Planning: Pitch

NOTE: This pitch has been updated, in reference to my feedback and other ideas.

Title: Disconnected

Genre: Docu-drama

Plot: In this short film, my initial ideas would be dramatizing the effects of social networking, and how society are hiding behind ‘Facebook’.

1. The opening scene will start with a laptop or a computer, just scrolling through a Facebook page. I will create a new Facebook account so that everything looks authentic. I will record this using Adobe Captivate, a remote desktop recording programme. The character will be shown comparing his life to everyone else, as he is just sat in with his girlfriend, and she is sat using her phone whilst he is on his laptop.
2. Walking down a busy street (possibly in London, if location is viable and within budget). The main character is not on his phone, but his girlfriend is, and this scene is supposed to give a sense of loneliness and seclusion. The character wants to feel included and therefore gets his phone out and takes a 'selfie' with his girlfriend and uploads it to twitter/Facebook.
3. This scene is set in a busy office, doing a presentation. I could film this at school using a classroom with computers, or a big table. All staff are on their phones or not listening. Character updates Facebook status as 'love my job- presentation went great'.
4. Going for a run at capstone. I will show the character running with his phone in his hand. Runs for about a minute, sits on the bench, and takes a snapchat/twitter/Facebook of the view. Then walks back to car.
5. Sitting around with friends, every single person in that group is on their phone and are sat in silence. The camera will then zoom in on his face.
6. This is the end scene of my short film. The Adobe Captivate will record the facebook account again. This time it will show the main character deleting his account, and then 'this user does not exist' on the screen.

Camerawork: Camerawork would include fundamental shots, such as over the shoulder shots, mid shots etc. I would also do several point of view shots to emphasize how these social media addicts see the screen.

Editing: I think I could achieve some sophisticated editing by doing this plot. I could incorporate elements of the characters using the computer.

Mise-en-scene: The use of current technology, such as laptops phones. My short film would include day to day surroundings, such as the workplace, living rooms, and outdoors. It would take place in many different locations and times.

Sound: There will be no dialogue in the film, as I think it represents our social isolation, and the need to communicate through technical devices and social networking. I will use a copyright free soundtrack.

My target audience is everyone who is a slave to their mobile phone and modern devices, and anyone who feels the need to constantly post about their lives. MODERN SOCIETY! I think this would appeal to the older generation, and those who particularly don’t agree and haven’t ‘jumped on the band wagon’ of modern technology. 

I think my unique selling point would be; it's different to most types of film. It has a sense of realism and my audience can relate to it. It is supposed to represent today’s society.