Planning & theory for my film trailer

1. PLANNING

2. TALENT
 The main star in my trailer is Hatsie Moon, she is
a 17 year old dancer who takes 8 classes a week
at Amanda Restells Academy of Dance including
ballet, tap, commercial, modern and musical
theatre. I feel as though she will be a strong
addition to my production because she is
confident, talented and hard-working/committed.
Jess Dyer is also 17 years old
who dances 3 times a week and
is Hatsie’s best friend. I will be
using her for interviews as she
can give inside information about
Hatsie.

3. LOCATIONS
 As it is a trailer, a large variety of locations are required as it
is meant to show lots of different scenes from the whole
film. This is what sets it apart from a normal documentary as
it’s not just a sequence.
 I will be filming in two dance studios that I have easy access
to, my local town, London, the Royal Ballet and Hatsie’s
home

4. Theory
 This is used to represent the main star and portray her in a certain
way such as commodity, construction or ideology which is the theory
of Richard Dyer
 Ideology – Hatsie will represent young dancers who do not typically
live an ordinary life like most teenagers do as they have long hours or
training and regimented diets/workout plans. The target audience is
therefore going to be dancers or aspiring dancers (their social group)
who can take influence from the trailer and copy her lifestyle
 Paradox – The star needs to be ordinary to allow the audience to
relate to the film but posses extraordinary talent which will make
them be idolized by the general public

5. Narrative
 Todorov – suggested that stories begin with an equilibrium/status quo where any
potentially opposing forces are in balance. This is disrupted, setting in chain a series
of events. Problems are overcome so order can be restored
 My trailer – By following Todorovs theory, I planned out the whole film first then picked
out the best bits in order to have a complete plan for my trailer
 E.g. – Equilibrium  she’s starting to train at the Royal Ballet
Disruption  she falls & is told she won’t make it professionally
Recognition  set goals to resolve this, e.g. back in the studio
Restoration  realizes it’s not all about winning trophies
Conclusion  encourages friends & young generation to dance

6. TECHNOLOGY
 Pre production: storyboards/shot list etc
 Production: Go Pro Hero, iPhone 6S & DJI Spark Drone
 Post-production: iMovie & Adobe After Effects
 Distribution & Exhibition: Vimeo/YouTube & Blogger