Cast List / Location List / Prop List

Characters.

Tony - Axel Billingsley
Tony was an uptight character who is motivated to change his life with his one last hope of finding the girl who got away after his marriage with Alison - the woman he chose over Hannah - becomes a divorce case.

The reason why I chose Axel to be the main character was because he was able to act and willing to sing on film. The range of facial expressions was also another factor as many of the shots within my trailer were close-ups which meant that I needed someone who was able to show a range of emotions on their face.

The fact that he can grow stubble was another factor as this could be used within the mise-en-scene to show the fact that his life is collapsing around his ear and he has lost interest with his personal looks.

Alison - Janey Bosker (was Marianne)
Alison is the controlling soon-to-be-ex wife who decides she needs more in life than what Tony gives her. She is career woman who is hit with jealousy once she finds out from Jeremy and Rob that Tony is looking for Hannah.

(Due to some scheduling problems Marianne had to be replaced)

The reason I changed from Marianne to Janey was because Marianne looked quite young and awkward especially in the scene where Tony is leaving for work and Alison kisses him goodbye.

Janey was a better choice because she looked older and didn't look so awkward in the shots. She was also more adaptable and available to come to the location and film the bits she was in.

The reason why I chose Janey is to counter the typical blonde stereotype and recreate one that shows her as cold and calculated rather than dumb.

Hannah - Hannah Wainwright
Hannah is a relaxed woman who has no idea that Tony is looking for her. She is gentle and the complete opposite of Alison.

I chose Hannah because she looks quite young and innocent which would help with creating a flashback scene to a past love. Hannah is also parallel to Janey in looks (ones blond, ones brunette) which would make it simpler to differ the two characters, Hannah and Alison and create a contrast between the two.
I also wanted her character to symbolise a Film Noir stereotype of a femme fatale. This would be a juxta position between the stereotype used in other films and the characteristics Tony remembers of Hannah. A sense of danger would also be created with the mystery behind the character and the fact that Tony is obsessed with finding her.

Jeremy - George Shields-Lount
Jeremy is the cynical, workaholic friend who tries and defers Tony's plans. He fears for his friends thinking that this midlife crisis will send him into a mental crisis.

George was chosen because he looked smart in a suit or office attire. He also looked quite parental and suited the character I had pictured for Jeremy.

Rob - N/A
Rob is the more relaxed friend who thinks finding Hannah is a bad idea but doesn't try and stop Tony as he thinks that it may help him get back on track.

Rob was going to be played by Ed Hawkes but on the day, Ed didn't show up so some changes had to be made. However, I chose Ed because he is laid-back but smart and wise which are the characteristics I wanted for Rob.

Jeremy's Wife/Girlfriend - Claire Thorpe
She isn't happy with Tony's current situation and thinks that if he tries to find Hannah he will be sleeping in her living room for far too long. Although she is sympathetic to him and quite friendly, she's resentful to the fact he's dependent on her and Jeremy.

I chose Claire at the last minute because Ed, the one who was playing Rob, didn't show up. I then had to come up with this new character on the day of filming and she took the lines that were meant for Rob.

Location List.


Park
The park will be the location for the memory sequence in the first scene. This is to highlight a summer romance and connote happy memories.

The park connotes a child-like image which I wanted to use as part of the memory scene. I wanted the location to connote a playful, nostalgic atmosphere.

Bar
The bar will be the location for the scenes in which Tony is talking to Jeremy and Rob. This is because of the stereotype that men socialise in pubs and will connote a friendly atmosphere.


Living Room
This location is for the scenes in which Tony is using directories and the internet to find Hannah and also the scenes in which he is mourning the loss of his job and married life. This will show isolation and the characters avoidance of the outside world and reality.


Street - Unknown at the moment
This will be for the running scene. Tony will be running towards Hannah's door and the fast cross cutting will show the urgency and slight mentality of Tony trying to find Hannah.

Prop List.

Box of desk objects
Hairbrush
Letter from Hannah
Broken photoframe
Phone
Mobile
Phonebook x4
Address book
Laptop
Mugs/Pint glasses

Costumes

Tony- Shirt and tie. Smart trousers. Office look.
Comic book t-shirt and baggy jeans.

Alison- Dressing gown
Smart office look - skirt and blouse
Dress and heels.

Hannah - Summer dress or Winter woolies - hat, scarf, gloves and coat.

Jeremy and Rob - Office look in the bar - shirts and ties.
Plain tops and jeans

Health and Safety Considerations.

Whilst filming, I must consider any health and safety issues that could occur and could cause potential problems with my coursework.

Wiring can cause health and safety problems if someone trips over any loose wires. This could also damage the equipment if they were knocked down.

I need to consider fire risks while filming as well so will need to take precautions like making sure equipment is turned off when not in use and not exposing the electrical equipment to liquid which will also cause damage to the footage as well as the camera.