Synopsis

Synopsis

My short film within the found footage, thriller, horror genre is going to be called Daemons. The narrative of my film will revolve around a small group of four friends - Jennifer, Gary, Pele and Gavin - who decide to use / play with an Ouija board.

We will follow: Their reactions and feelings before the event of using the Ouija board / how they feel and what they are doing during the event / What happens during the even and what causes some of them to leave / What happens the subsequent days as a result of the 'consequences' of 'messing' with the board. The film will be presented as if found by an outside source and made it public for people to be made aware of what really happened over the respective days that each of the characters disappeared.

Following conventions, Daemons will only involve four main characters in locations, which in this case will be a house and woods, that are far from a lot of people and as a result - help.

The only female character within the narrative is reluctant to take part as she believes that there are consequences and that there really is truth in the theory that Ouija boards can be used to contact the dead / spirits and can open some sort of 'doorway' between the worlds that can result in negative things happening to all those involved in the process. Two of the male characters - Her boyfriend Pele and his friend Gary, are enthusiastic about using the board are un-phased by the possible negative outcomes and are almost forceful into goading the female into it. Her twin bother Gavin is also present and is also uneasy about the board, he chooses not to be involved and leaves. The three left begin and after time has passed they hear a smash and run out to see what has happened. Scared and confused they blame it on Gavin who comes downstairs and remains adamant that he did not smash anything. They all argue. After a short time has passed they go back to the room with the Oiuja board, the twins don't want to continue and try to persuade the others not to either. Again, they are met with ridicule so they leave and take the camera with them.

A title screen will then be shown with text saying that Gavin and Gary disappeared the next day but footage from the event was too sensitive too be shown and was therefore destroyed. The video camera belongs to Gavin which explains why the incident surrounding his disappearance is on camera but not why Gary's is also or how, in the next scene, Pele has the camera. The explanation for this which is not going to be explicitly stated in the film is that Gary and Pele are the cause of the disappearance and have been 'possessed' by demons as a result of 'opening a door' when they used the Ouija board.

The third and final day will show the character of Jennifer being kidnapped and killed by a possessed Pele in the middle of a wooded area. This is where the film will end.

Notes

• Daemons will be presented as if found by an unknown source who took it from the possession of an unknown agency who are answerable almost to no one and have the authority to operate outside the laws of the British government.
• This unknown agency in turn confiscated the footage from British Police possession and edited out certain parts, this will explain the absence of some footage and the excessive jump cuts seen throughout the final product.
• The unknown source has not edited the footage at all and has only included title cards explaining certain things. Apart from that, they published the footage as found.
• Of course, as is popular within this genre, more questions are posed throughout the duration of the text than are answered, which will most likely never explicitly be answered if at all, such as - Who are the unknown agency and why do they want the footage?, Why has it taken almost four years for the footage to be released?, With the overwhelming evidebce against certain characters why are they all being treated equally as missing persons and not criminals? These are just a few that the audience will be passively goaded into subconsciously asking. Others will also be posed but the nature of which will depend on the differing factors of upbringing, social status, life experience etc. of the audience, of which no two will be exactly matched ensuring a different outcome.

Target Audience

It is crucial for all film makers to have at least a basic idea of their target audience so that the production can better appeal to and meet their specific wants and desires met through the watching of a text.

Age
Late teens to mid / late twenties.
This genre however generally has a somewhat wider target audience, late teens to late twenties and even early thirties, however I feel that as the characters within the narrative are quite young and at the lower end of that target I presume that that will bring the overall target down as if there is too big of an age and generation gap from the characters to the audience then it will weaken the relatabilty and, indirectly, the suspension of disbelief that is so important remains completely intact with films of this genre than any other.

Gender
Predominantly male. 
Although, reaching outside the core audience, the inclusion of a sole female character with an otherwise male cast will appeal to this lesser reached demographic within the genre but also, at the same time, may exclude them as much like other genre specific texts the female portrayed isn't shown to be especially strong emotionally or physically and embodies the weak stereotype so often present in this genre.

