Does this include my script ?
Gotta Go Fast... to the Box Office! [Sonic the Headhog Producer Quest]
- Thread starter Martin Noctis
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Did you count my post with several script ideas? Some are a bit barebones but nothing some polish cant fix
SCRIPT: Foregone Conclusion
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This is an interesting idea for a quest. I look forward to seeing where it goes. Also, here's an idea for a movie I've come up with.
TITLE: Foregone Conclusion (working title)
GENRE: Mystery
SUBGENRE: Noir
FORMAT: Medium movie (between 90 and 120 minutes)
BASIC PROMPT: A clan Mobian has to clear their name of a crime they didn't commit while everyone around them has already decided they're guilty.
SPECIFIC POINTS/SCENES TO IMPLEMENT/ETC.:
-Basic Outline: In the age before computers, a clan Mobian (name, species, gender all TBD) newly arrived to Sunset City is seen in the wrong place at the wrong time, and they are accused of murdering an important man (politician, businessman, something along those lines). The police and DA are under pressure to take care of the culprit quickly, and the protagonist will work well enough. Everyone in a jury would believe that a "savage clan Mobian" would murder anyone who looked at them funny. The protagonist learns from a journalist (who wanted to get an interview with the "murderer") what's going on and, after narrowly escaping some police coming to arrest them, decides to find out who actually did the crime.
The investigation eventually reveals that a local gangster was part of a big racket with the victim (victim ran a charity that laundered gang money in exchange for a cut and gangsters acting as "security" for the victim), but the victim wanted to turn snitch to do a favor for the gangster's wife, who was having an affair with the victim and hates her husband. The gangster killed the victim to keep him quiet and end the affair.
The protagonist tries to deliver this information to a clan Mobian on the police force, hoping to find someone who's willing to believe them, but the officer says that there's no point. The victim had too good of a reputation for a jury to believe that he was a corrupt philanderer, especially when the accusation's coming from a clan Mobian. The officer tells the protagonist that they can give the protagonist a few hours of a head start if they want to try escaping from the city. If they don't run, they're guaranteed a guilty verdict.
The protagonist asks, "But what if I gave this to a newspaper? Wouldn't the jury believe it coming from them?"
The officer says, "Do you really think they'd print it?"
The movie ends with the protagonist and officer silently looking at each other for a few moments before the officer walks off, leaving the protagonist all alone.
-Visual Style: Shot in black and white, with strong contrasts between light and darkness and the protagonist as the only character who's ever fully in the light. Their face is the only one the audience can see all of, in order to make them the easiest character to sympathize/identify with. Most or all exterior scenes should be set at night and shot during actual night time if feasible, with interior scenes using lighting and camera work (types of shot, methods of focusing the camera, etc) that make things hazy and indistinct. The protagonist should be the most clearly visible thing on the screen, since the only thing the audience can be sure of is that the protagonist is innocent but presumed guilty, with a possible exception of an opening scene before the plot properly begins, when the protagonist is still confident in their ability to work their way up legitimately. Once things get going, though, the sense of ambiguity should always be present in the camera work. The buildings used for exterior scenes and the furniture used for interior scenes should look period-appropriate.
-Directing: The actor playing the protagonist should be directed to play the character as earnest and straightforward, and perhaps somewhat naive, but not stupid. Every other character knows more about how the world of Sunset City works, but that doesn't make them smarter.
-Costuming: This is a period piece, so characters should be dressed in period-appropriate clothes. Characters who aren't clan Mobians should be dressed in clean, fancy clothes, while clan Mobians should wear plain and rugged clothes that are clearly worn out. The protagonist starts the movie dressed in a plain but fine outfit, and as the movie goes on, events make it so that their outfit gets simpler and more worn, looking like any other clan Mobian character's outfit by the end.
