PLANNING AND PRE-PRODUCTION BOOKLET

IT’S MY PARTY

MUSIC VIDEO

AIMEE BOOTH
 CONTENT:
SCRIPT
LOCATION RECCEES
PROPS LIST
CREW/ CAST LIST
SOUND LIST
EQUIPMENT LIST
CONTINGENCY PLAN
 SCRIPT
LYRICS ACTION
none POV shot as Johnny walking into restaurant and seeing
Charlotte sat at a table. He writes his number down and
hands it to her
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to Charlotte looks at the number and smiles excitedly.

Cry if I want to She turns around and sees him with another woman
Cry if I want to

You would cry too, if it happened to you She turns back to face the camera and her face drops,
and a tear rolls down her cheek.

Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone Johnny and the other woman leave together

But Judy left the same time Charlotte gets up to see them walking down the street
together

Why was he holding her hand Zoom in on Johnny and woman holding hands

When he's supposed to be mine? Trucking shot of Charlotte lip-syncs the lyrics, crying
and walking angrily.

It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to Slow motion shots of charlotte crying and smashing
Cry if I want to things with a bat.
Cry if I want to
You would cry too, if it happened to you Slowly Zooms in on Charlotte wiping away her tears

Play all my records, keep dancing all night Charlotte walks past a restaurant and sees Johnny and
But leave me alone for a while Judy at dinner, just leaving, and takes a photo.

‘til Johnny’s dancing with me Charlotte follow them home, continues to take photos.
I’ve got no reason to smile

It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to Slow motion shots of charlotte crying and smashing
Cry if I want to things with a bat.
Cry if I want to
You would cry too, if it happened to you
instrumental She develops the photos she has been taking and we see
a wide shot of a shrine.

Judy and Johnny just walked through the door (walked She watches them walk through the front door, and he
through the door) drops his key.

Like a queen with her king Shot of Johnny and Judy through the window and
Oh, what a birthday surprise charlotte notices she is wearing a wedding ring
Judy's wearing his ring

It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to Slow motion shots of charlotte crying and smashing
Cry if I want to things with a bat. She starts picks up the key and lets
Cry if I want to herself in.
You would cry too, if it happened to you

Oh, it's my party, and I'll cry if I want to He makes her way into the kitchen after Johnny and
Cry if I want to Judy have gone to bed, and she finds a knife and heads
Cry if I want to upstairs
You would cry too, if it happened to you POV as charlotte walking into Johnny’s bathroom as he
brushes his teeth. Johnny is looking in the mirror and
sees charlotte in the background and turns around.
Music ended She stabs him and blood splatters (with sound effect)

LOCATION RECCEES
Insert photo of location (do not draw) Type of room/area: Pub/ Restaurant

Location Address: Coronation Rd, Little

wick Green, Maidenhead

Sat Nav details (Post code): SL6 3RA

Nearest Train Station:

Site contact name and contact Availability
Nigel Middleton Monday to Friday (3-5)
+44 7401 558368

Permissions
the landlord Nigel and manager Victoria have allowed me to film in the pub.

Suitability / shots for production (scene numbers)

My music video opening is set in an old-fashioned restaurant, which this pub is. It is very suitable as it is well
spaced and I would be able to move things around slightly if needed. I can also film on the road outside this- as it
is a quiet road and fits in well with the scene.

Lighting Information: There are lots of windows to allow Solutions: bring lights with me (LEDs or plug in)
for natural lighting, however after dark the lights in the
pub are very low lit.

Sound Information: The pub is generally quite busy, and Solutions: film during closing hours (3-5, Monday-
therefore noisy Friday) to eliminate unwanted sound.
Power Information Solutions:
There are plugs available for lights, chargers etc. N/A

Hazards: Solutions:
Step going down to the lower level could cause people Keep all drinks away from equipment and be sure to be
to fall. Another possible hazard is drinks spilling, especially aware.
especially around electronics

Insert photo of location (do not draw) Type of room/area: abandoned site

Location Address: Finamoore wood

camp, bungalow

Sat Nav details (Post code): SL7 2H

Nearest Train Station: Marlow

Nearest Bus stop: Lane End

Site contact name and contact Availability
none 24/4

Permissions
none

Suitability / shots for production (scene numbers)

Very derelict and run down, but lots of open space for smashing bottles and getting different angle shots.

Lighting Information: Solutions:

Only natural lighting, very shadowed. Bring alternative light sources.

Sound Information: Solutions:

Very quiet. (no natural sound needed)

Power Information Solutions:

None available Bring spare camera batteries and portable charger.

Hazards Solutions:
Asbestos, old poorly constructed buildings, broken Be mindful of our surroundings, and keep well away
glass, barbed wire, uneven surfaces. from any buildings.
Insert photo of location (do not draw) Type of room/area: shop

Location Address: 11 - 13 Wycombe Ln,

Woo burn Green, High

Sat Nav details (Post code): HP10 0HD

Nearest Train Station: Bourne end

Nearest Bus stop: the red lion.

Site contact name and contact Availability
N/A Always (filming outside)

Permissions
None needed.

Suitability / shots for production (scene numbers)

I need Judy to be looking at wedding dresses, and this shop always has dresses displayed in the window.

Lighting Information: Solutions:

Only natural lighting, but using lights will cause glare on Film n day light.
the window

Sound Information: Solutions:

No sound needed N/A

Power Information Solutions:

None available Bring spare camera batteries and portable charger.

Hazards Solutions:
People around could get in the way or trip over Film during the week when it will be quieter as people
equipment will be at work.
Insert photo of location (do not draw) Type of room/area: house

Location Address: 40 lees gardens

maidenhead

Sat Nav details (Post code): SL6 4NN

Nearest Train Station: maidenhead

railway station

Nearest Bus stop: Atlwood road

Site contact name and contact Availability

Aimee booth 0796274507 always

Permissions
none
Suitability / shots for production (scene numbers)
I need a house to shoot in the kitchen and bathroom.

Lighting Information: Solutions:

Good natural lighting and all of my lighting equipment is N/A
here

Sound Information: Solutions:

No sound needed N/A

Power Information: Solutions:

Lots of plugs and power outputs N/A

Hazards Solutions:
Guinea pigs and rabbit running around, and like to chew Keep pets out of the room and away from equipment
wires
STORY BOARDS
 PROPS LIST

PROP WHEN IS IT USED HOW ARE YOU

GETTING IT
glass, plate In the restaurant From home or the
 restaurant.
Telephone number In the restaurant write it by hand
Plates, glasses, In both choruses Pound shop, recycled
bottles, pots bottles.
Old fashioned camera Second verse, when Borrowed from Oli
she is stalking Judy James
Developed photos instrumental Photography
department.
Key Final verse when she Use my house key
is stalking Judy and
Johnny
ring Final verse Use my own
Tooth brush Final scene Pound shop
Fake blood Final shot when she Pound shop
kills Johnny

AUDITION NOTES

Laura Dalaimo

Suitability for the Ability to interpret Audition notes availability

role character

Laura strikes me as She has experience Laura was very good Laura is available
being very suitable in acting, and will be at understanding most day times, and
for this role as she is able to interpret the what I wanted from on select evenings
always full of character very well her, and was able to up until November
expression, and is without needing to full lots of the faces 7th.
very hard Woking many notes I would like for my
main character.

Hannah Wayne

Suitability for the role Ability to interpret Audition notes availability

character

Hannah is very good Judy does not appear Hannah bought Hannah is available lots
for the role of Judy, as much, but I know laughter to the over the next few
she is very innocent Hannah will interpret auditions and could weeks, but she is not
and smiley which is the character very simply be herself to fit needed as frequently
what I envision for this well, as I had her in the role, making her as other characters so I
character mind for the role from very easy to work with only need her for 2
the beginning dates.

Joe Sparrey

Suitability for the Ability to interpret Audition notes availability

role character

Joe is a very full of Joe would interpret He was able to do Joe will only be
expression and the character very what I asked very needed for 1 or 2
would be very good well and would easily and without days and has said he
in this production make very good breaking character. is available lots over
acting choices the next few weeks.
without being
prompted

Joel Smith and Josh Jacques

Suitability for the Ability to interpret Audition notes availability

role character

Joel and josh are They do not need to Both of them were I only need both
both good interpret the ok- however they Joel and josh for
background characters to much are not as good or one scene, and are
characters as they as they are only in as available as joe. both available when
can at casual and the background. They both found I need.
successfully carry
out the actions I ask
them to

CHARACTER PROFILES
Laura as Charlotte
Laura will be playing the lead
role of Charlotte, who’s
jealousy leads her to commit a
murder
 Joe as Johnny
Joe will be playing the male
role a Johnny, who gets
murdered by charlotte.

Hannah as Judy
Hannah will be playing Judy;
the young woman charlotte
sees Johnny with.

CAST AND CREW LIST

name role Dates needed

Cerys Ali Spare pair of hands all
Hannah Wayne Judy
Laura Dalaimo Charlotte all
Joe Sparrey Johnny
Joel Smith Background character
Charlotte Booth Background character
CONFORMATION AND PERMISSION
SOUND LIST
sound Link / file
It’s my Party
Footsteps entering pub Foley sound
Pencil writing on paper Foley sound
Camera shutter
Blood splatter
Heavy breathing Foley sound

EQUIPMENT LISTS
Equipment Quantity When is it needed
camera 2 throughout
Portable LED lights 4 Scenes shot in the pub
and at finamoore
tripod 2 throughout
600fps camera 1 To film things being
smashed

(Majority of this equipment is easy to get a hold of as I can

borrow a second camera and tripod from Cerys Ali, who is
assisting me in this production.)
The 600fps camera must be hired from the college:

CONTINGENCY PLAN
I have a very limited time to film this music video, as I have a
surgery on the 8th of November that requires me to have
several weeks of at home recovery, meaning I would be
unable to film again until December. Due to this I am
anticipating more bumps along the road, as it will be harder
to get all actor to be available at the same time on such short
notice. If any of my actors are unavailable I will use my
background characters (josh or Joel) as my leading character,
and use Cerys to play the role of charlotte, as they have
already confirmed their availability over the next few weeks,
and I can work around their schedules if needed.

If I am for any reason unable to film in the pub, I will email

some other small local businesses, however I am hopeful I
will be ok to film in the pub since I am an employee.

If the weather is not suitable on certain filming days I will

reshoot towards the end of November/ beginning of
December, as this will be when I am able to get out and film
again.