MEDIA THRILLER RYANS IDEA DRAFT #1:

CAST (NEGOTIABLE):
Ryan Semanshia: Runner
Bill Searle: Deal guy #1 (Driver 1)*
Chris Palmer: Deal guy #2 (Driver 2)*
Ben Constable: Bills Friend, Alternative Extra Role or Cameraman if he does not wish to
be on screen
Girl or Boy: Hostage (Hostage role may or may not be replaced with drugs depending on
willingness/story and other ideas)
*Both Chris and Bill may require an additional extra each (or as many as desired)

LOCATION:
Behind Alfie Dobsons house (Awaiting Approval)
James & Harry Birds house (Also Pending Approval)
LAST OPTION LOCATION: PUBLIC/Group Members House/Residence

PROPS:
Weapons (Crowbar, Guns, Bats, etc.)
Car 1 (Depending on Availability)
Car 2 (Depending on Availability)
Gym Equipment (Optional)
Drugs & Prop Money (Optional) (E.g. Flour or Sugar for Cocaine)

COSTUMES (ROUGH IDEA):

Runner: Gym Wear (Shorts, Trainers, Gloves, Earphones, Hoodie)
Deal Guys/Drivers: Suits or Tracksuits
Ben: Suit or Tracksuit (Corresponding with Bill & Chriss costume choices)
Hostage: Mouth Taped, Hands Tied, Beat Up, Prop Blood, etc.

SOUNDTRACK:
Opera With Drop (to match action on-screen)
Fast Paced Music (to match action on-screen)

TIME OF DAY:
Evening (Light gets darker and darker as the film progresses)

WEATHER:
Clear or Light Rain

SCRIPT/STORY EXPLANATION:
A deal is being made in a secluded area (ideally in front of the lake behind Dobbos
house). The deal consists of the handing over of a hostage or drugs (depending on what
was agreed upon) in exchange for money. Innocent runner is exercising nearby (Alfie
Dobsons Gym/Pool) when he gets to the cardiovascular stage of his workout, he chooses
to go for a run (Down the road behind Alfie Dobsons house which is adjacent to the lake).
As he is running he spots the deal taking place. The individuals making the deal spot him,
at which point he begins running and one side of the group pursue him in their car.
Optional character development: Include shots of all three main characters sending texts to
relevant others.