Cafe and House Party Scene

Written by Emma Taylor

Cafe

In the Cafe scene Grace, Zara and Charlie are sat in the cafe laughing and eating and this scene is to display that all the friends were happy and have 'normal' life, which the audience can relate to. Even though the cafe scene only includes cut away shots, they are important in conveying the character's close relationships to each other, and will heighten the drama and tension when Grace is kidnapped.  

Photograph of inside the restaurant/cafe

The cafe also has large windows at the front creating ideal lighting conditions and a bright sunny atmosphere which we require to connote the happiness in Grace's life and her innocence as at this point she has not been kidnapped and everything is going well for her. 

 

House Party Scene

Within this scene, the house party is supposedly in full flow, when an argument breaks starts outside the house party (we don't see the reason why in the trailer, which creates enigmas). When Charlie walks off during the argument, Grace is kidnapped whilst watching Charlie walk away, creating extreme tension and dramatic effect.

Script for the 'House Party Scene' (Written by Tom Bailey and Abigail Ford)

Grace: You’re unbelievable!

Charlie: What the hell are you talking about?

Grace: If you’re going to act like that why are you even here?

Charlie: You know what; I really don’t need this!

Grace: Fine, just leave.

House party shot list

Crane shot from balcony going down through the French doors starting position on the brick wall slowing lowering down and coming to rest on the party scene through the window

Long shot of the crowd dancing

Medium shot in slow motion of a hair flick.

Close-up of Zara passionately kissing fellow pupil against the wall

Long shot of Charlie and Grace arguing

Cut to car park

Long shot of Grace storming out of door

Grace and Charlie continue to argue.

Shot reverse shot of Grace and Charlie arguing (scripted)

Over the shoulder shot from Grace of Charlie walking off into the open car park.

Close up on Grace’s face as she is kidnapped and pulled back into the darkness.