Film company logo

Our initial idea was to call the company 'Tomorrow Studios', we then changed this to 'Tomorrow Productions' because we believe not only did it sound better but we wanted to show that this company produces films.

Our film company is called 'Tomorrow Productions', this is because the target audience is for young people looking forward and not to the past like older people, therefore this emphasises the target audience. This represents the film company as it suggest that we look forwards and are modernised.

I also created our production company logo. I created it on Photoshop. This was easy to create and has a simplistic look however it put across the meaning we wanted. For example; the clear image of the cinema indicts straight away that it is related to the film industry. The title of the film company is on the cinema screen, this makes it stand out as the background is dark. The red seats are also very stereotypical of a cinema. The image is also is a point of view shot, therefore connects with the audience as they would be in the same position.

Our Presentation

 

We did a presentation to the class, pitching our ideas for our teen angst opening sequence.

 

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Ideas for Teen Angst Opening Scene

Our USP is that the protagonist is out film is going to be male. This is a countertype of teen angst films, as stereotypically the protagonist is female. Through research the only teen angst film we found with a male protagonist is '17 Again'.

Teen Angst Opening Scene Plan/Presentation

Target Audience

Demographics

Age: 15-18

Location: Town, as it makes it relatable for the majority of the audience.

Gender: All.

Income level: minimum wage.

Education level: GCSE/A Level.

Family Status: Siblings watch it together.

Occupation: Part-time/Saturday Job.

Ethnic background: English.

Psychographics

Personality: Having a sense of humour.

Attitude: Open minded.

Values: Friendship and relationships.

Interests/hobbies:-

Lifestyle: Balancing education, work and social life.

Behaviour:-

Are their enough people to fit my criteria?

Yes, this is because the description for my target audience describes a stereotypical teenager.  

Research of the Teen Angst film genre.

Teen angst films have the target audience of teenagers/ young adults.

The plot/narrative is based on stereotypical teenage interests, such as coming of age, rebellion, conflict or alienation. These subjects are represented in a glossy/stereotypical way.

Teen angst films focus on the most troubled aspects of the teenage years. 

Many teen angst films include humour and sexual themes. 

Additionally, many are set in high schools.

Typical conventions of a teen film depend on the cultural context of the film, for example; prom, parties, losing one's virginity, social groups and most stereotypically cliques.

Teen Angst Film Titles

Mean Girls

The word 'mean' connotes anger and hate. This is stereotypical as teenagers are seen to be moody. This is juxtaposed by the word 'girls' as this word connotes innocence. This also suggests that the film will be based on girls.

Clueless

The title is compelling as it is short and straight to the point. The word 'clueless' means a lack of understanding/knowledge, this could represent the main character a being young and naïve. Additionally, it means 'stupid' therefore the main character could be dumb and play on this role.

10 Things I Hate About You

This title shows aggression. The word 'I' suggests that the main character 'hates' many things about things person. The audience interested in finding out who the person 'hates' and why.

13 going on 30

The name '13 going on 30'  could represent that a teenager at 13 feels as massive change from being a chid to an adult. It connotes that teenagers may feel like they are growing up too quickly. The audience may be able to relate to this feeling. It also shows that the audience will be younger teenagers.

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

The name of this film is quite long and random. The words 'Thongs' and 'Snogging' are both sexual. The word 'snogging' is slang and a very typical teenage word. It suggest that in the film there is a love interest.

Easy A

This name is memorable as it is short. The word 'Easy A' could suggest grades, it could suggest that the main character is clever and receive good grades. This also suggests that the film is set in a high school.

Grease

The title is effective, as it is one word, this will makes the audience remember the name.The word 'Grease' suggests that the film could be set in a garage.

Breakfast Club

This title suggests that the film could be set in/based on a high school as many schools have 'clubs'. The audience may be able to relate as they may attend a club. Additionally, the name suggests that in the film friendship will be formed, as club are known for bringing people together. 

The Princess Diaries

This title suggests that the film will be based on a teenage girl, as princess are often teenagers. The word 'diaries' is also stereotypical for a teenage girl, as many of them keep diaries. The fact that the girl has a diary may suggest her life is hectic and she has to keep a note of things. This could be intriguing for thee audience.

Wild Child

The word 'wild' suggest recklessness and carelessness. The word 'child' suggests that the film will be based on young people and for a young audience. The title could represent that teenagers have to grow up, however they want to stay children.

John Tucker Must Die

This title is very aggressive, this is emotion is portrayed the words 'must die'. Additionally, the name 'John Tucker' suggests that the main person in the film doesn't like this person. This makes the audience intrigued to find out why the main character hates 'John Tucker'.

Footloose

The definition of 'Footloose' is to be able to act or move freely, to not held back by ties to other people. This could represent the life of a teenager. This name also represent the film as being light-hearted.

17 Again

This name could represent that the main character doesn't want to grow up. The number '17' being used in the title shows that the main character will likely be 17, it also suggests the target audience will be around 17 as well.