Positive Feedback from David Bull

Chris and I spoke to David Bull whilst at college who is a scriptwriter and script consultant. He had some very encouraging things to say about the story that we are embarking. We told him the basic setup and summarized the story itself. We gave him a character breakdown and the fact that Frank is a reluctant hit man who is caught in an impossible in which he has very little control.

After going through the various aspects within the story David offered some suggestions which could benefit the story and bolster the character's motivation. For example he suggested that photographs could be employed to suggest that the main character was once a boxer as well as having a scene where Frank loads his gun which suggests he will take his own life. The suggestions which he offered were very encouraging and enforced the story as a whole. He instantly got the idea that the piece was directly influenced from classic film noir pieces like Leon, Bladerunner and Sin city. He stated that the story was very coherent, subtle and character driven. He stated that the film required moody lighting, however the acting of the character was key in portraying his situation and state of mind.

David was very impressed with the amount of work we have already achieved so early on in production. From the images we presented he instantly got a feel for the character and the atmosphere of the piece. So Chris and I were naturally filled with high spirits and we feel confident that the film is achievable. However, we must not get complacent in the production process. There is still a lot to do and learn but if we use our time wisely we should succeed.