The first major decision I have decided on is that I would like to bring in an outside Director to direct the pilot. Hennie agrees with me that this is the best choice to make as it something neither of us want to concentrate on in this project and in the future in our careers. Although in the 2 years, that we currently have on the course there is some very competent directors I would love to work with on my last ever project, I know how busy it is for them term time, so I think it would be easier to get in a recent enthusiastic graduate.
Hennie has already sent out some advertisements for this position which we have had some interest in and we will be arranging with these directors, the week beginning the 26th August. After showing them a rough draft of the script we will then, decide who will be the best candidate on- experience, location, practicality, ability to work as a team but to also lead a shoot.
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Minor Character Breakdowns
Mum-
- Late 30s
- Looks young for her age, but still Mumsy acting
- Over protective
- Loving
- Tries to be Maisy's best friend
- Attractive
- Dresses good
- Skinnier prettier than Maisy which annoys Maisy.
Teacher 10- male
- Good looking
- Can be quite strict
- Thinks he is really funny
- Always cracking jokes
- Mid 30s
- All the girls fancy him
- Charming.
Teacher 2- female
- Strict
- Older lady
- Nice deep down
- Tough outside
Main Character breakdowns
Character List
Maisy (Protagonist)-
- Normal looking but not ugly
- Worrier
- Obsessed with boys
- Bubbly
- Fun
- Always coming up with crazy ideas
- Sensitive
- Caring
- Oblivious to some things
- Family orientated
- Pretty, tall, long hair
- Clever
- Confident
- Sensible
- Popular with boys and girls
- Keeps the group together and safe
- Immaculate
- Caring
- Easy going
- Daydreamer
- Forgetful
- Messy
- Arty
- Loves music
- Pretty but always dishevelled looking
- Long term boyfriend
Rob (Maisie’s boy best friend)-
- Sporty
- A bit geeky but still cute
- Sensitive
- Good listener
- Goes to the boys school of theirs
- Fancies Maisy a lot
1st draft synopsis
This brand new 25 minute pilot tells the story of awkward 15
year old Maisy’s life. She lives at home with her single mum who is much cooler
than her and is going on way more dates. Now shes going into year 10 with her
BFF’s Cassie and Gemma, and she has a whole new set of dramas to deal with.
It’s their back to school disco at the end of the week and Maisy hasn’t got a
date. It’s alright for Cas, who has boys falling at her feet begging to take
her to the disco and Gemma with her long term boyfriend, but Maisy just has to
find one. Luckily she has her boy best friend Rob to walk home with and tell
him all about her problems. She can’t see how much Rob would love to take her
to the disco and spys new sixth form hottie, Jack. The 3 girls obsess over Jack
at school and one day they go to Cass’s to plan their outfits, when Jack walks
in with Cass’s older brother Joe! Meanwhile whilst his is all going on Mums stared
to date again, and Maisy can’t work out why her hot new history teacher is
being so nice to her…
The beginning!
I came up with this story originally as a film script last Christmas, but have now decided I would like to turn it into a 25 minute pilot television programme for my Final Major Project. I will be writing and producing, with Hennie Clough alongside as Assistant Producer.
'Totally Maisy' is:
'Totally Maisy' is:
- a 25 minute pilot
- aimed at 11-15 year old, mainly girls but with an aspect appealing to boys to.
- for the hit children's channel CITV.
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