-Musical Score: The music should stay in the background so that it works with everything else to set the mood rather than try to dictate the mood all by itself. The music shouldn't ever provide feelings of resolution, with the possible exception of an opening scene showing the protagonist before the plot properly begins, still confident in their ability to succeed in life "the proper way." After that, all the music should contribute to a feeling of questions without good answers. Jazz, with its emphasis on improvisation, is a good starting point for what kind of music the soundtrack should use, but that doesn't mean it's the only kind worth using.
-Thematic Details: The story should have moral complexity but not moral ambiguity. The prejudices against clan Mobians have clearly caused a perversion of justice, and it's clear these prejudices will keep perverting justice, even if there are clan Mobians who act according to stereotype. This is a period piece, but the characters should express their prejudices against clan Mobians using both period-appropriate terms and more contemporary ones to point out how these prejudices are still a problem. There isn't a simple and easy answer presented for getting rid of the anti-clan prejudices. The investigation part of the movie is large part a vehicle for exposing the protagonist to how deeply the prejudices against clan Mobians permeate Sunset City and how much those prejudices keep people from finding success. Most clan Mobians in Sunset City don't see how they can make a living besides become criminals or do legitimate work for poverty wages and still get treated like they're just waiting for an opportunity to do crimes. The protagonist starts off the movie believing they can prove themselves to be "one of the good ones," and as the plot goes on, they realize more and more that there aren't any "good ones," just clan Mobians that are still tolerated for the time being. By the end, the protagonist's hope is that truth can overcome the prejudice against them, but the final scene puts an end to that hope, leaving them directionless. What can the protagonist do now? What can any clan Mobian do in a society determined to force them into the mold of "savage?" The audience is left to figure out the answers for themselves.
TITLE: Foregone Conclusion (working title)
GENRE: Mystery
SUBGENRE: Noir
FORMAT: Medium movie (between 90 and 120 minutes)
BASIC PROMPT: A clan Mobian has to clear their name of a crime they didn't commit while everyone around them has already decided they're guilty.
SPECIFIC POINTS/SCENES TO IMPLEMENT/ETC.:
-Basic Outline: In the age before computers, a clan Mobian (name, species, gender all TBD) newly arrived to Sunset City is seen in the wrong place at the wrong time, and they are accused of murdering an important man (politician, businessman, something along those lines). The police and DA are under pressure to take care of the culprit quickly, and the protagonist will work well enough. Everyone in a jury would believe that a "savage clan Mobian" would murder anyone who looked at them funny. The protagonist learns from a journalist (who wanted to get an interview with the "murderer") what's going on and, after narrowly escaping some police coming to arrest them, decides to find out who actually did the crime.
The investigation eventually reveals that a local gangster was part of a big racket with the victim (victim ran a charity that laundered gang money in exchange for a cut and gangsters acting as "security" for the victim), but the victim wanted to turn snitch to do a favor for the gangster's wife, who was having an affair with the victim and hates her husband. The gangster killed the victim to keep him quiet and end the affair.
The protagonist tries to deliver this information to a clan Mobian on the police force, hoping to find someone who's willing to believe them, but the officer says that there's no point. The victim had too good of a reputation for a jury to believe that he was a corrupt philanderer, especially when the accusation's coming from a clan Mobian. The officer tells the protagonist that they can give the protagonist a few hours of a head start if they want to try escaping from the city. If they don't run, they're guaranteed a guilty verdict.
The protagonist asks, "But what if I gave this to a newspaper? Wouldn't the jury believe it coming from them?"
The officer says, "Do you really think they'd print it?"
The movie ends with the protagonist and officer silently looking at each other for a few moments before the officer walks off, leaving the protagonist all alone.
