The opening sequence of a film usually says a a lot about the film as a whole, especially in a thriller film. It should be jam packed with suspense, intense atmospheres and normally are fast paced. The idea of the opening sequence is that is is meant to entice the audience and leave them asking questions even before the main part of the film is yet to come.
The opening five minutes of a film will usually include:
-title of film
-context
-opening credits (which sometimes includes producers and Directors names)
-introductory non diegetic music (in a thriller will be tense music, this could also be the 'theme tune' of the film- creates an atmosphere)
-establishing shot: this shot is used to set the scene, to give the audience a better idea of where the film will be set. ( usually aerial shots, or tracking shots are used to set the scene too of cities or specific places)
- voice overs are sometimes used too which sets the scene or gives details about particular characters they may come across in the film.
- introduction to characters
- Sometimes films that are set in a certain time period then details of this would also be given.
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