Post-Feminist Representation

Background of the film
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a 2005 American romantic action comedy film, directed by Doug Liman and written by Simon Kinberg. The film stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as a bored married couple who learn that they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other.
Post- feminist views
Like the film flight plan, Mr. and Mrs. Smith propose many post feminist views; we see this as one of the lead roles is played by Angelina Jolie. Her character in the film is an assassin; typically this type of job would be known to men as they would seem to be the stronger sex. However in this film the stereotype is being challenged as Angelina Jolie has the same amount of power as her husband (Brad Pitt), who is also an assassin. The couple are both trying to kill each other; however Angelina is the one who is always one step ahead in the game. There is seen to be role reversal in the film as you would imagine the main protagonist to be a man especially as the job is an assassin however it is the woman who is on top.
Socially, women in society are delving deeper into main masculine roles, especially for jobs and more masculine jobs with higher salaries. Women are becoming more and more successful on a day to day basis the stereotypical housewives is what most women used to be known for however this stereotype is now being broken., this has changed as now women are becoming more independent. The way society and the audience of the films perceive women have changed dramatically, as these stereotypes are being challenged.

Traditionally history shows as mentioned above that women’s main role with in society was to in such ‘do nothing’. What women were known for was the typical housewife, which meant they would cook clean and look after the kids. While the man in the house would be the one who had the job and provides for the family (being the breadwinner). This stereotype is broken as in flight plan Jodie foster is a single mother who has just lost her husband, however she is also an engineer. The job title shows that the patriarchal views which are seen in society are now seen to be a motion in the past. As these ideologies are slowly balancing out as women have the right just as much as men do. Also Jodie foster is the hero in the film that defeats the villain, when normally would we see this happening? This shows that the views for women are ever changing as they are becoming more independent and less reliant on a male figure in their lives.

The film Mr. and Mrs. Smith goes against all the stereotypes society have toward women as Angelina Jolie one again is playing the role of an assassin and drives fast cars and has very powerful guns. Also a scene in the film were the couple are being shot at whilst driving but there is a case of role reversal as Brad Pitt is driving whilst Angelina is shooting this is something the male role would primarily do whilst the women would drive, this shows that stereotypes are now balancing out.

progress Report

This week editing has been done to a high standard, and a lot of time/effort was spent by each member of group. One scene is left to record, as it was not done to a satisfactory standard. The two soundtracks have been chosen and we are progressing very well each week. 

WWW- communication between members of the group and effort was excellent

EBI- We started working hard from the start

Print

Our 1st magazine both article and stills are completed and we are starting our second magazine article. 1 member of the group stood out in terms of their photoshop skills, which was Neelam. As a result we have created a effective article which looks professional and expensive. 

WWW- allocation of duties and communication

EBI- We could meet more often on weekends, however the work is still being produced

Proposal for Vibe

Proposal for print production 2 

 I think our article should be published in Vibe magazine as we both share similar target audiences. Also the music featured in our production appeals to the same type of audience of Vibe.

The primary target audience for our production is both males and females aged between 14-21. However the secondary audience is individuals aged between 21-26. This is very much identical to Vibe magazine; in turn this will attract more readers, which will be beneficial for the magazine on the whole, in terms of profit and turnover.

If we were to publish our article in a different magazine with a slightly different target audience, it will be difficult to attract masses of readers, as the audience interests are diverse. As a result, small numbers of people will read our article, which is not our intension.

Consequently by publishing our article in Vibe, it will save us trying to attract the wrong type of audience, so the correct section of the audience is targeted. As a result money and time is saved.  

By Rohin

Progress Report Print Production

For the print production our first draft is nearly finished, also we are playing around with our main image to see which effect is the best for our type of magazine. I think both articles will be finished on time and done to a excellent standard. Each member again is being reliable and responsible, which helps a great deal.

WWW- communication and effort from each member

EBI- had alot more time to finish this coursework

progress Report

Editing our production has started and we are progressing steadily each and every day. The scenes which need to be filmed again are noted and will be filmed during this week. I think we will meet our deadline, as each member of the group is pulling their weight and all work is being done. 

www- Amount of effort from each member of the group

EBI- we had longer time to edit and film the production

Progress Report

Most of our filming is done, just a few little scenes need to  be filmed which wont take too much time. After this editing should begin and as we have some editing knowledge and skill already, i don't think it will be too time consuming. Overall alot of progress have taken place, as the mass amount of filming has been done, 

Feedback

Average Score= A/B

Summary of feedback

Overall the feedback we received was quite positive and successful. Most people liked our creativity and technological proficiency. Our media language was also positive, as most people graded us high on this. Alot of people suggested a wider range of characters should be used. Also people suggested an appropriate soundtrack and fast cuts.

