Audience Feedback

We asked a group of 6 students what they thought about our opening sequence for 'The Contract'. They made the following judgements:

Camera Work

Most people thought that our production had some great camera work, particularly saying they liked the reflection in the sunshades at the graveyard scene, the reflection in the Hilton Hotel window of one of the assasins and the reflection of the other assassin in the red bus.

Editing

There were mixed views regarding the editing. Generally everyone could follow the plot, but didn't know if the protagonists were assassins, terrorists or spies. This was an attempt for us to create a sense of intrigue for them. A couple of people thought that the pace could have been faster.

Soundtrack

Again there were mixed views about this with some people saying that they really liked it and that it worked well following the assassins until they were caught in the trap. Others thought that it too needed to be upbeat.

Locations

Everyone liked the locations, particularly the Hilton Hotel and using local locations such as Westbourne Grove tube station.

Mis-en-scene

The use of iconic London images such as the red phone box, the red buses, the tube symbols and so on worked really well. They though that the costumes were appropriate for two hit men, as we were both wearing suits and sunglasses.

FILMING- DAY 1

The first day of filming was about familiarising with the capabilities of our equipment and the settings we were going to use. We went to hilton as soon as we could and set up our tripod ready to film Ali's (the first hit man's) bathroom part. Before the words "ACTION" were uttered security were onto us and immediatly haulted the filming. One started explaining why we could not film on premises without permission and the other asked us what we were filming for .Because we complied kindly and spoke respectfully they said we could book an appointment which we did not expect and we were pleased with. The next day at 10pm he was free, this was a difficult time for us as everyday we had school but we knew we had to put in a few late nights to achieve the grades we wanted and so we did. The rest of that day we filmed my (hit man 2's) part exiting the london landmark located on the harrow road near Marleybone. After much debate on how to film this we agreed that we would begin with a low angle shot of the top of the building which looked iconic and consisted of a affluent looking clock . The camera would then descend until I came out the door. This was very  challenging as Ali was filiming from across a busy main road which made it difficult to get me in the shot without a few traffic in the way, in addition I was inside the building and the only signal I had was Ali's thumbs up from 100 metres away. We attempted this many times and ultimatly completed it to a good standard. Next Ali filmed a close up of me putting my glasses on (which he had to cross the road for), this came our very well. We know this because the great Canon XM2 DV allowed us to play back and view our recordings on its little screen which was very neat and convenient. One minute later my light bulb lighted and I had an idea. This was to film me in the circular traffic mirror which would conform with the urban setting . Next We did another angle of me walking down a road, we continued to do many other shots we knew would be vital when it came to editing and this would give us more liberty in changing the storyline or improving it.

Shooting schedule

Tuesday March 15th

11pm -  Hilton booking -  We have got permission to film within Hilton at this time period.

STBF - Shoot 1a and b mirror shot
             Shot 2a and 2b: toothbrush shot
             Shot 3a and 3b: hand flushing toilet
             Shot 5a and shot 5b: Tie close ups
             Shot 6a and 6b: Sleeve shot
             Shot 7a and 7b: Texts being received on two differing handsets

Props needed: 2 toothbrushes , one glass ,

(P) Costume 1:
Dark trousers , dark tie , white shirt ,

(A) Costume 2:
Grey suit , dark shirt , grey tie.

Wednesday  March 16th

Westbourne Park Station Shots:

1. m/s of Cosmo asking Petrit the time
2. c/u of Petyrit face looking threatening
3. l/s of Cosmo backing off saying "sorry man"
4. Long shot of Petrit reaching Westbourne Park Station entering.  Long shot of Ali entering station and going in.
5. c/u of Ali's face on platform seeing assassin on other platform. 
6. c/u of Petrit's face on platform seeing assassin on other platform
7. l/s of train coming in one side
8. l/s of empty platform
9. els of only one assassin left on both platforms

Saturday
Car shots:

