Design Manifesto
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A young choir boy journeys through a cathedral graveyard, a gargoyle perched on the roof awakens to life and follows the child, as the boy becomes suspicious of this second presence a game of cat and mouse breaks out between the two characters.
The design sensibility is realistic, with slightly exaggerated features, for example the noses/hook will be a visual motif. The costume and sets give the impression of a mid-1800s European feel, such as a stereotypical german village. The colour palette is dark with a base colour of blue, creating juxtaposition with the white choir robe. It will be shot with a film noir style using lighting as a tool to exploit shadows, creating quite a dramatic piece. The set will show a range of “real” textures and continue the manipulation of light with stained glass windows and exaggerated features. The design takes influence from German expression as well as the work of artists such as Edward Gorey, Elisabeth Frink, Nicola Hicks and the film ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’.
Aimed at mid-teens and above, it is a combination of horror and comedy.
A young choir boy journeys through a cathedral graveyard, a gargoyle perched on the roof awakens to life and follows the child, as the boy becomes suspicious of this second presence a game of cat and mouse breaks out between the two characters.
The design sensibility is realistic, with slightly exaggerated features, for example the noses/hook will be a visual motif. The costume and sets give the impression of a mid-1800s European feel, such as a stereotypical german village. The colour palette is dark with a base colour of blue, creating juxtaposition with the white choir robe. It will be shot with a film noir style using lighting as a tool to exploit shadows, creating quite a dramatic piece. The set will show a range of “real” textures and continue the manipulation of light with stained glass windows and exaggerated features. The design takes influence from German expression as well as the work of artists such as Edward Gorey, Elisabeth Frink, Nicola Hicks and the film ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’.
Aimed at mid-teens and above, it is a combination of horror and comedy.