Short film

After looking at the options for the practical productions I have decided to do the short film option. This option will require :

10. A short film in its entirety, lasting approximately five minutes, which may be live action or animated or a combination of both, together with two of the following three options:

A poster for the film.

A radio trailer for the film.

A film magazine review page featuring the film.

Here is the mark specification which is more specific to the option i have chosen :

Film/Television/Video

Level 3

The candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in the creative use of most of the following technical skills:

Holding a shot steady, where appropriate;

Framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate;

Using a variety of shot distances as appropriate;

Shooting material appropriate to the task set;

Selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting;

Editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer;

Using varied shot transitions, captions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set;

Using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set.

Level 4

The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills:

Holding a shot steady, where appropriate;

Framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate;

Using a variety of shot distances as appropriate;

Shooting material appropriate to the task set;

Selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting;

Editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer;

Using varied shot transitions, captions and other effects selectively and appropriately;

Using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task.

Here is the more generalised version of the mark scheme which is applicable to all the specifications:


Level 3 12–15 marks

There is proficient research into similar products and a potential target audience.

There is proficient organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.

There is proficient work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.

Time management is good.

There is a good level of care in the presentation of the research and planning.

There is proficient skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.

There are proficient communication skills.

Level 4 16–20 marks

There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.

There is excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.

There is excellent work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.

Time management is excellent.

There is an excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning.

There is excellent skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.

There are excellent communication skills.

I plan to refer back to these mark schemes on a lot of occasions through out this project to make sure I am following the specification correctly and covering everything I need to.