Youth Culture - Mods

Mods (modernist) is a youth culture that originated in London, in 1950s and peaked in the early-to-mid 1960s. A revival was also sparked in the 1970's, brought about in some way, by the film Quadrophenia (1979).

Significant elements of the mod subculture include fashion (often tailor-made suits); music, including African American soul, Jamaican ska, British beat music, and R&B; and motor scooters. The original mod scene was also associated with amphetamine-fuelled all-night dancing at clubs. From the mid-to-late 1960s and onwards, the mass media often used the term mod in a wider sense to describe anything that was believed to be popular, fashionable, or modern.

The revival of the mod culture was sparked by the film Quadrophenia and by mod-influenced bands such as The Jam, Secret Affair, Purple Hearts and The Chords. Many of the mod revival bands were influenced by the energy of British punk rock and New Wave music.

We believe that the mod culture could be a reaction to the rocker culture which was established in the same period (1950's), although it could also have been a reaction to a lack of freedom, and becoming a mod meant they could be part of a group and be their own person.

Mirrored Theory - I dare you

Here is the song we're using, probably about time I posted it! We have the guy's permission, which Jordan will hopefully be screen shooting soon...

People, Costumes and Props etc.

People:

Jordan, Jamie, Jack, Nelson and Becky.

Roles:

Jordan and Jamie - Shooting, but also in it if necessary.

Jack - Extra, various roles.

Nelson - Main protagonist.

Becky - Replaces Nelson as main for 2nd half.

Costumes:


Jordan and Jamie - Usual.

Jack - Smart casual but interchangeable.

Nelson - 2 costumes, reasonably smart and also ragged.

Becky - Same stuff as Nelson.

Props:


Loads of random objects and implements.

Makeshift weapons.

Duvets and Blankets etc.

Pyrotechnics.

Costumes.

Location visit!

Here is a link to the video that me and Jordan created on our visit to our set location, and it rather comprehensively overviews the location and our views on how our video should go. The trip was extremely useful as we got to see how our video would actually manifest. It gave us many fresh ideas, and also we discovered an additional location across the road. So, good effort all round!