Socio-Economic Group
If it were to follow the social class of the characters within the narrative then the target would A, or middle class - the clothing, mise-en-scene and vocal patterns show this. However, as most films within this genre, and the close genres of thriller and horror, generally appeal to mainly below this group so as a result the socio-economic group will be C1 through to E, or lower-middle class to working class.
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Ethnicity
Again, following the ethnicity of all of those within the narrative and the absence of any ethnic minority groups the specific target will predominately be Caucasians. However, generally speaking and reaching beyond the core audience, as there is no derogatory reference or discrimination to any other ethnic minority group within the narrative therefore all ethnic groups will be indirectly targeted.


Fan of the Genre?
Assumability and viewing patterns tell us that if an audience expresses a desire to see this film then they almost certainly already have knowledge of and are a fan of this specific genre and the genres of thriller and horror. As a result, the film maker can deduct from other alike films and audience responses what the target audience wants to see and cater specifically to their taste and need.
 

Research - Films Within the Same Genre

For research I also watched short films that belong to the same genre as the short film I am making.

No Title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5KW2d1OaFA

This was the first short film I watched and although it doesn't fit directly into the found footage genre it has a close resemblance to the narrative of my production. It follows three friends as they use or 'play' with a Ouija board. Although the main body of the film is the friends actually filming themselves whilst using the Ouija board rather than what happens before or after whereas I want to focus more on the aftermath. As the idea of this is close to my own it proves to be useful as I can see what works and what doesn't e.g what the viewers need to see more or less of / what camera angles to use or not / camera placement etc.

Unlike most short films this was unconventionally dialogue heavy, there was rarely a moment where a character wasn't talking which, for me, even though the film as a whole isn't very good, ruined it as I felt it was just too much. The character's accent played a huge part in this, there is a reason why so few characters with a Southern USA accent rarely appear or only make a small appearance in films. Also, another point about the sound - At times I could faintly hear a television in the background most likely in another room, It had no place within the narrative so I am quite sure this was accidental. This mistake ruins the otherwise obvious intended realism of the film  and breaks the suspension of disbelief.


It proved difficult trying to find short films within the found footage genre so as a result I looked to feature films as films within this specific genre have experienced a surge in popularity since the release of The Blair Witch Project.

Cloverfield (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufYF0f-zMgY

Follows a small group of people as they try to escape a city that is being attacked.
Personally, I find this to be one of the best examples within the genre - it conforms to an amount of the conventions but also breaks them whilst still holding the suspension of disbelief perfectly. Cloverfield is more than likely the film with the biggest budget ever within this genre which is highly unusual as film makers generally feel that a bigger budget with this kind of film will ruin the realism aspect. The bigger budget is obvious through the use of special effects - explosions / gunfire / monsters. A big convention broken is that we actually see what the characters are running from rather than just hear it or have second-hand accounts from other characters within the narrative that have seen it out of shot. Another one is that the group of people we follow are in the middle of a city with hundreds of other people experiencing the same thing - conventionally events in this type of films happen in secluded country areas and empty houses where no-one else is aware of what is happening.
Unlike the other films I researched,Cloverfield had an actual cameraman working the camera as opposed to an actor and character within the story having control over it. To the viewer it seems as if the character has the camera but in the 'making of' featurette it is revealed to be a cameraman with the character always standing beside or behind him out or shot so his voice will be captured and he will appear to be in control of the camera. This is how I want to work my short film idea.

Paranormal Activity (2007)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSSqxrh5kp8

About a young couple who film their experience of and trying to deal with a 'Demon' in their house. This film was made with as little input from the director as possible, the actors were told what the director wanted the film to achieve and then let them improvise and have sole control of the camera. This was also the closest feature film storyline to that of my own short film.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D51QgOHrCj0

The story revolves around three people making a documentary for their university project when they get lost in the woods. The characters in this also had control of the camera and dialogue was often impovised. Most of the reactions of the characters whilst they are in the woods is real as they were not told exactly what was going to happen as the creators wanted everything to appear realistic.

Closely following the conventions of this genre all actions within the narrative take place in the countryside and a secluded wood far from urban life. The relationships between the characters also becomes increasingly strained as the narrative reaches its dramatic climax and the atmosphere remains this way until the abrupt ending.

