Wide Asleep

Narrative Poster

5 Phrases and Script

1. "Dude, he need some new pajamas." -- Said by a man at Walmart.
2. "Do you sell butter dishes? Why not?" -- Asked by a customer at Kroger.
3. "Do you want specific information in general or what?" -- A conversation between two Walmart Employees
4. "is there any meat in the veggie rolls" -- Customer at a Chinese restaurant.
5. "Why do they need so many computers in here?" -- Student in the computer lab.

Its 10:00pm  at the Nelson's house.  Mr. Nelson (Nelson) and Mrs. Nelson (Nelly) are getting sleepy and feel like heading to bed.

Mr. Nelson - (yawwwnnnn) Its gettin' kinda late for us old folks huh, Nelly.

Mrs. Nelson - Guess it is, I keep dozin' off over here on the couch.

Mr. Nelson - Alright, well if i can get my knees to work I'm headin' on in to grab my PJs. Meet cha in bed.

Mrs. Nelson - Your PJs? Really? how many times do I have to tell you to go get some new ones... With the number of holes in those I'm surprised you still call them clothing.

Mr. Nelson - Ahh Fooie! Let me do what I want to in my old age. If I die in my sleep, at least let me die happy and in the clothes I like.  Im gunna go put em' on and show you they aren't as bad as what ya think.

Mrs. Nelson - Fine! But if I see that dangler peeking out at me, thats it! We are going to "The Walmart" tomorrow morning to get you a new pair.  Hurry up... I gotta... make poops.

Mr. Nelson - So hostile woman, all over a pair of pajam-

Mrs. Nelson - You think this is HOSTILE! This aint nuthin compared to when I told you to watch for my rose bushes and you said that they just jumped out at cha...

Mr. Nelson - Oh lord... I'll be back in a minute. Don't get your panties all in a bunch...

-- 5 minutes later --

Mr. Nelson - Okay Nelly, Do ya see my one eyed monster? Huh? ...I don't hear anything.

Mrs. Nelson - Your getting a new pair tomorrow.

Mr. Nelson - You are not my mother.

Mrs. Nelson - I may not be your mother but I-

-- The doorbell rings --

Mrs. Nelson - Who the F-

Mr. Nelson - Nelly! Watch your mouth.  I'll get it...in my pajamas.

Mrs. Nelson - Oh no you won't

-- she opens the door --

Mrs. Nelson - Oh hey there, Burt.

Burt (the neighbor) - Hi Nell- Whoa! Dude, he need some new pajamas.

Documentary Pitch

Title: 

New To You Consignment: Beyond the Clothes (Maybe, let me know if you have any suggestions)

Tagline: 

You never know what's on the next rack (again, If you have any other suggestions)

Concept:  

This Documentary would be focused on Sharla Weldy, owner of "New To You Consignment" in Wakarusa.  we will be speaking with Sharla, her husband and two kids about how she got into the business and how it has been growing ever since.  Having a faithful following of customers and having expanded the store in 2012 she will be able to to speak on the success of her business.  I would like to set up multiple cameras while interviewing her and her family to get a nice range of different kinds of shots.  I don't want the interview questions being asked to appear in the final edit so it has the feeling of them speaking candidly about each topic.  Also I would like some photographs of the shop in its early stages to show the changes and growth of the business since it has opened.  If possible I would like to interview some customers about the quality of items that are found in the shop.

Some questions to be asked:

What intrigued you into getting involved in this business?

In the beginning, were there any doubts about opening?

How has this affected you and your family?

What mistakes have you made that might have affected the shop?

What would you have done differently if you could and why?

What have you learned that others might not know about running a business?

What was the happiest moment you have had since opening?

What was the scariest moment you have had since opening?

Tell us a story about the history of this place.

Where did you come from to get here and where do you return to when you leave?

Who helped contribute to your success and how?

How have you changed as a person since opening?

Tell us what in in your store and what we can expect to see.

How does your family feel about your role in this?

How will you preserve the memories of this place?

How do you feel at the end of the day?

How do you think others see you as a professional?

How do you see yourself?

How do you want others to see you as a professional?

Loose script:

Video	Audio
Fades from black to a shot of the building	Voice of the owner of New To You Consignment has possitive comments about the store
Shots of old photographs of the store back in the day	music and narration
Interview with Sharla Weldy, visuals going back and forth with b-roll of shots from inside the store	Interview keeps going throughout the whole interview; cut out interviewer’s audio of asking the questions
Interviewing of shoppers and regular customers	Interview keeps going throughout the whole interview; cut out interviewer’s audio of asking the questions

Shots of inside the store. Shelf to shelf

music and narration

Location Photos (Downtown South Bend/River)

Boredom

Concept Summary: Say Something

The concept of this music video, Say Something by A great Big World, is a depressing one.  It is about having to part and say goodbye to something or someone that you love even though it may not be what you want.  The video shows a lot of low camera angles giving the viewer the impression of feeling small and helpless.  There are many slow zooms as to not change to mood of the video.  Also there is a good line of sight from the elderly man to the bed ridden/dying woman.

Intro Andy Bollenbacher

I interact with media well. having a smart phone in my pocket, surfing the web and creating art on the computer are all a large part of my everyday life.  the television is almost considered a "God" at my house due to it always being in use.  I consider myself a bit of a movie buff as well.  But as far as written media not so much.. not a big reading fan.

My three top movie choices are Forrest Gump, Hook, and The Goonies.
Any kind of media without restrictions? There are always restrictions.
I dont necessarily know if i want to pursue Graphic Design after graduation but at least Ill have a degree to get my foot in the door.
Im interested in making media because it gives me a way to express myself in other ways instead of verbally telling who I am.