Lesson 4

[Nat Melvin]

Natalie’s 10 Most Interesting Things

WIL: Having hooks and interesting information laid out gives a solid base and creative ideas for the pitch

1. Hooks:

A. Unique Villain and Hero: The uniqueness lies in the fusion of Hawaiian, Greek, and other worldwide mythologies, which sets the hero, Sola, and the villain, Ku, apart from traditional archetypes. Sola’s status as an orphan bridging mortal and divine realms, and Ku’s ambition to exploit ancient powers, offer fresh and multifaceted character dynamics. Hecate’s s uniqueness lies in her cunning and strategic manipulation, distinct from the more overt displays of power by other Greek Gods. As a master of magic and the mistress of crossroads, she operates in the shadows, pulling strings behind the scenes to further her agenda

B. Major Hook of Opening Scene: The opening scene’s major hook is the mesmerizing voice chanting an ancient Hawaiian legend, immediately drawing viewers into the mystical world of the story and setting the stage for the epic adventure that follows.

C. Turning Points: Several turning points include Sola’s discovery of her mother’s necklace, Hecate’s recognition of Sola’s growing power, and the activation of the ancient curse, each propelling the narrative forward and raising the stakes for the characters.

D. Emotional Dilemma: Sola faces an emotional dilemma as she grapples with her forbidden romance with Anteros, knowing that it complicates her alliances and motivations, leading to difficult choices and internal conflicts.

E. Major Twists: The inadvertent triggering of the ancient curse by Sola, the banishment of the Gods’ symbols of power, the artifacts, due to her use of forbidden magic, and the mysterious portal to a mythical world present major twists that upend the characters’ expectations and alter the course of the story.

F. Reversals: Sola’s use of forbidden magic inadvertently leads to unintended consequences, reversing her initial intentions and setting off a chain of events with unforeseen repercussions.

G. Character Betrayals: Betrayals occur as characters like Ku manipulate alliances and exploit vulnerabilities for their gain, leading to shifting loyalties and unexpected alliances throughout the narrative.

H. Big Surprises: The revelation of Sola’s true lineage, the unfolding prophecy about the curse, and the emergence of unforeseen threats from other mythologies serve as big surprises that keep viewers engaged and eager to uncover the next twist in the story.

2. Make a list of any other things in your script that could interest a producer.

Unique Concept: The blend of Hawaiian mythology with Greek and other mythologies offers a fresh and intriguing premise that sets the show apart from a typical fantasy series.

Strong Protagonist: Sola, as a teenage orphan grappling with newfound powers and a quest to unite warring pantheons, provides a compelling central character with a relatable journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Rich Mythological Lore: The incorporation of Hawaiian legends and deities, along with well-known gods of other mythologies, creates a rich and immersive world full of potential for exploration and expansion.

High Stakes and Conflict: The looming threat of an ancient curse and the potential annihilation of both mortal and divine realms provide high stakes and intense conflict, keeping viewers engaged and invested in the outcome.

Character Dynamics: The complex relationships and alliances between characters, including Sola’s interactions with allies and adversaries alike, offer opportunities for rich character development and compelling interpersonal drama.

Visual Spectacle: From the lush landscapes of Hawaii to the divine realms of Greek, Egyptian, Indian, and other mythologies, the show promises stunning visual imagery and epic set pieces that would appeal to audiences seeking immersive fantasy worlds.

Emotional Depth: Alongside the epic fantasy elements, the show delves into themes of identity, family, and sacrifice, offering emotional resonance and depth that can resonate with a wide audience.

Timely Themes: Themes of unity, redemption, and the balance between power and responsibility resonate with contemporary audiences, adding relevance and depth to the storytelling.

Potential for Franchise Building: With its rich mythology and diverse cast of characters, the show has the potential to spawn spin-offs, tie-in media, and merchandise, offering long-term opportunities for franchise building.

Marketability: The unique blend of mythology, action, and drama, coupled with a strong protagonist and high production values, positions the show as a marketable and potentially lucrative property for networks or streaming platforms.

3. The 10 most interesting things.

Unique Mythological Blend: The fusion of Hawaiian and other world-known mythology creates a fresh and captivating world rich in diverse lore and deities.

Compelling Protagonist: Sola, an orphan teen with burgeoning powers and a quest to unite warring pantheons, offers a relatable and engaging central character on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Epic High Stakes: The looming threat of an ancient curse and the potential destruction of mortal and divine realms sets the stage for high-stakes conflict and epic battles.

Complex Character Dynamics: The intricate relationships and alliances between characters, including Sola’s interactions with allies and adversaries, add depth and nuance to the storytelling.

Emotional Depth: Themes of identity, family, sacrifice, and redemption provide emotional resonance and depth, elevating the narrative beyond traditional fantasy fare.

Visually Stunning: From the lush landscapes of Hawaii to the divine realms of Greek mythology, the show promises breathtaking visuals and epic set pieces that immerse viewers in its fantastical world.

Timely Relevance: Themes of unity, power, responsibility, and redemption resonate with contemporary audiences, adding layers of meaning and relevance to the story.

Rich Mythological Lore: The incorporation of Hawaiian legends and deities, alongside well-known mythology gods, offers a rich tapestry of mythology to explore, providing endless opportunities for world-building and storytelling.

Marketability: With its unique premise, strong protagonist, high stakes, and emotional depth, “Stolen Senses” has the potential to appeal to a broad audience and become a marketable and successful franchise.

Franchise Potential: The expansive world, diverse cast of characters, and rich mythology lay the groundwork for potential spin-offs, tie-in media, and merchandise, offering long-term opportunities for franchise building and expansion.

[Margaret]

What I learned: Looking for 10 interesting things made me go back and revise my script to add interesting things. I also realize I could pitch the series instead of just the pilot.
1. Villain and hero? Hero wants nothing to do with religion, ends up a prophet
2. Major Hook of Opening Scene: Light bubble acts like it is alive, following Jack.
3. Turning Points? Falling into a crevasse during an earthquake thrusts Jack into a parallel world.
4. Emotional Dilemma? Jack wants to return to Earth, but can’t leave the Donek if they are to live.
5. Major Twists? Jack running away from being a prophet becomes one.
6. Reversals? Donek leader bent on saving lives promotes suicide.
7. Character Betrayals? Merek, a leader of the Donek, utilizes resources for his own benefit, subjecting the people to potential starvation.
8. Big Surprises? Imara, a refugee of the Donek, is the Hedeon leader’s wife.
9. Other: The Orb, a light bubble, gives direction to the people.
10. Other: The location is a parallel world

[Denice Lewis]

Denice’s 10 Most Interesting Things
What I learned doing this assignment is that it was necessary to cut down the information to the bare essentials. I chose ten most interesting things each for the series and pilot. It was easier to focus on the protagonist in the series because the pilot set the story up.

10 Most Interesting Things
Series:
1. Maya’s emotions affect the dreamworld.
2. Her enemy is her mother.
3. Her invisible birthmark opens portals and gives her the power of light.
4. Her grandmother’s infiltration of the Dream Forgers endangers the family.
5. There is a bounty on her head.
6. She’s the first female Dreamweaver.
7. The villain is her grandfather.
8. She has the key to be the savior of both worlds.
9. She’s determined to save her kidnapped father.
10. Her mother is alive and in a coma. It’s Lysandra.

Pilot:
1. Maya’s father, Blake, is kidnapped by a monster.
2. He’s the Dreamweaver, in charge of keeping balance between dreams and reality.
3. Maya is the first female Dreamweaver.
4. The Dark Dreamer wants Blake’s power to live in the real world.
5. Dark Dreamer doesn’t know she’s Blake’s wife and Maya’s mother.
6. Maya’s negative emotions cause her birthmark to appear.
7. Maya doesn’t know her mother is alive.
8. Dreamweavers travel in the dream realm in their physical bodies.
9. Maya’s anger causes events from the dream realm to appear in the real world.
10. She fights in two worlds at the same time.

