Film pitch and audience focus group

MEST2 FILM PITCH

Title and tagline:

TRANSGRESSION: Their fate belongs to the hour

Topic from brief (e.g. Modern-noir, Urban Life etc.):

Modern-Noir

Genre (and sub-genre if applicable):

Thriller, psychological thriller

Logline – one sentence that sums up the film and hooks people in (25 words or fewer):

A psychological thriller that explores the division between reality and the false distortions through the eyes of dysfunctional teenagers

Other successful films that are similar to yours:

Gone Girl, in terms of the mentally disturbed protagonist.

Narrative structure for full 30-minute film – what happens and in what order (max 100 words):

The film will start with a bored group of teenagers going to their hangout place, where they invent a new version of spin the bottle, the objective of the game is to change your life within an hour if you have been chosen. They begin to play the game and the protagonist, who is mentally unstable gets chosen. With the hour he has been given he decides to invite a vulnerable and naive friend to join him, which she immediately does. The naive friend is unaware about what he is planning to do but continues to eagerly join him on their walk to the woods. This is where he brutally murders hers and disposes her body of. When the protagonist arrives back after an hour his friends ask where the naive and vulnerable friend is, he dismisses the questions and says she went home. Over the next 2 days people begin to grow suspicious, with Friend 2 starting to accuse him over her sudden disappearance. Despite this the group of friends decide to continue playing the game and when Friend 1 gets chosen, she is put under pressure by Friend 2 and decides to kill him before killing herself by self drowning in a river.  The scene ends with a suicide note stating “Gone for an hour”.

Main protagonist, their desires, the conflicts they encounter etc.:

The main protagonist, who is the killer, has a manipulative characteristic which he hides through his charisma and charm, it could almost be argued that he’s mentally unstable. He desires power and attention, something which he lacked before he brutally murdered a vulnerable friend. His killing gave him a sense of superiority, but it also adds onto his paranoia. He faces several conflicts such as one member of their friendship group getting suspicious about his sudden change in personality, as his lies increase and increase.  

Other characters and their role/audience appeal:

1) Grace: She’s quite naive and easy to manipulate. The quieter character of the group, her characteristics and tragic death will create some pity for her from the audience

2) Devon:  Humorous character, he is quite lively and is the driving force of all their friendships

3) Lucia: She is quite reserved and laid back but pays attention to surroundings in quite a lot of detail. She is the character who gets suspicious, and her intelligence appeals to the audience.

4) Tyra Close friend of the vulnerable friend, she is who kills the protagonist. It is quite surprising for the audience as her friendly characteristics contrast the crime she commits and her sudden decision of committing suicide.

Target audience for your film (age, gender, social class, interests etc.):

• The main target audience would be for young adults 15-24, hence the 15 certification of the film  
• I believe male and females would watch it, it has an appeal to all genders i.e. the friendship, the conflicts and the violence.
• Working class/middle class
•  Those who are interested in thrillers with a psychological element to it, or who want an insight into the lives of teenagers with an interesting twist.

The three-minute extract you will make and where it would appear in the film:

The three-minute extract would appear about 5 minutes into the film. It will consist of the group of teenagers spinning the bottle and starting to play the game and the protagonist, who is mentally unstable (his friends aren’t aware of this) being chosen. He is given “one hour to change his life”, and this scene will consist of a shots of him trying to kill the vulnerable friend after leading her on. The scene will end with the protagonist walking away, which will create a cliff hanger and enigma codes on what happens next.

BBFC Institution research

1) The BBFC is an independent and non-governmental organisation which was founded by the film industry in 1912. The BBFC is responsible for the national classification and censorship of films within the United Kingdom. The BBFC is run on a not-for-profit basis, however it gets its income mainly from the fees it charges for its services and this is calculated by measuring the running time of films etc.

2) The Board’s age ratings decisions are made through an agreement with the Director, the President and the two Vice-Presidents who take the responsibility of rating a film etc. The examiners jobs are to take notes of what they watch, such as the general context i.e. plot, characters. The timings of key moments, including camera angles, type of shots, on- and off-screen moments and the profanity that is used , sex and drug references etc. This is eventually reported back and a decision is made.