Research - Short films

To prepare for the production of my own short film I first had to watch some of the other short films out there:

Strangers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjHSiQLPmA

The theme of this film is strength through unity.
Two strangers sit opposite each other on a subway train. One is Jewish and the other a Muslim. Neo-Nazis board the train and begin to taunt and intimidate the Muslim character whilst the Jewish character pretends he not to notice and ignores it whilst hiding his Star of David pendant. As the Jewish man is about to leave his cell phone rings, his ring tone is a song universally associated with Judaism - the Neo-Nazis now know his religion. After a tense pause from all concerned both men swap bags and tackle their way through the Neo-Nazis who then chase them along the carriage, the two men manage to escape and end up on opposite platforms whilst the Neo-Nazis are stuck on the train. The two men give a cheer, give each other back the right bag and continue on their separate ways.

This film had no dialogue whatsover apart from when the two main characters cheer at the end. The only other sounds heard were ambient sound in the form of the train along with the announcements and faint incidental music both when the Neo-Nazis first appeared and when the men are being chased by them. This added to the atmosphere of the entire film and amplified the intensity of the moment.

The Neo-Nazis spray painted a Swastika onto the newspaper the Muslim character was reading - Although originally used in Indian religions as an innocent religious symbol its infamous association with the Hitler period and Nazi Germany now means that semiotically the Swastika is seen as a sign of racism, both of its meanings are fitting for this film.

El Diablo Pinata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpr24DEDRGI

The theme of this film is revenge and is dealt with in a somewhat satirical manner.
Like many thrillers this film involves the lead protagonist, or 'good guy', following the antagonist who has killed their loved one, the 'bad guy', and eventually the film will reach a climax wherein revenge will be carried out resulting in the death of the original killer, this film is no different - except the 'good guy' is a Piñata. 

Lighting plays an important factor in creating mood in this short. In the beginning, from the establishing shot, the colours are bright and mostly white which reflects the calmness and serenity of the character at that moment in time. Later when the antagonist has arrived at a friends house he is shaken, confused and scared as he has seen the protagonist almost everywhere he turns, the lighting has become noticeably darker. Then, in the final scene, when it has been revealed who the 'good guy' and the 'bad guy' really are (Which is the opposite to what the viewer is initially led to believe) and who the antagonist has killed, the protagonist (The Piñata) carries out his revenge. The lighting in this scene is much darker than ever before which reflects the imminent death of the character and the denouement of the narrative.

Sound balances the sombre mood said by the lighting. From the beginning happy upbeat non-diagetic music is heard that fits with the light colours. When the Piñata appears however, sinister non-diagetic music is heard. If this was a conventional thriller short film then this would add suspense and the viewer would feel fear for the boy, but as the so far assumed 'bad guy' is a Piñata it lightens the mood and adds humour. Also, when the credits roll we see a wall of the room where antagonist is being killed and we see blood spatter all over the walls, the happy upbeat music that began in the establishing shot has returned. The juxtaposition of this would usually seem out of place and incredibly disturbing but given the comedic nature of this piece it is rather fitting.

As is the case with many violent scenes in thrillers and horrors we do not actually see the act performed - we are steered into imagining that the act is being performed. The act is that of the antagonist is being killed and we are led to believe / imagine this through how the narrative has developed, the lighting and what we associate images of being gagged and blood with. He may not be being harmed at all, it is left up to our imagination. This method has been used to great effect in films such as Resovoir Dogs and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

This film was made by A level Film students. Although this was made by film students it was good to watch as I could see what people with or around the same level of knowledge of film making and what can be achieved.

Balance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91bNp7HJolE 

The main theme of this film is greed.
This theme is displayed through five people standing on a platform with a music box on it. The box and the sounds coming from it are so alien and mysterious to these people that they all want it for themselves and will kill the others to get it. However, the platform is only level when there is the right amount of balance and weight distributed on it otherwise it tilts. When all but one of the people are left on the platform the music box is at the opposite end and therefore impossible to get to without the platform tilting and the box falling.

The colour theme is miserable and morbid, everything is a differing shade of grey with the box being a dark red. All of the people are dressed in exactly the same clothes and would be undistinguishable if it wasn't for the numbers printed on the back of their coats. As a result of this it is almost as if in effect they are killing themselves to get something they cannot have.


