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CrossArms1 is not online. CrossArms1
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09 May 2015 03:22 PM
I've been toying around with the idea of a film/web series called "Ithaca" (dumb title I know, but it's changeable)

The general idea is that a substance is discovered which in effect makes your body subject to different laws of physics than what is usually present on earth. This means you can use telekinesis, reverse gravity, etc.

However, it's unknown to the government. It's only known to two (highly sophisticated) criminal organizations, GHOST (change the name for this too), and the other organization's name is not known to the audience, nor to the protagonist (but his superiors do know) and is only referred to as "the mercenaries". They use these powers to their advantage when violence does occur (albeit it happens rarely as most of the conflict is based on a "shadow war" of stealing info from each other, hacking and other stuff).

The protagonist gets himself caught up in all of this, and ends up being employed in the "Removal" division. This, in effect, includes assassinations and "cleaning the stains" of the more disturbing aspects of the substance (e.g. an overexposure causes someone to no longer be human and go on a murderous rampage).

The story is of Ithaca's missions which eventually lead him to disobey command. At the beginning, he is just a good person forced to do terrible things. After his first (brutal) kill which I will explain later, he vomits and cries when he returns to his apartment. By the end, he has no problem with killing, and borders *enjoying* it. I'll explain why he's called Ithaca later.

Firstly, is there any way you could improve this? Secondly, which of the two would seem more brutal: a balisong or a switchblade? Thirdly, do you have any constructive criticisms/advise? Fourthly, INB4 "too long didn't read"
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quamisido is not online. quamisido
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09 May 2015 03:23 PM
Do it
Seems interesting
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Specializinq is not online. Specializinq
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09 May 2015 03:24 PM
I support this idea
it seems interesting, why not
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loot99 is not online. loot99
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09 May 2015 03:26 PM
I 100% support this.
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paychopath is not online. paychopath
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09 May 2015 03:26 PM
I don't know, just let me worry about my movie.



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Plexahedron is not online. Plexahedron
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09 May 2015 03:27 PM
"Firstly, is there any way you could improve this?"
Anyway I could? Not sure...

"Secondly, which of the two would seem more brutal: a balisong or a switchblade?"
Go with switchblade.

"Thirdly, do you have any constructive criticisms/advise?"
Develop plot and characters more before starting.

And a question... where do you plan on getting your cast?
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Vineshroom is not online. Vineshroom
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09 May 2015 03:29 PM
very very good idea
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CrossArms1 is not online. CrossArms1
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09 May 2015 03:30 PM
"And a question... where do you plan on getting your cast?"

This is an idea for the very distant future. Maybe once I have enough money I could hire a few acting students from a local university.
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HellboundKitten666 is not online. HellboundKitten666
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09 May 2015 03:30 PM
how do you plan on making this?
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Specializinq is not online. Specializinq
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09 May 2015 03:30 PM
If you're planning to make the web series successful, the most crucial thing you have to include in the film is lots of character development. Like, someone said above, focus on developing very strong dynamic characters. With character development, you are able to make the show a bit more enjoyable and so the audience can sort of relate to them in a way. You get my drift?
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maxaboy347 is not online. maxaboy347
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09 May 2015 03:32 PM
seems like something i'd watch.

until there's a trailer though, i won't give you my rating. but as for the plot, it seems great.
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Specializinq is not online. Specializinq
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09 May 2015 03:32 PM
**I mean, the possibilities are endless. You have a chance to make this show iconic! Umm, first lets focus on the characters before anything though. :)
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CrossArms1 is not online. CrossArms1
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09 May 2015 03:36 PM
Wow. I'd like to thank all of you for properly reading this and not saying "Too long; didn't read"

"With character development, you are able to make the show a bit more enjoyable and so the audience can sort of relate to them in a way. You get my drift?"

Definitely. Just about every movie we consider a "masterpiece" has excellent character development.

Now, on to the next part.

