Itâs possible...
To get a clearer idea for my presentation, I thought and researched the true feasibility of my proposed project.
I feel its true strength is in its focus on one long scene at one major location: the street. Â The only other locations required would be the interior of a standard terraced house, for which weâd have a good range of options, and wouldnât necessarily have to be shot in a house on the same street as the exteriors. Â This would, however, be preferable.
It also benefits from having only two central lead characters - Michael and the Ice Cream man, with all others being minor characters who have no longer than 2 minutes of screen time. Â In total the film would require no more than 6 cast members and a crew of 4 or 5.
Major limitations of the project come in it requiring night shoots in its entirety. Â This could be an issue for getting child actors, and would mean having to apply for a Local Authority license specific for night shooting, which could prove quite a drawn out and difficult process.
The night shoot also creates the need for low-light specific kit. Â We would need to ensure the cameras being used will pick up clear and sharp enough detail in the absence of all natural light.
Van hire also proves a potentially difficult issue. Â However, as Ice Cream vans are naturally seasonal, and certainly not nocturnal, it should therefore be quite likely that we could find a van available for use at this time. Â It would just depend on the cost of hire.
My hope is that, if the message of the film can be clearly communicated to all cast, crew and potential prop providers, these issues should all be challenging, but achievable.














