Proposal

Date: 15.9.14                          Production Company: LensToScreen Productions

Director: Umut Duzgunce   Production Crew: Monisha, Umut and Aaliyah

Working title: Sarah

Duration: 5 minutes

Synopsis/ description of content: Sarah is awoken by a noise, she goes to investigate the noise and finds a broken picture frame laying on the kitchen floor. Sarah picks up the picture frame but notices that the picture in the frame is missing but is laying on the kitchen counter. An additional noise distracts Sarah’s attention and she is lead to examine where the latest noise is coming from as she does she hears a creek from a door behind her, she reaches for the door handle but the door slams shut. Sarah is intrigued to find out what is happening, as gradual whispers ensue Sarah’s initial interest turns to fear. Sarah immediately runs to the front door in an attempt to break free, but the door will not open so she runs to the phone in an effort to find any form of help. As Sarah picks up the phone she hears a loud scream and she drops the phone in fright, a flashback brings Sarah to the realisation her deceased friend is after her and on a quest for payback as Sarah is to blame for her death. A series of paranormal events occur which panic Sarah as she is unable to escape or fight off her deceased friend. In an attempt to make up for her wrong doing and end her deceased friend’s pursuit for payback Sarah pleads for forgiveness, but her apology may have come too late.

Purpose: The purpose of our film is to entertain and evoke an audience response. We intend to do this through the use of typical horror conventions and the focal point of our film being on a supernatural presence which the protagonist cannot escape. The use of typical cliché jump scares and simple narrative will work in conjunction to one another in order to achieve an emotional response from our audience. The restricted narrative will also help us achieve the intended purpose of our film, because the audience only know as much as the protagonist herself. Consequently the audience will feel as though they are on the journey with the Sarah and react and feel the same emotion Sarah is feeling throughout the film. 
 

Target audience: Through research we found that the majority of those who enjoy watching films of the supernatural horror genre are young adults. Consequently our primary target audience is both genders, between the ages of 18-30. This is because the supernatural genre appeals to young adults as they like the fear factor and anticipation that is created by films of this genre. Additionally young adults between the ages of 18-30 enjoy going out with friends to view films of this genre because it seen as a pleasurable experience and fun social activity. Our film will appeal to those of a socio economic grade c1, c2, d and e this is because they will have the spare time to watch the film as well as feel a sense of escapism when watching the film, where as those of the socio economic grade a and b may not have the free time or interest to watch a conventional horror film. Our secondary target audience is both genders between the ages of 30-45 this is because they may also like watching films of the supernatural horror genre as well as be intrigued by the psychological thrilling storyline of our film.