Sandee Magliozzi
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Sandee Lead Characters. What I learned is add a betraying Character to add depth.
1. Liz Autumn, a teenage climbing prodigy who thrives on solitude, is compelled to return to Yosemite when a destructive mining operation jeopardizes her home. Forging alliances with local activists, Liz evolves from a self-reliant loner to a galvanizing leader, realizing that the most daunting challenges can only be overcome together.
2. Change Agent:
• Character: Elena Torres, Liz’s climbing coach.
• Vision: Elena believes in the power of teamwork and the strength that comes from trusting and relying on others, a lesson she hopes to impart to Liz.
• Past Experience: Having been a world-renowned climber who overcame many challenges through the help of her team, Elena understands the limitations of facing big problems alone and the advantages of collaborative effort.
3. Transformable Character(s):
• Character(s): Liz Autumn primarily, supported by secondary characters like Leo and Sam.
• Role Fit: Liz starts off as a fiercely independent individual who is reluctant to trust others, thinking she can handle everything on her own. Her journey from solo efforts to embracing teamwork mirrors the audience’s own potential evolution from isolation to community involvement.
4. The Oppression:
• Nature of Oppression: The main oppressive force in the story is the corrupt mining operation led by Clayton Harrow, which not only threatens the environmental integrity of Yosemite but also the community that depends on it.
• Function: This external threat creates a high-stakes environment that forces Liz and her allies to respond, highlighting the conflict between corporate greed and environmental preservation.
5. Betraying Character:
• Character: Leo
• Role Fit: Leo is deeply involved in eco-activism and has a strong personal commitment to protecting Yosemite. As tensions escalate and the stakes become life-threatening due to the mining company’s retaliation, Leo faces a critical decision. Driven by the need to protect his fellow eco-warriors and perhaps swayed by threats to his own safety or that of his family, Leo could betray Liz by providing misleading information.
• Motivation and Conflict: Leo’s betrayal would not stem from malice but from a desperate attempt to mitigate harm and protect his comrades. -
Sandee Transformational Journey
Liz Autumn, a teenage climbing prodigy who thrives on solitude, is compelled to return to Yosemite when a destructive mining operation jeopardizes her home. Forging alliances with local activists, Liz evolves from a self-reliant loner to a galvanizing leader, realizing that the most daunting challenges can only be overcome together.
Old Way: Liz’s old way is her independence and self-reliance, believing she can handle all challenges alone.
New Way: Liz embraces collaboration and leadership, understanding that true strength comes from community and collective action.
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Sandee – First Three Decisions
What I learned is that there will be more power in moving an audience than in inadvertently preaching to an audience.
I thought it would be useful to include a rough logline of my story first, it helps me keep big picture as I dive deeper.Staying Wild, Climbing Home
On the verge of making an Olympic team, 17-year-old street kid turned climbing sensation, Liz Autumn is called home to Yosemite when her foster mother, NPS park ranger Claire suffers a life-threatening accident investigating Clayton Harrow’s, a corrupt seismologist, illicit mining operation. Armed only with her climbing skills and a deep love for Yosemite Liz decides to take up the fight for Claire and her beloved park, but she must learn that there is strength in unity and overcome her reluctance to trust and rely on others if she is going to save Yosemite from environmental catastrophe.1 . Profound Truth: Strength in Unity
Liz starts her journey believing that her solo efforts and personal achievements are all she needs and the pinnacle of success. However, as the narrative unfolds—punctuated by her return to Yosemite, her engagement with environmental threats, and her interaction with her closest allies—it becomes clear that collaboration and trust in others is the only way they can defeat Harrow. She may climb mountains alone, but Together, we move mountains.2. Change the Movie Will Inspire in the Audience to value the power of collective effort in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges
The story aims to inspire its audience to recognize and value the power of collective effort in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges and addressing critical issues such as environmental threats. By witnessing Liz’s journey from isolation to community leadership, audiences may be more likely to:
• Reevaluate their own approach to challenges, recognizing that seeking help, bridging differences and collaborating with others can lead to better outcomes.
