Friday, July 2, 2010

Queen of Sky Movie Update!

Hello All, I just completed a 7+ page feature film treatment, which I've shipped off to the production company for feedback. A friend of mine recommended reading Syd Field's book, The Sreenwriter's Workbook. She was right! It was GREAT and helped a TON with my structure. My friend also suggested I make Queen of Sky's suspension the midpoint of the movie. So, below is the revised structure:
  • Plot Point I (Inciting Incident): Layoff Announcement at Legacy Airlines; Elena aka Queen of Sky fears she may be affected.
  • Pinch I (midpoint of 1st half of Act II): Queen of Sky takes fun, slightly risque pics on airplane
  • Midpoint: She's suspended because of the pics.
  • Pinch II (midpoint of 2nd half of Act II): Queen of Sky decides to give media interviews
  • Plot Point II: She's fired and decides to sue to get her job back.
  • Climax: She and her lawyers fly to Atlanta to meet with Legacy attorneys.
  • Resolution: I'll keep this under wraps...you'll have to wait til the movie comes out 8-)
What do you think? Like? Unlike?

And I've also written a new log line (one-line summary):

"A Bridget Jones-esque flight attendant's colorful, autobiographical blog leads to her suspension and, ultimately, her transformation."

And the film's Central Question is: "Will Elena aka Queen of Sky get out of the airline industry and find a more fulfilling career?"

I'm thinking of starting a Facebook fan page, since I've gotten SOOOO many people I don't know (most of whom I'm assuming are fans) adding me as a friend on my personal page. Lemme know what you think...

1 comment:

Jack Yan said...

It makes sense to do the Facebook page or group, Ellen. I’d be more inclined to see a movie where I knew the development story and, in this day and age of crowdsourcing and Web 2·0, people want that level of engagement with the author. Go for it!