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- Synopsis: In "Frank O’Leary in the Twilight Lounge: A Marvelous Mystery," gritty P.I.

Frank O’Leary is drawn into a dark conspiracy within the collegiate culinary program led

by the enigmatic Chef Luka. Uncovering a clandestine fine dining establishment thriving

on stolen ingredients and financial exploitation, Frank navigates a treacherous world

where ambition collides with deception. As he peels back layers of the Twilight Lounge,

he discovers a web of lies, unexpected alliances, and personal dilemmas. The narrative

unfolds with suspense, exploring the price of ambition in a classic noir setting with a

collegiate twist.

- Two existing film comparatives based on storyline: L.A. Confidential meets Se7en

- Log Line: A criminal justice major views his life as a dramatic neo-noir where he must

solve a mystery within the walls of his own college.

- Genre: Noir/Crime.

- Weekly Goals for positions: Familiarize yourself with the Noir crime genre, pick and

watch a noir film, and look over and check production schedule/calendar.

- Group Weekly Goals: Swap contact Info and Start production bible.

FILM FESTIVALS

- Austin Spotlight Film Festival: Our film best fits the requirements for this festival, it is

under $100. It screens in Austin TX on October 24-31 2024.

- Central Wisconsin Film Festival - This festival is student specific and falls under $100. It

screens in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, September 30-October 3 2024.

- The Crime List: This is a festival hosted in US who recognizes screenplays up to 25

pages and is exclusive to crime stories. The prize is a cash prize of $3500 and the entry

fee is $75 and it goes on May 31.

- Los Angeles Crime and Horror Film Festival: This festival has a category specifically for

film noir short films which would fit best with our genre. It also is within our deadline and

has a low entry film at $60. It screens in LA, May 2 - May 3.

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- Hellbender Student Film Festival: this festival is in St. Charles, MO and has a low entry

fee of $5. It screens on a screen in St. Charles at Lindenwood University from dates

November 19 - 21.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:

:Pre Production :Production :Post-Production

Week 1 Jan 14-20 Project assigned. Groups formed

Week 2 Jan 21-27 Location Scout #1 STORYBOARD DAY

Week 3 Jan 28- Feb 3 First Draft & Treatment Due on the 29th. Location Scout #2 Start Shot List

Week 4 Feb 4 - 10 Second Draft due Feb 5th Third Draft (Revision) due Feb 7th EARLY AUDITIONS Location Scout #3

Week 5 Feb 11 - 17 AUDITIONS Final Location Scout Shot List Due Promotional Shoot 1

Week 6 Feb 18 - 24 LATE AUDITIONS Promotional Shoot 2 Early Production Start*

Week 7 Feb 25 - Mar 2 Week 1 of Shoot First Day of Shooting!! 🙂

Week 8 Mar 3 - 9 Week 2 of Shoot

Week 9 Mar 10 - 16 Week 3 of Shoot

Week 10 Mar 17 - 23 Week 4 of Shoot Wrap Shooting?? 😀

Week 11 Mar 24 - 30 Pick Ups

Week 12 Mar 31 - April 6 Final Pick Ups: Mar 31 Assembly Cut due April 1st

Week 13 April 7 - 13 Rough Cut due April 8th

Week 14 April 14 - 20 Rough Cut #2 due April 15th

Week 15 April 21 - 27 Fine Cut due April 22nd

Week 16 April 28 - May 4 FINAL DUE DATE MAY 1st