Titles/ Credits

Similar to Nacho Libre, we were thinking as a group of putting our titles/credits on objects that are within our location shots. For example, we are doing an empty shot of the library and then zooming in on one bookshelf. The credits will be on the side of the books.

In addition there will be one on the ipod when someone pulls it out, and one on the long road sign.

Whilst the credits are showing, we will show different locations within the college of classes and corridors that are empty to show that the holiday are about to begin. We will also show shots of a clock ticking and once it gets to 3.00pm the corridors will be filled with students leaving for the holidays.

Genre Conventions of a children's film

Toy Story:

- Bright colours
- Upbeat music
- Child - imagination -makes up story with his toys
- Comical - Mr Potato head being the villain
- Target audience - family/children
- Set - bright cloud wallpaper - connotes with dreams and imagination
- Boy has made his own set out of boxes and drawn pictures on them
- Showing only parts of the boy not all of him as its about the toys. Wants the audience to start imagining the toys being real.

The mind map showing our initial ideas for our children's film.

What is a film with certificate U or PG?

A PG rated film means that 'parental guidance' is advised.

The film can be seen by anyone, including small children however parents are advised to be careful with some scenes as they may find them unsuitable for their children. If there is anything about drugs then it must end up having an anti-drug message or making it look like drugs are wrong. There must be no discrimination of any type towards anyone!

If there are frightening scenes then they must be short and the violence may only be moderate. Mild bad language only and no sexual content apart from natural nudity.

A U rated film means 'Universal.'

PG and U are practically the same, however 'U' is a little bit more careful and can be watched by more sensitive children as the violence is only allowed to be mild. There can be natural nudity. They also must show an anti drug message and horror scenes must be brief like a mild threat or menace. There must be no point within the movie which could encourage children to imitate bad behaviour.