However from constantly discussing our ideas for 30 minutes we came up with an effect film plot.
Rural London outskirts, 2008. Lily Roads, an engaged woman aged 24 with a 2 year old daughter returns from a hen party last night leading a normal joyful life.
Lily is followed and cornered in the shadows of a dark back street. With the man being naturally stronger and confining Lily against the slabs of the alley way, all she can do is desperately gasp for help. Once finished with the assault he flees from the victim leaving vulnerable Lily traumatised as she falls hopelessly to the ground.
This was thought of from expanding on our original idea of the dream, we agreed with the set location of the tunnel and instead of witnessing a murder instead we would include an assault.
Lily returns in her apartment shell shocked as she avoids any communication with her dearly loved partner. She runs a cold shower and collapses fully clothed whilst she cries hysterically. Her partner stands hopelessly outside the bathroom calling from behind the door.
Chris thought of this idea from previously watching James Bond - Casino Royal. He explained the shower scene and felt it was emotional and effective when revealing how distressed the character is.
Later, in a drafty empty room, Lily gradually recovering from the assault that has played on her mind 5 days before restlessly is heard vomiting in the bathroom next door. Crashes and scream are heard whilst pills and other toiletries are thrown across the scene. Lily is seen pregnant as the test is returned positive. Her hand caresses her stomach revealing the bruises of the past.
This will be our short film plot that we will be focusing on during the course. We decided to call it With Child after brainstorming several names and taking a group vote to pick the best.
This is a challenging idea but one that must be dealt with sensitively and without too much graphic detail regarding the sexual assault. The feelings of the actress must be taken into account (I understand that she has performed a similar role before) and you must be careful when filming in public that people in the vicinity are not alarmed or upset. Your pitch was thorough and well-presented. Chris seems to have a clear idea of the visuals involved and genuine enthusiasm for the project. All of you should be commended for tackling subjects that are more thought provoking than the hoodie slasher films that I often see from students.
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