SCENARIO
THE NEW FILM PROJECT
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6.4
SITUATION
1
Read the situation and the email. Work with a
partner to discuss the questions.
1
What film genres can you think of (e.g. science-
fiction, comedy)?
2
What genre would you choose if you were entering
the competition? Why?
Starlight, a film production company in Los Angeles,
California, is looking for ideas for a new film project
and has asked its own staff to pitch their ideas. The
Executive Producer has written to all staff, inviting
them to work in pairs on a film project and to present
their ideas to the management team in a five-minute
presentation. The pair with the best idea for a film will
receive a cash prize.
KEY LANGUAGE
PERSUADING
2
6.7
A member of staff, Jerry, has an idea for a
film. He is enthusiastic about it and tries to persuade
his partner, Francesca, that they should work on the
idea to win the prize. Listen to their conversation and
answer the questions.
1
What is the genre of Jerry’s film idea?
2
Who are the main characters?
3
What audience is the film aiming at?
3
a
Listen again. Tick the statements you hear. Put a
cross next to the statements you don’t hear.
1
I’m sure it’ll be a winner.
2
I’m confident you’ll like my idea.
3
I think you’ll agree, it’s a really interesting and
creative idea.
4
They’d be perfect.
5
They’re bound to appeal to the audience.
6
They’ll love our concept.
7
It will attract a wide range of filmgoers.
8
We think it’s got tremendous potential.
9
We think our concept is great and hope we’ve been
able to persuade you, too.
3
b
Look at Audio script 6.7 on page 175. Underline
the expressions Jerry used which are similar in
meaning to the statements you put a cross against.
To:
all staff
From:
Don Jameson, Executive Producer
Subject: Film presentation – ideas
We are looking for ideas for a new film project.
We invite members of staff to work in teams of
two, develop their ideas for a film and make a
five-minute presentation of their concept to the
management team.
We hope to receive a wide range of ideas and styles
for different film genres. There is a medium-sized
budget for the film of up to $50 million.
The winners of the competition will receive a substantial
cash prize, the amount to be announced shortly.
