Our film is set in 1976, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It follows the story of two families from different communities who lose loved ones in two separate sectarian attacks. These families are affected negatively by these events and become bitter against the other communities. Although these families are very different, in their culture and their way of life, they are very similar in the way they feel about the people of different religions who live in Northern Ireland. The brothers of the two dead men who were attacked, meet in an unusual situation after both leaving Belfast to find a better life for themselves in New York. They end up getting jobs together in a bar and become good friends before finding out they are from separate communities. They begin talking about their past and realise they were both affected by their brothers' killings on the same day, they realise that their history with Nothern Ireland could help reshape the future of it.
Location:
For the IRA meeting we thought the best location would be an old empty irish pub. We could film in casement social club because its decor and atmosphere that would be perfect for what we want for our movie.
For the UDA meeting we had an idea to just film this scene in a street alleyway as this would contrast completely with the other meeting, this is our aim. When filming we need to make sure no modern cars are in the shot because this would ruin our continuity of the film.
Mise en Scene:
Our mise en scene and props should be realistic and create a believable scene for the audience. The props we need are just guns, but if these do not look genuine our film won't get the audience response we are aiming for.
Lighting:
For the lighting of our film, we want a very dark and misty look. Using only natural or available light we can get this look on the film and this will give a realistic sense of the scene. Also as we are working on a very limited budget, using natural light is the ideal thing.
Filming of IRA meeting in Casement Social Club - Wednesday 20th March
Props - Guns
Empty Glasses
Actors - Sean Campbell
Ciaran McCourt
Spud McAllister
Filming of UDA meeting in Rathmore Grammar School - Friday 12th April
Props - Guns
Actors - Chris McIlvenny
Dan O'Hanlon
Christopher McLarnon
The IRA are having an important meeting in which they are about to discuss the killing of a senior UDA man. They are in a dark confined room, which is filled with smoke. The camera slowly moves along, showing each of the men, before anyone speaks.
MICK (IRA) - Right men this is it. No backin' out now do ye hear me?
The camera then moves slowly along the men, giving the viewer a good chance to see them all. It stops on Raymond at a close-up shot and he begins to speak.
RAYMOND (IRA) - Of course not Mick, iv been waitin' my whole life to get one of these fenian rats.
The men all begin to look very pumped up. They look at eachother reassuringly. There is then a close-up shot of Paddy and he says his line in anger.
PADDY (IRA) - So have I, this fella is gonna pay for what happened in Lurgan on Saturday.
Camera Switches to UDA meeting. They are sitting in a similar room, which is dark and misty. There are a few drinks placed on the table. They are discussing the revenge killing of a Catholic due to take place that night.
JACKIE (UDA) - Well said there James, the only sad thing about Lurgan is that they didn't kill more of the scumbags.
The camera turns to James who is looking fed up with the way the conversation is going. The camera focuses on him in an over-shoulder shot.
JAMES (UDA) - Right enough about that.. whats the plan for tonight?
Camera switches to IRA meeting. The dialogue is interlinking and the two groups are answering each others questions, showing how similar the men actually are - same morals, different beliefs. There is a close up shot on the IRA man then the camera begins to zoom out, adding a serious effect to the chilling statement he makes.
MICK (IRA) - We wanna take him out, but remember we are entering enemy territory tonight, so if we slip up we are dead.
The camera switches to Raymond who is looking slightly worried. It is a close-up shot. He trembles his words slightly.
RAYMOND (IRA) - I don't think its a good idea going to his home.. what if..
The camera switches back to Mick who is looking quite annoyed and serious! He speaks in a firm tone! Once again, this is a close-up shot.
MICK (IRA) - Listen Raymond, theres no time to be freakin' out, your either in or your out! Now what is it??
The camera switches back again to UDA meeting. All the men are looking at Sammy awaiting his answer. The camera glances along them briefly before focusing on him in an over shoulder shot.
SAMMY (UDA) - You've known me long enough to know i wouldn't back out from anything, do you think i'm scared of the taigs?
The camera turns to Jackie who is looking quite reassured. It is a mid-shot, which shows him and all the others too.
