The Going Nowhere
Project
Overview
After flunking out of community college and getting fired from his job, 20 year old Jeb (Jebediah) Hillsdale comes to the conclusion that life in eastern Maine is nothing more than a giant lobster trap. Desperate to change his destiny and find his true place in the world, Jeb decides that now is the perfect time to roll with the changes.
Consumed by conspiracy theories, a hatred towards his old man, as well as, an ultimatum from his on-and-off girlfriend Miles Young to figure his shit out, Jeb steals away in the middle of the night on his father's prized 1966 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. Fueled by spite to prove everyone wrong, along with a slightly twisted sense of humor, Jeb suddenly finds himself going to a place on the map called Nowhere.
Upon rolling into town, Jeb first spies local girl Harper Williams balancing gracefully on a fallen tree stretching across a swimming creek. Jeb's charm and charisma quickly wins over a friendship, but Harper's groundedness sets the limits on each other's desires. Hot and hazy afternoons along with star filled nights become the backdrops for exploring destiny, fate and one's place in the world. Jeb's unexpected epiphany has him realizing that nowhere is actually somewhere and that somewhere is actually better than nowhere.
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Logline
Sub-themes
Jebediah Hillsdale aimlessly escapes to Nowhere on his father's treasured possession, searching for Life's true meaning and his rightful place in the world.
Statement
Story explores the ideas of Love & Control, Acceptance & Forgiveness
Plot
Jeb‘s life is quickly going south and he's afraid that he might be cursed with following in his fathers footsteps. Desperate to escape his own fate, he steals away under the cover of darkness having no set direction in mind. With roaring laughter he rolls into Nowhere, Oklahoma, with the spiteful intent of sending a dafug postcard back to his old man.
The joke soon falls back on Jeb, when he falls for local girl Harper, who has his compass spinning in all directions. Daytime temps quickly cause his mercury to start rising, but it's the evening chill that eventually brings Jeb's guard down. Facing the impossible, Jeb slowly begins to reimagine all that's possible with Harper's grounded vantage point of life.
With his bearings now fixed on true north, Jeb is roaring to get his life back on track and claim his rightful place in the world. With his profound insights and clarity where he belongs in this world, Jeb is eager to get back home to make a fresh start on life, and make amends with all those he unknowingly hurt before embarking on his soul searching journey.
Synopsis
Characters
JEB: 20 years old. Rebellious and swellheaded young man who thinks there's a secret world government controlling everyone's lives. Affected by an early attachment disorder, his malcontent personality prevents him from forming healthy relationships.
MILES: 19 years old. Sweet and career driven college student, who is frustrated in her current relationship and quickly becoming impatient by her boyfriend's lack of direction.
HARPER: 23 years old. Wholesome and religious southern girl, who works as a waitress in a local diner. Her mesmerizing beauty and angelic personality opens a window letting people's souls to escape.
LUKE: 56 years old. Atlas complexed and beaten narcissist, who's resentful towards the pampered-generation. His pride and misplaced values fuel his daily beatdown of others.
LIAM: 58 years old. Loving father and born again preacher, who's willing to extend underserving trust to help others be saved.
PROFESSOR: Mid-thirties. Charismatic and passionate history professor, who inspires student's to open their eyes and appreciate the foundation for their lives.
DINER OWNER: Early sixties. Jovial wise-guy and public entertainer, who's caring and protective over his waitstaff and family.
PATRON 1: Mid-fifties. Farmer
PATRON 2: Mid forties mechanic
PATRON 3: 25 years old. Deputy sheriff
MILES MOM: Early fifties. Attentive mother.
MECHANIC: 76 years old. Retired mechanic.
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Setting
Set in the rural coastal town of Friendship, Maine, Jeb Hillsdale is nearing the end of his freshman year in college. Scenes takes place both on and off-shore, with the main action mostly occurring at Jeb's farmhouse home.
Introduction, Rising Action & Resolution
Climax & Falling Action
Set in the rural Nowhere, OK. in late spring, the scenes mostly takes place around Harper William's home and the nearby surrounding country side.
Conflict
Statement
Set in the rural Nowhere, OK. in late spring, the scenes mostly takes place around Harper William's home and the nearby surrounding country side.
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Point of View
PROFESSOR: Mid-thirties. Charismatic and passionate history professor, who inspires student's to open their eyes and appreciate the foundation for their lives.
Tone
Style
PROFESSOR: Mid-thirties. Charismatic and passionate history professor, who inspires student's to open their eyes and appreciate the foundation for their lives.
PROFESSOR: Mid-thirties. Charismatic and passionate history professor, who inspires student's to open their eyes and appreciate the foundation for their lives.