Responsive Planning: Method Statements and Risk Assessments

By Stuart Brown  
Day 1+2 of Shoot + Method Statement. 5pm – 1am March 4th – 10am – 11am March 5th 

The first shoot consisted of scenes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, and 11. We decided to film these particular scene first as they all involved going to Hebden Bridge (where the story actually happened). So while we could be in the actual locations, such as my parents house, Hebden Bridge streets, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd train station, ect.. the film would gain an extra sense of realism, especially for those making it. Many of the actors and extras were also the actual people who were in the story (except for the thug that attacks our main character for obvious reasons) so that again the film feels more real and accurate to events. Creating a Method Statement allowed for accurate time management during the shoot and a check off list of equipment and props we needed. It also allowed other people such as extras, actors, and hosts to understand our process definitively. The risk assessment simply allowed our cast and crew to remain safe while shooting. Here is the Method Statement and Risk assessment for filming Tuesday March 4th - Wednesday March 5th. 

Method Statement

Video Filming

Train – Burnley Road – Hebden Bridge park – 7 Hullett Close – Hebden Bridge street  - Location

5pm – 1am Tuesday March 4^th – 10am – 11am - Wednesday March 5^th

Involves Scenes 1,2,3,4,7, 10 & 11.

This shoot will firstly involve Scene 3: the Train Scene (the character looking out of a train window and gets a paper cut looking through his Journal). Then, when we get off the station at Mytholmroyd, we film Scene 11: train platform  scene (where the character looks at the tracks). We will then travel to Burnley road to film Scene 2: Street Scene (where the character is simply walking toward Hebden and when heading the opposite way towards Mytholmroyd falls down. He then meets friends who offer him a cigarette in Hebden Bridge). The next scene is Scene 4: the park scene (where the character shares a ‘weed kiss’ where he blows smoke into a females mouth). After this, we travel to a secluded street in Hebden Bridge where we film Scene 10: the punch scene (where the character is unprovokingly attacked).  If there is time, we will then shoot Scene 11 again at a different train stop in the dark, to give us two options to use in editing. The team will then travel to 7 Hullett Close to film the last scene of the night: Scene 7: the bathroom scene, (where the character self harms). The following morning we will film Scene 1: the opening (where the man looks at his scars and reflection) and the final scene where his girlfriend comforts him, seeing he is upset.

 
All members of the team will be pre-briefed on conduct and safety procedures before each shoot and will adhere to the relative host’s requirements under Health and Safety.
 
Due to the nature of the drama being shot and our planning, the actors will wear planned but normal clothed costumes but no safety equipment will be required. Extras will also be present for the Park scene.
 
Due to the story, smoking materials will be permitted on site for the scenes which require it in storyboards (all for which are exterior) but an ash tray and bin will be on site so they’re will be no littering. Smoking will not be permitted inside.

The team will be designated as (people):

Actor 1 – Stuart Brown

Actor 2 – Jack Knight
Actor 3 – Molly Wollett
Extras (approx 10) to stand in as friendly crowd.
The Director (and Actor)  – Callum Brown
Camera operator - Liam Cooper 
Sound recorder  - Meg Sugden  
Make up artist – Meg Sugden
Hair artist – Callum Brown
Documenter (and Actress) – Sophie Kirk

Equipment: 
2x 5D Camera
2x batteries

1x Camera charger

1x Boom Mic + extension

1x Sound recorder
1x Sound recorder charger
1x Spare AAA batteries
1x Camera Tripop
8x Track + Track equipment
2x Studio lights
2x Studio light stands

Props 
Fake Blood
2x White vests
1x Long leather coat
1x Red shirt
2x Jeans
1x Pack of bandages

1x 4 pack of Alcohol 
1x Journal
1x New blade/ Stanley knife/ Craft Knife (soaked in alcohol)
1x Oragorno rolled as fake joint
1x pack of rizzlers 
1x roach 
1x Pack of cigarettes
2x Hair product
Photos of Stu and Callum
1x pack of onions

Schedule 
1. Get 4:00pm train from Leeds Mytholmroyd. Film Scene 3 on the train. Arrive at Mytholmroyd Station for 5:00pm.   

2. Team then films Scene 11 in Mytholmroyd Station. Meg Sugden will drive the track to 7 Hullett Close for 5:00pm.
 
3. Team then travel to 7 Hullett Close, and goes to Burnley road for 6:00pm to shoot Scene 2 with the track. Equipment is set up, and immediately disassembled after use. We then film the shot where the character is offered a cigarette, ensure no litter is left on site.

4. Track equipment is then brought back to 7 Hullett Close, and the team travels to Hebden Bridge for 7:00pm

5. We film Scene 4: The park scene in Hebden Bridge park. Designated crew member will roll fake joints while other crew set up. Film scene. Ensure team has left no litter.

6. By 8:00pm team travel to secluded street and shoot Scene 10: the punch scene. Actors rehearse punch further while crew set up. Film scene.

7. 9:00 Team travels to Hebden Bridge Station, and re-shoots Train station scene if director unhappy with first and there is time.

8. 10:00 Team travels back to 7 Hullett Close, shoots  Scene 7: the bathroom scene. First Aid is checked to defiantly be on set. 

9. Team departs for sleep at 12:00pm 

10. 9:00 start next day, team is awoken and fed. 

11. 10:00am we shoot Scene 1: the bedroom scene and pack up by 11:00am