R+P Post 5: Our opening sequence idea

What We Do in The Shadows (2014)

The Basic Story and Structure:
Our opening sequence begins with inter-titles introducing the premise of the film. Inter-titles are a very conventional start of documentaries and mockumentaries a like. For example the beginning of What We Do in The Shadows (2014). These inter-titles will also use enigma codes, as you are told that he has a genetic condition but don't find out he's invisible until after the first shot.

The first shot will pan over his bed showing the sheets rustling but you cant see anyone in them. You then find out the main premise of the film, that he is invisible.

The sequence will then continue with interviews with Toby and him introducing us to his family, there will also be interviews with his family as they are introduced. The interviews will be crosscut with various shots of family photos and the characters themselves. The introduction of the main characters in the film at the beginning is a convention of documentaries.

We will then see his family sitting down for their last meal before Toby goes off to university. This shot will freeze frame, then cut to the title of our film.

Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)

The Script:
For our script we choose to use very awkward interview dialogue. This is to create humour and believably in our piece. Many mockumentaries use awkward dialogue to create humour. For example Dave in Parks and Recreation (2009-2015).

Our Film Opening Script