Synopsis of my Film

I have decided to write a synopsis for my film trailer for two reasons. One, because it will help me in creating my story board if I know the plot of my film is and will help me think of exact parts within the film I can refer to in my trailer. Two, I can edit this formal version of the synopsis, cut it down and feature it on the back of my DVD case for my film.

The Synopsis - Medical breakthroughs are what keep people healthy and happy... keeps people's hopes up in those dark times... keeps people alive? It's 2010 and in the public's eye, Green Cross Cooperation is the largest known pharmaceutical entity in the world. The company is happily known for its amazing scientifical breakthroughs in medical science and health care but unknown to even it's employees, it's massive profit margins come from human experimentation, terrorist and military weaponry. That is until a break out of a genetic mutation drug used as a military weapon is leaked out of a secret lab base. What follows is the breakdown of society, rapid human mutation, people turning against each other and all the while, the members of Green Cross Cooperation are hidden in a safe haven. It is up to a small group of survivors including an ex-military solider to try and save humanity and bring those guilty to justice.

The Story Type - My film is not categorised into just one story type as I feel that a film can never be defined as just one story type, especially a zombie film as there are a lot of codes and conventions included which must be considered (e.g. the horror and fear element, the heroism/cowardliness of a specific character(s), romance between two character even if it is only brief or a possibility throughout the film, etc.).

The Quest - This story type relates to the protagonist of my film accepting the challenge of saving humanity and bringing those guilty to justice.

The Wanderer - This story type relates to the female lead character of my film, leaving one place and arriving at a new place however there being a problem there, this obviously being the zombie Apocalypse.

Punitive Plot - This story type relates to the antagonist of the film, who starts off with a false cover of a protagonist to get in with the group of survivors.

The Characters -

• Ex-Military Solider (Philip, protagonist) - Being the dominant male military figure, Philip takes lead of the group, not in favour of everyone (Maria), however this later in the film turns into deep feelings between the two characters. He is tall with dark stubble and throughout the film trailer, wears military trousers and a black t-shirt, this being because the military pattern connotes his dominant authority as well as creating realism because there are no costume changes as this would be the last of the character's worries in a zombie Apocalypse.
• Green Cross Cooperation Worker (Andrew, antagonist) - Andrew is a Green Cross Cooperation Worker however, this is unknown to his fellow survivors until nearer the end of the film and therefore, he is seen as a protagonist just because he is a survivor helping the rest of the group take down the Green Cross Cooperation. However, he is actually trying to reach the safe haven where he will be safe and turn on his fellow survivors. He will wear a casual business suit as this will create the realism of him being at work when the zombie Apocalypse broke out.
• The Stranger (Maria) - Maria is a feisty female character who does not agree with the dominant role that Philip takes upon the group however, later in the film this resentment turns into deep feelings for the character. She is a tough female figure and saves Andrew from nearly being killed from a mutated human, breaking all gender stereotypes. Through the film, she will wear light jeans a vest top, with a hoodie/coat tied around her waist.