Early/Rough Shot List and Possible Scenes for 'The Receptionist'

Here are some early thoughts about my shot list. At this stage it is still very rough, and I am still in the process of finalising my idea.

Possible scene with woman crying in the bathroom

Mise-en-scene:
  • wearing white dress 
Camera shots:
  • extreme close up of her face
  • black make-up dripping down
  • over the shoulder shot of her looking in the mirror 
  • close up of her hands in sink 
  • shot from the side medium close up splashing water on face 
  • shot from the other side of her but still medium close up cleaning her face 
  • shot of her in the mirror re-doing her hair
  • medium shot of her going to open the bathroom door 
  • close up of her opening the door handle

Possible scene of woman being abused/chatted up in an alleyway by a couple of men

Mise-en-scene:
  • men in suits 
  • woman carrying books
Camera shots:
  • high angle shot of her walking (vulnerability)
  • low angle shot of guys talking to her (powerful/sinister/threatening)
  • tight framing to imply she is trapped

Possible scene of woman going back inside and talking to female colleague - who says that men can be assholes - also says that the boss wants to see her

Mise-en-scene:
  • smartly dressed 
  • cigarette 
Camera shots:
  • over the shoulder shots
  • close ups/medium close ups to show emotion

Possible scene in office - boss tries to sexually assault her, she grabs something off his desk, hits him with it and kills him

Mise-en-scene:
  • man in suit
  • coffee cup or trophy
Camera shots:
  • arc shot
  • close ups on props
  • tight framing (threatening)
  • high angles of the woman
  • low angles of the man

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