My first step into approaching this project is to find out more about the film i am working on. I was put in touch with a level 3 media production group looking for an audio production student to work with them on their project, by the music composer (Matt Jones).
I was put in contact with the producer of the film (Sarah Perkins) to work on a a film called ‘Schäfer’. The production company is called: Golden Gecko Films. She sent me a detailed email explaining a number for things including: the idea of the film, character descriptions, music styles, what is expected on the audio side of production, and the projected shooting dates. The email was as followed:
“Our production company is called Golden Gecko Films and we aim to produce a 20-25 minute short film project- (working) title ‘Schäfer’.
Logline:
‘Schäfer’ concerns a women;Joan, who’s lost hope in the conventional medical methods, placing her trust in the less than orthodox medical remedies of Dr Schäfer. It soon becomes apparent why Schäfer never was allowed to practice.
Note:
We aim to focus more upon the relationship between the two character’s over the medical techniques of the Dr.
Joan (women) suffers from a rheumatic condition; fibromyalgia (specifically legs), making her unable to move far without assistance and on occasion escapes into her imagination.
Whereas, the Dr. is hospitable and supportive yet perhaps a little too accommodating at times.
Also, if this helps, in relation to our chosen style of music, of which Matt Jones is composing, our intent is to use music that fits the situation and tone of each dramatic/ important segments of the film- (although not played right the way through), yet ensuring that the audience is unable to name each individual instrument used (if that makes sense).However, in reference to your side of the production, I believe we’d want crisp, clear sounds, that are perhaps a little enhanced at times (i.e. a fist to the table would be quite loud and shocking to the audience)- However this is yet to be confirmed with the Director. If you decide you’d like to work with us, I will ensure that a meeting is held with the Director pre-shooting so that you are aware of the style and what we want etc.We are currently in the mist of rewriting our film’s content outline, as we’ve developed the film quite a lot recently, if you wish, once complete, I can send this to yourself.Shooting:
We are due to begin shooting between the beginning to the end of November; all being well, approx. filming days will be between 2/11/15- 22/11/15. Our deadline is the 17/12/15, however the edit will need to be complete a week before to enable my crew to write their critiques.”
With the same deadline for the media project and audio project of the 17/12/15, it means i need to push for the final edited film for around 2 weeks before the deadline. This will give me sufficient time to work on the audio post-production of the film, as well as work with the music composer to ensure our work doesn’t conflict.
My next step is to arrange a meeting with the group to talk about the project in more detail and confirm my involvement.