Actual Idea (1) - Synopsis and Cast

My second idea was the idea I stuck with, not only due to time limitations, but also because it seemed more open to changes and developments. To me it was a simple enough narrative were the audience could enjoy it, but also had a twist on the end which brought the audience back to reality in the sense that love doesn't always get the happy ending that everyone wants.
I originally did another mind map to get all my ideas down, then developed them from there.

I decided that my target audience would remain the same, except that the audience would be aimed more at teenage girls because the "romance" genre is more appealing to them and they are probably more liable to want to watch it in comparison to males. However, the narrative will still appeal to males as there is a lead male protagonist which they may be able to relate to. Both genders would be in education, probably students, as the narrative is based on the central protagonists meeting in college. This will help the audience to relate more to the storyline.

I also wrote down all the basics of my idea on to a large A3 sheet.

My synopsis is:

"A teenage musician, Jonny, falls in love with a pretty girl at his college, Jess. Obstacles stop them from being together, a main being her Christian father who forbids her to be with him due to his appearance and background. Jonny tried desperately to try and convince her father about the situation but fails miserably. In her desperation for happiness, Jess decides to run away and live with her Mother who's recently moved to Spain (her parents divorced). Jonny catches her just in time, but when everyone thinks he's going to join her, Jess leaves and Jonny is left to carry on his life".
When some of my friends first read my idea, they were saddened that the two never got to be together in the end, but found that the ending was unpredictable and down-to-earth. They agreed with the message of keeping love in reality and how it doesn't always end the way we'd like it to.

For my cast of the characters, I knew I had to pick a selection of people who would suit the characters and had some experience of acting to create a higher level of verisimilitude (or believability). So, I decided to do some character profiles of my original cast.

JESS - She's young, pretty and energetic. Her bubbly personality is what attracts guys to her. Her parents have recently undergone a divorce, so her Dad is very protective over her.

LEE - Boyfriend (who becomes 'ex-boyfriend') to JESS. He is sporty and is very controlling over JESS. He likes to warn off other guys from her and start fights. He isn't one to mess with.

JONNY - The lead male who falls hopelessly in love. His appearance is unconventional for a smart and romantic male, which is what puts JESS' DAD off him in the first place. He likes rock music and this is often shown through his appearance.


JESS' DAD - He wants what is best for his daughter and dresses as a typical 'Dad' figure. He wears a cross around his neck to show he is a Christian which will influence how over-protective he is over his daughter. He has also recently been through a divorce which has made him insecure and more protective over his daughter.



Unfortunately, Jess was no longer able to continue to be involved within my project. So I had to change her character. Because their appearances differ, I decided to alter their characters slightly.



SHANNON - (or Shan) is pretty, smart and fun. She doesn't like to disobey her Dad but also struggles to keep to his rules. She's young and wants freedom to be with who she wants. Her parents have recently divorced which has made her Dad more focused up on her well-being.