3) There are several issues facing the BBFC when it comes to classifying a film. For example, determining whether the material is in conflict with the law, if it may cause any harm at the age rating concerned and the context itself of the film. The overall tone of a work may also affect the final decision.

4) The Dark Knight generated a large amount of media coverage regarding its certificate because of the press coverage and complaints from members of the public who thought the violence was too strong to be contained at the 12A category. I believe that it shouldn't have been awarded if there was too much violence as it can have a negative effect on some children. 

5) The guidelines for a 15 certificate is that no theme is prohibited, provided that it is appropriate for 15 year olds. The content of a 15 certificate of film may include any of the following:

• strong violence
• frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***').
• portrayals of sexual activity
• strong verbal references to sex
• sexual nudity
• brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
• discriminatory language or behavior
• drug taking

6) 1 Day: 

This film was given a 15 classification, within the first few minutes of screen time the examiners viewing the work established that 1 Day was at least a 15 certificate because of the uses of strong language (‘f**k’) in the opening sequence. The examiners also considered the realistic level of moderate gun threat throughout the film which had a strong presence in the several scenes of strong violence. Lastly the issue of drugs was judged as a relatively minor one, which allowed the film to stay in its 15 classification rather than going into the 18 classification.

Arthouse film institution research

Production: Independent film studios

The Falling

1. The Falling was produced by the British Film Institute and BBC Films.
2. BBC Films has released several independent British films such as Testament of Youth. The BFI also releases independent and experimental British films alongside documentaries such as Night Will Fall which got many positive reviews from critics.
3. The BFI is quite successful as it is iconic within the British film industry and it has helped to release many films and documentaries.

The White Ribbon

1. The White Ribbon was produced by the Wega Film and X Filme.
2. Wega Film is an Austrian film production company therefore it mainly produces Austrian/Foreign Films i.e. Cracks in Concrete which is a drama based film. X Filme is a German movie and television production company, and mainly produces artistic independent films. An example of a film produced by X Filme is Lulu and Jimi which is a melodramatic film 
3. A successful arthouse film produced by X Filme is Run Lola Run, and for Wega Film, Caché is one of its successful films. 

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

1. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night was produced by Logan Pictures and Spectre Vision.
2. SpectreVision is a relatively new American film production company, and mostly focuses on niche market based films such as A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. The film was also produced by Logan Pictures, which is a creative studio and Production Company which is quite experimental. From their website I have found that they mainly produce visuals and sequences for films.
3. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night is the main success of SpectreVision which got many positive reviews from critics. 

Boyhood

1. Boyhood was produced by IFC Productions and Detour Filmproduction 
2. IFC Productions mainly produces independent films such as Born to be Blue. Detour Filmproduction also produces independent arthouse films such as Slacker.
3. The Babadook is one of the IFC's successes and Before Midnight is one of Detour Filmproduction's successes. 

Girlhood

1. Girlhood was produced by several production companies, such as Arte France Cinéma and Canal+, which are both TV network companies. However film companies such as Hold Up Films and Lilies Films also contributed to the production. It could be argued that Girlhood isn’t an arthouse film because it was produced by major production companies therefore it can't be a low-budget film as most arthouse films are.
2.  Hold Up Films produces independent French films such as Tomboy, which Lilies Films also contributed to. Lilies Films is also a French company which produces independent foreign films such as Baby Balloon.
3. Tomboy is one of Hold Up Films and Lilies Films successful films with many positive reviews from critics. 

