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DETAILED MUSIC VIDEO PITCH BREAKDOWN
(Approximate Run Time: 5 minutes)

OPENING SCENE BEFORE MUSIC BEGINS:

The video opens with a short dialogue sequence between Benin Navarro (a Latina high school student) and The Plain White T's in Benin's family home. Benin has convinced The Plain White T's to come to her town and play at a community block party. The goal of the block party is to create a greater sense of community within a city that is social. ethnically and economically transitioning. It's a small, diverse, yet divided community and most of the people stay isolated in small groups. Although she is excited about the occasion, she fears her neighbors may not attend.

To get more people to come out, the Plain White T's decision to take to the streets.

THE MUSIC BEGINS TO PLAY AS THE BAND MEMBERS LEAVE BENIN'S HOME.

We see the band walking through the streets interacting with people, laughing, and having fun. As the band members interact with the community various elements of their individual personalities are reflected.

Most of the time, the screen is split into multiple panels, showing the band simultaneously interacting with the community. There are key close-ups of the lead vocalist almost ever-present in a larger panel.

As the song progresses, we see a continuous tracking shot of them going from door to door, street to street with throngs of people beginning to follow them.

As we move into the 1st chorus we begin to develop the storylines of four people who live in this community.

They are:

Harley Totterdel - - Caucasian Male College Student

He lives in an upscale fraternity house in the neighborhood
He has been involved in social activism and wants to support the community block party
His fraternity brothers are reluctant to support him.

Tasia Belle - - Black Female High School Student

Lives in a public housing section of the neighborhood,
Her mom is a high school dropout and can't find a job
The daughter has become valedictorian of her class

Asher Mintz - - Jewish Male History Teacher

He is gay and is getting married to his Chinese Buddhist finance on this day.
His mom is not coming to the wedding because she doesn't accept his life choice
His upcoming marriage has divided the family

Joram Kouachi - - Syrian Male High School Student

His family are refugees from Syria and have recently moved into the community
They feel alone and isolated because of xenophobic tensions they have seen in the media

We develop these stories across the course of the music video.

CHORUS 1:

SHOT: Of the band on the stage performing intermingled with close-ups and a variety of moving low angle and overhead shots from many points of view.

They won't leave you behind but that isn't to say that it's not on their minds.

SHOT: Harley Totterdel is in his fraternity house making signs that read: “You Matter To Us.”

Maybe it would be wise for you to be in the room next time.

SHOT: Asher Mintz is getting ready for his intimate backyard wedding.

BACKGROUND VOCAL: To join the land of the living.

And what if you fall...

SHOT: Tasia Belle tries on her graduation cap and gown as she shows her mother her valedictorian letter.

Ain't it the falling that's the best part.

SHOT: Joram Kouachi is convincing his mom to go to the community block party.

They won't leave you behind, but I wouldn't push your luck.

SHOTS in Multiple PANELS: Of the band along with Benin Navarro interact with people on the streets who may not have many economic advantages.

VERSE 1: (Close-ups and moving shots of the lead singer and band throughout this verse)

Do what you want...Not what you need.

SHOT: Asher is all dressed up and walks into the backyard which is set up nicely for the wedding. He calls his mom.

We cast a vote here and everyone agreed.

SHOT: Joram and his mom go to leave and his dad, out of concern for the xenophobic tension in the community, stops them.

So here's a thought...Let's plant a seed.

SHOT: Harley tries to get his fraternity brothers to take the signs and come to the block party with him...they laugh and brush him off.

If you're in a rut, take this literature to read.

SHOT: Tasia walks into the room where her mother is. She is excited and decides to give her mom a booklet to take the GED. Her mom is depressed and throws it down.

TRANSITIONAL REFRAIN #1:

Can you tell me is there anybody in my home?

SHOT in PANEL 2: Close up on Asher on the phone,

SHOT in PANEL 3: His mom sees his call and doesn't answer.

All that I do is listen.

SHOT in PANEL 2: Close up of Joram who is upset.

SHOT in PANEL 3: Joram's father is lecturing him and pointing his finger.

Can you tell me is there anybody in my home?

SHOT in PANEL 2: Close up of Harley feeling dejected.

SHOT in PANEL 3: His friends laughing at him and walking out of the room.

To join the land of the living

SHOTS in Multiple PANELS: Of the band continuing to walk through the streets with a growing throng of people following them.

A group of 9 – 14-year-old boys on bikes see them and join in
A group of bohemian dresses young girls on skateboards join them.

CHORUS 2:

SHOT: Of the band on the stage performing intermingled with close-ups and a variety of moving low angle and overhead shots from many points of view.

They won't leave you behind but that isn't to say that it's not on their minds.