-Visual Style: Shot in black and white, with strong contrasts between light and darkness and the protagonist as the only character who's ever fully in the light. Their face is the only one the audience can see all of, in order to make them the easiest character to sympathize/identify with. Most or all exterior scenes should be set at night and shot during actual night time if feasible, with interior scenes using lighting and camera work (types of shot, methods of focusing the camera, etc) that make things hazy and indistinct. The protagonist should be the most clearly visible thing on the screen, since the only thing the audience can be sure of is that the protagonist is innocent but presumed guilty, with a possible exception of an opening scene before the plot properly begins, when the protagonist is still confident in their ability to work their way up legitimately. Once things get going, though, the sense of ambiguity should always be present in the camera work. The buildings used for exterior scenes and the furniture used for interior scenes should look period-appropriate.
-Directing: The actor playing the protagonist should be directed to play the character as earnest and straightforward, and perhaps somewhat naive, but not stupid. Every other character knows more about how the world of Sunset City works, but that doesn't make them smarter.
-Costuming: This is a period piece, so characters should be dressed in period-appropriate clothes. Characters who aren't clan Mobians should be dressed in clean, fancy clothes, while clan Mobians should wear plain and rugged clothes that are clearly worn out. The protagonist starts the movie dressed in a plain but fine outfit, and as the movie goes on, events make it so that their outfit gets simpler and more worn, looking like any other clan Mobian character's outfit by the end.
-Musical Score: The music should stay in the background so that it works with everything else to set the mood rather than try to dictate the mood all by itself. The music shouldn't ever provide feelings of resolution, with the possible exception of an opening scene showing the protagonist before the plot properly begins, still confident in their ability to succeed in life "the proper way." After that, all the music should contribute to a feeling of questions without good answers. Jazz, with its emphasis on improvisation, is a good starting point for what kind of music the soundtrack should use, but that doesn't mean it's the only kind worth using.
-Thematic Details: The story should have moral complexity but not moral ambiguity. The prejudices against clan Mobians have clearly caused a perversion of justice, and it's clear these prejudices will keep perverting justice, even if there are clan Mobians who act according to stereotype. This is a period piece, but the characters should express their prejudices against clan Mobians using both period-appropriate terms and more contemporary ones to point out how these prejudices are still a problem. There isn't a simple and easy answer presented for getting rid of the anti-clan prejudices. The investigation part of the movie is large part a vehicle for exposing the protagonist to how deeply the prejudices against clan Mobians permeate Sunset City and how much those prejudices keep people from finding success. Most clan Mobians in Sunset City don't see how they can make a living besides become criminals or do legitimate work for poverty wages and still get treated like they're just waiting for an opportunity to do crimes. The protagonist starts off the movie believing they can prove themselves to be "one of the good ones," and as the plot goes on, they realize more and more that there aren't any "good ones," just clan Mobians that are still tolerated for the time being. By the end, the protagonist's hope is that truth can overcome the prejudice against them, but the final scene puts an end to that hope, leaving them directionless. What can the protagonist do now? What can any clan Mobian do in a society determined to force them into the mold of "savage?" The audience is left to figure out the answers for themselves.
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Oh, thank you. I'm glad I could help out.
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Theoretically, only theoretically since you might have your own plans and stuff and I wouldn't want to undermine it, but if you're open to hearing it...
Well, maybe we could fudge some things here and there. This is basically like an Ultimate universe, taking elements from all over the franchise. So maybe we can twist a few things, like fudging a few years here and there.
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On a related note, while I do agree with the sentiment, I feel like that there could be a way for more... Sketchy deeds to be done. Mainly, us turning towards alternative methods of income, in case we can't get much funding from conventional and legal methods. Maybe our character would much prefer to do it legally and not deal with the criminal underworld, but things might push Thunder to using such underhanded methods in spite of how much he would prefer not to.
Though I don't know what to really say on the latter part here with Rogue, I haven't read nor seen the Archie Comics in much detail on how they portray her.
And you don't need to include this, this is just me making a case for how those elements could function here and expand the choices that could be made in the quest.
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Guy! I have Conceived an Idea most ingenious! To write another script but before that i had to asked....can our studio make cartoon animation movies?