Distribution: Independent film distributors

1)    The Ten Steps of Film Distribution

1. The filmmaker will have to come up with an idea for their film. It can be based on a novel for example, a true life story (biography), and an event and so on. This idea needs to be finalised and good enough to get the distributor on board.
2. The distributers start to do some research and explore how a particular film can impact its consumers and try to find a target audience. The distributors try to identify and deliver the film to the largest possible audience which will therefore have not only an impact but bring in revenue. To do this distributers aim to promote interest in titles they are handling which is a competition itself as nearly all distributors of films take this approach.
3. The distributors have several tasks, with the first being to identify and deliver to the largest possible audience for every film that comes their way. This is eventually confirmed. The distributors have to identify their audience and put into consideration why they'd go and see the film. They then have to estimate the revenue potential of the film from its release, which is quite vital when it comes to persuading cinema operators to play the film as they would also want some revenue from exhibiting the film. Another challenge is then to develop plans and partnerships to build awareness of the film and get others to gain interest in the film which will then increase the chance of someone going to the cinema to watch this film.
4. There are many film distributors within the UK. The UK has six major distributors which are directly associated to the major Hollywood studios and also many independent distributors who aren’t associated with Hollywood studios. These independent distributors are more likely to handle films made outside the major studios i.e. low-budget arthouse films, independent films. The aspiring filmmaker will have to choose and find a distributor who will handle their film.
5. The Film has to be obtained by the film distributor. This can be done by a sales agent, a negotiation by the studio/production company to a distributor etc.
6. A formal contract is signed between the distributors and the producer, sales agent or studio which states the rights they hold and allows the release of the film to take place.
7. The distributor needs to plan the theatrical release of the film and needs to be prepared; this is developed through the meetings with the producers/studio or by letting the distributors have access to the film so they can see what they’re exactly dealing with.
8. The distributor has to decide when it is most appropriate and best to release a film in order to increase its chances of having a higher viewing which will therefore increase the revenue that will be gained from the film. Several factors are considered such as who the film is for, who will most likely be convinced to buy a cinema ticket to see it and why they would do so, whether the film can be placed within a popular, recognisable genre and so on.
9. The distributor has to try and raise awareness of the film to gain a larger audience to go view the film. This can be done through advertisement i.e. posters, trailers. Film awards, premiers and festivals are also great opportunities to raise awareness of a specific film. Merchandise and promotions are also vital in this process.
10. Lastly, the film is licensed to the exhibitors. There are security protocols that are adopted across the industry to make sure that film prints are kept safe throughout the theatrical run and protected. This prevents any illegal activity taking place.

2)

The Falling: Metrodome Distribution

Girlhood: Girlhood has not been distributed in the UK.

Boyhood: Universal Pictures International

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night has not been distributed in the UK.

The White Ribbon:  Artificial Eye

3)

The Falling: This film was released theatrically which suggests that it has also been exhibited at mainstream cinemas. By checking Vue’s website I have found that it was at some point shown at Vue which is considered to be a mainstream cinema.

Girlhood: This film was screened as part of the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. It was also screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. (There is no other information in regards to what kind of cinemas it was shown at etc.)

Boyhood: Boyhood was released theatrically around the globe according to Wikipedia; this suggests that it was exhibited in mainstream cinemas such as Vue.

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night: This film was shown in the “Next” program at the Sundance Film Festival (No other information in regards to whether it was shown at cinemas or not)

The White Ribbon:  This film was released in selected cinemas in Germany on 17^th September 2009 before being followed by a wide release on 15^th October.

4)

The Falling:

·         Budget - £750,000

·         Gross – £359,082

·         Profit - £390,918

Girlhood: Budget not available, but the gross is $1.7 million

Boyhood:

·         Budget - $4 million

·         Gross - $46 million

·         Profit - $42 million

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night: Budget not available, but the gross is $514,260

The White Ribbon:

·         Budget - $18 million

·         Gross - $19.3 million

·         Profit - $1.3 million

5) Curzon Artificial Eye is one of the UK’s leading independent film distributors who release critically acclaimed films to UK audiences. They are quite successful and have released more Cannes Palme d’Or winners than any other UK distributor.

6) From the three trailers I have watched from Curzon Artificial Eye’s youtube channel I have found that editing is quite vital as shown in the "Ice and the Sky" clip. The use of filters
to create an old film look gives the clip a sense of authenticity which creates an overall vintage look. From "The Choir" trailer I have found that lighting is also quite vital and can have a major effect on the way you scene will look, there is a lot of different lighting techniques used such as low-key lighting. The "Mia Madre" trailer made me realise how effective a voice over can be, as a voice over of the narrator is used to portray the true thoughts of the narrator.

