Well, the thing is, my friends decided to shoot a short for submission to a contest in Torrent, the only rule is you have to have about 10 minutes long and that his argument has to revolve around a theme of urban ecology ( you know, recycle materials, respect the street cleaning, saving energy and all that stuff). The project leader, who has become convinced everyone else to participate, is one of our friends who studied an audiovisual performance module, and lately is very lively and eager to carry out any projects. It is the first thing we do such, but the truth is we had not done anything as complex as this short film so far, despite the script we have created is very simple, when we have come to do the technical script we have realized that everything has to be perfectly measured to create a decent video, and you have to program it all very well, including time recording and video editing. We are also excited because the winning short will be used for a local awareness campaign, and also will earn a prize of 700 euros.
Given my lack of imagination, I thought it would be good to post the profile of the characters that will be part of the script, to give you an idea. It's a simple love story (all too typical, I know), but we think it can work to deliver a message to an awareness campaign:
Rachel (co-star):
He is 22 years old and she's studying Environmental Science at the University of Valencia. She has a sister named Violet and gets along very well with her and her parents. She would be an ideal daughter for any mother if she wasn't always being given grilled everyone at home to make them aware that they have to recycle. Since she is the one that emphasizes the theme touches always to handle down the trash. She's very cheerful, optimistic and very involved with the environment, always thinking how to benefit other people. She loves nature, (that's) animals and trekking whenever possible. He has a friend, Raul, with whom he shares the lessons and hobbies. She looks a little bit hippy.
Roberto (co-star):
He is 25 and works in the cleaning of City Hall, he is a landfill. He lives with his mother in a bit old house, at home they have never had much money. Roberto's father died when he was 15 years old in a car accident and since then Robert became the sole support of his mother and he is now in charge of the household economy. Roberto is a young and vitalist guy, he is optimistic and leads a very simple life without too many complications. He worries about rising in the morning to go to work and to go out with friends when he has a night off. For others he may seem a young arrogant guy that couldn't give a damn about anything, or that he may be the typical smashed at first glance, but actually is a humble guy and very easy. Its worst fault is the lack of order and disinterest in maintaining the cleanliness no matter where, despite working in trash. He has got a messy room, his car is made a dump and if he goes down the street and he starts eating a stick of gum, he eats it and throws the paper on the floor, without any remorse (which character so dirty!!). His best friend is Jose, who works with him. Roberto's love to party and make his mother smile. Look: Normal.
My friend has asked me to do this role but I do not think this is a good idea, because my acting abilities are rather... Well, I haven't xD.
Raul:
Best friend of Rachel. He is 22 years old and looks just like Rachel. It is a lovely boy, friendly and, like Rachel, she likes to do crazy things from time to time, he loves Rachel but he doesn't dare to tell her (poor boy!!). Look: Pop.
Jose:
Best friend and confidant of Robert. She is 24 years old and also works as a garbage dump. He is a boy who is content to lead a simple life and loves being with his friends. Recently he has left with his girlfriend of all life and he is overcoming it in part thanks to his friend Roberto. He may be a little shy at first but then when you know him is a very happy guy and a joker.
Clara:
Raquel's friend. She is 22 years old, and celebrates her birthday party that will prepare her friends, including Raquel. Clara is a very open minded girl and very pragmatic. At the party she is bright, happy and very happy to share her birthday with her friends.
Raquel's mother:
A 50 years old woman, she is a very kind person and a lover of good food. Lately she is learning to separate waste for recycling, as they teach their daughters. It costs her a little and she doesn't like that their daughters have to say her where to throw the cans or cardboard because she is a little proud, but she loves her children dearly.
Raquel's father:
A man in his 50s, of few words and a homebody. When he is eating with his family, he never part of the conversations between his wife and daughters, he just watches TV when he's eating and picks up his plate and leaves the room to sit and read. He speaks only when asked (what a stupid character!! xD).
Violeta:
Sister of Rachel. He is 10 years old. She is very cheerful and curious. She is always asking Raquel about what she makes at the university. She also wants to study at university, she wants to be (when she grows up, obviously) veterinary to care for her dog Pluto and to save many animals. She also helps her sister with the stuff of recycling at home and corrects her mother when she gets confused and throws the paper into the bag of glass. She is also very affectionate. For now, we have problems with this character because we haven't a little girl to play this part.
Roberto's mother:
A woman of about 55 years old, she is a widow since 10 years ago. She lives with her son, her life is her son and doesn't go nearly far into the street. She is a happy woman, and despite the circumstances, she has overcome the death of her husband thanks to the vitality of her son, and she always says he's a scoundrel, but with affection.
