Film Treatment

Film Promo Treatment

Group members: Humaira, Lorraine, Priscilla, Staci

Chosen Genre: Police/Crime Thriller

Title of film: Apparition

Outline of Ideas

What is the basic plot synopsis?

There is a man, in a position of power, in a small town (most likely a lawyer or detective). There is a large amount of serious crimes being committed in the town – primarily the rape of young women. The latest victim reports her attack and the detective in charge appears to be very helpful both in the case and in the community. We learn he is IN FACT the criminal and is obsessed with this particular victim, he has a shrine dedicated to her and we are unaware if he will get found out.

What type of characters will be in the film?

• Main protagonist – Young white female aged 18-20 years old. She is a student who gets attacked by the detective. Unlike other victims in the town, she is eager to find her perpetrator and will stop at no costs to find out.
• Detective – Black, impressionable male. Popular and very well liked in the community. Although, he is known for being kind to all and always doing both professional and leisurely jobs for the community, he has a dark and sinister past and has been performing sexual attacks on young women since his youth.
• Best friend – This is the protagonist’s best friend and side kick. She is eager to help her friend but is also worried for her own safety and isn’t afraid to make it known that she feels the attacker will hurt her for trying to arrest him. She is also a young female aged 18-20.

What conventions of the genre will be included in your trailer?

• Jump scares
• Sounds such as a police sirens
• A police interrogation scene
• A manhunt
• Intense amplified sound effects
• Fast and slow paced scenes
• One lined dialogue to build intensity

Where will your trailer be set? (Details of interiors, exteriors, etc.) What other aspects of mise-en-scene do you need to consider?

In a small town with a close community - outskirts of central line to avoid urban style filming

In an office (the detective’s) minimal decorations

Scenes that take place in the night

Crowded setting