For our three main protagonists we felt that we found our three ideal actors to portay them.
Locke- for Locke we felt that our protagonist should have an innocent and naive look, preferably a younger male. We then allocated our friend Ed Shiers with the role, we felt that he had a convincing naive look with his ginger hair adding to this perfectly. As Ed was also in our preliminary we also knew that he could convincingly play a mysterious role.
Puds- when it came to the role of Puds (the henchmen) we felt that the actoor must have a strong appearence, with a slightly rugged edge preferably with stubble or a beard. Our friend Joe Amsden was then asked to portray this role, as he previously ha also been in our preliminary.
'Him'- because 'him' was our opening sequences key antagonist we felt that an older, mature adult would be best to play the role. With the older character we thought that he would be much better in playing the angry, boss-like figure. In the end we casted Landau Forte's very own Mr Cross from the LRC as he shown interest in the role beforehand and we also felt that he suited the authoritive figure that we were looking for.
To help us plan the days in which we were to film, I created a filming schedule including the key points as to what, where, who and how we were filming specific films.
Between the two of us, both me and Abiee decided to share the key roles during our filming, taking it in turns to switch roles. Whilst one of us is participating in the role of camerawoman the other will help guide the actors in which positions to stand, how to react and remind them on what their lines are (the director). We both evenly contributed to the script, Abiee coming up with the basic outline and myself proof reading and changing specific lines to fit better. Both of us would like to share the job of editing also, however as Abiee is much more skilled and knowledgable in the field it will most likely be that she does this.
Ed Shiers- Locke/Man#1
Joe Amsden- Puds/ Man#2
Nigel Lucas- 'Him'/ Man#3
Establishing shot of a large office room, a young ginger haired male is sat at a table looking pensive, this is Locke, the films protagonist. He anxiously gazed down at his phone waiting for it to ring.
(Phone rings 'unknown' number)
Locke answers the phone, there is a long anticipated pause (match on action).
Locke: I'm ready (pause) I'm in.
Fade Out. TITLE is shown. Fades into the doorstep of a mysterious location. Henchmen Puds and Locke walk into view.
Puds: Before we go in, I just want to warn you, he means business. You know what happened last time, if that happens again there'll be trouble. Big trouble.
Locke: I know, I won't be making that mistake again.
Cuts to an over the shoulder shot of a mysterious male- 'Him' who remains hidden in the shadows. Both Locke and Puds enter, Locke is evidently nervous.
'Him': Ah Locke, so you've finally decided to return to me.
Locke: The sooner we get this finished the better.
'Him': We have unfinished business to settle, remember. (Hand motions to Puds) The Key.
Puds: Right here boss. (reveals a small key and hands it over to Locke)
'Him: You'll go in there, you'll get it, you'll give it to me, it's over.
Locke: Trust me, it's done.
Locke stands up to leave the building, Puds stares menacingly at him.
'Him': One more thing. You screw this up and you're finished.
Locke turns to look at his adversary, stares confidently, and leaves the room. The final shot is of Locke walking down a dark alleyway (preferably in slow motion). A voice over can be heard.
Locke: That was the beginning of the end. Nothing could prepare me for what I'd experience, but it was a price I was willing to pay.
(screen fades to black)
