Friday, November 23, 2007
Relationships
Yetsreday I drew up a spider diagram of the relationships of all the characters as they are at the beginning of the first episode. They rapidly change, of course. All future characters should somehow link in to this structure, which shouldn't be too hard. The web will grow outwards as the series goes on and actors come along with ideas for situations and people they'd like to play.
Names in blue are characters I don't have any current plans to use. Julie is most likely to be written into an episode eventually- dropping in, causing chaos and then leaving again. However, if an actor comes along with a compelling reason why they should play That Bastard or Whatsisface then I'll write something for them.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 10:36 AM
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Yetsreday I drew up a spider diagram of the relationships of all the characters as they are at the beginning of the first episode. They rapidly change, of course. All future characters should somehow link in to this structure, which shouldn't be too hard. The web will grow outwards as the series goes on and actors come along with ideas for situations and people they'd like to play.
Names in blue are characters I don't have any current plans to use. Julie is most likely to be written into an episode eventually- dropping in, causing chaos and then leaving again. However, if an actor comes along with a compelling reason why they should play That Bastard or Whatsisface then I'll write something for them.
Click on the picture for a larger version.
Labels: Short Tales, Short Tales- Characters
posted by Ian Pattinson at 10:36 AM
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Short Tales character sketch- Kate
This character has yet to be cast.
Kate is Mark's fiancee. She seems sweet and innocent, and a little dizzy, but has a keen mind and develops very dirty imagination. Sarah and Kate become friends after meeting at Kate and Mark's engagement party. The friendship is one of the catalysts for Kate's exploration of her naughtier side.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 9:16 PM
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This character has yet to be cast.
Kate is Mark's fiancee. She seems sweet and innocent, and a little dizzy, but has a keen mind and develops very dirty imagination. Sarah and Kate become friends after meeting at Kate and Mark's engagement party. The friendship is one of the catalysts for Kate's exploration of her naughtier side.
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Labels: Short Tales, Short Tales- Characters
posted by Ian Pattinson at 9:16 PM
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Sunday, September 16, 2007
Short tales character sketch- Vicky
This character has been cast. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Early to mid 30s. Vicky works with Paul and has recently moved to Manchester. He's one of the few people in town she knows and she's a potential romantic interest for him.
Vicky was married for a while, leaving her husband after he cheated on her. She's obviously a bit touchy about infidelity. There's a story in there about her going on a date with someone from work only to find out he is married.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 9:49 PM
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This character has been cast. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Early to mid 30s. Vicky works with Paul and has recently moved to Manchester. He's one of the few people in town she knows and she's a potential romantic interest for him.
Vicky was married for a while, leaving her husband after he cheated on her. She's obviously a bit touchy about infidelity. There's a story in there about her going on a date with someone from work only to find out he is married.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 9:49 PM
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Short tales character sketch- Robert
This character has been cast.
I'm going to be visiting America soon, so I thought it would be neat to get some footage to incorporate into the story. From that idea came the character of Robert.
Mid to late 30s. Robert is Gareth's step brother. He keeps getting phone calls from his little brother, but is rarely in the same city and sometimes not even the same country. I'll try to play him as non-geeky, even though that would be completely against type.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 4:36 PM
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This character has been cast.
I'm going to be visiting America soon, so I thought it would be neat to get some footage to incorporate into the story. From that idea came the character of Robert.
Mid to late 30s. Robert is Gareth's step brother. He keeps getting phone calls from his little brother, but is rarely in the same city and sometimes not even the same country. I'll try to play him as non-geeky, even though that would be completely against type.
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Labels: Short Tales, Short Tales- Characters
posted by Ian Pattinson at 4:36 PM
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Short Tales character sketch- Julie
This character is yet to be cast. If you're interested please get in touch. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Early 30s. Julie is Sarah's sister and Paul's ex. She lives in another city, possibly even another country, and doesn't turn up that often. When she does I'm sure chaos would follow.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 12:04 AM
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This character is yet to be cast. If you're interested please get in touch. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Early 30s. Julie is Sarah's sister and Paul's ex. She lives in another city, possibly even another country, and doesn't turn up that often. When she does I'm sure chaos would follow.
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Labels: Short Tales, Short Tales- Characters
posted by Ian Pattinson at 12:04 AM
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Short Tales character sketch- Mark
This character is yet to be cast. If you're interested please get in touch. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Mid to late 20s. Mark is an ex-boyfriend of Sarah's. Her University relationship, he is the person she's been with longest to date. At the start of the first episode he has just told Sarah (and Paul and others) that he is engaged. He doesn't play a big role in the first episode, but his engagement party is an important part of the story.
