothes, that are baggy.
- Grace Watson will source the permanent marker which will be used to draw the fake tattoos.
- Hunter Look will make fake blood and stain it onto the shank at home.
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