What needs to be done 

Alot more filming needs to be carried out. Also Females need to be included in filming. This was going to be done at a later stage and was going to be included before we received feedback. A soundtrack needs to be carefully selected , to match the mood of the trailer and the target audience.

progress report for half term

As we cannot film during the half term, due to the fact that our primary setting is the school. We need to know what needs to be filmed when we get back to school. Therefore, each member of the group will think of different ideas and how each shot will be filmed. Various shots will be discussed and the most effective ones will be featured in our trailer.

Progress report 2

We have started our filming now, and we now know how the trailer will start and finish. This is very crucial, as the ending has to be effective and will be the last couple of shots the adueince will see. Alot of filming has taken place in this week and we have made a steady progress.

Progress Report

We haven't had a chance to start filming, although we do know what were are going to film, as soon as the week begins. Due to the fact that we are going to be editing at home, we have a slight advantage, as we can spend more time filming. Editing will initially take one week, therefore filming will be done over the duration of 3 week. As we cannot film during the half term, all filming has to be done at school, as this is our primary setting for our trailer and movie. 

By Rohin

Shooting schedule

Monday- Filming, between break and lunch

Tuesday- Filming, at break, lunch and after school

Wednesday- Filming during break, lunch and after school if needed.

Thursday- Filming whenever possible.

Friday- No filming

StoryBoards

Pitch Feedback

EBI:

- Some aspects of the film needed to be explained more, so that the audience knows exactly what will be featured in the film. 

- The ideas needed to be explored more in depth 

- The narrative should have been described more clearly so that the audience knows what the film will be about, answering any questions that could of arose.

- The whole presentation could shown more depth

Action Plan:

- All aspects of the film need to be outlined, so that there are not any confusions

- The main ideas need to add up, also we need to think about them in more depth

- The narrative needs to be thought out more throughly, so we know what exactly will be used in the film

-More depth needs to be included, also more links with other films need to be drawn out, by researching. 

The Pitch

The production is based around a school, it suggests that the school is very similar to a prison through its systems and practices.

The actual film will be about 3 new school children and will follow how gangs within the school try to recruit them and introduce these young venerable students, to how cash flow is distributed throughout the school. The three young characters are forced to end their friendship due to peer pressure and gang differences.

Comparisons will be made between the systems being run in prisons to those in the school, but not as extreme. E.g. Teachers will be security guards and the drugs will be sweets dinner tickets etc.

The type of goods each gang will sell will differ from one another , however the demand within the school will be as high as each other.

The genre of the short film is drama . This is because the main purpose is to inform the audience how gang culture can be created

The main setting will be the school, however at times the location will alter. As we don’t want the audience to get bored and think the setting is quiet repetitive.

Distribution Company

The company we chose to distribute our film is Pathé , this is because the organization

tend to produce films within our target audience and our challenging budget.

Also Pathé as a company have years of experience distrusting well known films

Audience

The film will appeal to an wider audience, as most individuals have experienced some sort of teaching and schooling in their lives. However, the production will demonstrate how modern schools have changed compared to the school some people may have been taught in.

Also the secondary audience can see how similar a prison can be to a school, in terms of its strict discipline rules and the values expected from each individual.

The mild reference to strong language would be why the film is classified as a 15 certificate.

Some reference will be made to drugs, as prisons are operating and exchanging this, but no actual drugs are included.

By Rohin Thind

Revolver Entertainment


Revolver EntertainmentRevolver Entertainment is a multi-award winning, marketing-lead, all rights film Distribution Company based in the UK. Most notably they have released; French noir thriller 13 Tzameti Werner Herzog's award-winning Grizzly Man urban drama Kidult hood Sundance and Venice award winner A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints starring Robert Downey Jr and Channing Tatum. As well as future titles like the award-winning follow up to Ray Lawrence's Lantana; Jindabyne. Also the smash hit movie based on the best-selling crime thriller by Harlan Coben Tell No One. Documentary Taking Liberties that takes a look at how the policy of the current government has severely affected our civil liberties and the controversial documentary Zoo that recently screened at the Sundance Film Festival.