I will use a checklist I created when evaluating my research to answer the question; Does the film fulfil the requirements of the implied audience?
Characters the audience can relate to-
Yes, the storyline would be focused around two sisters aged eight and fifteen and their family.
Include horses-
Yes the storyline follows the rescue of two horses, one young and one older.
Portray a horse as a companion-
Yes, the storyline would also document the growing bond between the horses and their new owners.
Provoke emotion-
Yes, being a storyline about horse rescue and the love between horses and children it will almost certainly provoke emotion amongst my implied audience.
Feature a dog-
Being sisters, the storyline is set with a family. Dogs are often considered by many as part of the family. This means that a dog could play a role in scenes set with the family or in the family home.
Present a challenge-
The challenges of the two protagonists attempting to rescue the horses/ponies will be key to the storyline.
Have a realistic storyline-
There are many stories centred around the rescue of neglected, abused and abandoned horses. With the numbers of horses being abandoned in recent years on the increase it is a very relevant and realistic topic.
Use music-
Again like my other two initial ideas the use of music will be key to setting the mood of the scenes and influencing the mood of audience.
Show realistic horse behaviour-
With there being no fantasy aspect to this film and the horses being pets they will be expected to show typical horse behaviour.
Are there any identifiable problems with this film/opening title sequence?
YES
- Being able to find two ill-looking or malnourished horses to cast for the part could prove a challenge.
- Casting two actors who look similar enough to play sisters, also could prove challenging. Again casting a family who look alike to the children may too be difficult.
This post completely exemplifies what your blog should be used for. This is essentially you thinkibng about your proposed ideas "out-loud". It will serve you very well when you come to make your film.
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