1. The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins Proposed Film Adaptation By Emily Buckley

2. Plot

3. Plot Summary Post-apocalyptic world: North America 12 Districts are oppressed and controlled by The Capitol The Hunger Games: 24 children fight to the death on national television Main Character: Katnisss

4. Themes/Influences Big Brother/War: violence Lord of the flies By William Golding: what people are capable of Political aspect: oppression, freedom, rebellion Lord of the Flies Film: 1963

5. Plot: Changes/ Alterations The Opening Sequence Use the game show as a story telling medium: –Gives the audience information –Reminds them of the oppressive Capitol

6. Characters

7. Katnisss Small with dark hair, thin but strong Hunts with a bow 16 years old Very intense, serious: inner vulnerability Kaya ScodelarioJennifer Lawrence

8. Peeta Boy from district 12 selected sort of romantic interest Blonde hair, blue eyes, stocky build Noble, brave, but sometimes helpless Sympathetic character Josh Hutcherson

9. Haymitch Comedic relief Older man who survived the hunger games Alcoholic Jack Sparrow/Robert Downey Junior attitude

10. Tributes Competitors in the Hunger Games Only focus on a few key people Cato: the bad guy: career tribute Rue: small girl who reminds Katnisss of her little sister

11. The Capitol Represents the USA today Emphasize the capitols presence with camera drones: show how the people see everything

12. Cinematic Style

13. Overhead shots in the arena to show vulnerability: The TV show

14. Cinematic Style Low-angle shots on Katniss when she defies the authority of the Capitol Close-ups on Katniss: show her intense emotion, dont allow the audience to see around her Low angle shot = power

15. Cinematic Style Over- the-shoulder shots when she is being chased: only see what she sees: adds tension Shaky hand-held feeling in action scenes

16. Soundtrack

17. Arena: Drums: heartbeat, adrenaline TV show: overly happy music: contrast to violent events portrayed

18. Setting

20. Costumes

21. The Seam: –Simple, plain, dull: browns and grays

22. Costumes Fashion In the Capitol Lady Gaga Philip Treacy – seen at the Royal Wedding

23. Costumes In the Arena: