TV SERIES BIBLE
I'm looking for writers to help me develop my first pilot script.
I have some problems uploading the First 10 pages. PM me and I'll send you a copy.
Genre
Youth Adult Science Fiction Drama
Possible show titles
Sunken City (only authentic sunken city in the Western Hemisphere)
The Lost City
Underwater City
The City that Sank
Port Royal High
Port Royal
Port Royal's turbulent past
1750 - destroyed by fire
1692 - earthquake, 2/3rds of town submerged under water.
1703 - town burned to the ground
1722 and 1744 - hurricanes obliterated town.
1770 - earthquake destroyed hospital.
1815 - fire, town burned to the ground.
1907 - earthquake, extensively damaged Victoria Battery.
1951 - hurricane (left only 4 buildings standing).
Themes
1) Doomed City
a) This theme is embodied by a religious cult that espouse the view that Port Royal of today shares similar traits to the wicked and sinful city of Port Royal of past and as such God will destroy the city once again and this time completely in one major earthquake. Lead by a charismatic leader by the name of Abogani it soon becomes apparent this cult has ulterior and more sinister motives. The cult is eventually going to attempt to assassinate wealthy businessman Massimo Machobelli, a controversial, dynamic but tainted and dangerous figure in the eco town of Port Royal. It is believed Massimo ordered the assassination of Abogani's entire family years ago.
b) This theme is also embodied by the dangerous paranormal and supernatural activities that begin to happen in Port Royal.
2) Ugly Side of Commercialism and Capitalism
a) Port Royal's history is glaringly and unashamedly exploited for material gain. The man at the center of it all is controversial and dynamic businessman Massimo Machobelli a name and face splashed across billboards, newspapers, magazines etc. He owns two major money making entities - the Sunken City Museum and the Earthquake Theme Park in addition to organizing the yearly Pirate Parades. Old Port Royal is filled with shops and restaurants while in New Port Royal there are a lot of casinos, nightclubs and bars. Port Royal has become a place to exploit for material gain with everyone wanting to cash in on the city.
b) Sin City/ Wicked City. Dangerous underworld of the drugs trade, violence, gang culture, prostitution, gambling, drunkeness, crime, theft, arson, kidnapping, robbery accompanying the rebuilding of the city.
(i) Gang culture - Black Spider Gang led by Fonzie.
3) Forbidden Love.
a) Baldo and Octavia. Baldo being in love with Octavia, a girl of starkly contrasting social class and upbringing than his own.
4) Sense of Belonging
a) New girl at school 15 year old Electra has a hard time fitting in. Despite her friendship with Sakeena she is bullied by the popular girls who are threatenned by her beauty and talent which makes her time at school very unhappy.
Baldo and Electra are eventually drawn to each other.
Archaeological Excavations
1st excavation - Edwin Link in 1959
2nd excavation - Robert Marx 1965 - 1967
3rd excavation - Donny Hamilton 1981 - 1990.
Port Royal Setup in TV Series
Old Port Royal. Small harbour - chocolate hole. 17th century style shops, taverns and restaurants, staffed by local residents, restoration of historical landmarks.
New Port Royal (NOT on map). Cinemas, theatres, museums, art galleries, libraries, restaurants, coffee shops, swimming pools, bowling alleys, roller discos, bars, nightclubs.
Sunken City. Underwater Museum - reality and virtual reality. Watch underwater archaeologists excavate. Handrails, stapled pillows, cultural material, external spotlight, viewports.
Earthquake. Multimedia simulated experience, theme park.
Naval Hospital and African Jamaican Pavilion - refurbished cast iron hospital. Feature artifacts recovered from Sunken City.
King's Royal Naval Dockyard - get a feel of what it is like to be Nelson, Vernon and Rodney.
Eco Tours - nearby lagoons - rent paddle boats - bird and wildlife watching, hike along nature trails.
Boat Trips - Sun and Sand: the Cays.
19th Century Defence - Victoria Battery and Giddy House.
Living traditions - existing town - learning centres, schools, community programmes.
Edge of Town - within walls of an old British Fort - Jamaican music and local musicians play everyday - Fort Rocky Entertainment Centre.
Famous historical figures the street.
Military Parades - Fort Charles or Naval Dockyard.
Rent costumes - pirate or a day.
Morgan's Harbour Hotel, Church Street, St Peter's Church (Anglican) (1725), Lewis Galdy's tom, Grogge Shoppe.
