IN DEVELOPMENT STAGE
AN ORIGINAL SERIES / PILOT EPISODE
LABELED
Written by Brian Stephens
SYNOPSIS: -
Episode 1 “Pilot” - Produced on location in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This pilot episode will become an original series adapted from a feature film screenplay, "KILA" a young woman violinist who’s gone through her life believing in the thought of love so much that she wears her heart on her sleeve, spreading kindness and joy to everyone and helping those less fortunate, only to fall victim to heartache and pain after being taken advantage of by those who abuse it as a sign of weakness. Throughout these obstacles in her life though, she’s learns a valuable lesson from the power of her true love, “Music”
The series will revolve around a prominent music promoter named, ROY who discovers all kinds of amazing talent through the strangest circumstances. As we follow him around in his everyday life, we meet all kinds of interesting characters, odd balls and special cases in the industry who overcome certain challenges of being, “LABELED”.
You can say that music is the real story here. From musical prodigies to mythical tales that live on forever, you need to understand the power that music has over others.
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Backstory
Music has been around since the beginning of time. Biblical stories like, "Paradise Lost", written by John Milton, tells the story of the Fall of Man, focusing on Satan’s rebellion against God. Considered to be one of the greatest works of English literature. It explores the themes of free will, obedience, temptation, and the nature of good and evil.
Before the rebellion, heaven is defined by "instrumental harmony" and "festivals of joy" where angels "hymn the Eternal Father" in unison.
Another mythical story is of a man who comes to a crossroad in his life and sells his soul the devil to become one of the greatest musicians and folk stories to ever exist. It also revolves around a period of time when a culture of people were oppressed into slavery, a brutally repressive, labor-intensive era. Yet the peoplemanaged to preserve musical traditions of harmony that would build the foundation of what we know now as Ragtime, Jazz & Blues.
As a writer and a musician myself, I've experienced this so called epiphany or profound moment that has changed my life. Through an abussive upbringing, yet nothing as horrific as slavery, my story isn't just about the music, but a reflection of my own experiences and struggles throughout life, dealing with my own pain, temptations and having faith in something more meaningful than myself or the meaning of our surreal existence.
What we will learn from this film, is that being a good soul isn't always as easy as one thinks. Sometimes you have to bend the rules a little to get peoples attention to something that means so much to you, or to someone you care about. We get to see how music sometimes shapes the hearts of others through the most imusual moments.
A two hour live event will also be conducted at the Redwood City FOX Theatre for the screening of the PILOT. For those who support the project will be invited to a night full of fun and entertainment as we network, listen to more up-coming artists and hear from the cast and crew themselves.
Our goal is to produce six episodes for the first season and travel to six different cities specifically chosen throughout the United States, ending at the COACHELLA MUSIC FEST, where we will conduct a live performance at a local venue in the Palm Springs Region.
THE OBJECTIVE
PRODUCE AN ORIGINAL SERIES TO BE SOLD TO THE STREAMING MEDIA INDUSTRY
Pilot Produced by Pixel-Flick Entertainment ( Director: Brian Stephens )
Cross-market through Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, etc…
Audience Participation from ( www.patreon.com )
Podcast Series on the Making of the project with Sierra Nowak
Promoting our cast & crew on Local TV Stations. ( NBC, CBS & ABC )
SCREENING NIGHT / LIVE EVENT ( 1300 People )
Screening of a few short films, movie trailers and Pilot Episode.
LIVE EVENT at the Fox Theatre Redwood City, CA ( http://www.foxrwc.com )
Produce a soundtrack specifically for the show - 10 tracks
Live Webcast of the event on Ustream.tv ( Paid by Sponsor )
Promote web series / soundtrack to local radio stations and magazines.
Build Mobile App for the Show
Promote a product as the main sponsor of the live event.
VIP After Party ( 200 People )
FIRST 6 EPISODES - THE CITIES
San Francisco - PILOT EPISODE ( FOX Theater Music Venue in Redwood City, CA )
Austin - ( TBD )
Nashville - ( TBD )
Chicago - ( TBD )
New York - ( TBD )
Palm Springs - ( During Coachella’s Music Fest – Venue TBD )
The
Story
TREATMENT:
THE OPENING IMAGE: ( NARRATION OPENS THE SCENE )
“The meaning of euphoric expression is that of ones soul which opens up completely to compliment the meaning of life”. Whether you believe in God or not, imagine if you will a higher power that exists only from within oneself, within yourself. Now simply tell me, where do you want it to take you?
THE INTRO OF KILA : THEME STATED
Here we meet a young woman violinist who’s gone through life believing in the thought of love so much that she wears her heart on her sleeve, only to fall victim to heartache and pain. But throughout her obstacles in life she’s learns a valuable lesson from the help of her true love, “Music”. This is a story of determination for truth and the will to live.
Born and raised in the San Francisco area in a small town off the coast of California, Kila grew up in a beautiful surrounding as well as a culturally diverse society. Her mother and father were very shielding and taught their daughter about respect, kindness and believing that you should always treat others as you would want to be treated. Morals were very important.
