Group Proposal 1Courtney, Nicole and Nasrin

Plot IdeaStarts with a voice over of Willow’s teacher explaining her history project while she is in the library finding a book. Willow finds a diary belonging to Judith (1940’s) explaining a love story between her and Walter. As she continues with her history project there are uncanny similarities between the story of Judith and Walter and her romantic interest in Jasper.

Judith meets Walter in a restaurant whilst out with her 2 friends. Another man grabs Judith as she is about to walk away, Judith struggles to get away. This is where Walter steps in and they meet for the first time. The relationship between Walter and Judith develops. Walter is told that he must return to war. They communicate through letters until Judith’s receives no reply. After much thought she decided toMove on.

Cinematography

Close ups – Show the characters emotions and expressions

Two shot – The 1940’s characters in the restaurant Medium shot – See the interactions between

characters Long shot – Show the setting (1940 or 2014)High/Low angle – Class differences between 1940’s

characters

Sound

Differences between 2014 songs and 1940 traditional music.

Bring old music into the present Diegetic – Background noise, people talking to create

atmosphere

Editing

Split screen – To show the similarities between the two main characters lives.

Graphic match – Of the two main charactersMontage – The journey of the 1940’s charactersParallel editing – Show the action in different areasFade - End of the the trailerFlashbacks – Show the 1940’s characters

Mise-En-SceneThe Past: 1940’s Tea dresses Fedora hats Long fur coats Kitten heels Styled hair Location idea – Restaurant White gloves

The Present: 2014 Bringing the 1940’s fashion into

the present e.g gingham print and mid length skirts

Hair styled similar with a modern twist

Location idea – Library where she finds the diary