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I hate writing about my writing but how can I get feedback if I don't talk about it. I'm Riley and I'm 14. I really like stuff like Submarine (2010) and Moonrise Kingdom (2012) - which I must add is completely underrated cause, in my opinion, it captures the spirit of teenagers having their adventures and feeling free and in love.
This is the type of vibe I'm going for and I'm heavily inspired by the camerawork in Submarine, especially the way it switches from 16mm to Super 8 and even a VHS format. It adds a sense of nostalgia and visual aspect to the film. So think about that.
The soundtrack also will be like 70s/60s folk and maybe some modern-day but the artists I have and will listen to whilst writing is:
- Nick Drake
- Labi Siffre
- Adrianne Lenker
- The Magnetic Fields (69 Love Songs)
- Carole King
- Joni Mitchell
It's called 'Book of Love' and it's about this socially awkward teenager who is considered a social outsider, he has a crush on this person and so decides to take the tips off a book from the 80s about romance and follows it's tips step by step, losing himself in the process and its who he is that attracts her not this perception of what a guy should be.
This is the very basic idea and of course I've got an idea of the main character. It's set in modern-day but has the 80s aesthetics (like the show Sex Education).
The main character is this boy is considered a public outsider (as stated), not bullied but somewhat unnoticed. He has this massive pressure of doing good at school and pleasing his Dad - who says he only wants the best. This has made him emotionless. There are also subtle hints he could be neurodivergent but it isn't explicitly stated. There are brief images of scars on his arms in the opening scene. The film will be heavy on mental health. It will have voiceover (like Submarine) to explain his inner thoughts.
The girl main character is something I'm thinking of. It shouldn't be hard but I'm trying my best to not make her just the love interest. It feels like she won't have any depth herself besides being there for the main character. She needs to stand out herself, you know? I'm not trying to go: "she's popular but has a dark secret that she's into metal". Overused or just plain silly. Like "oh she is struggling too or her parents are going through a divorce" and this added pressure of this guy chasing after her desperately doesn't help.
He shouldn't be a perv either. Cause then that takes out his depth. He is too try-hardy but it doesn't come off as silly. In some cases it is weird but he's missing these social cues and you can't help but feel sorry. It will have a happy ending though.
Any tips would be great! And just any general comments on the idea, comment below :P
BYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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metalxxalloy
sounds pretty awesome dude :)
its cool that ur trying to make the girl seem 3 dimensional n whatever. TOO many movies do this and it makes me wanrt to rip my eyes out!! lol
if u want an ending where they get together, maybe the girl could just be really disinterested in him at first? she could see him trying and thinks its a little embarrassing and avoids him at some point because her friends think hes gross? she could be really busy with a job, etc for something after highschool, like leaving the country or uni and doesnt have time for guys chasing her. she could eventually start warming up to him through an event where they have a convo in or out of class/school. idk...just some ideas lol. keep it up, seems pretty cool :))
*****DONT, not do, lol. its good that she isnt gonna b boring
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Thanks! I think the plan was that they first meet when they are paired together for like a peer program (like talk to this person for a certain amount of time each week). I do like the idea of her not seeing anything in him at first and her friends push him aside. I like the idea that she is focusing on trying to get her college application done.
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