[Jeff Chase]

Jeffrey Alan Chase’s 10 Most Interesting Things

What I learned doing this assignment is it makes a lot of sense to look at my script with the fresh perspective of making it desirable for a producer and/or a manager. Discovered a number of things that were just lying there waiting to be noticed.

A. What is most unique about your villain and hero?
My villain is a conflicted U.S. Army officer who has gone rogue and is possessed but doesn’t know it. My hero is a homeless veteran who is on the run from false charges of war crimes and is being chased.

B. Major hook of your opening scene?
Best friends turn into mortal enemies in a U.S. Army Humvee on patrol in Afghanistan as it comes under attack by Taliban.

C. Any turning points?
Numerous. I’ve given all my act breaks major turning points and all my characters the same.
Jonah turns away from God, but something occurs that always brings him back. Ex-wife, Mary, wants to break away from her controlling father but then he offers her full control of his overseas company. James makes a clean break from drugs, then temptation and the lure of money sucks him back in.

D. Emotional dilemma?
Jonah Zeke inspects the $100,000 in his office safe but can’t spend it or tell anyone he has it. Catherine has sworn off men but finds herself caring more than she wants to about Jonah.

E. Major twists?
Jonah tries to throw the backpack away, but it bounces off a freight train’s windshield, flies back and floors him. Gino tries to be a good cop then asks for Jesus’ help to steal police security info. Mary argues with her father about providing him a grandchild, then drives to a rundown house where she lovingly caresses a baby boy – the son she can’t let her father know about.

F. Reversals?
Multiple. Early on with Kane in his Army office. Jonah when he wants to trash the backpack but must save a homeless woman instead. James when he wants to avoid Jonah but winds up buying him a meal and more.

G. Character betrayals?
Abel betrays Jonah. Mary betrays her father. Catherine betrays her employer. James betrays himself and his goals. Father Zeke betrays the homeless shelter and his faith.

H. Or any big surprises?
Kane seems to be a dedicated Army major then becomes possessed. In the teaser, Jonah hates and wants nothing to do with God then when he’s injured in the IED explosion, begs Jesus to save him. We learn Mary divorced Johan to keep her father from learning she’d given birth to a son. James is on the road to renewal when he short circuits and gets back into drugs. And more.

[Renee Miller]

Renee’s Most Interesting Things

What I learned doing this assignment is how to look at my script and determine the most interesting aspects of it. Knowing the most interesting parts of my story can help me create the best query letter for my projects.

What is most unique about your villain and hero?

Hero (Veronica): Veronica's uniqueness is in her relentless pursuit of the truth, which is driven by her personal connection to the cult through her lineage.

Major hook of your opening scene?
Young Veronica witnesses a traumatic event – her mom is killed, and then she is kidnapped by the men who murdered her mother.

Any turning points?
A major turning point occurs when Veronica reads a passage from her mother’s journal, inadvertently awakening the spirits linked to the ancient deity.

Emotional dilemma?
Should Veronica continue to delve into the dangerous truth about her past and the cult, risking her life and possibly fulfilling the dark prophecy, or should she protect herself and stop her investigation, leaving the mystery unsolved and potentially allowing the cult to succeed?

Major twists?
Veronica investigates the cult, believing it is just a story, only to discover her direct lineage to its origins, making her central to their prophecy. This revelation changes her role from observer to key player.

Reversals
Veronica suspects Father Malachi might have dubious intentions and confronts him, only to learn he is also fighting against the cult from within, having escaped it years ago. This revelation changes her perception of him from potential antagonist to ally.

Character betrayals?
Dr. Stone, whom Veronica trusts for her expertise, has unknowingly manipulated the research to steer Veronica toward fulfilling the cult's prophecy.

Or any big surprises?
While investigating Father Malachi's past, Veronica discovers a chest of relics in his possession. Expecting to find something incriminating, she instead finds evidence that he has been actively protecting these items from the cult, proving his commitment to stopping them.

Veronica’s Mysterious Link to the Cult.

The celestial event in relation to the cult’s activities adds a layer of urgency to the narrative.

Father Malachi’s Dual Role: His past involvement with the cult and current role as a priest creates a complex character that can add layers to the story, revealing secrets and moral dilemmas as he tries to reconcile his past with his faith.

