Planning and Pre-

Production
Unit 8

Contents

• Production Schedule
• Script / Shooting Script
• Storyboard
• Props List
• Crew List
• Location Recces
• Clearances and Confirmations
• Contingency Plan
I guess we fight
BY
Amit Pangali
EXT. Woods- Day
A wide shot of LIAM leaning against a tree looking concerned.
He spots NOAH off screen Noah walks towards him and leans
against the tree as well
Liam
Nervous
Noah
I don’t want to do this man. I haven’t been in a fight before,
and I don’t want my first fight to be with my only friend.
Liam
See that’s why I’m gonna fight. You ARE my only friend. Did
you see how everyone was so excited when they heard about the
fight.
Noah
There were only 5 people
Liam
Yeah well, I don’t even know 5 people. AIDAN gave us an
opportunity here. Him being deaf and not bothering with
context might make us more popular.
Noah pauses he looks concerned with what would happen and
shows hesitation.
Noah
What if we injure each other
Liam
This is both of our first fight; I am sure nothing will go
wrong
Noah sighs
Noah
Ok. I guess we fight

EXT. Bike shed- day

A very small crowd of people stand around near a building. The
very small crowd splits in two to let Noah and Liam through.
They look at each other
Liam
… Hey, uh. Buddy why don’t you, (under breath) What’s the
word, square up.
Noah
Well… Pal… um, I don’t like… your face

Liam throws a punch in slow motion. The camera tracks the

punch to impact but it turns out weak. They start slapping
each other repeating the same moves again. Noah punches Liam
in the face. They both look shocked. Noah gets angry and
starts throwing punches, Liam dodges all the punches and
blocks one which leads to Noah kicking him and slamming him
into a wall. Liam moves out the way so Noah hits the wall. He
screams out in pain and Liam takes advantage of this time to
punch and kick Noah until he gets to the floor. Liam kicks
Noah on the floor but Noah then grabs his leg and starts to
hit the knee cap Liam hops to the wall uses his free leg to
kick off the wall and then kick Noah in the face both of them
fall to the floor.
SPECTATOR #1
Should we do something?
Aidan
We should… But will we?
Spectator #1 looks down before looking back up at the two
fighters
Spectator #1
Looking strong Liam, remember, 4 points of contact.
Liam gets up and gets ready to punch Noah on the floor, but
Noah catches the hit and starts squeezing Liam’s hand. The
sounds of bones breaking can be heard. Liam frantically tries
to free his hand. He headbutts Noah to free himself. He begins
to rapidly punch Noah but as he punches with his right hand he
screams out in pain and backs off to check his hand. As Noah
gets up Liam punches again but needs back off again. The next
time Liam tries this Noah dodges and tackles him into
building.
Spectator #1
Well should we follow them.
 Aidan
Nah, they’ll be out soon.
EXT. Alley way- day

Noah and Liam are throwing each other into walls kicking, and
punching each other. Noah manages to push Liam against a wall.
Liam struggles and stamps on Noah’s foot. Noah goes for a
punch again only for Liam to grab his arm and hit the elbow
constantly until a bone cracking sound can be heard. Noah
screams out in pain. He kicks Liam’s knee and grabs his head.
EXT. College grounds- day
The same small group of people are crowded around the outside
the building looking bored
Spectator #1
Where the hell have, they gone?
Aidan
I am sure they will be back soon
Liam and Noah come flying back into shot they both lie on the
floor They writhe around in pain. The crowd looks terrified at
what they are seeing. They see how far both of them have taken
this
Spectator #1
SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING!!!
Aidan
Fine! Hey both of you stop
Aidan attempts to help Noah up but Noah reaches into His
pocket and pulls out a knife he had stored away and points it
at Liam
Aidan
Woah where did that come from?
Noah gets into a fighting stance Liam looks up he sighs in
pain, slowly gets onto his feet and shacks his arms into a
fighting stance. The small crowd stays silent they all look at
them in slight fear but also intrigue at what is happening.
Noah thrusts the knife forward, Liam dodges. Noah swipes and
Liam doges. They start attacking each other again now with
Liam in the defensive trying to prevent himself being stabbed.
Liam gets backed up against a wall Noah now has him pinned
with the knife close to his body. Liam pushes the knife away
from him but Noah starts to push his hand a lot trying his
best to stab him only for Liam to slide away and grabbed Aidan
as a human shield to absorb the knife swipe. Aidan falls to
the floor dead but Liam and Noah take no notice of it and
continue to fight. Noah throws the knife at Liam but he
catches it just before. Noah sprints back into frame to
spartan kick Liam away as he drops the knife. Liam shuffles
away. Noah grabs a baseball bat and gets ready swing it down.
Liam grabs a stick to block the attack. They begin to fight
with these sticks. Now everyone is concerned with that is
happening. Liam’s stick gets split in two. Liam uses the two
halves to disarm and knock down Noah to the floor. Liam picks
up the bat and proceeds to beat Noah with it. He drops the bat
and uses his hands
 Prop list
Item Item Description Who uses it When it is
used
Fake Knife Fake switchblade Toby Scene 5
with a retracting Griffin
blade. (Noah)

Stick A large piece of Toby Scene 5

wood coming from a Griffin
tree branch (Noah)

Stick A large piece of Matthew Scene 5

wood coming from a Simpson
tree branch (Liam)

Crew list
Person Role Dates needed

Amit Pangali Camera operator/ Stunt 26th April- 7th

Director May

Reshoots- 10th
May
Lucy Hucker Stunt Director/ Spectator 26th April- 7th
#1 May

Reshoots- 10th
May
Matthew Simpson Liam 26th April- 7th
May

Reshoots- 10th
May
Toby Griffin Noah 26th April- 7th
May

Reshoots- 10th
May
Finnlay Bell Aidan 26th April- 7th
May

Reshoots- 10th
May
 Contingency Plan
Although all my actors are creating their films
during the filming process. Their films are mostly
filmed with people, who are available only on
weekends, so I can use the entire week to film my
film. However due to actors needing to be in other
productions, filming will need to be pushed back a
day or so. I will edit my crew list if I need to
reshoot or push back.
Location Recce

Type of room/area:
Pillars near woods
Location Address:
28 Ancastle Green, Henley-on-
ThamesRG9 1TR
Sat Nav details (Post code):
RG9 1TR
Nearest Train Station:
Rail station
Nearest Bus stop:
Market place Stop E

Lighting Information: Solutions:

I will be shooting during the day; the Change the ISO, and maybe book a
lighting may be inconsistent with the bounce.
clouds and sun
Sound Information: Solutions:
The area is not that crowed and there Use a directional microphone
are less people around. The biggest
issue I may face is wind blowing the
trees and grass

Power Information Solutions:

No power sources near Consistently charge my camera

Hazards Solutions:
Litter, broken glass, inconsistent ground Be careful and clear the area
levels
Location Recce

Type of room/area:
Woods
Location Address:
28 Ancastle Green, Henley-on-
ThamesRG9 1TR
Sat Nav details (Post code):
RG9 1TR
Nearest Train Station:
Rail station
Nearest Bus stop:
Market place Stop E

Lighting Information: Solutions:

I will be shooting during the day; the Change the ISO, and maybe book a
lighting may be inconsistent with the bounce.
clouds and sun
Sound Information: Solutions:
The area is not that crowed and there Use a directional microphone
are less people around. The biggest
issue I may face is wind blowing the
trees and grass

Power Information Solutions:

No power sources near Consistently charge my camera

Hazards Solutions:
Inconsistent ground levels, sticks and Be careful and clear the area
roots