There is no dialogue or soundtrack whatsoever in this piece, the only sounds heard are diagetic and ambient - the creaking of the platform / music from the box / the sliding of the box. This enables the viewer to focus on what is happening and more emphasis is laid upon the mysterious box. The juxtaposition of 'happy' and upbeat music emanating from the box and the murderous content creates an eerie and disturbing feel that remains with the viewer until the end.

Special Delivery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm1jqkCvQx8

This film deals with the themes of death, crime and infidelity.
Unlike the other films I have analysed, Special Delivery is an animated cartoon piece. Already this sets it apart significantly from the others as the characters within it are drawn so their movements / appearances are not restricted and do not have to look 100% realistic.

The narrative revolves around the death of a mail man after he slips on the icy steps of a couple's house after the husband didn't clear the steps even though his wife told him to do so. When the husband returns he sees the body of the mail man and quickly hides it as he fears he will be sued by the Union. He then covers his tracks so to speak by posing as the mail man so it looks like he finished his working day and doesn't create suspicion. When he returns home again he realises he is locked out and tries to climb through a window, the police spot and arrest him as they think he is breaking into the house, as the body of the mail man is in there he does not argue. The wife returns, sees the body and thinks the mail man has broken in to try and 'woo' her back after a brief affair they had and fallen asleep, not wanting her husband to find him to takes him home. When she realises he is actually dead she thinks her husband found out about the affair and killed the mail man, fearing death herself she runs away to start a new life.

The non-diagetic music that accompanies the opening titles have an eerie feel to them which when accompanied by a fairly neutral typeface and colour confuse the viewer as they cannot fully de-construct what the narrative is going to involve. However, as the titles fade the music becomes slightly more cheerful which heightens the viewers expectations of a 'happy' film. We are aware of what is happening within the narrative as a voice-over accompanies the images and narrates the story throughout. This is rather effective with regards to short films it would take a much longer time to fully understand and establish what is happening within the world of the narrative and the minds of the characters but with a narrator, especially one that is completely detached from the characters, we receive an un-biased and clearer account of events. We do not hear the dialogue between the characters clearly, rather it is just muffled sounds with the narrator summarising what they are saying.

The Handless Pianist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAArglZ60C0

This short film is about a man who is a double amputee and a former pianist.
It is presented solely in black and white, much like the keys of piano. The lack of colour could stand as a metaphor for that he is missing something integral to his life - his limbs and with it the ability to play the piano.
At one point the character is sitting in front of the piano and begins to hit the keys with his chin, the frustration that it doesn't sound right is shown upon his face, as his frustration becomes more intense so does the force at which he is hitting the keys which therefore make a much harder and more abrupt diagetic sound that reflects his emotions through sound. The same happens when he tries to play with his feet but this time his movements and frustration become even more erratic and as a result he falls to the floor. As he hits the floor the screen fades to black before the next shot is shown which implies that an amount of time has passed. The character then struggles to get up from the floor and back into the chair. When he has done so he imagines himself playing the piano again and what it would sound like, this is shown through the uses of animation with his arms and hands being drawn over the top of the live action scene so as to look like they are his. A musical piece of what it would sound like is then played. The animation and subsequent sound is effective as it enables the viewer to understand why the character holds so much frustration as they can now hear how he used to be able to play a piece music.

At first the camera movement is still but as the character's frustration builds so does the movement of the camera, it becomes somewhat more erratic to reflect his mood. When he falls the camera also gets to the same level on the floor and only goes back to its normal height when the character does so. The movements and angles finally become still and straight again when the character imagines himself playing the piano, this reflects the 'perfect moment' that the character is envisioning.

When the film ends and the final credits are shown the screen fades and all that can be seen is the keys of the piano and partially the character's face. This symbolises how important and central the piano is both to the narrative and to the character.

