Brainstorm

Idea for ‘Opening Sequence’

Genre – Drama

We have come up with an idea of an average teenage boy that has been trapped in the life of gang culture. His Mum has recently passed away and he is living by himself or with girlfriend in a flat.

In this opening sequence we will see him getting ready for what appears to be just another day. The opening sequence will provide visual elements of the boy waking up, having a shower and or washing face/brushing teeth, getting dressed and leaving the house to meet his friend who has come to pick him up in the car. There will a short dialogue between the boy and his friend, giving the audience enough information about the boys situation and to know a little bit about the storyline before the pair drive off in a car.

Characters in the piece:

Cavell

This is the main character and focus in the piece. His mum passed away of a long-term illness she was battling with. He is now living with his girlfriend in a flat. Damien is his best friend more like a brother. Cavell is trapped in the life of gang culture and goes day by day making money by typically selling drugs. Aswell as selling drugs he wants to go to University, so he does an apprenticeship in Engineering. 

Damien

This is Cavell’s best friend more like a brother to him. He supports and cares for Cavell ever since his mum died. He also is trapped in the life of gang culture and sells drugs like Cavell. He is the older of the two friends. He is quite talented at football and is at college studying sport.