This character is open to development and his own storylines. They don't have to be about his relationship with Sarah, in fact it would be better if they weren't.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 11:58 PM
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This character is yet to be cast. If you're interested please get in touch. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Mid to late 20s. Mark is an ex-boyfriend of Sarah's. Her University relationship, he is the person she's been with longest to date. At the start of the first episode he has just told Sarah (and Paul and others) that he is engaged. He doesn't play a big role in the first episode, but his engagement party is an important part of the story.
This character is open to development and his own storylines. They don't have to be about his relationship with Sarah, in fact it would be better if they weren't.
Technorati tag: Video, Spinneyhead
Labels: Short Tales, Short Tales- Characters
posted by Ian Pattinson at 11:58 PM
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Short Tales character sketch- Gareth
This character has been cast. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Mid 20s. Gareth is a bit like a younger version of Paul, they worked together for a while and became friends. Gareth is actually quite happy in his current job, though he does feel bad that he seems to be the only one of his group of friends who has job satisfaction.
Paul sometimes wonders if Gareth and Sarah would be suited for each other, and wavers between playing matchmaker and leaving well enough alone. Gareth, if he absolutely couldn't avoid the subject, would admit that he thinks he's far too geeky for a girl as hot as Sarah and she'd never think of him that way.
So obviously they're going to sleep together.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 11:49 PM
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This character has been cast. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Mid 20s. Gareth is a bit like a younger version of Paul, they worked together for a while and became friends. Gareth is actually quite happy in his current job, though he does feel bad that he seems to be the only one of his group of friends who has job satisfaction.
Paul sometimes wonders if Gareth and Sarah would be suited for each other, and wavers between playing matchmaker and leaving well enough alone. Gareth, if he absolutely couldn't avoid the subject, would admit that he thinks he's far too geeky for a girl as hot as Sarah and she'd never think of him that way.
So obviously they're going to sleep together.
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Labels: Short Tales, Short Tales- Characters
posted by Ian Pattinson at 11:49 PM
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Short Tales character sketch- Sarah
This character is yet to be cast. If you're interested please get in touch. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Early to mid 20s. Sarah is the younger sister of one of Paul's exes, Julie. They got on well when he was seeing her sister and stayed in touch, on and off, until Sarah came to Manchester to study. Secretly (she won't even admit it to herself) Sarah would like Paul and Julie to get back together because she's afraid their friendship might slowly die otherwise.
Sarah has a history of picking the wrong men, often because she has an aversion to taking advice. She has just started her first job and is discovering how dull employment can be.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 11:43 PM
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This character is yet to be cast. If you're interested please get in touch. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Early to mid 20s. Sarah is the younger sister of one of Paul's exes, Julie. They got on well when he was seeing her sister and stayed in touch, on and off, until Sarah came to Manchester to study. Secretly (she won't even admit it to herself) Sarah would like Paul and Julie to get back together because she's afraid their friendship might slowly die otherwise.
Sarah has a history of picking the wrong men, often because she has an aversion to taking advice. She has just started her first job and is discovering how dull employment can be.
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Labels: Short Tales, Short Tales- Characters
posted by Ian Pattinson at 11:43 PM
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Short Tales character sketch- Paul
This character is yet to be cast. If you're interested please get in touch. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Early to mid 30s. Paul works in IT and embodies some of the geek cliches. His house is a mess, but it does hold a large collection of consumer electronics. He's stagnating in his current job, but has yet to do anything about moving on.
Good natured but directionless, Paul always tries to do/say the right thing but feels he's not as wise as he wishes he were. Keeps insisting that his relationship with Sarah is just so she can introduce him to her hot friends, though it's obvious there's a lot of (platonic) love in it.
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posted by Ian Pattinson at 11:33 PM
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This character is yet to be cast. If you're interested please get in touch. These notes are rough and will be tidied up as the character develops within the script and further as an actor fleshes them out.
Early to mid 30s. Paul works in IT and embodies some of the geek cliches. His house is a mess, but it does hold a large collection of consumer electronics. He's stagnating in his current job, but has yet to do anything about moving on.
Good natured but directionless, Paul always tries to do/say the right thing but feels he's not as wise as he wishes he were. Keeps insisting that his relationship with Sarah is just so she can introduce him to her hot friends, though it's obvious there's a lot of (platonic) love in it.
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Labels: Short Tales, Short Tales- Characters
posted by Ian Pattinson at 11:33 PM
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