Dr. Stone’s Professional Crisis: Her rival's discrediting of Dr. Stone adds a subplot that explores academic rivalry and integrity. This might also hint at a deeper involvement with the cult or other supernatural elements.

Ancient Symbols and Prophecies: The recurring motif of ancient symbols and their meanings can be a continuous element of discovery, linking past and present and possibly explaining the cult’s long-term goals.

The Lost Followers: These characters can provide varied perspectives on the cult, perhaps sharing conflicting stories that deepen the mystery and suspense, questioning who can really be trusted.

The Dynamic of Cult Influence: The influence of the cult on the town and its residents can be shown through the various strange occurrences and how they impact daily life, setting a tone of creeping dread and paranoia.

Samuel’s Kidnapping and Torture: This subplot can be used to heighten tension and stakes, showing the cult's ruthlessness and the dangers Veronica faces in her investigation. Samuel's experience could also provide key insights into the cult's inner workings and current plans.

The Unraveling of the Prophecy: As Veronica, Dr. Stone, and Father Malachi piece together the map and other clues, the prophecy can be slowly revealed, adding layers to the narrative as they try to prevent or hasten its fulfillment depending on their alignments.

[Sunil Pappu]

Sunil Pappu’s 10 Most Interesting Things

“What I learned doing this assignment is… to identify the big picture 10 most interesting things in my pilot and series.”

10 MOST INTERESTING THINGS

A. What is most unique about your villain and hero?
A math prodigy joins a team of RAW agents and thieves on a heist for a secret ledger.
The head of the Hawala network wants to take over the financial markets through a secret ledger.
A secret society has been controlling the financial world and an ancient ledger is the key to its power.

B. Major hook of your opening scene?
Priya survives a terrorist attack at the Bombay Stock exchange and steals a ledger from its secret vault.

C. Any turning points?
Priya is kidnapped from her university and forced to join the heist team led by a RAW agent who she thought was her professor.
Priya and her father are held in a RAW safehouse after their house is surrounded by RAW agents.
Priya finds out her father is rumored to be one of the OGs of the Hawala network
Priya loses her father when a RAW Safehouse they are being held blows up.
A terrorist attack is the decoy for a ledger sale by the Hawala network
Priya survives the attack and steals the ledger…

D. Emotional dilemma?
To find out the truth about her father she must go deeper into the dangerous world of the Hawala.

E. Major twists?
Arjun is the stoic leader of the heist team but he has PTSD from a failed terror attack where he lost his sister.

F. Reversals?
Sofia’s twin sister is not a victim… she’s Raghav’s right-hand person in the Hawala.
The secret society set up an elaborate ruse… Priya was meant to steal the ledger.
Harsh regrets losing Arjun’s sister as much as him because he was in love with her.

G. Character betrayals?
Meera is secretive about her Tinder date… who is an old rival who hacks into her system to expose her past.
Sofia will do anything to find her twin sister… even betray her own team
Mandeep is not just a surveillance expert… he’s tasked by RAW superiors to identify a mole.
Mandeep is heartbroken to find out Sofia is the mole… but he covers up by erasing evidence.
Arjun blames Harsh for the loss of his sister.

H. Or any big surprises?
Priya discovers a secret room with the symbol used by the secret Society “The Kuber Circle” hidden behind her father’s bookshelf.
A mysterious woman from the secret society saves her father’s life – could it be her mother?
The ledger Priya recovered is not complete… because it is broken up into digital crypto pieces.
Priya is the successor the secret society has been grooming since childhood.

• This reply was modified 1 year ago by  Sunil Pappu.
• This reply was modified 1 year ago by  Sunil Pappu.

