Opening Scene Idea: 2

 

Another route for an opening scene to a film could feature a hospital room, introducing the drama genre. This opening scene could be filmed in the medical centre, a setting that would highlight and emphasise the conventions of the genre. The titles and font would help reflect this to a further extent. In some examples, acting can be far more powerful than dialogue and so, I would keep the scripted dialogue to a minimum showing the impact acting alone can have on an audience. 

The scene will begin with a black screen and the title, the title then would be removed and the sound of a heart beat would replace the text. Slowly, the length of each interval would increase until it falls, dead. The scene would then begin to take place in it’s entirety. A woman would lay her head on a hospital bed, while a nurse places a sheet over the bodies head. As the nurse leaves the room, the woman raises her head allowing the audience to see her eyes, ensuring the actress can communicate the pain she is feeling in this moment. The scene quickly transfers to the woman getting in her car, pausing and then starting the engine. Once more, the scene will transition to the character unlocking her front door to reveal her three children ranging from the ages of 17 down to 10. I believe the simplicity and universal themes in this scene will evoke an emotional response from the audience and ensure the opening scene is successful. 

The film will follow the woman as she embarks on the challenge of single parenthood. The storyline will showcase a raw and realistic story featuring the remaining family. Within the course of the film, the audience will see how the loss of their father fuels them to succeed in their own lives.