Short Film Justification- PsyKo

I have chosen horror genre due to the fact that it's a genre that can be simply made with just a little of imagination and acquiring the basic knowledge of camera angles and shots. Addition to this, I chose this particular genre in order to fit my budget. My budget for the movie would mostly go for the costumes and the "weapons", which wouldn't really add up to much based on online shopping offers and fake weapons that you can get under £100. Locations and setting is not a major problem because based on my script the action will take place in a park, underground tube, tunnel, anywhere that creates a sense of eeriness and that contains low key lighting.

The location I have chosen is very close and acquires the features that is necessary for my film. The region I have selected is surrounded by woods, hills, and alleys; the perfect settings for any horror movie. The only cons about this is that as it is a public area we have make sure that we don't disturb the public and cause any problem within the neighbourhood. Due to the fact that some of the shots will be taken in the woods and alleys its crucial for us to scan the spot in order to prevent any accidents from taking place and if the conditions are clean enough for us to carry on with the shoot. The key to run a smooth production is to always make sure that everyone in and out of the production are happy and comfortable. Some of the scene will have to be shot in a house, and so for that I have decided to use my house due to the fact that it is Victorian style and it will naturally have that spooky touch; especially at night. In addition to this, it will prevent us from spending unnecessary money on location.

I chose this movie because I feel like horror films in the current generation tend to be quite similar. Most of them are either based on a haunted house, or of a possessed object (perhaps a doll, a typical generic convention in current horror topics). Clowns are famous conventions in horror films, however lately they seem to have disappeared from horror movies, which gave me an idea to introduce them back to horror movies as it would be a change and would attract more people.

In conclusion, choosing to go with horror genre has given me the privilege to enhance my creativity and my imagination. Understanding the basic skills of camera angles and shots will make the procedure of directing easier and I haven't got to worry about the budget due to the fact that I only need a clown costume and maybe a few props.