A film that inspired our project - Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

The film based on Tom Clancy's character once played by Harrison Ford, was released in 2014 as a reboot to the Jack Ryan franchise. Starring and directed by Kenneth Branagh as the arguably trend setting, evil Russian tycoon villain. 

Based on characters created by Tom Clancy and adapted for the screen by Adam Cozad and David Koepp, the film grossed $135.5 million at the box office from a budget of $60 million. 

It brought together currently popular actors such as Chris Pine (Star Trek), Keira Knightly (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Kevin Costner who is a Hollywood A-list veteran.  

Comparatively, the film flopped compared to previous Jack Ryan films such as Clear and Present Danger and Air Force 1.  Currently, it is unknown whether there will be a sequel to the film as funding has currently not been confirmed.

Risk Assesment Table

Weather:

Attempt to shoot on a day where there is light but it is cloudy. Use of pathetic fallacy to reflect mood of film.

Careful not fall into lake:
When shooting scenes that require us to approach the lake in Cuckoo's Hollow, do not stand too close to the edge of the brush. Also be sure to not drop the camera in the lake in filming over the bridge or rails.

Neighbourhoods:
Do not make too much noise to disturb people living in the neighbourhood.

Beware of traffic:
Don't get hit by a car.

Beware of passer-bys:
Could accidentally get them in the footage without consent.

Alchemy scene:
Be careful not to cut self on equipment.
Don't drop glass bottles/jars.
Beware of any spillages.

Risk	Consequence	Risk chance	Precautions
Dropping camera while filming	Broken property and inability to film	Low	We will take regular breaks.
Canine interference	Pet dog(s) on set ruins take or post-production sound recording with barking or intrusion.	High	Ensure the dogs are in another location so they do not provide non-diegetic sound.
Road traffic accidents	Injury	Medium	Take standard road safety precautions when encountering roads.
Falling/tripping	Injury	Low	Be cautious when travelling by foot.
Camera breakage due to wind knocking over tripod	Camera is broken and the product is unable to be filmed.	High	Be vigilant of wind and hold onto tripod and camera at all times..

Popular Thriller Tropes: Villain

A thriller film is often defined by the villain rather than the main character. Their menace/threat that they pose is often the driving force of the film and so they are remembered for that. 

The film Skyfall which is part of the James Bond uber-franchise is remembered for his unique appearance and sheer insanity. 

Despite the plot hole that the character was disfigured by cyanide (which would be impossible), this scene is regarded as a highlight from the film. 

John Doe from Se7en (played by Kevin Spacey) is a methodical religious extremist. 

His crimes in the film are gruesome and horrifying making him a more formidable foe. 

The reality of the character is the most memorable part of his character. It feeds into the fear of the film and the macabre oddity of the mis en scene. 
He as a person, is cool and collective with his face value nature only giving a peak into the super-disturbed mind within.

The xenomorph in Ridley Scott's original horror/thriller, Alien is first and foremost a hunter. 
A monstrous killing machine, the xenomorphs sole purpose is to kill making him/her unpredictable and highly dangerous.
Arguably the greatest villain of all time due to their ferocity, the xenomorph has spawned a whole franchise lasting even now.