Something to do after Easter

Because we have almost 5 months between the end of Easter and the start of our third year I intend to use that time to develop and Direct several films. Here is a short film idea that I am developing with a friend of mine.

A ten-minute film that literally opens with a bang. It begins at the inciting
incident. Some dramatic event has occurred moments before the film began. A
murder?

Aesthetic ideas to explore include:

• Film Noir, something visually expressive that uses light and shadow and is thoroughly thought out in pre-production.
• The idea of the long take, as in Orson Welles’ Touch of Evil.
• Contrast – two styles of aesthetic. The stylised and expressionistic nature of Film Noir versus the raw and loose nature of the French New Wave.
• Sound should be an important component of the film. How can it be used to dramatic effect? The use of soundscapes etc.
• A film that has a proper and professional colour grade, with sufficient post-production given to this.

The idea of two contrasting cinematic style means that a dramatic event has to occur that is big enough to warrant such a change in style. Something must occur to the protagonist that changes the path they are on.