Pre-Production: Scouting Locations

 Opening Shot: The Antagonist's Dark Room

The first shot of will set the tone for the rest of our film, so we want to focus heavily on it. We want to create an unsettling feeling right from the start, so it's key that the antagonist's environment reflects his own dark nature. In this scene, the antagonist will be stalking the victim on social media. The room will be dark with the computer screen as the primary light source. We want the monitor's screen to be sharply in focus, and as of right now we decided this most likely will be shot in the directors house. We want to use someone in our groups home, whoever has the best computer setup. The thing we're looking for the most is the best monitor and lighting arrangement to achieve the right look.

Phone Call Scene: The Victims Bedroom

For the scene where the two best friends are talking on the phone, we wanted a location that would reflect the personality of the character before her best friend meets up with the antagonist. We want this scene to be very personal which is why we've chosen to shoot in the directors bedroom. The room's girly decor and coziness aligns perfectly with the vibe of the character in the story. We want the audience to feel like they're hearing a conversation between close friends, so the setting needs to feel warm and inviting before the tension builds

The Meet-Up: The Top of A Parking Garage

For the meet up scene between the girl and stalker, we plan to shoot at the promenade which is a local shopping plaza. To capture the moment when the girl meets the antagonist we envisioned it being at the top of a parking garage, so the characters are isolated. The isolated area adds to the tension, and the location increases the feeling of vulnerability and anticipation for the audience. The parking garage also offers us a variety of angles and lighting opportunities, which will help us control the atmosphere. While the girls are on the phone talking, the best friend will be on the other line in her car waiting on the stalker to show up to their date.

Therapy Scene: 

Finally, for the therapy scene, we want to create a sense of calm and safety to counteract the feelings of the victims best friend, who is struggling with the aftermath of the disappearance. We've decided to shoot this scene in the directors living room, since it has a soft, well-lit look that will help establish a soothing atmosphere. This helps put the audience at ease, which will make the depth of the conversation more impactful. 

Using the director's house for some of our scenes allows us to keep production simple and flexible. We won't need to worry about securing an external location, and it gives us complete control over the lighting and setup to match the tone we want.