We were given the task to recreate short film 'Get Off My Land' displayed on the BBC film network - which can be watched here. The four minute sequence presents a young couple who clearly have a difficult relationship on a countryside walk; meeting the farmer who supposedly owns that land - and tension rises as he claims that this is NOT a public footpath. A shocking ending to the film shows the short-tempered farmer as he shoots the couple; after the young male patronises him after confrontation about who the land actually belongs to. It is almost comical - we see the young female with half a face of splattered blood; hysterically begin to cry at the end. We had to recreate this film in groups of five shot for shot - using the same editing, location, character style/ costumes and relevant prop use.Planning:
- Location
Location use has to be effective and similar to the setting used in the film - which is a countryside/ green field setting. The area is wooded and trees can be seen in the background, the opening shot shows a wooden fence that the young male character climbs over in the first scene. We decided to use Aimee's fields, which is very suitable and similar to the location used in the film. The weather and lighting conditions in the film appear to be bleak and cold - slightly high key lighting and sunshine is also present. Location wise we chose a very good spot - that mirrors the short films locations well in terms of lighting and surrounding scenery.
- Casting
The production uses three actors to present the characters in this short film - casting the characters should also portray these characters with suitable ages to enhance the outcome. The male character is young, perhaps late twenties/ early thirties. He has a slight cockney twang, with brown curly hair. He is of medium build - a healthy figure. His partner, the young female character has shoulder-length dark brown hair. She is elegant looking, with a slim build and wears a concerned facial expression. The farmer is portrayed as being intimidating - perhaps mid-fifties with grey stubble/ facial hair and is well spoken with a British accent.
It is important to consider the use of costume and props to mirror the shots in the film effectively - the most important prop which we can luckily access - due to Aimee owning a farm was the shot gun! This prop is effective in shocking the audience in an almost comical way as we see the character's fall to the floor. A green 4x4 can also be seen approach the couple across the field as the farmer steps out. This prop is also accessible so we can portray the farmer shot effectively. This is only a short film so there are not many props to be seen. The couple are on a countryside walk therefore are wearing waterproof jacket - the female's is purple and unzipped revealing a white vest underneath. She wears dark colored waterproof bottoms and walking boots. The male character similarly wears a dark colored jacket, with jeans and white muddy trainers, the farmer is seen wearing a green farmer jacket with a knitted jumper underneath and a flat cap.
We created a storyboard of the shots and scenes in the film showing the angles and shot types so we can be aware of how to successfully shoot our version in the same way. The location and setting, placement of characters have to be similar and inspired by the original therefore we have to study the film well.
'GET OFF MY LAND' - SCRIPT
Male: Bit wobbly.
Female: (Sighs)
Farmer: I'm afraid this is private land.
Male: (Sighs)
Female: Sorry, I thought this was a public footpath.
Farmer: No.
Female: I'm sure it said this was a public footpath.
Farmer: There are two public footpaths across my land, and I'm afraid this isn't one of them. As I'm sure you know, the law allows you across private land. But only on a public footpath.
Female: Come on.
Male: We're not harming anyone though, are we, hey? What makes it your land anyway?
Farmer: It, er, belonged to my father.
Male: Who'd he get it off?
Farmer: Been in my family for generations.
Male: Who'd they get it off?
Farmer: Well, they probably bought it.
Male: Who'd they buy it off?
Farmer: The previous owner I imagine.
Male: And before that? And before that? And before that?
Farmer: Somebody probably fought for it.
Male: Alright. I'll fight you for it.
Female: What?!
Male: I'll fight you for it.
The moral hypocracy of the land owning upper classes. What? What?! (Sighs)
Farmer: Okay! Let's fight for it.
Female: We're going... No we're going.
Farmer: You know what? I've got a feeling this is a public footpath.
- Costumes & Props
It is important to consider the use of costume and props to mirror the shots in the film effectively - the most important prop which we can luckily access - due to Aimee owning a farm was the shot gun! This prop is effective in shocking the audience in an almost comical way as we see the character's fall to the floor. A green 4x4 can also be seen approach the couple across the field as the farmer steps out. This prop is also accessible so we can portray the farmer shot effectively. This is only a short film so there are not many props to be seen. The couple are on a countryside walk therefore are wearing waterproof jacket - the female's is purple and unzipped revealing a white vest underneath. She wears dark colored waterproof bottoms and walking boots. The male character similarly wears a dark colored jacket, with jeans and white muddy trainers, the farmer is seen wearing a green farmer jacket with a knitted jumper underneath and a flat cap. We created a storyboard of the shots and scenes in the film showing the angles and shot types so we can be aware of how to successfully shoot our version in the same way. The location and setting, placement of characters have to be similar and inspired by the original therefore we have to study the film well.
'GET OFF MY LAND' - SCRIPT
Male: Bit wobbly.
Female: (Sighs)
Farmer: I'm afraid this is private land.
Male: (Sighs)
Female: Sorry, I thought this was a public footpath.
Farmer: No.
Female: I'm sure it said this was a public footpath.
Farmer: There are two public footpaths across my land, and I'm afraid this isn't one of them. As I'm sure you know, the law allows you across private land. But only on a public footpath.
Female: Come on.
Male: We're not harming anyone though, are we, hey? What makes it your land anyway?
Farmer: It, er, belonged to my father.
Male: Who'd he get it off?
Farmer: Been in my family for generations.
Male: Who'd they get it off?
Farmer: Well, they probably bought it.
Male: Who'd they buy it off?
Farmer: The previous owner I imagine.
Male: And before that? And before that? And before that?
Farmer: Somebody probably fought for it.
Male: Alright. I'll fight you for it.
Female: What?!
Male: I'll fight you for it.
The moral hypocracy of the land owning upper classes. What? What?! (Sighs)
Farmer: Okay! Let's fight for it.
Female: We're going... No we're going.
Farmer: You know what? I've got a feeling this is a public footpath.
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