Plot Idea 2

This is my second idea for a plot:

The main protagonist learns that her parents business is going bankrupt and they need to pay £500,000 by the end of the month to keep their business alive. She and three friends plan a heist on one of the most expensive jewellery shops in the country in an attempt to save her familys business. 

Plot Idea 1

This is my idea for a plot:

The protagonists sister goes missing, so a search commences to find her. However, the protagonist gets an unknown call (or text) which says that their sister is being held captive. The protagonist must do exactly what they say so that no harm will come to her. 

Crime Thriller Mood Board

Conventions of a Crime Thriller

 These are the conventions of my chosen genre for my film trailer that I have learnt from my research.

Magazine Research - Empire

The masthead of the magazine is at the top centre of the page. It is in a large, bold text and has a simple yet interesting font which is clear and easy to read. The colour of the text on the cover is white and red that stands out against the background. The masthead and sell line have a gradient effect that works in catching the audiences eye and also aids towards the narrative as it looks quite futuristic and metallic, suggesting that the film might be set in space. The colour red may also connote danger, which may be a theme in the film. The main image on the cover covers a bit of the masthead, which suggests the magazine is high status and confident that its audience will know which magazine it is without having to show the masthead, providing the audience with a sense of trust.  Covering the masthead is also a common feature on popular magazines. Above the masthead is the skyline, reading  'Incredible 2013 Preview Issue!' the aim of which is to entice the audience into buying the magazine.

The main image is of the main protagonist in the film ‘Star Trek’ as we can see from the anchorage text in the centre of the page. The anchorage text allows enough information about the main article but not enough to give it all away. The main image is effective as the protagonist is looking directly at the camera, drawing in the audience and giving the impression that the protagonist is looking directly at them and inviting them to read the magazine. Also, the positioning of the anchorage text  grabs the attention of the audience and informs them of the name of the film.

The sell lines are on the right side of the magazine, making the cover look neat and in order. The hints to the topics in the sell lines succeed in enticing the audience into purchasing the magazine. The font is professional and easy to read, and the colours used stay true the colour scheme of the cover, making the cover much more appealing to the eye. Also, the topics help to identify the target audience of which the magazine is trying to attract.

The Mise-en-scene shows the protagonist wearing a futuristic jacket and has some sort of handcuffs on, also looking quite futuristic, which further influences what is included in the film. There is also a piece of text saying 'The planets only access to the years biggest sequel'. This is used as a way of promoting the film, giving it a positive review which influences the magazines audience to go and see it. It also confirms the film as a Sci-Fi, as it mentions planet, which is a convention of Sci-Fi films.

This magazine contains a date, price and website in a small text size just above the 'M' of the masthead and a barcode at the bottom right of the cover. The use of small text allows the main image and sell line to remain the main focus of the cover. This is a common convention on magazines to inform the audience about these aspects.

Magazine Research - Total Film

The masthead of the magazine is at the top centre of the page. It is in a large, bold text and has a simple font, all of which makes it clear and easy to read. The colour of the text on the cover is white, red and yellow-orange, this stands out against the background and also has some meaning towards the film that it is representing on the front cover as the yellow-orange colour could connote fire and anger while the red could symbolise death. The main image on the cover covers part of the masthead, which is a common feature on magazines. It also suggests that the magazine is of a high status and the creators are confident that its audience will know which magazine it is without having to show the masthead, essentially providing its audience with a sense of trust.

The main image is of the main protagonist in the film ‘The Hunger Games’ which we can see from the anchorage text in the centre of the page. The position of the anchorage text effectively grabs the attention of the audience and lets them know what film it is. The main image is also effective as the protagonist is looking directly at the camera, which draws the audience in and gives the impression that the protagonist is looking directly at them. The age of the protagonist hints at the target audience, as she has minimal makeup and is young, suggesting that the target audience for this film is for around about 12+.

The Mise-en-scene reveals the setting of the film may often be outdoors, as the protagonist is wearing a jacket. In addition to this, the background is bright and fiery, which not only suggests the narrative but may also tell the audience about the protagonists’ personality. There is also a piece of text which says 'Inside 'the most influential film made in years''. This aids in promoting the film, giving it a positive review thus influencing the magazines audience to go and see it. 

Above the masthead is two more sell lines which include images. One of the sell lines reads "Bond Babes Face Off" which is aimed at fans of James Bond and also appeals to a range of ages for the magazines audience since the James Bond Franchise is one that is well-known and a classic. It also links well with the main article about The Hunger Games as they have similar genres involved, which effectively gains the films a larger audience.

This magazine contains a date, issue number and website in a small text size just below the masthead and a barcode at the bottom right of the cover. The use of small text allows the main image and sell line to remain the main focus of the cover. This is a common convention on magazines to inform the audience about these aspects. The cover of this magazine is a lot busier than the cover of Empire, which appears more organised and neat.