JACKIE (UDA) - Right thats good, just needed to make sure I have everyones word that they're going through with this. Theres too many eejits about these days saying there gonna do this and that.
The camera turns to Sammy who is nodding his head. It is a close-up shot.
SAMMY (UDA) - Too right Jackie, all talk no action.
The camera switches to IRA meeting. The camera is focused on Paddy as he nervously asks a question. It is a close-up shot.
PADDY (IRA) - This may sound like a stupid question but.. whos gonna pull the trigger?
The camera then switches swiftly to Mick, who does not look amused at the 'stupid question'. It is a mid-shot which slowly zooms into a close-up throughout the line.
MICK (IRA) - Your right, it is a stupid question, whoever needs to, when the opportunity arrives.. take it. Hopefully its me though (laughs).
The camera switches again to UDA meeting. They are all laughing. The camera focuses on James as he says his line. It is an over-shoulder shot.
JAMES (UDA) - Id be more than happy to pull the trigger on one of them vermin scum.
The camera turns to Jackie who has stopped laughing and has a serious look on his face. It is a close-up shot of him. The smoke of a cigarette is blowing infront of the camera.
JACKIE (UDA) - Lets not get carried away.. we have a job to do!
The camera slowly glances among the men which shows them sitting up straight, and wiping away their laughter as they become serious. It then stops at Sammy who begins to speak, this is a mid-shot.
SAMMY (UDA) - If we are sticking to the plan then the attack is supposed to be carried out in just over an hour. So we may get the show on the road.
The camera switches to IRA meeting. They are all looking very pumped up. They begin to finish their drinks. There is a medium shot which zooms into a close-up when Paddy begins to speak.
PADDY (IRA) - Happy days! Im ready when you are, lets do this!!
The camera turns to Mick. It is a medium shot and he is looking round the table at all the men. He then begins to look at each man as he tells them their role. He speaks firmly and confidently throughout.
MICK (IRA) - Right we've been through it before but just so yous are all sure.. Paddy your behind the wheel tonight, Raymond will be keepin' dick on each side of the house.. and ill break in and shoot him dead. But listen fellas, if anything was to kick off or something goes wrong, don't hesitate to shoot. Its either kill or be killed in these circumstances.
The camera turns to Raymond who is nodding his head in agreement with Mick. It is an over-shoulder shot.
RAYMOND (IRA) - Micks right, ya' can't take no chances.
The camera switches to UDA meeting. Jackie is talking very confidently with a serious tone, showing his authority. It is a close-up shot which zooms out slowly.
JACKIE (UDA) - Yes, just be careful though, and no women or kids. The UDAs under enough scrutiny at the minute.
The camera turns to James who looks at Jackie then to the rest of the men. It is an over-shoulder shot. He speaks in a serious tone.
JAMES (UDA) - You have our word Jackie. No women or kids.
The camera switches back to IRA meeting. Mick is now speaking quicker, in a more ecstatic tone. It is a medium shot. He finishes his drink then slams it down on the table.
MICK (IRA) - Right in that case, we are ready to go. Raymond get four handguns and one automatic from the stash and bring them to the car.
Raymond gets up to walk out then stops and says his line. It is a medium shot which begins to zoom into a close-up. He sounds quite sentimental and almost like he is having second thoughts about it.
RAYMOND (IRA) - Alright will do. I just hope this cause we're fightin' for is worth it.
The camera switches back to UDA meeting. There is a close-up shot of Jackie. He puts out a cigarette then begins to speak. He once again speaks in a firm confident tone to raise the moods in the room.
JACKIE (UDA) - Nows not the time to get sentimental. Keep your head screwed on would ye... right its time, lets go.
The camera for the final time switches back to IRA meeting. There is a close-up shot of Mick who looks at Paddy and nods. He seems quite excitement but also nervous as they are about to embark on their task.
Ciaran (IRA) - Your right Paddy we don't wanna be late. Lets go boys. Oh and remember, shoot to kill. Leave no casualties, casualties are witnesses, and witnesses are jail sentences.
Members of the two groups get up and begin to change into paramilitary gear - they put on balaclavas, army jackets/black coats, and gloves. They then exit the room.
