Location Planning

When choosing the locations we were planning on filming at, it was important to be realistic with our choices. However, we didn't want to be dull or ordinary so allowed much thought on this planning stage. One of the locations we decided was a pool for the opening scene of the trailer; in which a young Odyne and Iago play fight, but Iago nearly drowns Odyne in their family swimming pool. In order to ensure this scene was able to be filmed, we needed to plan ahead to book a swimming pool to film at. This was hard as many swimming pools do not allow cameras into the swimming pool area, as well as many pools being a members only center. Luckily, a school in Wickford, named Castledon School, is allowing the group to film at their school swimming pool during hours in which the pool is unused. Myself and the school swimming teacher exchanged several emails to prepare days for filming when the pool was available. This means we have a small schedule to film the scene in, but we are more likely to get the work done. I work as a lifeguard and therefore will be ensuring safety in and around the swimming pool area when filming. We are grateful for the opportunity the school has given the group as it was a hard location to find, and we intend on creating interesting and thought provoking shots using the location.