OUT OF BORDER - PITCH BIBLE

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1. Genre: Buddy Drama. Duration per episode: 40 minutes Target Audience: +16 Animation Style: 3D 6-episode Miniseries.
2. LOGLINE Betrayed by her own government, Mar, an optimistic yet complacent senator, is forced to rely on Leo, a bold yet selfish coyote, in an attempt to escape the country. Coyote: Mexican slang for a person who smuggles migrants out of the country illegally in exchange for money. REFERENCES Chinatown meets Andor meets Arcane.
3. SYNOPSIS In a quest for better laws for starving people, Mar, an optimistic senator, is forced to choose between her family and her status in the government. Failing in both, she will have to rely on Leo, an egocentric coyote, to escape the country. As Leo and Mar clash over their differences, their pasts are gradually revealed, showing how they twist their principles to achieve their ambitions and the events that led them to this point. As they are trying to escape, Leo reveals his grudge for Mar after losing his family and betrays her in exchange for money and a way out of the country, showing Mar the cruelty of Merad and that she must learn how to stand up for herself.
4. MERAD INTELIGENCE AGENCY MOST WANTED FILENUMBER #MR0267 DIRECTION ZONA M3 #MRS026991402 NAME: MAR ID: 001490MR AGE: 32 SEX:FEMALE NATIONALITY: MERADIAN CIVIL STATE: SINGLE WOMAN OCUPATION: SENATOR PERSONALITY FLAW: Need for approval. WANT: Justice for the people and the support of the populace. NEED: To stop being complacent and take care of her well-being. DESCRIPTION: Mar is a complacent person who blames herself for her father's death and puts herself in risky situations to help others. As a senator, Mar tries to pass a law for decent housing, slightly reducing senators' salaries to provide homes for the homeless and maintain houses in poor condition. This attracts the suspicion of several senators who conspire against her. FINGERPRINTS MERAD INTELIGENCE AGENCY MOST WANTED FILENUMBER DIRECTION ZONA #MRS026991402 NAME: LEO ID: 000404LO AGE: 38 SEX: MALE NATIONALITY: MERADIAN CIVIL STATE: SINGLE MAN OCUPATION: PERSONALITY FLAW: Selfishness and greed. WANT: To earn money to escape the country. NEED: To open up to trust new people and accept past mistakes. DESCRIPTION: Leo is a selfish person who lost his family for protesting against Merad's corruption, losing his ability to trust people. Since then, he has dedicated himself to getting people out of this country to earn money and be able to escape himself. Leo, due to his greed, gets in trouble with the mafia and is being pursued and trying to escape, he meets Mar and takes advantage of her need and money to escape. FINGERPRINTS
5. MERAD INTELIGENCE AGENCY MOST WANTED FILENUMBER #FC0146 DIRECTION ZONA M1 #MRS010991401 NAME: FAVOCRUZ ID: 001211NV AGE: 56 SEX: MALE NATIONALITY: MERADIAN CIVIL STATE: MARRIED OCUPATION: SENATE PRESIDENT PERSONALITY FLAW: Need for control. WANT: To keep the government in power. NEED: Reconnect with his family. Senate President and family man, Favocruz was appointed by the Great Leader to control the people. Favocruz is a manipulative and meticulous person, he has managed to suppress Mar's policies for a long time, but with an increasingly awakened people, he will have to find new ways to keep the government in power. FINGERPRINTS
6. ARGUMENT Authoritarianism has been the cause of the worst atrocities in history, Merad being a clear example. A country surrounded by walls, its people hungry, trapped in time due to lack of resources, and a government indulging in unimaginable luxuries are clear characteristics not only of Merad but also of many countries where corruption has devastated them. "Out of Border" is a fictional story, yet it speaks of the atrocities many real people have to endure, and the only way to know them is through those who raise their voices and are in danger or those who escape in search of a better future. WHY DO I NEED TO TELL THIS STORY? I have lived in places where corruption has destroyed entire countries, including their people, and I have had to migrate several times, in search of a better place, a home... Also because the characters are a reflection of my ideas and experiences, I try to learn and grow with them. Today, I am tired of running and seek to create and communicate the change I would like to see, and I believe that's where it begins.