Exhibition: Arthouse cinemas

1. The Electric Cinema, it is in Notting Hill, London. 
2. The Electric Cinema usually shows arthouse films, which are experimental or low budget such as The Lobster which will be exhibited on the 6th of December. It can therefore be argued that arthouse cinemas are aimed at the niche market as the mainstream audience are unlikely to watch experimental or low budget films like The Lobster. However, they sometimes do exhibit major films such as Star Wars which will be exhibited on the 18th of December and Bridge of Spies on the 4th of December which will also be exhibited in cinema chains such as Vue. 
3. Middle class young-adult/adult audiences would usually attend this arthouse cinema, and a reason for this may be because of the cost of the tickets (quite expensive) and the fact that the films that are usually exhibited are mostly 15 and over. However there are sometimes films that are PG/U that are exhibited, and there is also a kid’s club section at the Electric Cinema so a younger middle-class audience are likely to attend. 

A case study in independent film production: Film London and Microwave Film

1. Film London is one of the nine regional screen agencies throughout the UK, and has the aims of sustaining and developing the London film industry
2. Microwave Films is a funding scheme for UK feature films, and the purpose of Microwave Films is to fund and distribute films 
3. The London Calling project for Film London is a scheme which independent filmmaking teams who resident in the capital can apply for to get training and mentoring, match funding and if successful be awarded a maximum of £4,000.
4.  

iLL Manors fits the conventions for an arthouse film because the narrative is based around urban life in London. Rather than the film being based on entertaining the audience it is more based on raising awareness on issues such as drug dealing ans gang violence, therefore the film can be argued to be quite experimental 

Borrowed Time could be considered to be an arthouse film because it is an independent film. This can be seen through the fact that the film has been made on a lower budget than usual, hence the reason why the setting is more local, simpler script etc.

Shifty is quite similar to iLL Manors in terms of the narrative as it has elements of drug dealng and raises awareness on the issue which makes it an urban life based film. However I can tell it was made on a lower budget as it is more local based and a smaller scale than iLL Manors which links back to the conventions of an arthouse film being independent and on a smaller scale than the major films we see in mainstream cinemas today.

5) Tips:

1. Don't have too many things going on in the script, make sure you stick to one singular idea.
2. Have a clear idea of who your audience is
3. Observe what people want to watch 

Existing product research

Girlhood: http://nyti.ms/1yLg2eI (Video would not embed onto blogger)

I believe the mise-en-scene was vital to set the scene of this film. For example, through the costumes of the girls the audience can understand that they are quite young as they are wearing casual clothing i.e. hoodie, trainers and jeans, and the protagonist is also carrying a backpack which suggest she’s a student. This implies that the film is set around this particular group of teenagers. Through their dialogue we can see they are using informal language and making remarks, which is not uncommon which once again links to their youth. The setting is quite urban, as the 3 girls are sitting on a bench at what seems to be the back of a building, which suggests the film is based on urban life. The lighting used is natural, which makes the scene seem bolder. The cinematography used is quite important as well, the use of medium shots allows both gestures and facial expressions to be shown which helps the audience get a better understanding of the characters. Through the medium shot the audience can sense that the protagonist is intimidated by the other girls through the lack of responses and eye contact she makes. The use of the shot reverse shot is vital as we get to see the characters engage into a conversation. At one point we get a long shot as the group of boys approach the girls at the bench, and the protagonist is in the right corner of the shot. This use of framing is quite creative as it shows how she is watching them from a distance, despite being out of focus the audience know that she is still there and observing. Straight cuts have been used as a transition when editing, this is not surprising as in film and television production, the vast majority of transitions are straight cuts. This film mainly fits the conventions of an arthouse film because it is foreign and is based around urban life. The target audience for this film would be the middle class as they usually watch arthouse films at arthouse cinemas which are quite pricy, and this particular film would be an interesting insight into the lives of teenagers who live in the French ghetto. Young adults would also enjoy this film as it is likely to be relatable in some way. The BBFC rating of this film is 15 because of the strong language, violence, and drug use.