The only contact he has is with a communications operator called "Alex" (should I change the name?"). He forms a very close bond with him, despite never seeing each other. Alex gives constant info and updates on the situation, etc. Think Snake and Otacon.

He's called "Ithaca" because one of the people in command is very eccentric, and insists on naming everyone in the Removal department with classical/mythological names. Alex comments on this, saying that the last guy he worked with was called Polyphemus.

That, and because Ithaca was the island that Odysseus desperately wanted to return to after the war with Troy. The character "Ithaca", similarly wants to leave more than anything else. It's a little nod to that, if you will.
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maxaboy347 is not online. maxaboy347
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09 May 2015 03:37 PM
alex seems too generic.
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09 May 2015 03:40 PM
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Specializinq is not online. Specializinq
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09 May 2015 03:40 PM
I think Alex is a great name for the character.
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09 May 2015 03:51 PM
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CrossArms1 is not online. CrossArms1
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09 May 2015 03:54 PM
"What will the budget be? What locations will you use for filming? What editing software will you use? Do you have directing talent?

A lot of questions, yes, but they need to be answered before you can even start writing the story. "

These are all good questions. But like I said before, I'll have to do this in the distant future.

We could get a kick starter campaign around. The location is probably going to be my home city, not as a bias, but as I actually think the city I live in seems like it would fit in with the theme.

I have no films or anything to speak of. But like I said before, I'll probably do it after I get a degree. If I were to make this film right now, I'd probably get Sony Vegas.
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Aveeo is not online. Aveeo
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09 May 2015 03:57 PM
I'd watch this.

Respect the science!
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CrossArms1 is not online. CrossArms1
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09 May 2015 03:59 PM
Secondly, I had a similiar idea in mind.

It's like this, but the character is doing his job to pay for university. Instead, he fights demons and made a contract with the gods, not an organization. It takes itself a lot less seriously, the protagonist is a lot funnier/snarkier (like old dante from dmc), and the fights are generally less brutal/ugly.

That said, keep in mind Ithaca here is not a hero like James Bond or John Wick is, and he doesn't fight like either of them. Whenever he sees anyone with a gun, he and the audience is meant to think, "OH CRAP OH CRAP {PF{POMFAOM". IIRC the first person he kills is by taking his opponent's assault rifle and repeatedly smashing it like a club into his head, until his opponent's skull eventually fractures, where he then dies.

Sidenote: Apologies for the excessive usage of periods. I need to get my point across and I have little time to do it.
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CrossArms1 is not online. CrossArms1
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09 May 2015 04:02 PM
"alex seems too generic."

I was thinking that too. Maybe we could fit in with the classical names and call him something that ties in with the idea of leaving?

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09 May 2015 04:03 PM
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CrossArms1 is not online. CrossArms1
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09 May 2015 04:08 PM
"The only worthwhile film idea I had, was about this young woman being cyberstalked."

I seem to have ideas which OT generally likes very often.

Such as the idea of a group of young men who try to start an indie rock band. Civil war in the United States ensues, but they try to go on with their dream anyway. I haven't developed that much.

Another was about a group of rebels (who behave suspiciously close to terrorists) who "fight" against a dystopian government. It's less action-based (as it's more of a drama), and doesn't level the brutality that Ithaca does, but it's strong points definitely include the acting, the script, and the cinematography. I'll talk about this later, brb.

Seeing a trend here?
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Specializinq is not online. Specializinq
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09 May 2015 04:10 PM
"Such as the idea of a group of young men who try to start an indie rock band. Civil war in the United States ensues, but they try to go on with their dream anyway. I haven't developed that much."

where are you getting these ideas from?? they're great
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paychopath is not online. paychopath
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09 May 2015 04:14 PM
Well, mine is a comedy about a news reporter who needs to prove aliens exist in order to save the ratings for his company and keep his job. Meanwhile, the aliens think he's trying to harm them and declare war on earth. So, America has to team up with North Korea in order to get the proper weapons to fight back. Opinions?



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