Big Top

Big Top is a short film directed by Toby Everett. It stars Emmett Scanlan and Brian Fortune. Although it is not a film opening, the structure is not dissimilar to one.
Costumes: 
Actor one wears a black top with red braces, and sports a moustache. Actor 2 is wearing a dark khaki jacket, and of course there's the clown. The younger antagonist wears light colours and glasses as a child, whereas after his interaction with a clown, he wears dark clothing and has slicked his hair back. I like the simplicity of these costumes.
Lighting: 
Low key lighting, very artificial. There is a green tinge to the lighting in the basement area which makes the environment seem cold; also, the red braces of the antagonist stand out more in comparison. In the 'Big Top' tent, there is a spotlight where the clown stands, which directs the audience's attentions immediately to the beam.
Titles/Credits: 
The title credits fade on and off of the screen at the very beginning. Bold, caps lock, white.
Camera Angles: 
Birds eye, Mid shot, Over shoulder, High angle, Low angle
Cuts:
Clean, math-on action, no fancy transitions
Sound:
Circus music and dialog, as well as a generally tense violin not for added atmosphere.