[Phyllis Strong]

Phyllis’ 10 Most Interesting Things…
What I learned from this assignment was that brainstorming about the most interesting things led to more than 10 and gave me confidence in my pilot…
10 Most Interesting Things…
• Major Hook of Opening Scene: A futuristic experiment with four elderly test subjects wired to four brain-dead hosts. The elderly die.
• Big Surprise: Peter has only months to live, fueling his determination to do the procedure as soon as possible.
• Reversal: Peter’s Board puts his project on hold, meaning he will die if he can’t do an end run around them.
• Emotional Dilemma: Diana is torn between letting the flawed procedure go forward, or have Peter reveal her career-ending secret.
• Turning Point: We see the futuristic experiment again. The elderly still die, but the hosts awaken: the consciousness transfer procedure is a success.
• Big Surprise: Peter’s estranged daughter is a leader of the protests against the procedure he funded and is capitalizing on.
• Most Unique about Hero: Diana has never been in love but her host body has strong feelings for her host’s husband.
• Major Twist: Peter’s host abused his wife and Peter now has his violent urges.
• Turning Point: The hosts were vetted by investigators who were paid off and then killed. Where did these hosts really come from?
• Character Betrayal: Mark betrays Peter by becoming a mole for the military that’s vying for control of the project.

[Bob Creager]

Bob Creager’s 10 Most Interesting Things
What I learned: You have to dig through previous lessons a bit but it is all there.
A. What is most unique about your villain and hero? Our hero is both a healer and a warrior and willing to sacrifice her career for those she loves.
The antagonist is one of two alien races in the story whose goal is to eliminate mankind in order to have free rein to mine the Earth.
B. Major hook of your opening scene? In a flashforward, our hero is facing a court martial that is interrupted by the hacking of the computers and TV monitors by her brother warning of danger.
C. Any turning points?
When the Marines refuse to launch a rescue of Leisa’s brother, she creates a rogue unit to do it herself.
The team discovers alien weaponry and use it to escape pursuing military police.
We discover alien interest in Leisa’s family, Sky’s family, Bird Dog’s family and knowledge that Connie is a spy for someone.
Leisa receives a warning from her brother in a written message attached to an alien weapon; discovers the healing power of a glass/plastic shard; and their rescue by the Marines.
D. Emotional dilemma? Maintain her healing career or risk her and her team’s lives on a dangerous rescue mission.
E. Major twists? The biggest twists surround the disappearances. Her brother was not kidnapped by terrorists, her father was not captured and killed by the Taliban, and her mother was not dead. Instead, they have all been recruited by aliens to defend Earth except that her brother is in the hands of the bad aliens. And to sweeten the pot, her mother is an alien/human hybrid. Each of the recruited rogue team members have friends/relatives that have been recruited.
F. Reversals? Rescue mission becomes alien recruitment.
G. Character betrayals? It looks like Connie is the mole. Surprise! Not going to be him. I think it’s going to be Sky Queen, Leisa’s best friend on the team and the one who came up with the idea to go rogue. That’s a post-pilot reveal that could change.
H. Or any big surprises?
Other things in your script that could interest a producer. Science fiction in a military sub-world.

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[Art Blum]