The Falling:

The cinematography and the editing of the start of this scene are quite creative. The use of fast-paced editing halfway through the scene to sum up her past in her thoughts is quite effective in setting the scene, as the audience begins to understand the importance of her past in the storyline. The cinematography is simple, but I have noticed that a shot reverse shot that is usually used in conversations between characters has not been used when the protagonist meets up with her friend, and instead the camera slowly revolves around them without breaking the 180 degree rule. There is then a slight panning shot as they go inside the school. The scene ends with a long shot of the girl who was ringing the bell alone, which is quite ominous. The mise en scene such as the costumes and the location links back to the setting of the scene (the school) as they are wearing school uniforms and are at a school. The dialogue (a voice over) is very unclear at the beginning of the scene as the audience don’t understand what she is talking about, this creates enigma codes for the audience as they begin to wonder what this has to do with the rest of the film and what she is trying to convey. I believe sound has been used successfully in this scene. A sound bridge is created as the audience can hear the bells ringing through the flashback until the audience finally get to the scene where they see the girl ringing the bell. I believe this film fits the conventions of an arthouse film because of the concept and storyline of the film, and that the target audience of the film would be mainly for young adults. The BBFC age rating for this film is 15 because of the strong sex in the film. 

Boyhood: 

I believe the cinematography of this scene is quite simple yet bold.  The scene is mainly a medium shot of their conversation (apart from the long shot of their friends in the distance), and as their conversation gets deeper the camera also moves closer, which emphasises on the importance of their conversation. This shot also allows the audience to see their facial expressions to understand the emotions they are feeling. The fact that a hand-held camera is used is quite effective as it gives the whole scene a natural feel, the same effect wouldn’t have been given if a steadicam was used as it would have made the scene less touching and moving for the audience. Through the mise en scene we can see that natural lighting from the sunset as been used, this gives the scene a sense of warmness, and the fact that it’s a sunset links back to it being the ending scene as sunsets suggest the ending of the day. The use of casual clothing in their costumes links back to the fact that they are young and links to their laid-back and relaxed attitude.  The use of diegetic sound i.e. the breeze and the sound of birds rather than music helps the audience to focus on the dialogue of the scene and makes the scene very natural, it also helps the audience to relate onto the realness of the film as boyhood was filmed over the course of several years. The fact that no cuts were used in their conversation when editing is quite interesting as the one continuous shot with the camera moving closer ended up being more effective. This film links to the conventions of an arthouse film because the concept of it is quite creative and experimental, and it actually worked out very well. When it comes to target audience I believe not only the usual middle class adults would enjoy it but also teenagers/young adults and those of different classes aswell because of the realness of the film and the entire concept of following the life of one boy as he grows up. According to the BBFC this film is a 15 because of strong language, sex references, drug use

The White Ribbon:

 The mise-en-scene of this scene links to the time period (around 1913) and setting of this film (Germany). Through the costumes, we can see the young boy is wearing what a German child would have worn in 1913 and the woman is dressed quite modestly in a black dress as a woman of that time period would have.  Their dialogue is the main factor that contributes to the audience understanding the setting as they speak in German.  The use of low-key lighting helps to bring out the shadows and the highlights of the characters amongst the black and white filter. The cinematography is quite experimental as we first view them having their conversation from the door frame, and then it goes into a shot reverse shot throughout their conversation. The fact that the young boy is shot at a slight low angle compared to the woman emphasises how vulnerable he is and how much he seeks the knowledge of the woman who is older because he is looking up to her, and she is looking down on him while she explains the concept of death. The use of straight cuts through editing helps to create a fluid motion between each shot, the black and white filter helps the audience to link back to the time period it was set in because it is often associated with the past. There is no music, which I believe is a good thing as it allows the audience to focus on the dialogue; however there is the diegetic sound such as the sound of the boy and woman eating while they have a conversation which is something everyone can relate to, it helps to emphasise the naturalness of the scene.  This scene fits the typical conventions of an arthouse film because it is a foreign film; it is also quite a strong film in terms of the concept such as this one scene where death is discussed. I believe the target audience for this film would be the middle class audience or those who are interested in arthouse films. The BBFC age rating for this film is 15 because it contains child abuse references. 

