FUTURE PERFECT: SERIES OUTLINE

FUTURE PERFECT: SERIES OUTLINE

The idea of the series is to create a fairly realist universe where
the lives of all its inhabitants are chronicled. This will be done in
a series of various story arcs that focus on 5 separate individuals
each arc, from said universe. It’s a drama series, and hence we will
be exploring the harsher more dramatic elements of these characters
lives as they go through their days. The idea is to reflect on real
life, and the harsh realities often not dealt with directly and
portray them as realistically and honestly as possible.

SEASON 1: CHAPTERS 1-6

The first arc follows 5 characters, all non-related (with the
exception of two pairs of the five who know each other, but live
separate journeys)

JAMES - An aspiring novelist, currently working for a local paper
SARAH – A brilliant university student who at the beginning of her
story is faced with a new and delicate situation
SAMANTHA – An alcoholic violinist not willing to face her own demons
DAVID – A disillusioned artist, still grieving the loss of his lover (He is a close friend of Samantha’s)
KATHERINE – A model looking to start her life in a new direction (Old friend of James’)

The idea is to have a sort of underlying theme for each arc. The theme
of the pilot season is ‘Self-destruction’, promising individuals on a
downward spiral. The titles of the first 6 episodes are as follows:
* Before my dying day (pilot)
* Comfort in Solitude
* Ad Infinitum
* The less trodden path
* Conclusion
* Prologue

RATING
It is a graphic series, portraying scenes of violence, strong language
and sexuality. So we are not limiting ourselves. But this is not
license for gratuity; it must all come from a real place.

THE WORLD
We will be filming in London to begin with, but this fact will never
be focused on in the series. This is because the city is supposed to
exist as a sort of nether realm, a place that could be anywhere, and
so whether it’s filmed in Tokyo or Battersea, we should not care too
much other than appreciate a ‘change in scenery’ because we should be
following the characters. This doesn’t mean landmarks can’t be shown
or places mentioned, but basically it’s just to say that the city as a
place, the world around it too, should not necessarily be a
determining factor. We are not telling for example a New York story if
we are filming in New York, or likewise for London, but the story of
individuals in a global environment. The series should be able to span
the globe, and still give off the same feeling. 1 arc could be in
France, the next in Canada. There should be no restrictions except our
own location.
The world is tied together, no matter which city it is based in, by a
radio station with a DJ for the daytime, and one at night. These are
the only recurring characters and they tie together the story, hinting
at the themes of the arc if you will.
We will be viewing this world mostly at night for the first arc. I
envisioned this look for the series; however it is subject to change
depending on the requirements of the script.

MUSIC
Limited to either source or at key points, but mostly ambient sounds

MEDIUM
It is to be shot on DV, for the naturalist feel, and for ease and
availability. This way cheap production and smaller crews. In this
respect we can make comparisons with the Dogme95 movement, where the
camera is handheld, no sets or artificial lights etc the more
technical elements of the manifesto. But in a sense we are also
borrowing the strength and eventual graphic nature of events to some
degree that is common to Dogma films

The objective is to not worry about budget and things of that nature,
but to make film, to do things without waiting for hand outs, to put
it bluntly. Hence there is no set timeline outside of what the film
makers feel they need. The movie ‘Tarnation’ was made for less than
$700 and was edited on the guys IMac in IMovie. I don’t see why we
can’t do the same if we are passionate enough.



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