Art's 10 most interesting things.
I learned my story is more interesting than I imagined.
A. Most unique about your villain and hero:
Dr. Blaine's complex past as a former psychic channel and her tragic connection to Teddy adds depth to her villain role. We discover she killed her childhood friend and wants to resurrect him.
Ryan’s guilt and trauma from his past actions at Hermes, coupled with his struggle to control his powers and find a normal life, make him a compelling and sympathetic hero.
B. Major hook of your opening scene:
The opening scene with the Hermes kids discussing their failure and the revelation of Star Rover’s abilities sets up the central conflict and mystery of the series. Psychic kids could not locate an enemy but seven-year old Star Rover blows them out of the water.
C. Turning points and spectacular moments of change:
Maria’s sudden abandonment of Ryan to protect her own family is a dramatic turning point that leaves Ryan truly alone and vulnerable.
Ryan’s decision to use his powers to save the bully from the peanut allergy, despite the risk of exposure, is a pivotal moment that showcases his inherent heroism.
D. Emotional dilemma:
Ryan must choose between his desire for a normal life and his responsibility to prevent Hermes from using his powers for nefarious purposes.
E. Major twists:
The revelation that Seth has been secretly gathering evidence against Hermes for years and is now using it as leverage to protect Ryan is a significant twist that raises the stakes.
F. Reversals:
Coleman’s initial hostility towards Ryan is reversed when he witnesses Ryan's selfless act of saving the bully, leading him to become an unexpected ally.
G. Character betrayals:
While not explicitly a betrayal, the revelation that Seth may not be the protector Ryan thought he was can feel like a betrayal and adds complexity to their relationship.
H. Big surprises:
The sudden appearance of Teddy and the other Christopher Project kids in Star Rover's visions is a surprising and eerie moment that hints at a deeper mystery.
Other things that could interest a producer:
1. The exploration of complex moral dilemmas and the blurred lines between good and evil.
2. The high stakes of the impending celestial event and its potential impact on humanity.
3. The rich world-building and the mysteries surrounding the alien consciousness and the true nature of psychic powers.
4. The potential for intense action sequences and visual effects, such as Ryan’s visions and the confrontations with Hermes agents.
5. The complex web of character relationships and the way their individual arcs intersect and impact each other.
6. The themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the search for identity and purpose in the face of trauma and adversity.
Top 10 most interesting things:
1. Ryan’s struggle to control his powers and find a normal life while grappling with the guilt and trauma of his past actions at Hermes.
2. Dr. Blaine’s complex past as a former psychic channel and her tragic connection to Teddy, adding depth to her villain role.
3. The opening scene’s hook with the Hermes kids discussing their failure and the revelation of Star Rover's abilities, setting up the central conflict and mystery.
4. Maria’s sudden abandonment of Ryan to protect her own family, leaving him truly alone and vulnerable.
5. Ryan’s pivotal decision to use his powers to save the bully from the peanut allergy, showcasing his inherent heroism.
6. Seth’s secret evidence against Hermes and his use of it as leverage to protect Ryan, raising the stakes.
7. Coleman’s reversal from hostility to unexpected ally after witnessing Ryan's selfless act.
8. The exploration of complex moral dilemmas and the blurred lines between good and evil.
9. The high stakes of the impending celestial event and its potential impact on humanity.
10. The rich world-building and the mysteries surrounding the alien consciousness and the true nature of psychic powers.

• This reply was modified 1 year ago by  Art Blum.

[Jerry Robbins]

Jerry Robbins’ 10 Most Interesting things
What I learned doing this assignment is that by looking at just these special things, I was able to identify the major “bankable” items that a producer/manager will look at. This will help greatly with the marketing plan.
Going through the hooks:
A. What is unique about the villain and the hero? The hero happens to be a robob, part human and part machine. The villain denies that the robob has any humanity at all.
B. The major hook of your opening scene is that the robobs have planned and obtained a permit for a peaceful demonstration of their need for more human rights.
C. Any turning points? At the end of Act 1, Ben is found dead. At the end of Act 2, it comes out that Ben might have been passing company secrets to someone. At the end of Act 3, Alexia is caught by Vince, Robinia’s Chief of Security, in the server room. At the end of Act 4, Alexia’s father is about to take her DNA without her permission and perform surgery on Cipher.
D. Emotional Dilemma: Gabe’s father is dead and he suspects Dr. Montgomery might have something to do with it.
Alexia’s meeting with her father shows her he cares for his robob project more than anything, even her, and he will go to any lengths to support his project.
E. Major twists: Mara suspects Ben; Gabe suspects Dr. Montgomery, who confesses to some shady deals in his past, when Mara’s parents were murdered; Cipher, in obeying Dr. Montgomery’s commands, puts Alexia at risk, and Alexia’s father does a DNA extraction on her without her permission.
F. Reversals: Dr. Montgomery is Alexia’s real father. He turns out to be not as good a person as she expected.
G. Character betrayals: Cipher inadvertently betrays Alexia by taking her to her father, even though she had requested Cipher take her to him. Dr. Montgomery also betrays Alexia by not asking her permission to take her DNA.
2. other big surprises? There are a number of open loops:
Who killed Ben? What secret did he have?
Where did the brains Montgomery use come from? And why did he use those and not stem cells?
What things are Mara and Montgomery holding back?
What will Cipher be like when he comes to?
Do Jeremy and Finn also hold secrets?
What things don’t we know about Gabe?

