Soundtrack

Any good film has an amazing soundtrack to go with it, take 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy; the soundtrack went to Platinum and continues to be sold in shops today. So, the soundtrack should capture the essence of the time period its representing but also have some more recent song to remind the audience of the time its set.
Re-Make/ Re Model -Roxy Music (1971)
This will be used during the tripping scene. Its fast pace fits perfectly to the tempo of the footage and has electrifying riffs that add a psychedelic aspect to the scene. In fact this was the song that sparked the whole film as its was the song that gave me the idea for the trip scene and then the rest of the film was made around that one pivotal moment.
Nights in White Satin- The Moody Blues (1967)
This is the song Simon plays when Mick tries to talk to a girl he likes but fails miserably. It is a classic 60's love song that is very nostalgic for some people as it was commonly played at school discos in the 70's. The lyrics that play are: "I love you, yes I love you, woah I love you" which really don't hide what this scene is about.
My Eyes Have Seen You -The Doors (1967)
The guitar solo of this song by the Doors will be played later on in the film when Simon is running down streets to get to Mick before he does Heroin. Like the song by Roxy Music it is faced paced and builds up to a great climax, it suits this moment of fear Simon has as he doesn't want to loose his friend to this drug that will take over his life.
White Rabbit- Jefferson Airplane (1967)
This song is played in the background of the party scene. Its a classic song of the 60's and sets the atmosphere of the film. in fact you could say the track is much like this film in terms of it builds up and up to a peak.
In Another Land- The Rolling Stones (1967)
This will be played when Mick and Ringo are experimenting with a whole magnitude of psychedelic and hallucinogenic drugs. its enchanting and hypnotizing sound go hand in hand with the fact the two kids are experimenting with drugs. The lyrics "In another land" are somewhat a a metaphor for being taken to another place through excessive drug use.
Time- Pink Floyd (1973)
This will be bridge the final shot to the credits. 'Time's quiet and relaxing opening is fitting for the somber atmosphere left with the audience at the end. The sudden change in pace in the song will begin as the final shot cuts to the beginning of the credits.
Money- Pink Floyd (1973)
This song is off the album that is stolen from Mick. This plays at the moment Simon is at a party without Mick and Ringo and is played on a record player, he finds out it was bought off Ringo for £20 to buy Heroin. The song fits as the scene is about greed and money.
Be Together -Major Lazer (2015)
This plays just before 'Money'. This really is to emphasize that we are in the present day as opposed to actually being in the 60's.
Little Wing- The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1967)
Plays when Mick is making the decision to either carry on taking drugs or go straight. However he chooses to continue the drug life. The guitar solo of the song is empowering and in context with the scene is enlightening for Mick as he starts to go down the wrong path.The song itself is about Jimi's Drug habits and how he cant escape them.
A Day in the Life - The Beatles (1967)
This plays after Mick has discovered that his dead dads record has been stolen. The genuinely sad and down tone of the song perfectly suit this emotional experience Mick is going through. It will be the only thing playing as Mick wallows in self pity.

Off the Record: Cast

For this cast I need a group of younger people who would fit the role of young, troubled, drug addicted teenagers.
Mick Morrison- Rick White
Simon Rodgers-  Oliver Jackson Cohen
Ringo "Turpin" Harrison- Stephan Merchant
Friend  #1- James Buckley
Friend  #2- Blake Harrison
Friend  #3- Jack Whitehall
Mrs Morrison- Kristen Scott Thompson
Mr Morrison- 1st choice: Tim Roth
                      2nd choice: Phil Daniels

Director- Sam Osborne
Producer- Mel Crooks
Co-Producer- Richard Lemmington
Assistant Producers- Simon Petertson/ Terry Higrave
Assistant Director- Derek Tupmann
Writter- Simon Malchovich
CGI - Watercolour Pictures®
CGI Assistant- Rob Patterson
Camera Operators- Jill Down/ Doreen Green
Camera Assistant- Niamh McKeown
Distributed by- Fox Searchlight Pictures
Production Company- Palm Pictures

In terms of casting I chose these particular actors due to there unique characteristic attributes. Oliver Jackson-Cohan has  suitably best friend-like mannerisms, although he's older than the character he still looks quite young so can pass as Simon. Stephan Merchant is the "funny guy" and will bring his sense of humor to the role, and due to his recent involvement in 2017's Blockbuster, 'Logan' his status is high right now so will bring more of an audience to the film. As well as that Merchant can do Pathos very well which would increase the impact of the later scenes including his death scene. As for the unnamed friends we have 2/4 of the inbetweeners which is a direct reference to one of the inspirations for our film. And also Jack Whitehall who is also a popular amougst younger spectators. All 5 of these actors are also very active on social media site, especially Twitter, so will promote the film themselves via these sites. Hopefully we can get Tim Roth involved in the project as he would have the have only a small part to play and would have the sympathetic and haunting tone to play Micks dead farther. If we cant get  him we'd have Phil Daniels, slightly older but has the acting capability to create this feeling, and would cost less to have on the project. In terms of production company we will be using our own production company but will apply for a bursary or grant from the National Lottery and BFI to help produce the film, and if it gets enough credibility from critics it will be distributed by Fox Searchlight pictures.