Location:
For the IRA meeting we thought the best location would be an old empty irish pub. We could film in casement social club because its decor and atmosphere that would be perfect for what we want for our movie.
For the UDA meeting we had an idea to just film this scene in a street alleyway as this would contrast completely with the other meeting, this is our aim. When filming we need to make sure no modern cars are in the shot because this would ruin our continuity of the film.
The location for the appearance of the victim of the attack by the IRA is George Best city airport, as he comes off a flight and walks out of the airport and into a black taxi. We hope to film this when the airport is busy to give our scene a realistic and genuine look. We will then film the black taxi journey from inside the taxi.
Costume:
With costume we want all of our actors to wear clothes that represent both their low social class and their communities. To do this we want realistic old clothes to give a believable feel to our film. This would include very simple costumes with leather jackets, jumpers, shirts and jeans. To gather costumes we used both our own clothes and also some costumes were rented from the drama department in school.
Our mise en scene and props should be realistic and create a believable scene for the audience. The props we need are just guns, but if these do not look genuine our film won't get the audience response we are aiming for.
Lighting:
For the lighting of our film, we want a very dark and misty look. Using only natural or available light we can get this look on the film and this will give a realistic sense of the scene. Also as we are working on a very limited budget, using natural light is the ideal thing.
Filming of IRA meeting in Casement Social Club - Wednesday 20th March
Props - Guns
Empty Glasses
Actors - Sean Campbell
Ciaran McCourt
Spud McAllister
Filming of UDA meeting in Rathmore Grammar School - Friday 12th April
Props - Guns
Actors - Chris McIlvenny
Dan O'Hanlon
Christopher McLarnon
The IRA are having an important meeting in which they are about to discuss the killing of a senior UDA man. They are in a dark confined room, which is filled with smoke. The camera slowly moves along, showing each of the men, before anyone speaks.
MICK (IRA) - Right men this is it. No backin' out now do ye hear me?
The camera then moves slowly along the men, giving the viewer a good chance to see them all. It stops on Raymond at a close-up shot and he begins to speak.
RAYMOND (IRA) - Of course not Mick, iv been waitin' my whole life to get one of these fenian rats.
The men all begin to look very pumped up. They look at eachother reassuringly. There is then a close-up shot of Paddy and he says his line in anger.
PADDY (IRA) - So have I, this fella is gonna pay for what happened in Lurgan on Saturday.
Camera Switches to UDA meeting. They are sitting in a similar room, which is dark and misty. There are a few drinks placed on the table. They are discussing the revenge killing of a Catholic due to take place that night.
JACKIE (UDA) - Well said there James, the only sad thing about Lurgan is that they didn't kill more of the scumbags.
The camera turns to James who is looking fed up with the way the conversation is going. The camera focuses on him in an over-shoulder shot.
JAMES (UDA) - Right enough about that.. whats the plan for tonight?
Camera switches to IRA meeting. The dialogue is interlinking and the two groups are answering each others questions, showing how similar the men actually are - same morals, different beliefs. There is a close up shot on the IRA man then the camera begins to zoom out, adding a serious effect to the chilling statement he makes.
MICK (IRA) - We wanna take him out, but remember we are entering enemy territory tonight, so if we slip up we are dead.
The camera switches to Raymond who is looking slightly worried. It is a close-up shot. He trembles his words slightly.
RAYMOND (IRA) - I don't think its a good idea going to his home.. what if..
The camera switches back to Mick who is looking quite annoyed and serious! He speaks in a firm tone! Once again, this is a close-up shot.
MICK (IRA) - Listen Raymond, theres no time to be freakin' out, your either in or your out! Now what is it??
The camera switches back again to UDA meeting. All the men are looking at Sammy awaiting his answer. The camera glances along them briefly before focusing on him in an over shoulder shot.
SAMMY (UDA) - You've known me long enough to know i wouldn't back out from anything, do you think i'm scared of the taigs?
The camera turns to Jackie who is looking quite reassured. It is a mid-shot, which shows him and all the others too.
