Storyboard for our Children's film

Whilst planning our children's film, we came up with different ideas for our storyline. First of all, we thought about having a simple theme of friendship- two characters who fall out, and make up at the end of the film. However, we found it hard to elaborate on this idea and come up with a good opening sequence. Another idea we had was the theme of Christmas- about a bad character trying to stop Christmas and a good character trying to save it. Though this may have made a good, festive children's film the location we have to film in is not ideal. Eventually, we came up with an idea that incorporates animation and live action. Our idea was to have one actor playing with their toys, and falling asleep. The toys will then play amongst themselves and possibly have a play fight/game, and we may try to include humour, but we have not agreed on what we think the toys should do yet. We don't think we will include dialogue as it will be difficult to have different voiceovers for each toys with only three of us, however we will use a soundtrack over the top. For example, when the toys come to life the music may be upbeat/suspicious/magical. When the toys come to life, we may roll the credits over the top. The credits will probably be in pastel or bright colours, or something attractive to the eye that will appeal to children. Another idea we have is to spell out the credits with toy blocks, with letters on them.

Shots we may use include close up, behind the shoulder shot (when the actor is asleep), long shot so you can see the whole scene, birds eye view, high/low angle shot (to make the audience know which toys are superior).

The prop list will include toys, possibly letter building blocks, a camera, string (to make the toys move) and things for the toys to play with.

All of our footage will be filmed within Long Road, most likely in a classroom on a table/the floor where the toys can play and the actor can fall asleep.

For the opening two minutes, we would like to show to the audience an insight to a toys life when the owner is not around. We would also like to introduce character personas, such as a superior character, a clumsy character etc.