And this script didn't have dialogue, but they speak like Sims game. Is this considered a silent movie? If it wasn't that, what is that genre called?
And this script didn't have dialogue, but they speak like Sims game. Is this considered a silent movie? If it wasn't that, what is that genre called?
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Later down the line yes but rn it is ironicly cheaper to make live action movies
Silent Movie genre subgenre Creative Speak
THANK! I will make it tomorrow!
Q1 Y1: Our First Story (Script Selection)
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Right, you've got a lot of options here.
You er sat slumped in a rickety chair in the corner of the studio office, one paw flipping through a small folder of scripts on the table before you. Bruce, sprawled lazily on the couch nearby, idly fiddled with an empty coffee cup, occasionally glancing over.
The folder—your folder—contained mostly crime or horror-centric ideas. No surprise there; you'd always found yourself drawn to those genres. Actually, now that you thought about it, the best ideas you'd jotted down had come after talking with the old warriors back in the clan, stories from the days when they ventured beyond the Clans territories.
You still remembered the grizzled old fighters gathered around a fire, sharing tales of near misses and hard-earned victories.
Your father's stories stood out the most.
You could still feel the fur on your neck stand on end when you recalled one of his worst memories—the time he'd almost been drowned by that Polar Bear, claws scrabbling against his enemies fur while the void tried to drag him to the Ancestors. He survived, of course—your father was tougher than anything Mobious could throw at him—but the way he'd told the story... that haunted tone, those carefully chosen pauses, the tension in every word... it stuck with you.
Your father had been a warrior, sure, but he'd also been one hell of a storyteller when he wanted to be. That knack for spinning a tale? You'd gotten it from him.
You flipped back to the first page of the scripts.
The ideas were good—some great, even—but you couldn't just pick anything. Ambition was fine, but the studio had limits, and you needed to work within them if you didn't want this whole operation to come crashing down.
You automatically set aside the pitches that wouldn't work right now:
"Any gems in there?" Bruce asked, breaking the silence.
You didn't respond immediately, your eyes narrowing as you turned to a script with promise. Yeah... maybe this one.
[ ] The Last Blade
You would have to do slight rewrites but it is still doable.
[ ] Under The Moonlight
Yeah, this can work. The park is pretty cheap for rent...
[ ] Foregone Conclusion
This one speaks to you though some scenes may need some adjustment but this can work!
[ ] Write in any scripts you make after the post was made!
Or maybe this one can work...
You er sat slumped in a rickety chair in the corner of the studio office, one paw flipping through a small folder of scripts on the table before you. Bruce, sprawled lazily on the couch nearby, idly fiddled with an empty coffee cup, occasionally glancing over.
The folder—your folder—contained mostly crime or horror-centric ideas. No surprise there; you'd always found yourself drawn to those genres. Actually, now that you thought about it, the best ideas you'd jotted down had come after talking with the old warriors back in the clan, stories from the days when they ventured beyond the Clans territories.
You still remembered the grizzled old fighters gathered around a fire, sharing tales of near misses and hard-earned victories.
Your father's stories stood out the most.
You could still feel the fur on your neck stand on end when you recalled one of his worst memories—the time he'd almost been drowned by that Polar Bear, claws scrabbling against his enemies fur while the void tried to drag him to the Ancestors. He survived, of course—your father was tougher than anything Mobious could throw at him—but the way he'd told the story... that haunted tone, those carefully chosen pauses, the tension in every word... it stuck with you.
Your father had been a warrior, sure, but he'd also been one hell of a storyteller when he wanted to be. That knack for spinning a tale? You'd gotten it from him.
TUTORIAL MODE ACTIVATED
You flipped back to the first page of the scripts.
The ideas were good—some great, even—but you couldn't just pick anything. Ambition was fine, but the studio had limits, and you needed to work within them if you didn't want this whole operation to come crashing down.
You automatically set aside the pitches that wouldn't work right now:
- Projects requiring too many extras (you'd barely hired enough staff to get through the day).