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

This scene is once again quite experimental as shown through mainly the cinematography and the editing, the simplicity of the scene helps to emphasise the emotions of the characters. The use of a medium long shot emphasises the lack of movement in the scene, until the character on the bed gets up and the camera slowly follows this movement through a tilt. The lack of camera movement and cuts creates discomfort in this scene as the audience aren’t used to this, and don’t know what to expect, the lack of dialogue also creates a sense of pressure on the audience as they wait for something to happen.   The diegetic music plays throughout the whole scene, and is used to convey the relationship between the two. The pacing of this scene is also quite interesting, and adds onto the tension of the scene. For example, when the man spins the disco ball there is about 8 seconds before it goes to the next shot, which isn’t what the audience would be used to if they were to be watching any other film as there are usually several straight cuts within a few seconds. The last shot is a medium close up, where the female character continues to stand in the same position until the male character walks into the shot. The fact that he stands so closely behind her creates an action code which suggests that there is some sort of intimacy or connection between the two, this is confirmed when she turns around and gazes into his eyes before she goes into some sort of embrace. The scene eventually ends with a cut to a floating balloon with no sound, this contrasts the tension that was taking place previously throughout the scene. The fact that a black and white filter has been used adds onto the convention of an arthouse film being artistic and experimental, and makes the film seem more visually appealing and intriguing, and it is also a foreign film (Persian) which adds onto the typical conventions of an arthouse film being foreign. The target audience of this film would be the middle class, or those who are into horror films and are looking for a horror film that is quite different than the usual films we are seeing in the present day as A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night is quite different in terms of its style. Someone who is interested in the artistic concept of a film would also most likely choose to watch this film as the cinematography of this film is very creative. The age rating according to the BBFC is a 15 because of the drug use, strong violence, and sex content. 

Coursework Brainstorm

I will be working with Rashida for my film production 

Genre: Thriller/Mystery

Topics most likely to be: Urban Life,

Plot

The film could be based around a group of  bored teenagers who invent an extreme version of 21 dare's, where whoever is dared has an hour to change the course of their life by doing something they normally wouldn't dare to do .i.e. standing up for themselves, robbing a store. However, the game is taken too far when one of the player's, who is psychologically unstable, kills a person which leads to a chain of events. 

(This plot is likely to be updated and slightly changed to make it more suitable for the actual coursework)

I would like there to be a lot of interesting cinematography, editing etc. in the production to fit the conventions of an arthouse film, as from research I have found that an art film is "intended to be a serious artistic work, often experimental and not designed for mass appeal". 

Preliminary exercise evaluation

Brief

To produce a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with whom she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue. This task has to demonstrate match on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180-degree rule.

Planning process and pre-production

When it came to planning we believed as a group that being organized was a fundamental part of the project. In order to achieve this we set each group member a task to do so everyone had a responsibility therefore we all contributed to the group. We as a group had a deadline for all the planning i.e. the storyboard, shot list and script to be all completed by Sunday. This enabled us to get on with the filming straight away as we had all the important elements for filming ready, and we knew how we wanted our final product to look. 

We also planned out our mise-en-scene by choosing a location within the school which we believed was suitable to fit the conventions of a typical "hostage" based film. We brought our own lighting in as we believed that it would give our film a better look. Make-up, costumes and props were used to make the film seem more professional i.e we used make up to make the victim look bruised and to create fake blood, costumes to make the antagonist look impeccable and props that fit the mise-en-scene such as scissors that were used to act as weapons. 

Strengths and weaknesses 

I believe there were several strengths and weaknesses within our final outcome.  The concept and storyline of our work was simple yet effective, and we put great effort into our mise-en-scene to make our scene fit the typical conventions of an interrogation scene.  During the course of our planning we decided to watch several film extracts to get an idea of what we want our final scene to look like. Reservoir Dogs came to our attention and influenced our work greatly, especially the murder scene where the camera tilts upwards to hide the horrific action. The use of several different shots instead of the usual such as P.O.V made our work more attention-grabbing, and we used our own lighting and different lenses to make our work look more professional. We made sure the editing was simple yet sleek, so everything was continuous and went in a good flow.

However, we did have some weakness that came to the attention of our viewers. Unfortunately, we were unaware of the fact that we broke the 180 degree rule, which made the protagonist look as if he was talking to himself rather than the hostage. The violence in the scene did not seem realistic which ruined the scene for some. We also lacked sinister music, which would have been more appropriate to the scene. There also was some static coming from the microphone which ruined it for some, and this could have been improved if we had edited the sound levels.

Overall, I believe our work was quite successful in terms of the concept and the overall outcome and look, and many people enjoyed watching it. However there could have been some major improvements such as not breaking the 180 degree rule.