Research Log

Link	Format	Conclusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u6Tt3PqIfQ	Video	I was looking at the short horror films to identify which one had the most views and I came across this one as it was the most popular
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/LegSle.shtml	Short stories	I found out that this was an Irish folklore about the headless horseman who slaughters people by calling their name. It was very interesting.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102685/	Database for movies	I found out that the plot for this movie was very simple and straightforward. I also found out that this was a very successful film since the gross exceeded the budget they used to make this film. It influenced me to include a chase scene in my short film.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32890979	Article	This article was talking about how much crime in terms of Identity theft has risen by a third which influenced me to include an activity of theft in my short film because it is a basic convention of the thriller genre.
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/15	Research website	I found out the bbfc need to classify films in terms of U, PG, 12, 12A, 15, 18. So that they can protect the psychological make-up of the human being and promote safety for viewers as the higher age rates involve imitable behaviour.
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/film-festival.htm	Research website	I found out that short film festivals involve a distribution of short films in order to get the director’s name across the market and get ratings. Short film festivals are also held because they help gather some ideas for advertisement.
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/12/17/asia/air-india-engineer-sucked-into-plane-engine/	Article	I found out about an engineer who was sucked into a plane engine and died. This made me think about whether the death was accidental. I thought this article was applicable to my log because his death was mysterious since the death might be accidental or someone pushed him in there.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmmaking/guide/introduction/what-makes-a-good-short	Article	I found out that I needed to keep my short film plain and simple, and include a hook or a twist and have someone who is talented in acting to help bring the minds of the audience out of modern society and into the reality of your short film.
https://www.kickstarter.com/?ref=nav	Website	I found out that this site supports people who want to bring their project to life by funding them to purchase resources.
Jack Reacher	Book	This book has inspired me to include a detective in my short film and it is also has one of the basic conventions of what makes it a thriller episode.  The book had an invigorating storyline which kept me engaged throughout the story book.
Angels and Demons	Book	This was one of my favourite mystery based books I have ever read and it has given me a deeper insight to the mystery part of a thriller.
Sherlock Holmes	Book	I thought this book was worth mentioning because I like watching people solve puzzle based mysteries and the fast paced action. In addition, it has everything I look for in a thriller.
http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/how-does-an-independent-filmmaker-get-their-movie-on-netflix.html	Website	I learned HOW to get my short film to Netflix but upon looking at this site I thought about the limitations of my short film such as whether it will be popular enough to earn titles in order for Netflix to show my short film.
http://www.raindance.org/10-film-distribution-basics/	Article	This has taught me the basics of film distribution and how expensive it is to get your name as well as your film across the market.