location

We have decided to go for a location shoot to give the feeling of a natural environment compared to filming in a studio. Our chosen location is a forest. This is because we want to create a sense of isolation, and secrecy for the murder. It can also be a very peaceful and beautiful place which I believe makes a nice contrast from the events. In the entire narrative it is not revealed until the end that the boy was the murderer, therefore the murder needs to be commit in a deserted location such as this forrest. the reason they end up here would be explained in the film.

Ideally I would like these woods to appear very cinematic and picturesque like this image on the right. However, that all depends on the weather. Bright sunlight is what we hope for, however it is possible that we may get rain or cloud. Rain would be good as it adds pathetic fallacy. However cloudy weather throws soft dark shade over everything, making it appear dull and plain on camera.

We have discussed using the woods behind Peaslake house. Which look very similar to this.