Music and Sound

We have decided to included the sound 'Bad Reputation' by Joan Jett. This song is very upbeat and edgy. We chose this song because it is rebellious, this represents teenagers, therefore the audience may be able to relate. It also gives the audience an insight on the characters behaviour/personality, this foreshadows Aiden's behaviour. This song is going to play at the beginning, therefore the audience has insight that the film will be light-hearted and upbeat. From my research I found this song also featured in the opening scene of the film '10 Things I Hate About You', this gives the audience a clear understanding of the protagonists personality. I played it to my group and they were very interested in using it.

Non-diegetic sound of the boot slamming shut will be added, this could help emphasise his anger and frustration. We will be adding non-diegetic sound of a car engine turning on and the car wheeling screeching, when driving away, this will emphasise that the boy can drive and is traveling at speed, this emphasises his rebellious side, it will adds suspense, as the audience wants to know where the protagonist is headed.

A non-diegetic bell will be added when the title appears. This helps with the ellipsis as the bell shows him driving away and then the next shot is of the school, the bell helps show the passing of time. The bell also lets the audience suggest that the setting of the film will be in a sixth form college (high school), this setting is very stereotypical for teen angst films.

The second song we decided to use in the opening sequence is 'Fireball' by Pitball, this song is also upbeat and fun, the song is quite comedic and helps to add the humour to the scene.

We will be including two voiceovers. This will be by the main character 'Aiden and his love interest (later in the film) 'Kate'. This will helps the audience understand their personalities. We decided to also give 'Kate' a voiceover because this shows her opinion other than just the main character.

We will be added non-diegetic 'thudding' sound that's amplified when the ball hits 'Kate's' head this will emphasise the hit, also it will make it more comedic.