The type of film I am trying to portray through my trailer is a high concept. This is when a film asks the question 'What if this supposed circumstance were to happen in an average person's life.' Since I am doing a Sci-Fi/Horror trailer and my theme is an apocalyptic event, my obvious question to explore would be "What if there were to be an apocalyptic event?"
From research and investigation, I have found a few requirements that have to be met in order to make a successful High Concept Film overall.
-An original and unique idea: This would mean that the idea for the film should have some originality to it. Even though my idea can be said to be a traditional one, it has been tweaked so that is has it's own twist. In my case, the general apocalyptic aftermath won't be like what is usually seen in other hit films.
-The idea appeals to chosen audience: It's no good if my idea doesn't appeal to my audience, this means that I have to make sure that it is accepted by my targeted audience through my promotion of the film. As well as the trailer, I have to think carefully about how I present my film poster and magazine too.
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