FILM TREATMENT

CHARACTER PROFILES

Character profiles Moral ambiguity we dont know whose side to be on, the kidnappers are in too deep and dont know what to do as theyve never taken a hostage before, and the friends of Jack are in too deep as well as they dont know who theyre messing with. Duos are shown to be opposites, characters are shown to come as duos, both completely different to each other, yet compliment each other within the film, as what the one may lack; whether that be smarts or physical power or strength, the other makes up for. 5 principal characters (hierarchy order) Drug lord Ray (initial casting of Shiloh Millwood) - this is an anonymous character to whom you have relationship with in the trailer. Appears once within the film, this is with the windows on his car rolling down only seeing his eyes, giving a mischievous and mysterious ore. His details are unknown (age etc.) but its clear he is the leader of a huge drug organization. Ordering and insisting that if anything happens to the drugs death or serious injury is imminent. He's hugely important for the moral development of the kidnappers. As you dont see the Ray in the film fully, you only see his head, all you see is sun glasses and a baseball cap. 2 kidnappers Eddie and Vic Eddie (Tim Ind) is shown to be the brains of the duo, does most of the talking and thinking behind the plot as he is in desperate need to impress the boss; Ray and to get the drugs back to save himself, however they are both out of their depth and comfort zone as theyve nev er done anything like this before. -Tims shown to be the leader of the duo, initially thinking of the plot to kidnap. The leadership quality is which he shows generally in reality. Vic (Matthew groves) Vic is shown to be the dopier of the two, a more of a hand on character, seen as a brute. Doesnt do much of the thinking or speaking and is a very physical character. -Matt is shown to be a very abrupt and physical within his personal qualities. Shows signs of antisocial behavior, a diminished capacity for empathy or shear remorse which links in well with his role in the film. He is shown to have poor behavioral controls and fearless dominance. Initial costume ideas for The kidnappers will be for them to be wearing older clothes, in all black, as to what a stereotypical dealer would wear. 2 friends Ben and Shaun Ben (Callum Good) - shown to be floating between both doing stupid actions and being responsible, not as extreme as jack but still getting caught up in mischief. The dopier of the two friends who plan to rescue Jack. Shaun (Ryan Muldoon) the level headed character of the 3 kids, shown to be the thinker. He does most of the plotting on how to get Jack back and safe. -In real life Ryan is shown to think about things logically with good judgment, with healthy skepticism. The kidnapped character (initial casting of Bradley Davis) Jack - is shown to be very irresponsible with his actions, very clumsy and doesnt think about things properly before he does them, hence the reason he gets kidnapped, he doesnt think of the repercussions of robbing and fighting a drug dealer. -Weve casted Bradley as he is a very irrational character to who doesnt think about the future and only in present time to what seems the best and ideal thing to do. This fits in perfectly with the choice whether or not to take the drugs in the trailer, split second option to which he goes for. For the 3 friends they shall be wearing what a stereotypical teenager to be wearing, jeans, hoodies, baseball caps and tracksuits.

