Similar Opening To '12 Hours' #2-

 

Although this is a TV opening, thats used in every episode, SHOWTIME often use film tecnequies as they have very high quality openings and would fit in on the big screen as well as the small screen. The reason i like this so much is because of the morning routine aspect. Although i wouldnt copy this exactly i like the idea behind it. The way we see him as an everyday normal guy that nothing eventful will happen too because of the adverge Joe feeling we get due to his 'routine'. i would really like to achive this in our film however with a more film feel. On the other hand 'Dexter's' routine is fairly sadistic and this foreshadows the main idea behing the program, this is because of the almost threning sound of the boot lace's, the taught floss and the knife movments (this sadistic feeling is something i wish not to attain in my opening. 

Mine And Pete's Story Boards For '12 Hours'-

 My Story Board (No annotations or dialogue)

Pete's Story Board

Complete Plot '12 Hours'-

The film opens with the end. This is Joshua being beaten up by Seamus. Sharply we cut to black whilst also cutting back 12 hours. The viewer is immediately introduced to 2 of our main characters, also we learn more about WHY Joshua was beaten up. These 2 characters are Joshua the leading male and Ciara the leading female. The entire film is in a way about their relationship due to the ‘Montague’s & Capulet’s’ aspect of the relationship.

Once we are introduced to these 2 characters we establish how dysfunctional the relationship is, neither know where they stand. It almost seems like both of them are just in it to bide time. It soon becomes apparent this is partly true; we discover this once we are introduced to Joshua’s conflicting love interest Jane. She is far more similar to Joshua with similar upbringing and tastes. Despite this her and Ciara are still good friends through school, neither know of the others relationship with Joshua.

The relationships are beginning to cross paths and in an unpredictable series of events both Ciara & Jane turn up to Joshua’s little gathering (this is due to Joshua’s Mum leaving to visit her parents up north). The part gets underway and before we know it Jane and Joshua have found their way into his bedroom, the inevitable happens and Ciara walks in. She certainly wasn’t expecting this and is so distraught that she leaves quickly whilst in tears. Jane goes after her trying to explain all of the events however Ciara has already got home.

Once Ciara’s brother (Seamus) gets home to find his little sister in tears he turns vowing to get revenge for Joshua’s rash actions. Midnight is nearing and we are aware of what is soon to happen.

At Joshua’s party supplies are running low, this is what leads Joshua to leave his house and go to the shop. Seamus is waiting and as soon as Joshua leaves it’s back to the beginning.

Joshua is beaten up and we cut to the hospital where Ciara is waiting. She’s concerned and the two make up and end up getting together.

Profiles '12 Hours'-

Joshua:

Age-17

Ethnicity- White British.

Relationship- Sleeping with Ciara.

Costume- Black Harrington on a grey zip up with blue jeans and white Reebok Hightops.

Actor- Walter Righton.

Ciara:

Age-16.

Ethnicity- White Irish.

Relationship- Sleeping with Joshua. Seamus’ younger sister.

Costume-

Actor-

Seamus:

Age-18

Ethnicity- White Irish.

Relationship- Best friends with Scott & Adrain. Ciara’s older brother.

Costume-  Red shirt on a Black pullover hoodie and trackies with Reebok Sir Jams.

Actor- Jordan Goff.

Scott:

Age-18

Ethnicity- White British.

Relationship- Best friends with Seamus & Adrian.
Costume- Black crewneck and blue cotton trackies with a brown beanie and Vans.

Actor- Aaron Morey.

Adrian:

Age-18

Ethnicity-White British.

Relationship- Best friends with Seamus & Scott.

Costume- Grey crew neck and black trackies with a black beanie.
Actor- Joey Helsby.

Similar Film Opening #1-

     

This opening is from the film Shank (2010) it too is a film drama focusing on young people. I chose this as a similar opening because of the way we start by seeing an almost confusing situation. This is because of how the film has been edited so what we are confronted by a situation that needs explanation, much similar to our film. In our film opening we see a fight that needs an explanation just like in Shank, this is why time moves backwards in order to show us how the fight came to be in turn creating the bulk of the film.

Basic Plot And Timing For '12 Hours' Full Film-