JACKIE (UDA) - Right thats good, just needed to make sure I have everyones word that they're going through with this. Theres too many eejits about these days saying there gonna do this and that.
The camera turns to Sammy who is nodding his head. It is a close-up shot.
SAMMY (UDA) - Too right Jackie, all talk no action.
The camera switches to IRA meeting. The camera is focused on Paddy as he nervously asks a question. It is a close-up shot.
PADDY (IRA) - This may sound like a stupid question but.. whos gonna pull the trigger?
The camera then switches swiftly to Mick, who does not look amused at the 'stupid question'. It is a mid-shot which slowly zooms into a close-up throughout the line.
MICK (IRA) - Your right, it is a stupid question, whoever needs to, when the opportunity arrives.. take it. Hopefully its me though (laughs).
The camera switches again to UDA meeting. They are all laughing. The camera focuses on James as he says his line. It is an over-shoulder shot.
JAMES (UDA) - Id be more than happy to pull the trigger on one of them vermin scum.
The camera turns to Jackie who has stopped laughing and has a serious look on his face. It is a close-up shot of him. The smoke of a cigarette is blowing infront of the camera.
JACKIE (UDA) - Lets not get carried away.. we have a job to do!
The camera slowly glances among the men which shows them sitting up straight, and wiping away their laughter as they become serious. It then stops at Sammy who begins to speak, this is a mid-shot.
SAMMY (UDA) - If we are sticking to the plan then the attack is supposed to be carried out in just over an hour. So we may get the show on the road.
The camera switches to IRA meeting. They are all looking very pumped up. They begin to finish their drinks. There is a medium shot which zooms into a close-up when Paddy begins to speak.
PADDY (IRA) - Happy days! Im ready when you are, lets do this!!
The camera turns to Mick. It is a medium shot and he is looking round the table at all the men. He then begins to look at each man as he tells them their role. He speaks firmly and confidently throughout.
MICK (IRA) - Right we've been through it before but just so yous are all sure.. Paddy your behind the wheel tonight, Raymond will be keepin' dick on each side of the house.. and ill break in and shoot him dead. But listen fellas, if anything was to kick off or something goes wrong, don't hesitate to shoot. Its either kill or be killed in these circumstances.
The camera turns to Raymond who is nodding his head in agreement with Mick. It is an over-shoulder shot.
RAYMOND (IRA) - Micks right, ya' can't take no chances.
The camera switches to UDA meeting. Jackie is talking very confidently with a serious tone, showing his authority. It is a close-up shot which zooms out slowly.
JACKIE (UDA) - Yes, just be careful though, and no women or kids. The UDAs under enough scrutiny at the minute.
The camera turns to James who looks at Jackie then to the rest of the men. It is an over-shoulder shot. He speaks in a serious tone.
JAMES (UDA) - You have our word Jackie. No women or kids.
The camera switches back to IRA meeting. Mick is now speaking quicker, in a more ecstatic tone. It is a medium shot. He finishes his drink then slams it down on the table.
MICK (IRA) - Right in that case, we are ready to go. Raymond get four handguns and one automatic from the stash and bring them to the car.
Raymond gets up to walk out then stops and says his line. It is a medium shot which begins to zoom into a close-up. He sounds quite sentimental and almost like he is having second thoughts about it.
RAYMOND (IRA) - Alright will do. I just hope this cause we're fightin' for is worth it.
The camera switches back to UDA meeting. There is a close-up shot of Jackie. He puts out a cigarette then begins to speak. He once again speaks in a firm confident tone to raise the moods in the room.
JACKIE (UDA) - Nows not the time to get sentimental. Keep your head screwed on would ye... right its time, lets go.
The camera for the final time switches back to IRA meeting. There is a close-up shot of Mick who looks at Paddy and nods. He seems quite excitement but also nervous as they are about to embark on their task.
Ciaran (IRA) - Your right Paddy we don't wanna be late. Lets go boys. Oh and remember, shoot to kill. Leave no casualties, casualties are witnesses, and witnesses are jail sentences.
Members of the two groups get up and begin to change into paramilitary gear - they put on balaclavas, army jackets/black coats, and gloves. They then exit the room.
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