Choosing the Right Pitch

In this blog I am going to begin narrowing down my pitch choices for my Final Task. From the previous blog, I had developed 3 different pitch ideas for my Final Task. However, reflecting on my ideas some would be easier to film than others. Specifically pitch #2, would prove to be extremely hard to produce. For reference, the pitch was about how in a dangerous, full of crime city, one man becomes a witness to a horrific crime that puts him serious danger if he decides to testify. Acting out a gruesome crime and selecting locations, I believed would be the hardest part about the pitch which is why I discarded the idea. Also, I do not have many of the props that I would need to act out each of the scenes. Now that I am down to two pitches, I will discuss both of them in some more depth. Ultimately, I will decide on my final pitch after reviewing some key aspects about them both.

My first pitch, goes as follows, Its the year 2020 and there is a kidnapper on the loose in Florida. Every night, he stalks for his victims, until, one day he an extraordinarily vulnerable victims. In order to escape the clutches of the kidnapper, the victims must search for a way to escape. That is untill things turn for the worse. This pitch is a good pitch for the assignment in some aspects. First of all, location selection would not be difficult as my local areas that the film could take place at. For example, at the local park or at a recreational facilities place. Another reason this pitch may be a good option is the genre successfully completes the objective of the 2 minute opening section. A kidnapping scene or modern mystery is full of plot twists and unexpected events that surprise audiences. This in turn keeps audiences on the edge of their seats and encourages them to continue watching the film. However, the lighting and visibility may be poor due to the film taking place at night.

The other pitch depicted a family having the time of their life on vacation on a boat until something catastrophic happens. One of the family members is involved in a serious accident (or attack) and this will change the families life forever. This pitch is a good idea for multiple reasons. For once, scene location would be easy because the most of this film would take place out on the open ocean. Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and vast coastlines making it a perfect location to film. Another reason this pitch is a good idea is because I have access to all of the props and filming equipment necessary. Regarding props, my family owns a small boat that can travel in the ocean and we have several things we can do such as fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, or tubing. The equipment on other hand is mostly waterproof, such as my GoPro that records 4K footage, except for my drone which will also be used.  

All in all, on the basis that there is little downside on filming this pitch, I have decided to select the accident on the ocean. I have access to stunning locations, props, actors, and equipment that I will need to complete my Final Task. With little downside to the pitch, it seems to be the right decision and I believe it will be a blast to produce it!