TARGET AUDIENCE ON DRAFT 1 OF SYNOPSIS

QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE QUESTIONS:Quantitative Questions:Explain the world, character and problemWhat use is being made of familiar settings and familiar rituals

Qualitative Questions:Who’s POV is the story told from? Is it clear? How?Is the main problem the heart of the film? ExplainExplain what motivates your protagonistDoes the story encompass a single moment/event? Describe itAre the stakes high enough? ExplainIs there at least one clear meaning that the audience can take away? What it is?Is the film doable on a zero budget?

EVIDENCE:

QUESTION 1Hypothesis

My hypothesis was that my readers would understand the world, character and problem. Three out of the four readers understood fully what each of these were, with the exception of one reader not understanding fully who the character was.

Direct Reference:

Discrete Analysis:

Two of the interviewees identified the ‘world’ as Box Hill and the other two identified it as a wood area. Two of the interviewees identified the ’problem’ as being a result of the boy having a panic attack or anxiety, the other two stated that it was a result of not knowing who is behind you and feeling like you are being followed.

Comparative Analysis:

One of the interviewees suggested that the ‘character’ was a photographer, whilst the other three went to a deeper level to say that he has a mental disability.

Conclusions:

In asking this question I wanted to make sure the readers would have a full understanding of the three main elements. From receiving this feedback it is clear that the majority of the interviewees have a common thought about who the character is.

Action Statement:

I have decided to explore the problem more and how I can make the readers more aware of this. This will enable not only me but my audience to understand the actions that my character takes.

QUESTION 2Hypothesis

I hoped that my readers would understand who’s POV the story is being told from. Three out of the four interviewees understand this clearly with the exception of one.Direct Reference:

Discrete Analysis:

Three of the interviewees identified the POV being from the boy which is what I wanted them to be able to identify.

Comparative Analysis:

One interviewee suggested that the POV was told from an outsider which was different to the other three responses.

Conclusions:

In asking this question I wanted to validate my chosen POV. The feedback I received is important because it tells me how to make the POV clearer.

Action Statement:

By paying close attention to my feedback I have decided that I should explore the possibility of having the POV from the imaginary person/ mental side of the boy and how he thinks someone is following him.

QUESTION 3:Hypothesis:My hypothesis was that my readers would be able to tell what the main problem is in my film. Direct Reference:

Discrete Analysis:The overall response was that the main problem is the heart of the film as there is a clear beginning, middle and end, furthermore it is also because it carries the story forward.Comparative Analysis:Two interviewees went on further to say what the main problem actually is, which they see as being the boy’s mental state.Conclusions:In asking this question I wanted to validate the main problem of my film. The feedback I received is important as it tells me that the audience can see clearly what the main problem is.Action Statement:I have decided to explore how I would add more detail into my synopsis about the main problem.

QUESTION 4Hypothesis:I hoped that my readers would be able to see clearly what motivates my protagonist.Direct Reference:

Discrete Analysis:Three out of the four interviewees identified the motivation correctly.Comparative Analysis:Only one interviewee thought that the motivation for my protagonist is him thinking that he is being followed.Conclusions:In asking this question I received important feedback that helps me develop my synopsis when outlining the problem.Action Statement:By paying close attention to my feedback I will now add more detail into the outline of the problem within my synopsis.

QUESTION 5Hypothesis:My hypothesis was that my readers would understand what use was being made of familiar settings and rituals.Direct Reference:

Discrete Analysis:Some of the interviewees identified the setting as nature/woods/Box Hill.Comparative Analysis:Only one interviewee didn’t know what to put for the familiar rituals.Conclusions:From the feedback I received it is now clear on what changes I need to make within the familiar ritualsAction Statement:I have decided to explore different rituals that I could possibly incorporate into my synopsis so that the audience can relate more to it.

QUESTION 6Hypothesis:I hoped that my readers would be able to see clearly how the story encompass’ a single moment/event.Direct Reference:

Discrete Analysis:Three out of the four interviewees agreed with the question because of the main event being his attack.Comparative Analysis:One interviewee didn’t go into the deeper level which was what I was hoping for. Instead they only thought the story encompassed a single moment because of the tension being built around it.Conclusions:In asking this question I received important feedback into how I can make the single most important event stand out more.Action Statement:By paying close attention to my feedback I now know what changes I need to make to signify the main event.

QUESTION 7Hypothesis:My hypothesis was that my readers would identify whether the stakes are high enough or not.Direct Reference:

Discrete Analysis:The majority of the interviewees said that the stakes were high enough because of the boy not being safe and the uncertainty of his outcome.Comparative Analysis:On the other hand, one interviewee thought that the stakes aren’t high enough because nothing to dramatic is happening to the boy and there is no real threat to him.Conclusions:From the feedback I received it is now clear to me that the stakes may not be that high enough however, I still don’t want there to me too much drama as I want my film to highlight the mentality of the boy.Action Statement:I have decided to explore other options as to what could happen to the boy.

QUESTION 8Hypothesis:I hoped that my readers would be able to see clearly what the meaning is behind my film.Direct Reference:

Discrete Analysis:Three out of the four interviewees suggested the correct meaning that I want them to take away.Comparative Analysis:Three of the interviewees identified the correct meaning which is to do with anxiety however, the other only suggesting that it was something to do with the woods and not being alone.Conclusions:In asking this question I received important feedback into whether or not the readers know what the messages is.Action Statement:By paying close attention to my feedback I now know what changes I need to make so that the message comes across clearer.

QUESTION 9Hypothesis:My hypothesis was that my readers would see that my film is doable on a zero budget.Direct Reference:

Discrete Analysis:All four interviewees agreed that my film is doable on a zero budget.Comparative Analysis:One interviewee went onto say that it is doable because there are no expensive elements required to make it.Conclusions:From the feedback I received I now know that my readers believe that my film can be made.Action Statement:I have decided to explore the possibility of adding in more detail to my synopsis whilst seeing if I can keep a zero budget.