- Scripts demanding an absurd amount of costumes (you didn't have the budget for a wardrobe department).
- Films needing multiple sets (you had one room you could turn into anything, and that was it for now).
- Ideas calling for overly ambitious special effects (the prop team would revolt, and you'd have to sell Bruce's camera to afford the holo fakers).
"Any gems in there?" Bruce asked, breaking the silence.
You didn't respond immediately, your eyes narrowing as you turned to a script with promise. Yeah... maybe this one.
[ ] The Last Blade
You would have to do slight rewrites but it is still doable.
[ ] Under The Moonlight
Yeah, this can work. The park is pretty cheap for rent...
[ ] Foregone Conclusion
This one speaks to you though some scenes may need some adjustment but this can work!
[ ] Write in any scripts you make after the post was made!
Or maybe this one can work...
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vote is open
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[x] Foregone Conclusion
Both are great, but this is a great thematic relation to our origin, the second one can make a good second film
Both are great, but this is a great thematic relation to our origin, the second one can make a good second film
[x] Under the moonlight
Of course i choose my own script after all, even if there had problem..i think?
Of course i choose my own script after all, even if there had problem..i think?
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[x] Under the moonlight
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[X] Foregone Conclusion
I have to vote for my own idea. Though I definitely wouldn't mind coming back to it later when we have more budget.
I have to vote for my own idea. Though I definitely wouldn't mind coming back to it later when we have more budget.
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[x] Foregone Conclusion
[X] Foregone Conclusion
Vote closed
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Isiri Pudireach
Predictive text can go duck itself
Looks like the next movie is a 
Forgone Conclusion.
Forgone Conclusion.
The Gaia Damned Budget
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You sat hunched over your desk, the dim glow of your computer highlighting the furrow in your brow. Bruce leaned against the wall nearby, his sharp teeth flashing as he chewed on the remains of an energy bar.
"So, it's 'Foregone Conclusion,' huh?" Bruce broke the silence, tilting his head toward Thunder's screen. "Gotta admit, I like it. Classic noir vibe, but with your whole 'clan Mobian underdog' angle. Real punch to it."
You didn't respond immediately, your eyes scanning the script details for the hundredth time.
"You're raring to iron out the details already, aren't you?" Bruce said with a chuckle. "Luckily, the most important parts are nailed down. What's left is the fiddly stuff—actors, props, sets, and all the other budget-sucking nonsense."
You finally looked up, your ears twitching slightly. "Speaking of budget, what's the damage?"
Bruce grimaced dramatically and waved his tablet like a flag of surrender. "Come over here, and I'll show you. But don't say I didn't warn you."
You circled the desk, towering over Bruce as the shark flipped through spreadsheets with practiced ease.
"Here's the deal," Bruce said, tapping the screen. "We've got 50,000 Mobiums to work with. After crunching the numbers, that gives us 5 Budget Points to allocate."
You frowned, leaning closer. "Is that enough?"
"Depends," Bruce replied, flashing a toothy grin. "If we cut some corners—and I mean carefully cut—we'll be fine. Just gotta play it smart."
Costumes
[ ] 0 BP: Scavenge and improvise.
"We can raid thrift shops and use whatever we've got lying around. Sure, it'll be rough, but this is noir—we can spin it as 'authentic grit.'"
[ ] 1 BP: Scavenge with polish.
"Same deal, but we'll throw in some polish and maybe hire a tailor for touch-ups. Think 'gritty but sharp.'"
Props
[ ] 0 BP: Whatever we can scrounge.
"Basic stuff. You've got a knife, I've got a camera, and we'll bang some tin for sound effects."
[ ] 1 BP: Invest in electronics or effects.
"We'll spring for some fake blood, breakaway furniture, and basic gadgets for authenticity."
Sets
[ ] 1 BP: Minimal set, stock footage for exteriors.
