Outline/Storyboard/Breakdown

Character's basic life goals/objectives: (Protagonist) - He's a college-age guy, working, living his life by himself in an apartment. He is quiet, mild-mannered, honest, and typically known to "do the right thing". He just wants to get on with his life, with as little trouble as possible. He isn't nosey or curious, which is why this situation is so strange to him.

(Antagonists) - They are affiliated with the mob/a mob-like organization involved in rings of organized crime (gun-running, drugs, the usual bad stuff). And when they pay a visit to the protagonist's neighbor after a bad deal, they spot the protagonist watching them do their dirty work and figure that 'he knows too much".

Obstacles to reaching objectives: (Protagonist) - He's prevented from living a normal life by becoming a witness to the crime transpiring across the yard from his apartment. He can't remain safe if these two know he has seen them.

(Antagonists) - The protagonist is the main obstacle standing in the way of completing their objective without a hitch, and therefore, must eliminate the threat.

What are the actions the characters will use when reaching their objectives: (Protagonist) - he will run from the problem, not trying to confront it, but rather attempting to rid himself of the problem by abandoning the situation.

(Antagonists) - They will try and get rid of their 'witness', by means of kidnapping, execution, etc. because he has now effectively gotten in their way.

What are the ways and means the characters will use: (Protagonist) - He will use the city streets, alleyways, and his ability to run fast in order to dodge his assailants, darting in and out of establishments(?)

(Antagonists) - They will use skill and weapons to attempt to silence their witness, and control the situation.

What adjustments do the characters make when their actions/means don't succeed?: (Protagonist) - He will keep running, once he has been found out by the antagonists, and will continue to do so, until almost the very end.

(Antagonists) - They will take off after him, finding every possible thread to attain their witness, including where he lives, who is friends are, where he works, etc.

What realistic doings are the actors engaged in?: (Protagonist) - He will be running. Alot. Through alleys, streets, parks, sidewalks, across streets, etc.

(Antagonists) - They will be carrying a body, driving off in a car quickly, and hunting the protagonist down on foot.

Breakdown: 4 actors (total) required (not including extras)

-1 protagonist

-2 antagonists

-1 friend of protagonist

How many scenes each actor will be in:

-protagonist (almost all scenes)

-antagonists (body carrying scene, end chase scene, and final capture of protagonist

-friend (park conversation scene, end capture scene)

# and types of locations:

-Streets and alleyways (downtown)

-Apartment building

-Park

-More streets and alleyways

Special costumes and make-up required:

-'Cat burglar' or suits for antagonists to wear

-Street clothes for the protagonist/friend

Props Required:

-A sheet for the body carrying scene

-Someone's car

-A couple of fake guns

Locations Scouted:

-Streets including (front, main, monroe, madison, union (downtown))

-Alleyways between these streets

-Tom Lee Park

-Park parallel to Mud Island

-The backyard of my apartment, (Buena Vista)

- Court Square

Update on new movie idea: Idea #1

       So sorry guys, I know alot of you have put in your 2 cents and encouraged me to go with the road trip idea (which was as good as the other two) but I think idea 1 just has something for me to explore. And I think as long as I can get my actors to cooperate and scheduling conflicts handled, then  things will go smoothly. 

       With that said, I've given some thought as to the elaboration of the circumstances surrounding the plot to the new movie. My main character will stumble upon what looks or sounds like a few people having an altercation in the apartment next to his, and later, he discovers two people carrying a body, but he is soon discovered in his observations and from then on, the chase ensues. On-foot chases, following in cars and on foot, and as the main character travels through his treacherous night, he befriends people and call upon his allies, some helpful and some who wish to throw him 'to the wolves' so to speak. This is the idea thus far, any suggestions, input on this extremely rough outline - feel free and encouraged to leave a comment, question, or snide remark.

3 Ideas for my next movie...

Idea #1) - Sort of a 'fugitive on the run' kind of movie, with some action, some mystery, and some excitement. Chase scene(s) are something that i haven't done before, but something i have really been considering. As far as the actual content and story line of the movie, I want it to be about a man running from an organization or malicious group who have wrongly accused this man and framed him for something he didn't do. This goes right along with my manifesto and my infatuation with Albert Broccoli and the 007 series of films, as well as Alfred Hitchcock-esque suspense. This will also give me a great opportunity to craft extensive dialogue, which is something i have yet to do in my movies.

Idea #2) - Inspired by my work on the memory piece, I would like to tell the story of a young man who is dying (not sure of what yet), and how he comes to terms with his own mortality at such a young age, and the way he deals with it. I want to show the friends who are supporting him during his last days, and his thoughts on "the end", and what it's like to die young, and to not have the rest of his life ahead of him, as so many others will. Yet another opportunity to involve dialogue and monologue in my work.

Idea #3) - A 'road movie' - two, or three friends on a trip into the big city. Showing their trials and tribulations as they pass from state to state, seeking adventure, and coming across an assortment of characters along the way. this idea isn't as strong as the other two, but i like all three of them, because they would feature things i haven't yet done with my filmmaking, and have been itching to try.