[Lenore]

Lenore Bechtel’s 10 Most Interesting Things

What I learned doing this assignment is that perusing a script with these questions in mind caused me to make a major change that I think will improve my story. Good assignment!

What is most unique about your villain and hero?

Protagonist Lilly Brandon is a secret rapist survivor. Antagonist Quinten Quebeck is a ruthless reporter who wouldn’t hesitate to embellish insignificant facts to destroy a subject’s reputation.

B. Major hook of your opening scene? Quinten makes clear his intention to destroy Joshua, and thus Lilly’s dream of a best-selling book.

C. Any turning points? Quinten observes Maudie’s fat disguise fall apart and knows she’s the subject for Joshua’s TV show.

D. Emotional dilemma? Disagreeing with Joshua’s treatment plans, Lilly goes ahead and arranges a fake bank robbery for Timothy’s treatment and gets an unopenable safe for Tyrell’s treament.

E. Major twists? Lilly did not want Sally hired, but Sally’s distracting Quinten helps her.

F. Reversals? Timothy goes back and forth between wanting visibility and wanting to go back to being invisible.

G. Character betrayals? Joshua has never told Lilly about his incarceration for practicing medicine without a license.

H. Or any big surprises? Sally pretends to be an incompetent bimbo, but she’s actually a publisher’s niece vetting Joshua to see if he’s legit.

Other interesting things that might interest a producer:

I. “Unique” correctly describes this TV series on hypnosis. It’s never been done!

J. Hypnosis is a topic with wide audience appeal, especially among teenagers.

A -J equal the 10 most interesting things about “Hypnotized by Hope.”

[Patricia Semler]

Pat’s 10 Most Interesting Things
What I learned doing this assignment is – what truly makes this series stand out from any other vampire-based series we’ve already seen. More than AI help it goads me to find deeper subtexts to add as I go along.

What is most unique about your villain and hero?
The villain is a popular preacher whose campaign against the vampires as aberrations masks his true intentions of paving the way for his masters to take control of the local government before aiming for the Federal offices.
The protagonist is a veteran cop who battles his own prejudices to solve the vampire murders by working closely within the vampire community.
Major hook of your opening scene?
Our human connection, idealist Roger and conservative dad Eli lay the emotional groundwork just before the first vampire dies of unknown causes.
Any turning points?
Real state mogul Arthur is flummoxed when his campaign for councilman is undermined by questionable bank deposits that implicates him in running drugs.
Emotional dilemma?
Eli give in and can let Roger go ahead with his desire to become a vampire or he can fight like hell to convince his son he has other options.
Major twists –
These vampires came about accidentally from Illuminati experiments in prolonging life spans.
Character betrayals?
Selene learns that her second-in-command has been working for nemesis Arthur. Eli has to content with a captain who’s been bought by the preacher.
Or any big surprises?
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. But can 2 apex predators truly trust each other long enough to take out the true enemy? And will the truce hold afterwards?
Eli’s long missing wife turns up.

[Patrick Malone]

Patrick’s 10 Most Interesting Things
I learned to look at my script in a different way and realize what makes it most interesting.
• A. What is most unique about your villain and hero? The hero, Clark Grady, is a hard- working theater actor. He about to be married and has put a down payment on a house. Returning from a long tour, he discovers his mother is a gambling addict, her house may be repossessed, and his acting troupe will be shut down. The villain, Grant Fairfield, a member of a wealthy, powerful Northern industry family. He is charming but ruthless in his goals. He has secret involvement with a clandestine American government agency.
• B. Major hook of your opening scene? Where did the gold go? What is the creature that devours corpses?
• C. Any turning points? Clark learns he could lose the family house, his acting troupe is terminated, he has no income.
He must find the gold.
• D. Emotional dilemma? Despite his fear Clark must search for the gold to save his mother’s home. But he may also lose
his fiancé, Tammy.
• E. Major twists? Lucinda is attacked by unknown assailant.
• F. Reversals? Ollie is a drug dealer.
• G. Character betrayals? Lucinda betrays David regarding land development.
• H. Or any big surprises?