"Interior shots only. We'll rely on stock footage for cityscapes and some creative lighting for ambiance."
[ ] 2 BP: Basic set, multiple rooms.
"Two or three repeating interiors. Enough to make the world feel alive without breaking the bank."
Special Effects
[ ] 1 BP: Basic effects.
"Simple lighting tricks and subtle enhancements. Works fine for noir—no one's expecting explosions."
[ ] 2 BP: Slightly advanced effects.
"A little extra flair. Maybe a simulated rain scene or a flickering neon sign outside a window."
Sound and Music
[ ] 0 BP: DIY sound and in-house music.
"Our sound team's got some chops, and jazz tracks are public domain. It's not much, but it'll work."
[ ] ? BP: Hire specialists or musicians.
"Throw a few points into sound, and we might score some custom tracks or better ambient effects."
Actors
[ ] 0 BP: Novice cast.
"We'll hire local, mostly newbies. Plenty of heart, but you'll need to guide them."
[ ] ? BP: Experienced talent.
"Shell out for pros, and we can guarantee some serious star power."
Director
[ ] 0 BP: Use in-house talent.
"Our crew's eager to prove themselves. They'll learn on the job—and on the cheap."
[ ] ? BP: Hire a pro.
"If you want to splash out, we can bring in someone with experience. Might be worth it for a tricky genre like noir."
"By the way, I got what you wanted."
You blinked, pulled from your counting by Bruce's voice. "Got the team's opinions on those big-name releases you were curious about. Not sure why you wanted 'em—haven't you already seen every one of those?" He asked as he handed you the notepad
"You know full well that one person's opinion doesn't count for much," You grumbled, the notepad to read over. As you began to read, you braced yourself for what you knew was coming. The big studios had churned out a lot of noise lately, and almost none of it worth hearing.
"Dead Paws: Rise of the Swarm"
Poster: A ragtag group of Mobians standing in front of a burning cityscape, their fur matted with blood and grime. The tagline read: "The undead have risen… and they're hungry for more than flesh."
When an experimental virus escapes from a lab deep in Sunset City, it transforms Mobians into shambling, ravenous undead. A mismatched group of survivors, led by former firefighter Blaze (Tailsworth) and nervous lab tech Serena (Skimmer), must navigate the chaotic streets to stop the virus from reaching Green Hills.
COMMENTS FROM THE TEAM
"The Burning Claw"
Poster: Echidna warrior standing atop a pile of defeated Clan Mobians, a blazing spear in his hand. The tagline read: "The truth must prevail—even if it's written in blood."
Set during the fabled war between the Echidnas and Clan Mobians, the story follows Garik (Knucklethorn), a noble Echidna warrior, as he defends his homeland from the savage and relentless Clan Mobians. Through cunning tactics and bravery, Garik turns the tide, saving the Echidnas' lives and cultural superiority.
COMMENTS FROM THE TEAM:
Bruce gave him a sideways glance. "You okay, buddy?"
"I'm fine," Thunder said, though his twitching tail told a different story.
"Strings of Fate"
Poster: A lavish ballroom, where a handsome tiger danced with a starry-eyed bunny in a gown that sparkled like starlight. A brooding hawk leaned against a balcony in the background, his gaze distant and pained.
Lila (Softpaw), a rising star in the fashion world, finds herself torn between her charming childhood friend Marcus (Clawthorne) and the aloof but brilliant designer Blake (McShade). As the three navigate the high-stakes world of Mobian fashion, love, betrayal, and self-discovery intertwine in this romantic drama.
COMMENTS FROM THE TEAM:
Bruce shrugged, grinning. "The big three gotta big three. You know how it is."
Thunder let out a low groan, his ears flattening. "How are we supposed to stand out when this is what people are used to?"
Bruce smirked, his sharp teeth catching the light. "Easy. We do better."