Well, that's all, we have to get it done and delivered by the 7th of February. In addition, we have to shoot it during exams, so everything will be pretty intense but... here we go, to see what comes out!
Incidentally, the website of the producer, where you can see the project once it will be finished is www.produccionsmarco.com
Given my lack of imagination, I thought it would be good to post the profile of the characters that will be part of the script, to give you an idea. It's a simple love story (all too typical, I know), but we think it can work to deliver a message to an awareness campaign:
Rachel (co-star):
He is 22 years old and she's studying Environmental Science at the University of Valencia. She has a sister named Violet and gets along very well with her and her parents. She would be an ideal daughter for any mother if she wasn't always being given grilled everyone at home to make them aware that they have to recycle. Since she is the one that emphasizes the theme touches always to handle down the trash. She's very cheerful, optimistic and very involved with the environment, always thinking how to benefit other people. She loves nature, (that's) animals and trekking whenever possible. He has a friend, Raul, with whom he shares the lessons and hobbies. She looks a little bit hippy.
Roberto (co-star):
He is 25 and works in the cleaning of City Hall, he is a landfill. He lives with his mother in a bit old house, at home they have never had much money. Roberto's father died when he was 15 years old in a car accident and since then Robert became the sole support of his mother and he is now in charge of the household economy. Roberto is a young and vitalist guy, he is optimistic and leads a very simple life without too many complications. He worries about rising in the morning to go to work and to go out with friends when he has a night off. For others he may seem a young arrogant guy that couldn't give a damn about anything, or that he may be the typical smashed at first glance, but actually is a humble guy and very easy. Its worst fault is the lack of order and disinterest in maintaining the cleanliness no matter where, despite working in trash. He has got a messy room, his car is made a dump and if he goes down the street and he starts eating a stick of gum, he eats it and throws the paper on the floor, without any remorse (which character so dirty!!). His best friend is Jose, who works with him. Roberto's love to party and make his mother smile. Look: Normal.
My friend has asked me to do this role but I do not think this is a good idea, because my acting abilities are rather... Well, I haven't xD.
Raul:
Best friend of Rachel. He is 22 years old and looks just like Rachel. It is a lovely boy, friendly and, like Rachel, she likes to do crazy things from time to time, he loves Rachel but he doesn't dare to tell her (poor boy!!). Look: Pop.
Jose:
Best friend and confidant of Robert. She is 24 years old and also works as a garbage dump. He is a boy who is content to lead a simple life and loves being with his friends. Recently he has left with his girlfriend of all life and he is overcoming it in part thanks to his friend Roberto. He may be a little shy at first but then when you know him is a very happy guy and a joker.
Clara:
Raquel's friend. She is 22 years old, and celebrates her birthday party that will prepare her friends, including Raquel. Clara is a very open minded girl and very pragmatic. At the party she is bright, happy and very happy to share her birthday with her friends.
Raquel's mother:
A 50 years old woman, she is a very kind person and a lover of good food. Lately she is learning to separate waste for recycling, as they teach their daughters. It costs her a little and she doesn't like that their daughters have to say her where to throw the cans or cardboard because she is a little proud, but she loves her children dearly.
Raquel's father:
A man in his 50s, of few words and a homebody. When he is eating with his family, he never part of the conversations between his wife and daughters, he just watches TV when he's eating and picks up his plate and leaves the room to sit and read. He speaks only when asked (what a stupid character!! xD).
Violeta:
Sister of Rachel. He is 10 years old. She is very cheerful and curious. She is always asking Raquel about what she makes at the university. She also wants to study at university, she wants to be (when she grows up, obviously) veterinary to care for her dog Pluto and to save many animals. She also helps her sister with the stuff of recycling at home and corrects her mother when she gets confused and throws the paper into the bag of glass. She is also very affectionate. For now, we have problems with this character because we haven't a little girl to play this part.
Roberto's mother:
A woman of about 55 years old, she is a widow since 10 years ago. She lives with her son, her life is her son and doesn't go nearly far into the street. She is a happy woman, and despite the circumstances, she has overcome the death of her husband thanks to the vitality of her son, and she always says he's a scoundrel, but with affection.
Well, that's all, we have to get it done and delivered by the 7th of February. In addition, we have to shoot it during exams, so everything will be pretty intense but... here we go, to see what comes out!
Incidentally, the website of the producer, where you can see the project once it will be finished is www.produccionsmarco.com
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