When Kila was seven, she received a gift that would put the biggest smile on a young girls face, “her violin”. She would learn how to play this instrument throughout the years with such grace and poise that she would be rewarded all kinds of scholarships to the colleges of her choice. Dream’s of playing for the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra became a definite possibility. Her life was going in a spectacular direction. A direction a parent would be proud of.
On the night of June 26th 1998, “Graduation Night”, would be a night that would dramatically change the course of Kila’s life forever. Her mother would be tragically killed in a car accident driving home from the ceremony.
Trying to understand the meaning of it all, Kila’s future would become unclear as she must say good-bye to her mother & best-friend forever.( Narration Ends )
ACT 1
THE MOONRAKER: ( A FEW YEARS LATER )A brilliant sunset lingers as we enter into a restaurant off the coast of Pacifica where Kila waitresses part-time. There’s RICHARD, the lounge piano player, ELISE the sexy bartender, CJ the busy boy who’s in love with Elise and TONY, their general manager. Another waiter is Kila’s Boyfriend TOMMY, a striving actor/model who also strives for attention from everyone he comes across. He even signs autographs for his tables letting his customers know he will one day be famous. The two have been high school sweethearts since their senior year in high school. Kila is very much in love and dreams of having a family with him.3a) Kila’s Father calls from his home.
HOUSE PARTY:Later that night, Tommy and Kila would arrive to a house party in where the majority of the crowd is either getting drunk or high. Here we meet the up and coming director, “JACKIE”, a very artsy wild looking type of woman with the typical Hollywood ego.As the evening would progress, Kila would lose Tommy sometime throughout the night. Searching through room after room, she would meet some very interesting people. She would finally find her way downstairs where she hears laughter coming from a back room. As she approaches the door, she is shocked by what she sees. Tommy is getting snuggly fresh in the laundry room with the first time director. Kila’s heart lunges into her throat as she storms out of the party not knowing what to think or how to react. Everyone stares at her as she runs out crying.
B-STREET BLUES: ( INTRODUCTION TO AMANDA )
Hurt and distraught, Kila vigorously walks through downtown San Mateo.Every second seems like an eternity as she seeks for a near by pay phone. She finally spots one and tries to make a call when an out of service recording comes on, which only adds that much more grief to the matter. Frustrated and in disbelief she sits down and tries to get a hold of herself.
From across the street Kila notices people waiting in line to enter a blues bar called, “Vibes”. She walks over where she is greeted by a DOORMAN. She asks to use their phone as the doorman directs her to the back where she tries calling Elise to come pick her up.After leaving a message with Elise, Kila then walks to the restroom where she would meet and befriend a woman named AMANDA who would share some stories of her trials & tribulations about men and relationships. Amanda would then persuade Kila to go and have a few drinks while waiting for Elise and introduces her friends KIM & DEIDRA who’ve been preying on men all night.
The night progresses and Kila has a few too many drinks when she begins to feel a little buzzed. Next thing you know, Kila is dancing, having a good time and letting her frustrations out when she notices a violin on stage as if its speaking to her. She can’t hold back. She jumps up on stage and picks the instrument up as the band just looks at each other with confusion.
Kila asks permission to play if they don’t mind. So she begins to play as the crowd goes crazy. Kila starts to get dizzy as the lights begin to swirl. The next thing we know, Kila’s praying to the porcelain God for the next half hour.
INTRODUCTION TO ROY: ( KILA & ROY’S FIRST SCENE )Amanda takes Kila outside to get some fresh air where we first meet Roy, a music producer from Chicago. The two ( in a sarcastic way ) hit it off and get to know each other a little until Amanda breaks up the conversation.
THE DRIVE HOME:Roy takes Kila home after a long night. Kila thanks her for taking care of her and they plan to hang out again soon.
DREAM SEQUENCE:Kila has a dream which she speaks to her mother.
HANGOVER SCENE: ( WITH TOMMY AND HAROLD )Kila wakes up in complete pain. She takes a shower and as she steps out of the bathroom she is startled by Tommy standing in the hallway.An argument occurs and Harold is walking by when Tommy starts to get loud. He confronts the situation and ends up kicking Tommy off the property.He also mentions to Kila her rent is late then walks away.
KILA MEETS HER FATHER FOR BREAKFAST
They sit and talk about life.
THE MOONRAKKER – PART 2
Kila arrives onto campus where the other part of her time is spent in school studying broadcasting. Here we introduce Chris Cortez, 91.1 KSCM DJ.He mentions that he has a big interview shortly and asks her if she would like to assist him. She accepts and walks to the radio station with him.
YOGA CLASSAmanda, Kim & Deidra take Kila to a yoga class where
2nd ENCOUNTER / KCSM
Kila walks into the radio station, located on campus where she helps Chris prepare for his interview. Just then the General Manager walks in Roy, James are sitting around a table talking about taking over the industry.