"So, it's 'Foregone Conclusion,' huh?" Bruce broke the silence, tilting his head toward Thunder's screen. "Gotta admit, I like it. Classic noir vibe, but with your whole 'clan Mobian underdog' angle. Real punch to it."
You didn't respond immediately, your eyes scanning the script details for the hundredth time.
"You're raring to iron out the details already, aren't you?" Bruce said with a chuckle. "Luckily, the most important parts are nailed down. What's left is the fiddly stuff—actors, props, sets, and all the other budget-sucking nonsense."
You finally looked up, your ears twitching slightly. "Speaking of budget, what's the damage?"
Bruce grimaced dramatically and waved his tablet like a flag of surrender. "Come over here, and I'll show you. But don't say I didn't warn you."
You circled the desk, towering over Bruce as the shark flipped through spreadsheets with practiced ease.
"Here's the deal," Bruce said, tapping the screen. "We've got 50,000 Mobiums to work with. After crunching the numbers, that gives us 5 Budget Points to allocate."
You frowned, leaning closer. "Is that enough?"
"Depends," Bruce replied, flashing a toothy grin. "If we cut some corners—and I mean carefully cut—we'll be fine. Just gotta play it smart."
Costumes
[ ] 0 BP: Scavenge and improvise.
"We can raid thrift shops and use whatever we've got lying around. Sure, it'll be rough, but this is noir—we can spin it as 'authentic grit.'"
[ ] 1 BP: Scavenge with polish.
"Same deal, but we'll throw in some polish and maybe hire a tailor for touch-ups. Think 'gritty but sharp.'"
Props
[ ] 0 BP: Whatever we can scrounge.
"Basic stuff. You've got a knife, I've got a camera, and we'll bang some tin for sound effects."
[ ] 1 BP: Invest in electronics or effects.
"We'll spring for some fake blood, breakaway furniture, and basic gadgets for authenticity."
Sets
[ ] 1 BP: Minimal set, stock footage for exteriors.
"Interior shots only. We'll rely on stock footage for cityscapes and some creative lighting for ambiance."
[ ] 2 BP: Basic set, multiple rooms.
"Two or three repeating interiors. Enough to make the world feel alive without breaking the bank."
Special Effects
[ ] 1 BP: Basic effects.
"Simple lighting tricks and subtle enhancements. Works fine for noir—no one's expecting explosions."
[ ] 2 BP: Slightly advanced effects.
"A little extra flair. Maybe a simulated rain scene or a flickering neon sign outside a window."
Sound and Music
[ ] 0 BP: DIY sound and in-house music.
"Our sound team's got some chops, and jazz tracks are public domain. It's not much, but it'll work."
[ ] ? BP: Hire specialists or musicians.
"Throw a few points into sound, and we might score some custom tracks or better ambient effects."
Actors
[ ] 0 BP: Novice cast.
"We'll hire local, mostly newbies. Plenty of heart, but you'll need to guide them."
[ ] ? BP: Experienced talent.
"Shell out for pros, and we can guarantee some serious star power."
Director
[ ] 0 BP: Use in-house talent.
"Our crew's eager to prove themselves. They'll learn on the job—and on the cheap."
[ ] ? BP: Hire a pro.
"If you want to splash out, we can bring in someone with experience. Might be worth it for a tricky genre like noir."
"By the way, I got what you wanted."
You blinked, pulled from your counting by Bruce's voice. "Got the team's opinions on those big-name releases you were curious about. Not sure why you wanted 'em—haven't you already seen every one of those?" He asked as he handed you the notepad
"You know full well that one person's opinion doesn't count for much," You grumbled, the notepad to read over. As you began to read, you braced yourself for what you knew was coming. The big studios had churned out a lot of noise lately, and almost none of it worth hearing.
"Dead Paws: Rise of the Swarm"
Poster: A ragtag group of Mobians standing in front of a burning cityscape, their fur matted with blood and grime. The tagline read: "The undead have risen… and they're hungry for more than flesh."