• Gain a heightened awareness and concern for environmental issues, feeling more compelled to take action or join community efforts in real-life conservation and activism.
• Appreciate the importance of environmental stewardship and the impact that individual actions can have when aligned with a collective goal.3. Entertainment Vehicle: The Cause is the Background
We utilize the dynamic and visually compelling world of climbing and adventure as its entertainment vehicle. This choice allows the story to be told through thrilling physical challenges and the dramatic backdrop of Yosemite’s landscapes, making the narrative both engaging and visually spectacular. The sport of climbing metaphorically underscores themes of trust, risk, and overcoming obstacles—both physical and emotional. This setting not only serves to captivate and thrill audiences but also seamlessly integrates (fingers crossed) the film’s deeper messages about environmental conservation and community collaboration into the plot’s progression and the protagonist Liz’s transformation.-
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Sandee, I agree to the terms of this release form.
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.
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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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My name is Sandee and I apologize for the late response, I am dealing with an unexpected loss, so the next few weeks might be a little bumpier than I had hope to start the class. I’ve done a lot of different writing as a lawyer and professor, but completed just two screenplays. What I hope to get out of the class is a better understanding of how profound stories and movies transform us and offer new lenses through which to see the world and seed change. Both to deepen my own scripts, but also as fuel for a non-profit I’d like to start with production, education and advocacy outreach components. Something unique about me ??? I have too many ukuleles to name.
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🙃”Groundhog Day”
1. The Change and Transformational Journey
The change in “Groundhog Day” is about Phil Connors, a cynical and self-centered weatherman, transforming into a thoughtful, caring, and altruistic person. The transformational journey is Phil’s repeated day, which forces him to confront his flaws and gradually change his approach to life and the people around him.
2. Lead Characters
Change Agent: The repeating day itself acts as the change agent. This supernatural or existential mechanism forces Phil to reevaluate his life and choices repeatedly.
Transformable Character: Phil Connors is the character who undergoes the transformation. His initial selfishness and cynicism make him the perfect candidate for this profound journey, as his character has much room for growth.
Oppression: The oppression is the repetition of the same day—Groundhog Day—which traps Phil in an endless loop, preventing him from moving forward in life until he changes.3. Engagement in the Journey
We are lured into Phil’s journey by the intriguing premise of living the same day over and over. The comedic and philosophical undertones of how Phil deals with this bizarre situation—ranging from frustration and despair to acceptance and innovation—draw viewers into a deeper connection with the story.
4. Profound Journey
Old Way: Phil’s old way is characterized by egotism, superficial relationships, and a disregard for others’ feelings.
New Way at the Conclusion: By the end, Phil becomes caring, engages genuinely with people, finds joy in helping others, and forms a meaningful relationship with Rita.5. Gradient of Change
Phil’s change progresses through stages:
Denial and Confusion: Initially, Phil is bewildered and tries to ignore the situation.
Exploitation: He uses the repetition for personal gain and indulgence.
Depression: Phil becomes despondent, realizing he cannot escape the loop.
Acceptance and Growth: He starts using his time to learn new skills, help others, and improve himself.6. Challenge to the Old Way
Phil’s beliefs about self-sufficiency and cynicism are challenged by the ineffectiveness of his actions to break the cycle. His repeated failures and loneliness compel him to rethink his attitudes and behaviors.
7. Most Profound Moments
Profound moments include Phil’s repeated suicide attempts, his saving of lives, and the final day when all his good deeds align, showcasing his transformation.8. Profound Lines
“Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today.”
“It’s not too late. It’s never too late.”9. Ending Payoff
The ending pays off the setups as Phil finally breaks the cycle after he has transformed into a better person. His last day is spent performing good deeds and genuinely connecting with Rita, proving that he has truly changed.
10. Profound Truth
The profound truth of “Groundhog Day” is that self-improvement and the pursuit of genuine, altruistic happiness are ongoing processes that can fundamentally change how we experience life and relate to others. It suggests that true personal growth can transform our existential conditions, no matter how unchangeable they might seem.