Location Considerations

As we began shaping the full vision for our film, one of the first things we considered was the choice of locations to bring our ideas to life. At the moment, we're focusing on three key locations that are central to the story and will help set the tone and mood we're aiming for. Each scene plays a critical role in reflecting the characters' experiences and emotions, so we want to make sure they feel authentic and true to the narrative we are creating.

Location #1- Plain Room

This location will serve as a dual purpose, establishing both the villain's presence and the therapy session that unfolds shortly after. For the first scene, the room should evoke a sense of coldness. I imagine a large computer screen, possibly even multiple monitors, casting a faint glow in an otherwise darkened scene. The atmosphere should feel unsettling, with the focus entirely on the desk setup, where the villain lurks, scrolling through the girl's social media. The rest of the room's appearance isn't crucial, as the darkness will obscure most details.

This same room could be used for the therapy session scene. A simple couch should be the only real focus here, placed within a plainly furnished room that subtly echoes the feel of a professional therapy office. I am using the therapy scenes in the show Never Have I Ever (2020) as inspiration for this scene. 

Still from Never Have I Ever (2020) showing Devi in therapy

Location #2- Teenage Girl's Room

This room should have a different vibe from the therapy room, as it's meant to reflect the personality of a teenage girl. Picture the girl going on the date applying lip gloss in the car, casually chatting with her best friend on the phone beforehand. The friend, on the other hand, will be in her own room during the phone call. I want the room to feel vibrant and a true extension of the girl's personality. For the phone call scene, I am drawing inspiration from the iconic Mean Girls (2004) phone conversation, aiming for that authentic teenage energy. While the plot is completely different, I want the dynamic between these best friends to come across as relatable and true to the essence of teenage girls. 

Location #3- Parking Garage 

This location will mark the pivotal moment when the girl finally meets the guy she's been conversing with online and agrees to get in his car. We've chosen the parking garage at the Promenade in Coconut Creek to set the scene. With its dim and empty atmosphere a sense of tension an unease will be created. 

Parking garage we plan to use