- Director: Marvin Clawthorne
- Screenwriter: Lily Pox
- Starring: Max Tailsworth, Cindy Skimmer
- Produced and Distributed by: Acorn Studios
When an experimental virus escapes from a lab deep in Sunset City, it transforms Mobians into shambling, ravenous undead. A mismatched group of survivors, led by former firefighter Blaze (Tailsworth) and nervous lab tech Serena (Skimmer), must navigate the chaotic streets to stop the virus from reaching Green Hills.
COMMENTS FROM THE TEAM
- "It's the same movie as every other zombie flick, just with shinier teeth. Honestly, I think one of the extras even reused the same scream from Dead Paws 2." – Fran, Squirrel
- "Blaze's tragic firefighter backstory made zero sense. He's afraid of fire but keeps lighting Molotovs?!" – Zeke, Hedgehog
- "There were zombies in this? I thought the real horror was the script." – Kira, Fox
"The Burning Claw"
Poster: Echidna warrior standing atop a pile of defeated Clan Mobians, a blazing spear in his hand. The tagline read: "The truth must prevail—even if it's written in blood."
- Director: Victor Redstone
- Screenwriter: Jemma Arclight
- Starring: Troy Knucklethorn, Rena Goldfur
- Produced and Distributed by: Echidna Preservation Arts
Set during the fabled war between the Echidnas and Clan Mobians, the story follows Garik (Knucklethorn), a noble Echidna warrior, as he defends his homeland from the savage and relentless Clan Mobians. Through cunning tactics and bravery, Garik turns the tide, saving the Echidnas' lives and cultural superiority.
COMMENTS FROM THE TEAM:
- "Oh, wow, they really leaned into the Echidna propaganda, huh? Was there even a single sympathetic Clan Mobian character?" – Lori, Lemur
- "Sympathetic? They weren't even characters. They were growling, snarling cannon fodder." – Kai, Wolf
- "As a Clan Mobian, I'd like to formally request that this movie be burned along with its script. Twice." – Lorna, Chameleon
Bruce gave him a sideways glance. "You okay, buddy?"
"I'm fine," Thunder said, though his twitching tail told a different story.
"Strings of Fate"
Poster: A lavish ballroom, where a handsome tiger danced with a starry-eyed bunny in a gown that sparkled like starlight. A brooding hawk leaned against a balcony in the background, his gaze distant and pained.
- Director: Talia Featherwright
- Screenwriter: Luke Rivers
- Starring: Kara Softpaw, Ryan Clawthorne, Hawk McShade
- Produced and Distributed by: Sunset Entertainment
Lila (Softpaw), a rising star in the fashion world, finds herself torn between her charming childhood friend Marcus (Clawthorne) and the aloof but brilliant designer Blake (McShade). As the three navigate the high-stakes world of Mobian fashion, love, betrayal, and self-discovery intertwine in this romantic drama.
COMMENTS FROM THE TEAM:
- "Lila's the worst. Like, objectively the worst. Half the audience was rooting for Marcus and Blake to run off together and leave her behind." – Elena, Rabbit
- "Blake's sarcastic assistant stole the whole show. I think there's already fanfic where she saves Marcus from Lila's drama." – Tim, Fox
- "Honestly, this wasn't even a movie. It was a two-hour perfume commercial." – Marco, Skunk
Bruce shrugged, grinning. "The big three gotta big three. You know how it is."
Thunder let out a low groan, his ears flattening. "How are we supposed to stand out when this is what people are used to?"
Bruce smirked, his sharp teeth catching the light. "Easy. We do better."
- Location
- Nice try
Since this is a noir film special effects not going to be a priority and improvise clothes could be a good call, even public domain musice is goign to be a good idea. Since is a movie about old times and music should reflect on that as well.
Is this film going to be shot in black and white ?
Because being in grayscale could help cover up a lot of things like effect failure and cheap props
Because being in grayscale could help cover up a lot of things like effect failure and cheap props