Treatment

Treatment

Name of the film: Prime
Length of film: 5 minutes
Distributor The distributor is StudioCanal UK
Age rating: 15

Audience: In terms of audiences, the film is aimed towards mostly males from 15-25. This is because it includes all males characters and not a single female one. The nature of the film is set in a work environment which would make it relatable for employed viewers and help them sympathise with the main character, Thomas. The film includes some violence making it not suitable for people under the age of 15. Audiences will be interested in similar films such as Horrible Bosses (2011) directed by Seth Gordon. The film follows three friends are they conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness. This again appeals to employed viewers as they can sympathise with the workers and the struggles that are apparent in a workplace.

Summary: The film follows an employee at Clarke Industries called Thomas who is getting increasingly tired of his job which is further amplified by his boss, Vincent Clarke. One day, Thomas arrives to work where he can no longer put up with Vincent's egoistical demeanour. He starts to have numerous visions of him brutally murdering his boss and Vincent's famous catchphrase "Prime Time" starts to take over his mind, making him see prime numbers. He eventually can't take it anymore and plans to get rid of his arrogant, annoying boss.

Suggested elements: The main component that makes our film different from others is the heavy use of flashbacks. This is used to emphasises the fact that Thomas is losing his mind and the egoistical terror of Vincent Clarke is constantly making Thomas dream of the murder of his boss. This is amplified with the diegetic dialogue of Vincent, repeating his famous catchphrase "Prime time" over and over again.