Finalized Project Idea

Genre: Thriller/Action

With a combination of action and thriller elements, our film's opening will center on a bank heist. The robbers, covered in masks and gloves, are already inside the bank at the beginning. One robber is seen quickly checking the time on a wristwatch after the opening shot of their feet running across the tiled floor. To create a tense, chaotic atmosphere, we'll use dim lighting with a few bright flashes from the overhead lights flickering.

Red laser beams obstruct the robbers' path as they approach a secured vault area. To make it appear realistic on camera, we'll make the lasers out of fishing line or string that has been illuminated with red lights. As the main robber carefully navigates through the lasers without making contact, a close-up of their eyes will cut to a POV (point of view) shot. Fast cuts that show hands reaching for the vault lock and another robber standing guard, anxiously scanning the hallway, will heighten the tension.

To increase the energy, we'll use an action-oriented soundtrack for sound effects, accompanied by Foley effects like footsteps, deep breathing, and the subtle buzzing of the security system. The credits will be inserted organically into the scene, for example, by having a title appear on a computer screen that flashes a "Access Denied" warning or a robber's name appear as graffiti on the wall.

Because lighting is crucial in both thriller and action genres, we decided to concentrate on it. To add suspense and shadows, we'll use the flashlight effect from the robbers' phones or tiny handheld lights. At the conclusion of the opening, the title card will show the film's title in bold letters before the screen cuts to black and an abrupt alarm goes off.

Our concept appeals to me because it uses simple yet powerful effects, such as flashlights, string lasers, and inventive camera angles, to capture the action. Although it will be difficult, I believe we can make it look good.