See You Soon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKZQzaahN3c

The theme this film encounters is death and vanity.
There is no introduction, from the very first shot we are thrust right into the action. The protagonist has been stabbed for reasons we do not know, this immediately grabs the viewers attention and entices them as they have no grasp as to the type of character the protagonist is or how he came to be in this situation, they just want to know 'why?'. Again, we are not explicitly shown the action of the stabbing we are shown a shot of the knife in somebody's hand and blood making a stain on the protagonist's shirt, from these two simple images we can semetically construct that he has been stabbed. After this short scene we are shown a black title card with the film's title. In the next scene we see the character walking along the street clutching his chest, as we see the street ahead from his point of view he is beginning to see things out of focus, this implies that he is weakening from his blood loss. The character reaches his home and instead of calling for help like one might expect, he goes to the bathroom and searches for something he cannot find he therefore goes to the supermarket. As he walks back home his vision is worsening and he is weakening, this is shown through him clutching his chest in pain, limping home and crawling through the front door. He again goes into the bathroom and it is shown what has been bought - shaving cream. The character begins shaving his face but with great difficulty as he is weakening. In the next and final scene he is putting on a suit when he has done so we see a close up of his face as he grins, now we realise he has been preparing and dressing himself for death.

This film is also presented solely in black & white. The light and dark tones reflect life and death. The protagonist is wearing white whilst his attacker is dressed in black so to symbolise him as the 'bringer of death'. Each time he enters his home there is a bright white surrounding him, as a bright white light is conventionally believed in this context to symbolise death and progression into heaven we can assume that he is getting closer to death, each time this is stronger. As the character 'dresses for death' the predominant colour of his attire is black which symbolises death, as he falls to the floor a bright white envelopes around him until the screen is completely white. The credits then begin to roll. Taking 'pointers' from how colour has been used throughout the film, we can assume he has died.

Events and happenings within the narrative are completely silent and the only sound heard throughout the film is incidental music in the form of an instrumental piece which remains almost the same until the final moments when it becomes louder and longer.

The film as a whole is unsettling - A man close to death would rather 'dress for the occasion' than to seek medical help and his close up satisfied grin to the camera when he has accomplished this is far more disturbing than the knife attack itself could ever be.

Genre & Short Film Conventions

Genre - Horror
   Conventions of:

• Invoke the deepest fears of the viewer
• Cause fright and panic. Usually explored through 'Fear of the unknown' and 'Good vs Evil'. Generally, of course, the 'Good' always prevails to overpower the 'Evil' in the end however films within which 'Evil' overpowers the 'Good' are often regarded as having the more powerful emotive effect upon the viewer as it isn't expected and can be unsettling (The Blair Witch Project, Drag Me To Hell).
• Instil a lasting fear within the viewer that will make them remember the film
• Often include a shock / finale with a twist
• Music alone is often the main component for creating and invoking emotions within the viewer
• Dress - Characters within the narrative are casually dressed which is more fitting to their age as, more often than not, they fit within the ages of 18 - 25.

Genre - Thriller
   Conventions of:

• Editing plays a substantial part: Quick cuts and angle changes to keep the viewer 'on their toes' and alert so to 'thrill' them. Jump cuts can be used before a certain action is performed (e.g a murder) this is so that the viewer has envision this in their mind which is often more effective than actually portraying it on the screen as their is no real limit on what the viewer can imagine as they are not limited by censorship and the like and take pointers semiotically through the mise-en-scene, whether consciously or not, to construct an image far more powerful than what could have been shown within the narrative.
• Non-diagetic sound. When used correctly (The right moment, the right kind of sounds, not overused etc.) this can direct the viewer into feeling and thinking exactly what the film maker wants them to and therefore sets them up for the consequent action or event in the scene or following scenes.
• A fight of 'Justice Vs. Injustice'. This theme is more obvious and evident in a thriller such as 'Seven' where law enforcers are attempting to catch a murderer.
• An innocent defenceless female who is often threatened / kidnapped by the predominantly male antagonist and subsequently rescued / protected by the lead male protagonist. Said female usually also serves as a form of 'weakness' for the lead male protagonist. However, a thriller film which completely shatters this convention is Kill Bill I wherein the lead protagonist and a majority of the other prominent characters are all strong alpha females with the males being portrayed as defenceless.
• Dress - Characters within the narrative are often smartly dressed with the men in suits or at least shirts. This also is reflective of their age and character - At least late twenties and rapidly ascending the 'career ladder' in their chosen field (Young Detectives etc)

 The specific genre for my short film is a Horror / Thriller but also fits into the increasingly popular genre of "Found footage".