KEY SCENES
A pair of gangsters kidnaps Jack, an 18 year old from a rundown part of Birmingham. Being quite out of his depth, he is walking home and spots a deal happening with a fairly large amount of illegal drugs involved. In moments, he decides that he wants to catch the receiver of the drugs once the deal is completed and mug him in order to then sell the narcotics, ultimately to make some money. He ends up mugging the dealer successfully and beats him up. We plan to film this scene at a nearby train station with Jack filmed coming out of the station, quite late at night with no one around to add tension to the situation. After this scene, Jack then explains his situation to his friends, Ben and Shaun, who Jack grew up with on their council estate and goes to meet them in Bens flat where they then begin to delegate what they plan to do with the drugs. Shaun, the eldest and most level headed thinks that they should immediately get rid of the drugs and reveals the name of the dealer, Eddie, who he knows of because of his feared reputation. Before they have a chance to make a decision, a cut scene takes you to Eddie and the other dealer from the first scene who is then revealed as Vic, parked outside Bens flat. Being totally unaware of what is about to happen, Jack, Ben & Shaun continue to argue about what should be done but with Ben eventually taking the side of Jack. Shaun is then forced to agree with them and as they go to leave the flat, they are met by Eddie and Vic who are stood outside the door waiting for them. They lead them back into the flat, holding each of the boys at knife point and take Jack away after Eddie gets his own back by beating him up but the friends cant do anything as Vic holds the blade to both of them . The next cut scene shows Vic and Eddie dragging out a very badly beaten up Jack as they begin to pull him towards the boot of their car. Moments later, Ben and Shaun are seen exiting their flat sprinting towards the car trying to get to their friend but get there too late and are left in the dust of the exiting vehicle. We plan to use a friends house for Bens house, set in quite an urban area with a fairly large estate to show the state of the characters living. The next scene then cuts to Ben and Shaun sprinting out of the estate where they are trying to come to terms with what has just happened. Ben seems to be more anxious and is wanting to seek immediate revenge on the kidnappers but Shaun, although is also very angry and anxious is quite unsure about what should be done but quite reluctantly, he takes the decision of Ben and returns to the flat to pick up weapons. This scene will be based around the council estate where they live and show how the two boys try to figure out how they are going to get Jack out of there. The next cut will then show the pair of kidnappers dragging Jack out of the boot of their car in a completely unknown location. Jack, who originally was quite confident about the situation, seems a lot more scared and this front he had has now gone. Eddie and Vic drag him towards a derelict building in which they plan to keep him. The only difference is that they have got what they needed back and this enigma code opens up to several possible scenarios. Once they enter the derelict building, they tie Jack up and leaving him, they walk away and begin having a serious talk with one another. You cant hear what they are saying but as the still shot stays on Jack who is clearly in a very bad state, you see that they both seem very worried about something. Eddie and Vic walk back to Jack and ask for his phone and they use this to contact Ben and Shaun. Ben answers angrily and is instantly looking to seek revenge but in reply, knowing that the boys are not well off at all and are very out of their depth in the situation they have found themselves in, Eddie gives them an ultimatum; 30,000 in 24 hours or Jack dies. Jack is becoming desperate and even m ore agitated at this time and begins shouting down the phone to them with Eddie and Vic continuing to hit him in order to keep him quiet. Knowing that they will have no chance of getting the money in time and still slightly confused as to why they want such an amount off them, the rest of the story follows Ben and Shaun going out to try and earn some of the money in order for their friend to be saved. The end scene finishes with the boys not being able to find even half of the money that is owed to the kidnappers and with this, Ben and Shaun agree that they plan to go to the warehouse that Eddie and Vic told them to go and kill the kidnappers, getting Jack back in the process. As it comes to the 24th hour, you see that Eddie and Vic become increasingly nervous and it is then when Eddie introduces Ray, their boss and a notable figure in the underground drug world in the area. It is then revealed that they owe Ray 50,000 for their part in the loss of a large amount of drugs to a rival gang of drug dealers and if they dont get the m oney back, it is them who suffer the fatal consequences. With Ben and Shaun arriving at the warehouse heavily armed, they try to sneak their way in and plan to catch out Eddie and Vic. They walk in to the main room with Jack tied up to the chair and begin to walk towards both of them. Eddie poses the simple question, in quite a desperate yet stern manner, so, boys Wheres my money? With Shaun looking much more composed and staring down at the kidnappers, he gives a simple shake of the head. Ben on the other hand seems very agitated and wields the gun, pointing it at Vic stood directly in front of him. It is at this point where they are at a standoff with each other and this is where you then see Ray pull up outside. As the four at gunpoint still argue about the final outcome of this situation, it is when the prominent figure of Ray walks in the building. As they all turn at once, the camera switches to a shot from outside of the door just catching Ray lifting his gun and the sound of two gunshots are then heard, leading to a period of silence which leaves the audience wondering who has shot who. The camera returns inside with Eddie and Vic lay on the floor dead. Ray doesnt say anything, picks up the drugs from the floor and walks off leaving the three boys in the warehouse with the bodies lay in front of them. They untie Jack and again, silently leave the warehouse with no words said to one another. The film ends with a longshot of the three walking away from the building.

FILM INSTITUTIONS
Institutions- we have researched into British film studios and their success in the industry. Here is a list of the institutions that we have short listed and some of their successful and less successful films they have produced. Warp Films Based in Sheffield & London UK, also links in Melbourne, Australia. Successful Productions Four Lions, Submarine, This is England, And Dead Mans Shoes. Warp film usually takes on very unique and subversive film makers. The style of the films Warp take on are normally quite edgy and dark often controversial as many producers would not take the risk with producing a film that could have a negative reception through the media, however a film like four lions completely defied this and is a very successful comedy film. Same could be said about this is England as some suggested it could be seen as racist, but the film turned out to be successful alongside the TV series. Film 4 Productions- is a British film production company owned by Channel Four Television Corporation. The company has been responsible for backing a large number of films made in the United Kingdom. The company's first production was Walter, directed by Stephen Frears, which was released in 1982 Successful Productions- The Iron Lady, East is East, Slumdog Millionaire, and Shaun of the Dead Film 4 Productions often produce films in partnerships with other production companies; they have made many films collaborating with Warp, BFI, and Working title. They often help finance film projects for new and upcoming film producers, having TV studios and film studios, Film 4 are able to use their vast experience and expertises to aid film producers and ha ve supported many successful films. Film London- Is a production company in the heart of the capital that is promoting and developing London as a major international film-making and film cultural capital. Film London is one of nine regional screen agencies throughout the United Kingdom. The not-for-profit organization is supported by the BFI and the Mayor of London Film London also receives significant support from Arts Council England London and Skillset. Successful Productions- Shifty, Strawberry Fields, Lilting, and ill Manors. Film London has been involved in many successful productions and has great support from the Mayor of London and the BFI. Film London often works alongside other production companies to nurture and guide young talent to becoming successful in the film industry. The majority of the films they produce are cheap low budget films that are normally set in an urban environment as this is very cost efficient and based around realistic events.