Treatments- Jessie Almond, Jess Lau

Treatment 1- 2 minute film

Film Title: Daniel

Duration: 2 minutes

Audience: Male and female students aged 15 to 22

Similar Films:
The Hole- is a similar film to ours because it is targeted at the same audience. It also involves alcohol, parties and the characters in the film are of a similar age to ours.

Kidulthood- is a film is set in West London and is similar to ours as it is based around everyday situations that teenagers find themselves in. The film follows a group of individuals and how their experiences got them to where they are. In our film we follow 3 teenagers and flashback to show what happened to get them into the situation they find themselves in.



Synopsis of film:
In the midst of a party a seventeen year old boy is trying to end his life, whilst he's doing this he witnesses something he's not supposed to see- Daniels best friends boyfriend getting it on with another girl. Daniel faints from blood loss, revealing himself to the couple.

Suggested elements: Intertwining stories, Flashbacks, Self harm, Complicated family life


Treatment 2- Full film

Film Title: Daniel

Duration: 110 minutes

Audience: Male and female students aged 15 to 22

Similar Films:
Precious - Is a similar film to ours as the characters are the same age, and the film also involves complicated family life and abusive parents, although in our film the abuse is not as brutal.




Synopsis of Film:
A boy named Daniel is depressed and tries to end his life, whilst doing this he witnesses his best friends boyfriend Jack getting it on with another girl. The film revolves around a hospitalised Daniel flashing back onto his life leading up to the moment he tries to kill himself, showing his gradual fall into depression due to his complicated and abusive family life. Also showing his close relationship with Jacks girlfriend, who is Daniels only friend. Meanwhile Jack does everything he can stop Daniel from revealing his secret, him cheating on his girlfriend.

Suggested Elements: Intertwining stories, Flashbacks, Self harm, Complicated family life