MI - Malac - Treatment

Benjamin King compiled our films treatment, which is as follows:

Treatment

Malac is a story of depth and one in which the set unravels. Heartbreak and emotions run wild and spillover. The mental torture of ones past relationship becomes another ones physical torture. A dark twisted encounter, set in a unforgiving, picture perfect basement reveals a hidden story.

I personally think this treatment sums our groups ideas up really well. Our plot is focused on a serial killer who kills to cleanse herself from a painful past relationship that went sour. The twist to our plot is her next victim is actually her assisstant's partner.
Although the treatment doesnt do justice to the depth and complexity of our narrative, i believe it really shows off the methophorical feeling of our story. We want to convey dark and twisted characters, who are all in pain, one way or another. Whether it be mental, physical or memory based, Malac is a tale of pain and suffering.

While I feel confident on our selected narrative, I can also see potential flaws and setbacks. The biggest potential problem is the complex plot itself. As we have only about 1.30-2mins to convey this plot, I personally fear that we will not be able to show our characters background story well enough in the given time.
This is only a potential problem however, so aslong as we keep that in our minds while we develop the plot and screenplay, hopefully, we can get past it.

Screenplay + Shotlist Concepts

While my main role within the production is direction, it also falls into my role to compile a shot list with the cinematographer. Here are my current ideas for shots and shot types:

- Quick, 'flash' shots of object/character closeups within the room, to build tension within the title sequence. Also revealing plot clues?
- Extreme closeups. Tight shots angled to hide certain unwanted aspects regarding the location.
- Med/Closeup shot of the briefcase, opening, contents unrevealed.
- Panning shot of turtore objects and visual plot clues.
- Over HER shoulder shot. Tracking HIS movements (writhing in pain)?
- Extreme Closeups of hands + HER face, to add tension and contrast between drawn out shots.
- Vertical panning shot revealing photos and end plot twist at end CREDITS.#

Expect the full shotlist and shoot schedule soon!