Unexpected/Unforeseen Problems

As a class we discussed a range of unforeseen potential problems that could slow our projects down. We also talked about the potential ways in which we would deal with these problems, getting around them if possible or just dropping the whole idea altogether due to the problem being possibly unavoidable.

Bringing Props to School

-Could be objects that the school has banned
-Could be seen as a threat or a piece of weaponry and create a real threat of danger to yourself or those around you.
-Some of the props could be too large and could be unpractical to bring into school and use for shots
-Could draw too much attention to yourselves and distract other students from their classrooms
-The prop could be seen as something that is potentially distressing, upsetting or offensive, especially since I am doing the horror genre.

Solutions: Check with the school and a teacher before I bring any props in. Explain what they are and decide wether they are acceptable for the environment. Try to stay away from classrooms and busy areas with the props. 

Filming in school

-Child protection laws. Would need written consent from parents/guardians to take any kind of footage.

-Would need permission from the school to film on site.

-The school is made of glass, therefore every wall can possibly reflect meaning it could be hard to get good shots due to reflections and lighting.

-It is a live set and we can not control the environment around us(mostly). Will have to try stay in isolated areas of the school.

-Could possibly disturb over students around the school while they are in lessons or moving between lessons. 

Solutions: Avoid any kids that are not part of your trailer and do not try to get any extras unless you need to. Take the shots during parts of the day that are not close to breakfast or lunch, and find an isolated room that is not in use. 

Child Actors In a horror

-Contents of the filming could cause emotional or even physical harm to a person under the age of 18.

-All productions with child actors have to first get permission from the council due to the times of shots and knowledge that they will be taken out of school.

-Written and signed consent would have to be gathered from the parent/guardian of the actor. 

-The overall health and safety of the child actor is extremely important and they must be catered to effectively 

Solutions: Make sure you have gone through all the correct protocols with the council and have written signed consent from the parent/guardian as well as verbal.  The film content would have to be suitable for the child even in a horror, even if they were only part of the more tame scenes.