Name: Pd.
A major motion picture producer has come to you with a problem. He plans to make an epic film called The Evil One, about the most infamous fictional gun fighter in American history, Edward “Evil Eddie” McDraw (or Edith “Evil Edie” McDraw, depending on preference). He has come to you because you are THE leading historian on the Wild West.
The producer is giving you time to come up with a back story and plot of the Evil One (you are not writing the actual script). Even though he wants you to create a fictional character, it must be based on real Western outlaws. You cannot change the name but you can create everything about your character. He is on a deadline to get the sketch to his screen writers so he is offering unlimited budget and resources. Because of this, he is expecting QUALITY . He is also asking you to construct a movie poster promoting The Evil One, a costume guide, or an account of props. A BONUS will be given to those who submit the project before the due date, keeping the film under budget (10 bonus points). It is also recommended that the project be typed if possible since it is professional. You must follow the criteria given to you on the back of this page.
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: ______
DATE OF FORMAL SUBMISSION: ______
* THIS PAPER MUST BE TURNED IN WITH PROJECT OR MINUS 10*
Character Sketch Rubric
Much like a story in English class, Hollywood movies follow basic guidelines. You will create this basic information for your character.
introduction rising climax falling resolution
action action
Characterization (Your character)
Circle one
Edward “Evil Eddie” McDraw (male) Edith “Evil Edie” McDraw (female)
Describe your character’s physical characteristics:
Describe your character’s historically accurate wardrobe:
Back Story
Where and when was your character born?
Time:
Place:
How did your character come to live in the West?
Describe the childhood you your character:
Parents:
Siblings:
What caused your character to earn the nickname “evil”?
A. He/she were born that way. Give examples of how we know.
B. An event changed him/her.
Setting
Time:
Place:
Plot
Your character is the most famous gunfighter of the Old West. Describe with as much detail as possible his/her big gun fight. This is what the director will use to make the most action-packed part of the movie. Explain the lead up to the event as well as the event.
Resolution: How does your story end? This will be used to create the final scene of the movie so make it memorable.
Choose ONE of the following:
This MUST be included with your project or it will not be graded.
The director will also be looking at your creativity with the option you choose.
Movie Poster
- Title
- Picture or image relating to character
- Tag line
- Rating
Costume Guide
- Images of historically accurate costumes for your character
- Images of historically accurate costumes for TWO other characters
- Descriptions under each costume
Account of Props
- Images of historically accurate weapons used in the movie
- Images of historically accurate transportation used in movie
- Descriptions under each prop