Genre - Found Footage
   Conventions of:

• Much faster pace than found in any other film. 
• The narrative takes place in 'real time' rather than being set over many days, weeks, months or even years.
• Confusion is created through the use of jump cuts / fast camera movements / 'shaky camera' etc
• One character behind the camera for the duration of the film, as they are controlling what the viewers sees, and only hearing their voice.
• No clear dénouement. The film may just abruptly end with no conclusion or 'happy ending' that is most common in all other genres.
• Suspension of disbelief. This genre can, and does, push the boundaries of suspension of disbelief much harder than other genres as there is always a strong sense of realism consistent throughout in the form of the character controlled footage that will make events seem to be more of a reality.

Short Films
  Conventions of:

• As they are obviously much shorter than feature films the narrative is more condensed and therefore only what is imminently significant and integral to the narrative and protagonist is included.
• Often only one main protagonist and they are almost always in every shot / scene.
• Sound. Sound is used much more heavily in short films than in feature films as it enables the viewer to establish the type of person a character is and how they should feel about events far quicker than dialogue can. The majority of short films I analysed used dialogue sporadically if at all and relied on sound alone to create meaning.
• Budget or lack of. Short films tend to have a minuscule budget which is reflected in the final product. There are no climatic explosions or tense car chases to thrill the viewer much like in feature films, however this acts as a positive as these events are not commonplace in everyday life and thus gives short films a far stronger sense of realism.
• The film is hardly ever left 'open ended' there is little room for interpretation of the ending. All events reach a quick climax and are resolved in a short time.

 

Change of Brief

We were recently informed that our brief has been changed from an extract of a television documentary programme to a short film with the run time lasting approximately five minutes. However as my initial project idea was that of the 'Making of' of a film I will not have to change too much or come up with a new idea - I will just need to take away the documentary elements and expand upon the story.

Chosen Idea and Change

I had originally chosen to make my documentary based on my second initial idea which was to be about the culture of Carnaby Street in the 60's. Although after a few weeks I found that it would become difficult to find willing interviewees of the right age. I have therefore chosen a new idea and one which was not part of my initial ideas.

My final idea is in the style of a "Making Of" documentary of a feature film. Following the general template of this style it will include interviews with the cast and crew member as well as scenes from the actual film. Scenes from the film will be filmed as if the characters within the narrative have the camera and are filming themselves throughout the action à la 1999's The Blair With Project and 2009's Paranormal Activity.

Initial ideas

At first I had no ideas at all, I only knew what I didn't want to do and that was subjects such as A day in the life of... , drugs, rape, STD's and under-age pregnancy. This is because I feel that these subjects are unoriginal and have been done countless times. After some time however, I was able to come up with three initial ideas.

My first idea was to create a faux-documentary. The story of which being about the disappearance of  members of a band with the documentary taking place ten years later and interviewing various people such as fans, prominent figures in the industry etc. to find out their thoughts and theories about what actually happened. The only aspect that would not have been created by me was the actual band which was the be Magic Wands.

 Of course, there would be copyright issues and to do this I would have needed to use things such as song recordings, photographs and music video footage. As Magic Wands are not signed to a major record label they were willing to allow the usage of clips of some songs but could not give permission to use photographs and music videos as they do not completely own all or most of them. I felt that being able to use all three within the documentary was integral to the story and it is for that reason that I decided to think of other ideas.

My second idea is a documentary about the culture of Carnaby Street during the 1960's.

This would entail the possible usage of achive footage and photos from the 1960's and also interviewing individuals that have memories of the culture, atmosphere and times to get their thoughts and recollections on the subject.

My third and final idea is a look into Sexuality and Censorship within media during the 20th Century, much like the 1995 film The Celluloid Closet. The five minute extract would focus on comparing and contrasting the motion picture adaption of Lillian Hellman's 1934 play The Children's Hour, These Three and the later adaption of the same play which kept the original title of  The Children's Hour and was released in 1961 starring Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine.

However, if I chose this idea and put it into production it would be the most difficult as a result of copyright issues with using extracts of the films etc. Also, with regards to interviewees they would all have to be actors portraying various prominent figures in film or completely fictitious characters.

Project outline.

For the A2 Media Studies coursework we have been instructed  to create an extract from a new television documentary programme. Said extract is to be no more than the maximum of five minutes and the subject of this documentary short can be whatever we wish.