I Think My Facebook Friend is Dead

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Creators: Donnie Clark, CT Clark
Age rating: 13 and older
When a computer nerd's Facebook crush goes AWOL, his misfit friends help him put aside his fear of the outside world and journey across the country to save her.
Project collaboration: By Permission
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Synopsis: After receiving a series of panicked messages from a girl he's been Facebook-stalking, but never met, a meek agoraphobe wrangles his closest internet friends and journeys into the real world to find her, but ends up involved in much more.

Latest Work

  • Trailer 61 - Welcome to The Real World
    06/30/12
    Creative Notes:
    I have considered the urge to drive the people, using only mobiles & computers to chat with their friends, into the real world to meet the real people.
  • Test Movie 2 - Cut
    12/28/11
    Creative Notes:
    "Test" Movie
  • Script 3 - Donnie's 2nd Draft
    12/30/11
    Creative Notes:
    A substantial rewrite. Revamped the antagonist and love interest characters. Set the story in Chicago which allowed for bigger set pieces. A lighter tone throughout. It has turned into more of a treasure hunt. We feel like we were able to keep all of our strengths intact and put together a perhaps more commercial product. Hope you enjoy!
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All Work

  • Trailer 60 - Welcome to Real World
    06/30/12
    Creative Notes:
    Highly creative film that will kick computer nerds into the real world.
  • Trailer 59 - higher quality trailer
    06/03/12
    Creative Notes:
    I'm re-uploading the trailer I created because the quality of the first was too low and so hopefully the titles will be easier to read now.
  • Trailer 58 - comedy mix
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    trailer
  • Trailer 57 - quirky comedy by Paul Emmett
    05/31/12
  • Trailer 56 - romantic comedy
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    romantic comedy
    roadtrip
  • Trailer 55
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    This take basically introduces you to all the main characters involved with this great comedy. It also gives you a little taste of what they go through on this journey. Enjoy.
  • Trailer 54 - rough cut
    05/31/12
  • Trailer 53 - fun comedy adventure
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    I captured the fun comedy aspect of it, though because of the title I decided it had to end a little serious and dramatic for the title to make sense. Though the way it ends sort of in a funny way, so it's not too serious, I hope.
  • Trailer 52 - Road Trip Romantic Comedy
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    My take on the film, based somewhat on my rewrite proposal. The journey is now from Pittsburgh, PA to San Francisco, CA. Owen is the likable leader. Rishi and Jeff have been merged into a single character. Hailey (previously MoBu3) is the real love interest for Owen.
  • Trailer 51 - ITMFFID Johnny Brantley - enjoy!
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    I Think My Facebook Friend is Dead - What a Killer-Funny, Road-trip Romance, AWESOME!! job by cast and crew "Thank You" for allowing me to cut a Trailer. Please enjoy "Trailer" and send your comments.

    Best Regards,

    Johnny Brantley

    (yes I'm on FB)
  • Trailer 50 - road-trip comedy
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    Do people really know the friends they make online? And can you really love someone you've never met? Four friends are on a quest to take down a gangster and find out.
  • Trailer 49 - The Agoraphope's Road Trip
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    The concept for this take on what the movie could become is first to cut out the guns and minimize 'fear of gays' as a comic device. Then maximize the fun out of "doesn't everybody lie online?" The ultimate third-act answer to that is: even when we're playing and pretending, we still are who we pretend to be.
  • Trailer 48 - Comedy, Drama, Adventure
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    As I was working on this I didn't know what I was going to roll out with. I stuck with the main script as the Francisco's cut with a specific goal in mind. I wanted the users to be intrigued by this movie and actually see it because of the thriller like trailer along with the obvious comedy and drama. I'd go see this movie!
  • Trailer 47 - Road Trip Comedy Adventure
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    A road trip comedy focused on the quirky characters and situations they stumble upon during their journey. The hunt for Jessica drives them to continue pushing on. Music by Dan-O at DanoSongs.com.
  • Trailer 46 - Romantic Comedy/Road Trip
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    "I Think My Facebook Friend is Dead" is an interesting concept of a movie. After watching it, I think the movie really conveys a sense of longing for the right girl and being willing to do anything for her. This trailer shows this side of the movie, along with the quirky humor the audience experiences while watching this Romantic comedy/road trip movie.
  • Trailer 45 - 2 Minute Trailer
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    A fun, unlikely but at the same time very likely, group of internet friends band together to save a girl owen has only met online. Love and friendship see them through.
  • Trailer 44 - Road trip comedy with action
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    Trailer is trying to show movie as road trip comedy packed with action and adventures. Also focuses on being facebook nerd.
  • Trailer 43
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    This is part of my sample treatment I submitted for the writing assignment.
    I know i'ts not a visual trailer. I'm really just trying to get a little buzz for the writing assignment.

