Homework: My Film pitch

Operation Kiwi

Sub-genre: Buddy/Comedy
Narrative

Special agent James Tyler and his (work) partner Mike Yorke are set the assignment to stop Dr. Relyt from dropping a nuclear bomb on the United Kingdom which would result in the bottom half of the country sinking and being permanently underwater from his home country of Russia (a common setting for the home of a villain).

After 2 days into the week-long job, James Tyler finds out Mike is a double agent working for Dr. Relyt after stumbling across a phone call.

James’ company then hire ‘The best agent ever to come out of…wait for it…New Zealand’, Shawn Merritt.  Contrasting James’ current mood after finding out one of his closest friends for about 10 years was plotting against him, Shawn Merritt is excited and full of life (due to the amount of cases that actually occur in New Zealand…not many)

Along the way, James' meets Dr. Relyt's Assistant, Marie, an attractive blonde bombshell with a penchant for martial arts and guns.  After a stand off between the two (where Shawn is left cowering in a corner) it becomes clear that she in fact a secret government agent.  A love interest develops between the two.

The films concludes with the newly acquainted duo infiltrating the base of the films villain and reaching the bomb, only to be confronted by the Doctor with the firing button in hand. 

The last shot is of an explosion, but we don’t know whether it has exploded in the base or whether Dr. Relyt’s plan came to completion.

This leaves the chance to make a sequel.

Iconography

Explosions will be imminent throughout the film, setting the scene at the start of the story and helping it end on a cliff-hanger-type conclusion.  British imagery, major scenery from Britain contrasted with, snowy Russia.  Russian Base is dark and gloomy.  Lots of guns!!

Shawn Merritt: Ridiculous costumes and pathetic gun.

Marketing Plan
Trailers to show in both action films and comedies to gain wider audience.  
Synergetic relationship with McDonalds where there are competitions with their Big Mac meals which is also a major point in the film of why Shawn loves the west.  Joke pitch within Flight of the Conchords.  Possibly write a song? 

Characters

Hero: James Tyler (Strong, Brave, Fearless)-Jason Statham
Villain: Dr. Relyt (Corrupt, Dangerous)-Alan Rickman

False Hero: Mike Yorke (Dodgy, Odd)-Daniel Craig

Helper/Donor: Shawn Merritt-Rhys Darby

False Villain/Princess: Marie Draper-Yvonne Strahovski

Setting

Main settings:

• London
• Russian Base

Other settings (briefly shown):

• New Zealand
• America
• Austria/Various snowy places in Europe (during snowy fight scene)

USP
Combining the comedy of Flight of the Conchords with the typically serious action star, Jason Statham.  Following the success of buddy cop films such as Rush Hour, this combines two cultures to create a new interesting dynamic.  By utilising the straight lace of Daniel Craig and the villain factor of Alan Rickman, a unique blend of cringe comedy is created.

Target Audience
Primary Audience:
Males 16-30
Fans of Action-Adventure
Mass appeal

Secondary Audience:
Fans of Flight Of the Conchords
Fans of comedy
Females 16-30 (due to 'hot' guys)

Tagline
When there's no other option...New Zealand's got your back.