My Final Product

Distributors

These are my ideas for a name and logo:

I began by translating words related to the Thriller theme into various languages, like death, prisoner and the mind, because I wanted the name to be ambiguous and perhaps not obvious at first glance, as this is the case for many Thriller plots. Eventually I came to the conclusion that 'Insomnium Productions' would be appropriate as it fits in with the genre of my film and is unique.

For the logo, I wanted a mysterious image that linked to the name. I started off by trying to out the title in the skull area of a simple outline of a human head as I thought that the link with the mind would fit in with the Thriller genre. However, I then started to draw human faces and I eventually created a dark, tired, face and put the title down the side of the face to keep it neat and simple, yet the face gives it a creepy, mysterious edge.

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

I researched lots of different distribution companies and tried to find any that specifically distributed thriller films and also I looked at companies that distribute Independent, unique films.
I found the company 'De Laurentiis Entertainment Group' which has distributed independent thriller films, for example 'Blue Velvet' and I think this kind of company would be ideal for the distribution of my product.
Also, the company 'Optimum Releasing' would be ideal as it has distributed other independent thrillers such as; 'Dead Man's Shoes' and their image is that of a modern, independent new release distributor, and I believe that my film would fit the bill.
By taking inspiration from these distributors I created my own; 'Insomnium Productions'. I thought that the name fitted into the 'Psychological' style of my product. 

Sound.

I have been experimenting with different uses of sound in my product.
Initially I thought that a voice over would be most effective because then the audience would feel a strong connection with Emma, the protagonist. Also, a convention of a psychological thriller is the focus on the human mind and I think that a voice-over could give the audience a deeper insight into the protagonist's minds.
I have also tried different pieces of music in the background by creating music with suspense and emotion on a programme called 'GarageBand'.
I have also tried using this piano cover of Ellie Goulding's version of 'Your Song', originally by Elton John:

However, I think that the simple voice-over was the most effective as the silences inbetween gave the opening an eerie tone, which emphasizes the thriller genre.

More clips..

These unedited clips include me practicing the tracking shot around the back of the actresses head. It was difficult to do it effectively without catching a glimpse of myself in the mirror but eventually I managed to get the shot I wanted.

Raw Clips from filming

These are some of the raw, unedited clips from filming. 

Props;

I have had to create two props for my opening scene:

• A letter from 'Southgate Sixthform'.

• A birthday card from Emma's old "best friend" George, which will later be revealed to have been written by Emma's mother. The card is ripped up to intrigue the audience, they can question why it has been torn and ripped in two.