    Credit:
    The music is from the Amazon Studios collection that they supplied.
    The Steepwater Band - Waiting on the Devil
  • Trailer 41
    05/31/12
    Creative Notes:
    Quite funny to watch. Fantastic blend of characters. Entertaining. Many unexpected twists in the story.
  • Trailer 40 - Romantic Comedy
    05/30/12
  • Trailer 39 - Roadtrip Romp
    05/30/12
  • Trailer 38
    05/30/12
    Creative Notes:
    This trailer captures a vision of the movie where Jessica is not who Owen thought she was and true love blossoms between Owen and Hailey (Morbid Bunny).
  • Trailer 37 - Road-trip Comedy
    05/30/12
  • Trailer 36 - Road-Trip Comedy
    05/30/12
    Creative Notes:
    A different perspective of the story told in a road-trip style
  • Trailer 35 - Classic Cut
    05/30/12
    Creative Notes:
    With a title like "I think my Facebook Friend is Dead!" I think this project needs high-stakes "in over their head" excitement to go with the comedy. I'd like to see more of a "Date Night" for 20-somethings combined with the road trip romance. This trailer is my attempt to reflect that tone.
  • Trailer 34 - Mocumentary Cut
    05/29/12
    Creative Notes:
    I think this project could use even more "in over their head" thrills (like a 20-somethiing "Date Night"), but I think the perfect way to tell the story would be as a "found footage" or "documentary" style narrative. For my trailer, I introduced a director character, but Jeff Pants could also transition from "Blogist" to "Vlogger.'
  • Trailer 33 - How far would you go
    05/29/12
    Creative Notes:
    My version looks at the different aspect of the movie at first then completely turns it around and shows the fun side of it.
  • Trailer 32 - Comedy - Black Humor
    05/29/12
    Creative Notes:
    I in image the story like a comedy, black humor story.
  • Trailer 31 - romantic comedy teaser
    05/29/12
    Creative Notes:
    Establishing the mystery, romance, and quirky humour.
  • Trailer 30 - Road Trip Adventure Comedy
    05/27/12
    Creative Notes:
    Road trips aren't about the destination- they're about the journey! I imagine this movie focusing more on the crazy shenanigans and challenges the characters face while on their journey to find Jessica.
  • Trailer 28
    05/27/12
  • Trailer 27 - TEST TRAILER
    05/25/12
    Creative Notes:
    franciscos cut is a great movie...great cast...maybe needs a few more scenes
  • Trailer 26 - Test Trailer
    05/21/12
    Creative Notes:
    great cut...great cast...needs a few more scenes
  • Trailer 25
    05/17/12
  • Trailer 24 - Romantic Comedy. Coming of age.
    05/12/12
    Creative Notes:
    Trying to play up the love story to get people rooting for Owen to succeed. Showing the understated comedic elements of the script as well as the coming of age story.
  • Trailer 23 - Scooby gang inpired Trailer by Sebastian
    05/05/12
    Creative Notes:
    wanted to give it a comedy feel inspired by the scooby-do gang friendship trying to put in front the absurdity of they're relationship and in the end the quest for love and to save the friend in danger!
  • Trailer 22 - Road Trip comedy and Action
    05/04/12
    Creative Notes:
    Action packed road trip comedy movie with an unexpected twist in the climax... which may not be same as movie giving it a different creative path as I envisioned it using the existing footage at its best and without spoiling the basic plot...
  • Trailer 21 - Road Trip comedy and Action
    05/02/12
    Creative Notes:
    Action packed road trip comedy movie with an unexpected twist in the climax... which may not be same as movie giving it a different creative path as I envisioned it using the existing footage at its best and without spoiling the basic plot...
  • Trailer 20 - RomCom
    04/29/12
    Creative Notes:
    Cut using a romantic comedy style
  • Trailer 19 - ITMFFID TRAILER BY DENNY
    04/24/12
    Creative Notes:
    4 online friends come to the rescue, when a help cry comes from face book and then nothing
  • Trailer 18
    04/22/12
  • Trailer 17 - adventure comedy
    04/20/12
    Creative Notes:
    Reclusive gamers take a road trip out into the real world to rescue a mysterious girlfriend.
  • Trailer 16 - Owen vs D'Mario
    04/16/12
    Creative Notes:
    Representing "Owen vs D'Mario" as "Virtual (Internet) world vs Real world". The confrontation that might leave Owen wondering if he could really turn his virtual relationship with Jessica into a real one.
    (Note: this trailer uses the same intro sequence as trailers #13 and #15)
  • Trailer 15 - Theatrical Trailer
    04/15/12
    Creative Notes:
    Starts with a brief overview of the plot then ends with a focus on Owen realizing how "stepping into the real world" helps him find out more about his Facebook friends.
    (Note: this trailer uses the same intro sequence as trailer#13)
  • Trailer 14 - Dramatic Thriller Cut
    04/15/12
    Creative Notes:
    I feel that the film is best portrayed as a Dramatic Thriller. This trailer cut is to build up a dramatic adventure story with a cliffhanger to entice the viewers to see what happens.
  • Trailer 13 - Comedy Mix
    04/15/12
    Creative Notes:
    Using a Road-trip comedy style, this trailer focuses on Owen and his friends "effective teamwork" on their quest to find Jessica
  • Trailer 12
    02/20/12
  • Trailer 10 - Summer 2012 Release
    01/27/12
    Creative Notes:
    I wanted to give viewers a brief taste of the humorous adventure that awaits these friends.
  • Trailer 9 - Narrative Comedy
    01/25/12
    Creative Notes:
    Narrative based trailer with comedy elements.
  • Trailer 7 - Full Trailer
    01/20/12
    Creative Notes:
    Sets up the characters and covers all the main story elements.
  • Trailer 6 - Sandman's Cut
    01/17/12
  • Trailer 5 - Revised Version
    01/12/12
    Creative Notes:
    Revised version with updated audio/Video!
  • Trailer 4
    01/08/12
    Creative Notes:
    Here's an Epic trailer to one hilarious test movie!
  • Trailer 3 - Jon's Cut
    01/06/12
    Creative Notes:
    I considered this a well written action/parody/comedy piece, and focused the trailer in highlighting: The Relationship, The Dilema, The Friends, Fun & Games and The Intro to Act three. All of this without revealing any of the key elements of the full length film.
  • Trailer 2 - Polished Trailer 1
    12/30/11
  • Trailer 1
    12/30/11
  • Test Movie 1 - Movie
    11/30/11
  • Script 2 - Clutch's 1st Draft
    08/19/11
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    Creative Notes:
    Restructured and tied to a theme. Bolstered strong protagonists, completely revamped antagonists, cut unnecessary fat and brand new Act III. Written for built-in audience of 500 million.
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  • Script 1 - Donnie's Original Draft
    05/28/11
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    Creative Notes:
    We aim that this has a four-quadrant, PG-13 appeal with a timely hook. We look at the current themes of personal disconnectedness, the real world and the now blurry line between them.
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