1. l/s car drawing up. 
2. l/s of other car drawing up
3. c/u of hand opening car door
4. c/u of other hand opening car door
5. Inside Car: over the shoulder shot of assassin saying to driver "westbourne Park.  Fast"
6. Inside Car: over the shoulder shot of other assassin saying to driver "westbourne Park.  Make it fast.
7. Inside Car: c/u of hand in leather glove opening inside door to get out
8. Inside Car: c/u of Ali's hand in leather glove opening other car door to get out

Sunday

Breakfast shots

1. c/u of glass of milk full leaving the frame
2. c/u of glass of milk empty entering the frame
3. c/u of glass of orange full leaving the frame
4. c/u of glass of orange empty entering the frame
5. c/u of knife spreading red jam on toast
6. c/u of knife spreading purple jam/marmite on toast

Leaving Hilton Shots

1. els of hit man leaving Hilton hotel
2. c/u of sunglasses being put on
3. els of hit man exiting Dorchester hotel
4. c/u of sunglasses being put on.

Film Script

Shooting Script: slayers

The screen is split and the two events happen consecutively

INT Bathroom Morning time CU of mirror steamed up (Sinematic solace is written).  A hand wipes the mirror to reveal e/c/u of eye of protagonist (Petrit)	INT another bathroom morning time CU of mirror steamed up (a Kasabaqi Korkomaz film is written)  A hand wipes the mirror to reveal e/c/u of other protagonist’s eyes(Ali)
Bold titles – A Petrit Kasabaqi Film and Ali Korkomaz film.
INT Fast montage of different daily activities i.e. toothbrush being inserted in glass, flushing of toilet (diegetic sound), toaster (lifting noise). A knife spreading red jam on buttered toast (foreshadows death and blood) next there will be extreme close ups of the protagonists tie, cufflinks and watch. CU of a milk glass leaving the frame full and re-entering empty is showed.	INT Fast montage of different daily activities i.e. toothbrush being inserted in glass, flushing of toilet, toaster (lifting noise). A knife spreading red jam on buttered toast (foreshadows death and blood) next their will be extreme close ups of the protagonists tie, cufflinks and watch (differing to the first protagonist’s). CU of a milk glass leaving the frame full and re-entering empty is showed.
TITLE SCREEN: STARRING: P KASABAQI AND A KORKOMAZ
c/u of Blackberry with text and image of hit: 4pm Royal Oak	c/u of phone with text and image of hit: 4pm Royal Oak
TITLE SCREEN: SLAYERS
Hit man exits Hilton hotel. c/u of sunglasses being put on	2nd hit man exits the Dorchester hotel. C/u of sunglasses being put on.
TITLE SCREEN: Casting by: A Korkomaz
l/s Car draws up cut to c/u hand opening car door. Over the shoulder shot of assassin asking the driver where to go “Westbourne Park.  Fast”	l/s car draws up.  Cut to c/u hand opening car door. Over the shoulder shot of other assassin asking the driver where to go “Westbourne Park. Make it fast.”
TITLE SCREEN: MUSIC BY: P Kasabaqi
c/u of Petrit’s hand in a leather glove opening the car door to get out.	M/s of someone asking Petrit the time.  Cut to c/u of Petrit’s face looking threatening.  Cut to l/s of person backing off saying “Sorry Man”.
TITLE SCREEN: EDITING BY P KASABAQI AND A KORKOMAZ
l/s of Petrit reaching Westbourne Park station, going into the station.  After he’s entered Ali enters
TITLE SCREEN: PRODUCED BY: A KORKOMAZ
C/U OF face seeing each assassin.  Cut to c/u of hand reaching for gun.  Cut to reaction shot.  Cut to shot of train coming in.		c/u of other face seeing him. Cut to c/u of hand reaching for gun. Cut to reaction shot.  Cut to shot of train coming in.
ELS: to only on assassin on the platform.
DIRECTED BY PETRIT KASABAQI AND ALI KORKOMAZ
360 degree pan of both characters with guns at temples saying “Who Sent you?”
TITLE SCREEN: SLAYERS

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