Task 8 - Casting

Characters and Actors


Donny McCann (main protagonist) - Charlie Sloan
Charlie Sloan has been chosen to play the character of 'Donny' as we feel he is best at playing the part. Charlie looks and can perform very arrogantly and has a very sly or cunning appearance. This is important because, Donny must be a very cocky character, as one of his important features is getting under Tony's skin.

'Big' Tony (main antagonist) - Alex Cottis
We have chosen Alex Cottis to play Tony as we feel that he looks exactly like we intended Tony to look. Alex has a very deep and serious voice. He also a tall and big brute, which we feel is typical for a gang leader.

Vinny (henchman #1) - Joe Lombardi

Phil (henchman #2) - Dan Getliff

Joe and Dan have been chosen only on apparance. We wanted our henchman to be bigger than Donny, but not as big as Tony.

Receptionist - School Receptionist
Typical middle-aged females are usually seen in most movies as a receptionist or secretary. The shool receptionist fits this image perfectly, and so we have allocated this role with her.

Task 7 - Role Allocation

Role Allocation

Director - Alexander Williams

Assistant Director - Alex Barton

Camera Operator - Alexander Williams

Assistant Camera Operator - Alex Barton

Screenwriters - Alex Barton/Alex Cottis

Casting Director - Alex Barton/Alex Cottis/Alexander Williams

Location Manager - Alex Barton

Props Master - Alex Cottis

Costume Designer - Alex Cottis

Film Editors - Alex Barton/Alex Cottis/Alexander Williams

Task 5 - The Script

Scene one:

(Tony walks through the Landau Forte Communications Centre doors and up to reception)

Office Women: Hello Sir, how can I help you?

Tony: I’m here to see Mr McCann.

Office Women: Any Particular reason?

Tony: Business.

Office Women: Ok Sir, just take the lift to top floor where one of his assistants will take you to his room.

(Tony enters the lift and then a dissolve shows passage of time. He knocks on Tony door)

Donny: Tony, nice to see you. So, did you take care of… matters, the other day?

Tony: Of course I did, when have I ever let you down?

Donny: Glad to hear it. I just suppose, well, I suppose I didn’t expect you to go through with it...

Tony: Why?

Donny: Come on Tony, let’s face it. Your reputations not what it used to be. (shrugs shoulders)

Tony: (pause) You trying to be funny? (aggressive)

Donny: Look I’m a busy man, business to attend to. You know how it is.

Tony: (raises voice) You’re standin’ on thin ice Don, and you know what I do to people who mess me about.

Donny: (laughs) Look, I haven’t got a problem with you, but If you have a problem with me then you know where the door is.

Tony: You’ll regret this Don.  (Tony walks out and slams the door shut)

Donny: (laughter as Tony walks out)

Scene Two:

Location: Tamworth outside ‘Home Bargains’ by alleyway. Donny walks into phone box and makes call to Big Tony.

Donny: (sarcastically) Tony, long time no speak. Look mate, after our little spat the other day I think it’s about time you realised that I call the shots around here. 

(Tony replies on phone but we do not see him)

Tony: Listen Donny, when you gonna realise that times are changing. Im the big boy around here now, and I want my money.

Donny: Don’t be so pathetic, we all know you’re a coward deep down. And you want your money? Come get it, cus I aint giving you a penny.

Tony: Donny, Donny, Donny. Be careful what you wish for. After all, I’m never too far behind.

(Donny slams phone down and walks out of the telephone box. Donny walks up the alley about to smoke a cigarette, but then he sees some of Tony’s henchmen with their arms folded blocking the route. Donny turns around to see Tony glaring angrily in his face.)

Tony: BOO.

Donny: Tony, how convenient, I was only just speaking to you on the phone. (laughs nervously)

Tony: (laughs sarcastically then pulls a very intimidating face instantly. A metal bar slides down his arm and comes out by his wrist). So, Money?

Donny: Look ‘ere Ton, I was only joking with you, bit of harmless banter you know? Surely we can come to some sort of… arrangement?

Tony:  If there’s one thing I don’t like its people who can’t keep their promises. And you’re one of them. Phil, Vinnie, you know what to do.

(Metal bars slide down Phil and Vinnie’s arms and they walk menacingly towards Donny).

Task 9 - Filming

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