Improved statement of intent

Statement of Intent.

Introduction:

 My Sci-fi drama, which is called Break the System. The story follows a girl named Eden (our protagonist), who lives in a town alone. Eden is a survivor and is the only person that wasn't affected by the "experiment". The idea was introduced by the government and was tested on residents that lived in a small town. All participants would have a chip that has been implanted in an area behind their ear. The creators of this experiment promised a once in a lifetime experience to test new & advanced technology. They stated that this chip would offer them new advantages in their life - but on one condition, they would have to move out of town, where most of them grew up, and move into the facilities that the government provided. Large houses, eccentric cars and luxury accommodation were promised.   The idea excited the people around her but Eden knew something was wrong, they told her she was crazy - little did they know, she was correct, they were sold false dreams. The plan is corrupt. The government introduced this as a way to control people; the chip monitors their every move and allows them to manipulate their residents. They knew that people would react well to this, so they promised them a better life. This idea was tested on a small town initially but soon the government plans to broaden the number of people with a chip.  It’s up to Eden to safe her loved ones and protects the world from corruption. The government watches how you react - for both research purposes and entertainment.  A few months after the idea was introduced, all residents of the town left with their luggage in their hand and set off to the centre. All accept one. Eden wasn't aware that her family and friends had left. She was alone. My story focuses on a young girl feels that she is trapped, suffocated by the world she is living in. She wonders around her neighbourhood. Being there is a constant reminder of what she has lost.

 My 2-minute episode will end on a cliff-hanger to make the audience want more, it will also make them question and ponder over different possible scenarios. My production will be the first two minutes of the “pilot” (the first episode) it will end and on a cliff-hanger to keep the viewers engaged and enticed to see what happens to Eden.

Media Language and Representation:

My short sequence will be filmed in 2-3 different locations; I will try to limit the number of locations to avoid over complication. My production will include only one character. The rest of the people will just be extras or members of the public. I intend to use a non-diegetic voiceover to set the scene and make the TV drama more understandable to the audience, non-diegetic soundtracks will be used also to create tension at some point in the sequence, preferably in the scenes where the protagonist is running, to build pace. Diegetic sounds such as footsteps from the character running and other outdoor sounds. In terms of cameras shots, I will use a variety of angles and shots which allow the audience to gain full understanding, such as big close-ups on where the chip was inserted and close-ups on protagonists’ feet when she is running.  Pans will be included to give it a professional touch.

In terms of representation, my character breaks the stereotypes placed on some females. Usually, in TV shows and movies, a male lead is included. However, in my production, the sequence will feature a female lead; by doing this, my character subverts the stereotype of women.  Eden being a teenager also breaks some stereotypes placed on teenagers. My character is independent and doesn’t follow “trends” shared through the internet. In this case, the trend is or was the chip, which was introduced and shared through social media. Eden subverts stereotypes of teenagers that are usually heavily influenced by social media and others around them

Audience:

I believe that my story will be suitable for a wide range of people. From infant to adults, this show could bring a lot of excitement from its scenes. I would say it is a more family-friendly version of the famous series called “Black Mirror” on Netflix. In each episode of Black Mirror, it focuses on different scents where technology is more advanced than it is today. I believe that my 2minute clip will be quite familiar to audiences as it would be filmed in some recognisable places. My sequence will have some audiences question whether this could happen later on in the future. Technology is advancing day by day and with us being a society heavily influenced by social media and phones, it could be a matter of time until we are completely controlled by special intelligence.

In terms of Blumber & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory, my production will offer audiences diversion & entertainment. Eden's situation is different from any that they have ever seen. Audiences will be able to experience escapism from their everyday life whilst watching this.