David Kithcart, Jr
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My name is David Kithcart
I’ve written two scripts. Because I work full time, I may not be able to do follow this course at the same pace as everyone. This may hinder my full participation in sharing my work with the class. However, my hope in taking this course is to gain the skills to do a well-directed rewrite of my scripts that will elevate them to the level of being presentable for submission to interested parties.
By the way, sorry for the multiple attempts at agreeing to the confidentiality agreement.
Grace and Peace to you all,
David
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I, David Kithcart agree to the following:
GROUP RELEASE FORM
As a member of this group, I agree to the following:
1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.
2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.
I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.
3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.
4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.
5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.
6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.
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I, David Kithcart agree to the terms of this release form
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I, David Kithcart agree to the terms of this release form
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ASSIGNMENT 3
David Kithcart/ I am learning more about giving myself the freedom to flow more freely in exploring on the page rather than only in my head. I am beginning to appreciate that this process can bring results that lead to other revelations.
2. Fill in Part 2 of the character Profile for your two lead characters.
What draws us to this character?
Lemba (Explorer)/his drive to solve the mystery and to prove himself.
Professor/his knowledge
Traits:
Lemba/tenacity, intelligence, earnestness, confidence.
Professor/bored, intelligence, cruelty
Subtext:
Lemba/behind his drive and seeming confidence is insecurity due to seeking approval.
Professor/manipulating Lemba because, as his former teacher, he seeks to exploit those insecurities to recapture his own “glory days” of exerting his authority over his students.
Flaw:
Lemba/his inability to be honest about his true emotions with those he loves most-his father and the entire society he left to pursue his quest.
Professor/his propensity to believe that he needs to be in a competition of intelligence and “put down” those he feels most threatened by.
Values:
Lemba/his heritage, the approval of his father.
Professor/his own self-interest
Irony:
Lemba/he is busy seeking approval but does his best to appear as though his doesn’t need it.
Professor/he belittles others yet secretly views himself with the most contempt.
What makes this the right character for this role?
Lemba/his quest to achieve the goal of solving a puzzle for his entire people.
Professor/his ruthlessness to recapture his former power in his position.
3. Make any improvements you think of to your Part 1 profile and bring the two parts together.
I originally was pursuing and different story idea so, I need to redo this portion of the first assignment.
2. Who is your Hero and what is their Character Arc that represents a transformation? His name until I find it is “Lemba” which is the nation of South Africans who, although they are Black, share common DNA with Jews. They have the highest number of people, outside of Israle, with the gene that makes them descendants of the High Priest from the Old Testament named Aaron.
Internal Journey: struggle for purpose to realizing a different purpose that is richer and more meaningful.External Journey: a quest for an ancient artifact that is legendary in his culture to coming to terms with why he is so determined to find the artifact.
3. What are the Old Ways and New Ways? The old ways are rejecting his own culture although he desperately wants acceptance. The new ways are acceptance of himself as he realizes his dream of finding the artifact.
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ASSIGNMENT 2.
David Kithcart
I learned that when forced to complete this lesson that I am able to become inspired and excited about bringing this story to finished script form.
1. Listen to the 3 minute Empowerment Audio FIRST.
https://30dayscript.s3.amazonaws.com/Empowerment+Audio.m4a
2. Pick the type of role your Protagonist will play and give us a few sentences on how they will fulfill that role.
Explorer: He was trained in The Republic of Ireland in archeology. Even before his studies there, he was in search of a legendary ancient artifact in Great Zimbabwe’s Stone City. His efforts proved fruitless. However, he has not given up on his quest.
3. Pick the type of role your Antagonist will play and give us a few sentences on how they will fulfill that role.
Change Agent: is his archeology professor from his time in Ireland. He was once a man of note and renown who is an alcoholic who reminisces about his past fame. Although he is an agent of change and grudgingly helps our Explorer, he suffers from jealousy toward him.
4. What other characters might be necessary?
Supporting characters: Aislinn/a successful archeologist and former student of the professor.
Patrick/also a former archeology student and friend of the Explorer who is now a priest.
5. Pick your genre.
Drama
6. Fill in whatever answers come to you about your lead character profiles.
Role in the story:
Explorer/the most interesting and engaging character. A man driven to uncover ancient secrets that connect diverse groups of humanity.
Professor/though he is jealous of our explorer he is a good man deep down who is searching and
Digging for a renewed vision for his life.
Aislinn/is the facilitator who opens doors of access necessary for the explorer.
Patrick/is a wise, true friend of the explorer who gives personal counsel for his friends.
Age range and Description:
Explorer/late 30’s-early 40’s from a priestly family of the Lemba people of South Africa
Professor/early 70’s white academic who has lost the spark to teach and explore.
Aislin/late 30’s-early 40’s Asian/Irish archeologist who is fulfilling her dreams in her field.
Patrick/late 30’s-early 40’s Irish Catholic Priest. Jovial, friendly and wise.
Internal Journey:
Explorer/from feeling he has failed in life to peace with who he is as a person.
Professor/from failure to inspiration to get back in the game.
Aislinn/finding that her success is hollow performance without meaning.
Patrick/from insecurity about the profession he has chosen to realizing that he was meant to be a priest.
External Journey:
Explorer/pushing for success in the field of his choosing rather than following in the priestly tradition he is expected to fulfill.
Professor/going from jealousy and backstabbing to realizing that another’s success does not diminish himself.
Aislinn/success to true fulfillment
Patrick/making peace with his choices by seeing the positive effect he has on others.
Motivation:
Explorer/proving he was right in making career choices that went against tradition.
Professor/struggling to be motivated to get out of his rut.
Aislinn/constantly working to seem exceptional to others.
Patrick/overcoming what may appear like a “fall back” rather than his true calling.
Wound:
Explorer/facing disgrace as being unable to have success in his field of choice.
Professor/a bitter divorce followed by a one-sided fling.
Aislinn/not always taken seriously by family and male peers.
Patrick/an actual broken leg suffered on a dig where he almost died when he was buried alive..
Mission/Agenda:
Explorer/find the artifact that will fulfill his quest in Zimbabwe.
Professor/thwart the Explorer’s success.
Aislinn/help with the Explorer’s mission.
Patrick/be a true friend to all of the main characters.
Secret:
Explorer/hiding his priestly heritage to be taken seriously as an archaeologist.
Professor/hit and run drunk driving that killed a child that he was never held responsible for.
Aislinn/attraction to Patrick
Patrick/ Deep seated fear of death.
What makes them special?
Explorer/his gifting as a truly compassionate person although covered by his quest.
Professor/his years of experience.
Aislinn/her high level of accomplishment.
Patrick/his ability to give wise counsel.
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David Kithcart
By having to think and respond to the questions, I have thought more about the man’s destination rather than instances along the way of his journey.
Who is your Hero and what is their Character Arc that represents a transformation?
Internal Journey: Form being unsure of his mental and spiritual stability to helping others obtain their own mental and spiritual stability. External Journey: From demon possession to being possessed by God.
3What are the Old Ways and New Ways? Torment as a wild man to peace as a gentle man.
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I, David Kithcart agree to the terms of this release form.
GROUP RELEASE FORM FOR “THE 30 DAY SCREENPLAY”
As a member of this group, I agree to the following:
1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, communications, lessons, and models of the 30 Day Screenplay confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, communications, lessons, and models of the 30 Day Screenplay available to anyone who is not a member of this class.
2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.
I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.
3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.
4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.
5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.
6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.
This completes the Group Release Form for The 30 Day Screenplay class.
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