I'm looking for writers to help me develop my first pilot script.
I have some problems uploading the First 10 pages. PM me and I'll send you a copy.
Genre
Youth Adult Science Fiction Drama
Possible show titles
Sunken City (only authentic sunken city in the Western Hemisphere)
The Lost City
Underwater City
The City that Sank
Port Royal High
Port Royal
Port Royal's turbulent past
1750 - destroyed by fire
1692 - earthquake, 2/3rds of town submerged under water.
1703 - town burned to the ground
1722 and 1744 - hurricanes obliterated town.
1770 - earthquake destroyed hospital.
1815 - fire, town burned to the ground.
1907 - earthquake, extensively damaged Victoria Battery.
1951 - hurricane (left only 4 buildings standing).
Themes
1) Doomed City
a) This theme is embodied by a religious cult that espouse the view that Port Royal of today shares similar traits to the wicked and sinful city of Port Royal of past and as such God will destroy the city once again and this time completely in one major earthquake. Lead by a charismatic leader by the name of Abogani it soon becomes apparent this cult has ulterior and more sinister motives. The cult is eventually going to attempt to assassinate wealthy businessman Massimo Machobelli, a controversial, dynamic but tainted and dangerous figure in the eco town of Port Royal. It is believed Massimo ordered the assassination of Abogani's entire family years ago.
b) This theme is also embodied by the dangerous paranormal and supernatural activities that begin to happen in Port Royal.
2) Ugly Side of Commercialism and Capitalism
a) Port Royal's history is glaringly and unashamedly exploited for material gain. The man at the center of it all is controversial and dynamic businessman Massimo Machobelli a name and face splashed across billboards, newspapers, magazines etc. He owns two major money making entities - the Sunken City Museum and the Earthquake Theme Park in addition to organizing the yearly Pirate Parades. Old Port Royal is filled with shops and restaurants while in New Port Royal there are a lot of casinos, nightclubs and bars. Port Royal has become a place to exploit for material gain with everyone wanting to cash in on the city.
b) Sin City/ Wicked City. Dangerous underworld of the drugs trade, violence, gang culture, prostitution, gambling, drunkeness, crime, theft, arson, kidnapping, robbery accompanying the rebuilding of the city.
(i) Gang culture - Black Spider Gang led by Fonzie.
3) Forbidden Love.
a) Baldo and Octavia. Baldo being in love with Octavia, a girl of starkly contrasting social class and upbringing than his own.
4) Sense of Belonging
a) New girl at school 15 year old Electra has a hard time fitting in. Despite her friendship with Sakeena she is bullied by the popular girls who are threatenned by her beauty and talent which makes her time at school very unhappy.
Baldo and Electra are eventually drawn to each other.
Archaeological Excavations
1st excavation - Edwin Link in 1959
2nd excavation - Robert Marx 1965 - 1967
3rd excavation - Donny Hamilton 1981 - 1990.
Port Royal Setup in TV Series
Old Port Royal. Small harbour - chocolate hole. 17th century style shops, taverns and restaurants, staffed by local residents, restoration of historical landmarks.
New Port Royal (NOT on map). Cinemas, theatres, museums, art galleries, libraries, restaurants, coffee shops, swimming pools, bowling alleys, roller discos, bars, nightclubs.
Sunken City. Underwater Museum - reality and virtual reality. Watch underwater archaeologists excavate. Handrails, stapled pillows, cultural material, external spotlight, viewports.
Earthquake. Multimedia simulated experience, theme park.
Naval Hospital and African Jamaican Pavilion - refurbished cast iron hospital. Feature artifacts recovered from Sunken City.
King's Royal Naval Dockyard - get a feel of what it is like to be Nelson, Vernon and Rodney.
Eco Tours - nearby lagoons - rent paddle boats - bird and wildlife watching, hike along nature trails.
Boat Trips - Sun and Sand: the Cays.
19th Century Defence - Victoria Battery and Giddy House.
Living traditions - existing town - learning centres, schools, community programmes.
Edge of Town - within walls of an old British Fort - Jamaican music and local musicians play everyday - Fort Rocky Entertainment Centre.
Famous historical figures the street.
Military Parades - Fort Charles or Naval Dockyard.
Rent costumes - pirate or a day.
Morgan's Harbour Hotel, Church Street, St Peter's Church (Anglican) (1725), Lewis Galdy's tom, Grogge Shoppe.