Typical Synopsis

Typical Synopsis for an 'Action-Comedy' -
A down-trodden 'lovable loser' type character is living their unsatisfying life undisturbed. Then something significant happens requiring them to become a hero or use some physical/metal skill only they possess to overcome the villain. They will often be taken out of their natural everyday environment and end up somewhere they don't know how to behave. They may come across another, 'hero type' character who becomes their guide/love interest/friend. In the end the loser gains respect after defeating his enemies and returning home where their life is considerably better, usually after honing their special skill. These will contain a lot of slapstick in comparison to an Action film.

Typical Synopsis for a 'Syfy-Comedy' -
A 'nobody' character may be living perfectly happily until a series of unusual events begin to occur. They may be told by another (more experienced) character that they possess supernatural capabilities. They must then work on their powers to become strong enough to: save their home planet/dimention, overthrow an evil ruler in a futuristic world/setting, or save the planet from certain destruction by another planet. There is often an impossible feat the character must perform, and using their special powers (which should be more powerful than anybody else possessing them) save everyone. In the end they settle in to using their powers, and are often made a leader or a ruler due to their bravery. These are often feel good films, opposed to Syfy.

Typical Synopsis for a 'Teen-Comedy' -
A nerdy teenager whom is particularly unpopular usually attempts to boost their social status by providing fake IDs/alcohol/drugs, resulting in much physical comedy. They will often have feelings for a popular girl considered way out of their league, but will attempt to court them anyway. The police are often involved and make attempts to try and stop them. Eventually, the nerd uses their natural intellect to get the popular people out of a bad situation, sometimes by sacrifising themselves. These films can end in two ways. The first, the nerd gains the respect of their peers, gets the girl, and is happy. The second (and more popular version) the nerd is popular for that night and that night only, and the next day at school they are treated just as they were before and the girl refuses to date them. The character may be happy that he achieved the goal, just for the night, or angry that it didn't last for more than a few hours.

My hopes for my film opening is to use aspects of all three of these film genres and create a divine hybrid of lonely characters, social status, peer pressure and unconventional heroes.

Typical Synopsis for a 'Pastiche Film' -
A group of mundane, introverted nerds from different walks of life, ages and families come together for a greater good, either for the sake of everyone or against their will. Each character has an attribute exclusive to them which the group cannot function without. One link from the group will falter and leave and it is up to the rest of the group to restore order and regain their trust to defeat the demons and their demons. Everybody wins, a lot of death is usually expected.