Location Scout & Risk Assessment

Here is my group's location scout & risk assessment made by Sagara.

Location 1₊˚⊹♡

(Location 1): Secluded, dimly-lit alley.
Location Link:	https://maps.app.goo.gl/q5MUdjy7QPJEfsEE6
Events in scene:	Opening walking scene in slow-mo, text appear. Character pondering/looking at their phone. Narration starts.
Pros of location:	Likely to be discreet/quiet. Likely to be free. Probably big/spacious enough for its purpose.
Cons of location:	Dangerous and wild animals (dogs, cats, birds, chicken) Dangerous people. Local residents might disrupt/disagree with the video taking. Can’t control lighting, too much noise.
Alternatives:	None for now.
Risk Assessment
Potential hazards:	Attacked and chased by dangerous animals. Attacked, yelled, stalked by dangerous individuals. Exposed wiring, lighting.
Evaluate risks:	Being bitten, eaten, defecated on by animals.  Attacked, yelled, stalked by dangerous people. Being kicked out, reported, ran over. Being injured by a potentially harmful environment.
Control measures:	Ensure safety and lack of threats in the surroundings, scout further for a few minutes before shooting. Bodyguard (Candra)
Responsibility:	Collective responsibility by the group, primarily those who aren’t doing camera work or acting during the scene.
Time frame:	As we are shooting, preferably before we commit to the scene, and a constant eye out by group members.
Other notes:	Recording has been handled by a group member, no alternative needed.

Location 2˖.𝜗𝜚.₊

(Location 2): Maisie’s Room
Location Link:	Google Link
Events in scene:	Fast and small snippets and shots of belongings and environment of the room.
Pros of location:	No fees to use. Controllable variables. (lighting, environment.), unaffected by natural lighting. Can easily be recorded by group member.
Cons of location:	Potentially small space, harder to record. Might be too cluttered, causing members to fall/injure themselves. Recklessness while filming may cause property damage.
Alternatives:	None, likely not needed.
Risk Assessment
Potential hazards:	The room may be cluttered with items. Items that could potentially be broken.
Evaluate risks:	Could cause group members to trip and hurt themselves. Could cause personal items to be damaged and broken (emotional distress),and could also hurt members physically too.
Control measures:	Tidy the room before shooting. Lock away important and personal belongings. Make sure members keep an eye out as recording is going on.
Responsibility:	Collective group effort. Primary responsibility to lock and put away belongings lies with Maisie.
Time frame:	Preferably before shooting occurs, but ensuring safety as shooting occurs is of paramount importance.
Other notes:

Script/Screenplay

Here is my team's script written by Cassie with the help of Sagara and me (Maisie) for ideas.

Filming Schedule

Here is my team's filming schedule. I (Maisie) this filming schedule with the help of Candra

Filming Schedule Table⋆˙⟡

Scene	Date/Time	Location	People	Props	Equipment	Other
Candra Interview Scene	23/08/25 6:00 PM	Mai’s House	Full team + Felixen	Jacket, glasses	Ring light, phone, tripod, charger	Candra came super late so we filmed later at night
Bedroom/Teddy Bear Camera Scene	23/08/25 4:00 PM	Mai’s House (in her room)	Mai, Sagara & Cassie + Felixen	Teddy bear, photobooth strips, hair clip, makeup, iPad	phone	Candra was not present
Kidnapping Scene	23/08/25 7:00 PM	Mai’s House (in front of her gates)	Full team + Felixen	Towel, phone, jacket, mask	Digital camera, ladder	We had to wait for the streets to be empty to make it seem more believable

Classwork

Here is my classwork blog, where I will be noting down the things I learn in media class with Mr. Nick. 

Media Regulation𖧧₊˚⊹

PEGI (Pan European Game Information)ʚɞ ⁺˖ ⸝⸝

We tried using this website in class, experimenting on our own. We learned that this website informs parents about age ratings for different games to ensure that they know which games are appropriate for their children. 

We did this group work with a partner, researching on one specific game of our choice. From this activity, we learned that regulating the games that children consumes is important to limit desensitisation among youngsters.