SHOT in PANEL 2: Asher begins the wedding. His dad walks him down the aisle.

SHOT in PANEL 3: His mom sits at home alone.

Maybe it would be wise for you to be in the room next time.

SHOT in PANEL 2: Joram and his mom leave the house

SHOT in PANEL 3: The father calls & signals for them to come back. They don't.

BACKGROUND VOCAL: To join the land of the living.

And what if you fall...

SHOT in PANEL 2: Tasia tries to get her mom to come to the block party, but she refuses.

SHOT in PANEL 3: Tasia leaves the house.

Ain't it the falling that's the best part.

SHOT in PANEL 2: Harley grabs his signs and leaves.

SHOT in PANEL 3: His fraternity brothers watch him walk away and shake their heads.

They won't leave you behind, but I wouldn't push your luck.

SHOTS in Multiple PANELS: Of the band continuing to walk through the streets with a growing throng of people following them.

Benin's mom goes over to a group of girls playing basketball, she joins in and shoots and scores. Then they join the crowd walking towards the block party.
Benin sees a bunch of young black men who are working in a community garden and invites them to come.
A group of elderly men is jogging pushing their grandkids in speed strollers. They join in.

VERSE 2:

SHOT: Of the band on the stage performing intermingled with close-ups and a variety of moving low angle and overhead shots from many points of view.

Will you admit...You never tried.

SHOT: Of Joram's father standing at the door alone, thinking. The lead singer is standing in the room singing but isn't noticed.

You let the fear in and then it multiplied.

SHOT: Of Asher's mom looking at his baby pictures. The lead singer is standing in the room singing but isn't noticed.

You are a ghost...Personified.

SHOT: Of one of Harley's frat brothers trying to convince the guys to go support Harley. The lead singer is standing in the room singing but isn't noticed.

You're in a rut, think today you'll stay inside.

SHOT: Of Tasia's mom looking at the GED pamphlet. The lead singer is standing in the room singing but isn't noticed.

TRANSITIONAL REFRAIN #2:

SHOT in Multiple Panels: The band finally shows up at the site of the block party. More people are arriving from all directions. We see various points of view of people having fun in unexpected ways and with unexpected people.

Joram's mom is trying to ride a skateboard
A few elderly men are playing air guitar and bopping along with the music
A few African American men are playing jump rope with a group of young Caucasian girls.
A group of Mexican men is dancing in a group with elderly Caucasian women
Tasia, Benin, and Benin's mom are singing as if they are background singers on the stage.

Can you tell me is there anybody on the phone?

All that I do is listen

Can you tell me is there anybody on the phone?

To join the land of the living.

CHORUS 3:

They won't leave you behind but that isn't to say that it's not on their minds.

SHOTS: in Multiple Panels: We see Joram's father, Tasia's mom, and Harley's Frat brothers all leaving their respective houses.

Maybe it would be wise for you to be in the room next time.

SHOT: Asher's mom walks into the wedding just as he and his now-husband are about to kiss.

BACKGROUND VOCAL: To join the land of the living.

SHOTS in Multiple Panels: We see more shots of people having fun in unexpected ways and with unexpected people.

And what if you fall...

Ain't it the falling that's the best part.

They won't leave you behind, but I wouldn't push your luck.

BACKGROUND VOCAL: To join the land of the living.

SHOT: Asher's mom embraces her son and her new son-in-law.

CHORUS 4:

SHOT in Multiple PANELS: Joram's father meets his family - - Tasia's mom joins her on stage - - Harley's frat brothers are holding up signs and interacting with people.

They won't leave you behind but that isn't to say that it's not on their minds.

Maybe it would be wise for you to be in the room next time.

BACKGROUND VOCAL: To join the land of the living.

SHOT: The entire wedding party is seen heading towards the block party.

FINAL SHOTS: We finish with a drone pull away of the band performing on stage in front of this great community event. Everyone in the crowd joins them in singing the last parts of the song. We see reconciliation among our main characters while the wider community has embraced their neighbors.

And what if you fall...

Ain't it the falling that's the best part.

They won't leave you behind, but I wouldn't push your luck.

BACKGROUND VOCAL: To join the land of the living.

They won't leave you behind, but I wouldn't push your luck

FADE TO BLACK

Why should we do this project in Augusta, GA?

Augusta is a mid-sized city full of unique thinkers that are eager to make a national statement. To that end, so many creative professionals are working hard to establish a bonafide arts community and help our city become a part of the national creative conversation. Over the years, working in the arts community in a variety of capacities, I have established a coalition of dozens of people, who are willing to rally behind me on this project to make it successful.

I know that this pitch is ambitious, but with many talented people across the country making pitches, we wanted to make a bold statement.

Thank you,

Anthony R Page

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