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Thursday, 20 October 2011

This Is England Trailer



Here is a trailer that portrays the style in which 'This is England' is filmed and directed. The setting, chracters, costume and camera work all create a realist essence. Almost like a window into a childs life in the late 1970's early 80's. This is England makes use of the 'documentary' style of films, just like I hope to re-create in my film. If I was to create the feature-length version of my film I would use This is England and films similar to it as templates for my own, 

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Thursday, 6 October 2011

Synopsis

A troubled young teenager called Tristy is having a hard time in life. Being bullied at school, troubled at home and having no social aspect of her life, she is close to tipping over the edge. However, when she comes across a young group of misfits in her neighbourhood, her future seems brighter. After being invited to join them on some of their outings, despite being cautious at first, Tristy accepts with nothing to lose and after some persuasion  joins in with their drug-taking activities. Tristy finally feels accepted and happy in what they describe themselves as, "Your new family". Soon afterwards, Tristy's old troubles seem to be disappearing as her tormentors at school inexplicably back off and giving her no trouble and strangely enough, after a few weeks, even her family seemed to be leaving her to do what she wanted. Unknown to Tristy, her new group of friends were known as misfits for more reasons that the way they dress. They are a cult group of young adults who torment and threaten surrounding neighbourhoods. Tristy soon finds out the harsh reality of being part of this gang and as the truth eventually unfolds, she is given the task of 'collecting' money from strangers to fund the groups drug habits. Soon she becomes a slave to the group in many reasons more than just  collecting money. In comparison to the bullying and loneliness she has experienced in the past, they're childs play. Tristy finally found the lifestyle which would really tip her over the edge, and she decides to take her own life.