TikTok Regulations⊹ ࣪ ˖͙͘͡★

We learned in class that TikTok in the US and in China has different names. In China, it's called Douyin and it is known to be strictly regulated, unlike Tiktok in the US:

Southport Stabbing Case⋆˙˖✧

We learned about this case that happened back in 2024 in class and used it as a case study for media regulation. We connected this case with the spreading of misinformation and why it can be dangerous. In the end, we realized how important it is to regulate the media to ensure correct information dissemination - which is one of the aims of media regulation. I also used this case study in our Media Studies Unit Assessment and I found it very helpful. 

Power & the Media˖ ݁♬⋆.˚𝄞. 

Twitter & Elon Musk͙͘͡★

We learned about the take over of  X (Twitter) by Elon Musk and what has changed ever since then. We used this as a case study for media regulation. We connected this case with one of the media regulation aims: protecting freedom of speech. The main question for this case study is: "What would happen if only one figure is in charge of a whole platform?". In this case, it's Elon Musk. I also used this case for our Unit Assessment and I found it very helpful. 

Jessica Wongso Cyanide Coffee Murder Case𐔌՞. .՞𐦯₊˚⊹

I wasn't present during the first day of learning about this case, but I was during the rest. My classmates watched the opening to a documentary of this case. After that, they were told to do a class activity:

In this activity, they were told to point out the connotations and implied meaning of everyone featured in the documentary. 

This is a research activity that our class did when I was present. I was paired with Panji and we did separate research on the Jessica Wongso murder case (international article and local article). After that. we were told to use ChatGPT to improve our research results. 

Further Study on Media Regulation˖⁺‧₊⟡₊˚⊹

In this class, we were put into new groups and each group was given different prompts. Our job was to work together and answer the follow up questions. Additionally, we were also told to make questions and answer them with the help of the internet/ChatGPT. 

This was our group's prompt. We worked together to answer the three follow up questions. At first, we were confused on what our prompt meant because we didn't know what "geopolitical tool' means. However, we made some questions and did some research and found out that geopilitics is a combination of geography and politics. 

We also worked together to highlight points in this text that has something to do with freedom of speech. We concluded that India banned TikTok because of a quarrel that happened between them and China, resulting in deaths and major injuries. Additionally, we were also told to take small notes, giving reasons why we think that the highlighted points are related to freedom of speech. I think this activity was really useful and it helped me expand my knowledge on the importance of freedom of speech.  

Statement of Intent

Here is our group's statement of intent for our crime documentary project.

Statement of Intent✧˖°.

Sub-genre (crime)
Stalking, murder	Because it is an interesting sub-genre of crime thriller
Topic
A girl is being stalked by an unknown individual who seems to be terrifyingly obsessed with her
Primary Target Audience
Demographic: Teenagers, Young adults, Couples	Because relationships can get really complex. At that age, you feel a lot of emotions such as jealousy or obsession, hence people of these age groups would be drawn to this documentary
Psychographic: True crime enthusiasts, Thrill seekers, Curiosity-driven people	We think these groups will be most drawn to our documentary because its main mission is to track down an elusive criminal
Message (Dominant Reading)
Unhealthy obsessions and excessive possessiveness can drive a person to commit unspeakable crimes against the innocent	Because this issue affects people our age, our documentary aims to warn others, raise awareness, and make it clear that such behavior is unacceptable and dangerous
Characters
Protagonist: A teenage girl, living an ordinary life with her boyfriend, until she becomes the target of a stalker Boyfriend: Victim of the stalker’s violence Stalker: The antagonist with a hidden identity, driven by jealousy and obsession to kidnap the boyfriend
Representations (groups, places, events)
Groups: Teenagers, Young couples Places: Girl’s home, School, Public Events:	We have easy access to teenage actors, teenager issues, teenager dramas, etc, making it more authentic and relatable.  These places are familiar environments to teenagers, making danger feel closer and more real to the audience. These places are also easy and free to access.
What will be the hook? (The mystery that keeps audiences watching)
The question of “Who’s stalking her? Why are they willing to go this far? How did this all start?”, along with the shocking package of her boyfriend’s finger.