7. WORLD When the Merad government decides to close its borders both for entry and exit, people need to find other methods to try to have a "normal" life. Old houses and cars are fixed up with whatever they can find, empty supermarkets, and insecurity are common things you can find in this country. Although Out of Border takes place in the early 21st century, the few technological tools we see in Merad are illegally imported or stolen from the government, who enjoy unimaginable privileges. Out of Border doesn't hesitate to show a harsh reality. This world is dark and treacherous, and though people learn to live in this darkness, they grow and improve, but you always have to sleep with one eye open.
8. TONE Out of Border is a story driven by the complexity and cruelty of the themes it addresses. The atrocities we see in Merad and the actions of our characters would be very difficult to digest, making it hard to empathize with them afterward. That’s why we believe that with animated characters, we can push these difficulties and atrocities to the limit and still get the audience to care about them, love them, and, most importantly, listen to them. World-building is also a fundamental part of Out of Border. Merad is characterized by the contrast between the old and the new, a small city where we quickly move from poverty to wealth. We also see how the population has improved their homes, transportation, and even clothing with whatever they can obtain. This blend has been successfully represented in animation and video games for years. To conclude, I believe animation stories are easier to connect with. With their unreal worlds, but also, with more realistic animation, I feel there's no need for flying cars and fantastical creatures for it to be animated. It's all about the love and passion for it. As Miyazaki once said: “If you animate the ordinary, it will be extraordinary”.
9. SPRINGBOARD: Throughout the series, episodes will alternate between events unfolding in the present and flashbacks. In the first episode, we witness Mar being betrayed by Favocruz and her decision to fight back to regain her status. However, by the end of the same episode, we're at the midpoint of the series, with a defeated and despised by her people Mar seeking Leo's help to escape the country. As the series progresses, we'll delve into the present and past lives of our characters, unraveling the mystery of what happened to Mar. The series consists of 6 episodes, each focusing on different characters and their interconnected stories within the overarching narrative.
10. Episode 1: Episode focus, Mar and Leo. In the past, Mar tries to pass the law for decent housing but Favocruz prevents it, forcing her to choose between her father and her status. Mar loses both and has to fight to regain her image. Meanwhile, in the present, Leo leaves his partner and member of the Tangueros mafia, they chase him, set his house on fire, and Leo has to try to escape. Leo meets Mar who needs to flee the country. Episode 2: Episode focus, Leo. In the past, we learn about Leo and his family. Leo is openly against the government and gets into trouble for it. In the present, Leo and Mar have a showdown with the mafia, Mar learns part of the truth about Leo and his ambition to leave the country in honor of his family.
11. Episode 3: Episode focus, Favocruz. In the past, Mar tries to regain the support of the people but Favocruz works to prevent it. In the present, we learn about Favocruz's life, his children are afraid of him, and his blindness and fanaticism for the government and the Great Leader. The Great Leader forces Favocruz to put aside his family to focus on consolidating his power. Episode 4: Episode focus, Mar. In the past, Mar is tempted by the government, a better position but abandoning her ideals. She rejects it and works to get the decent housing law passed. In the present, Mar and Leo work together to get a client out of the country to get money to escape. Things don't go as planned, they uncover information about government corruption.
12. Episode 5: Episode focus, Mar. In the past, the law is not passed and Mar allies herself with the government, betraying the entire town, the people get angry. In the present, Leo and Mar debate whether to infiltrate the senate to obtain evidence of corruption. They infiltrate and get the evidence, but Leo is intercepted by Favocruz and manages to escape mysteriously... Episode 6: Episode focus, Leo and Mar. In the past, the town rises against the government for not passing the law, including Leo and his family. Mar tries to prevent harsh measures, but Favocruz stops her. Civilians are beaten and Leo's wife and daughter die. In the present, Leo and Mar try to escape while being pursued by both the government and the mafia. When they are about to succeed, Leo betrays Mar, revealing the hatred he carries towards her for killing his family, and they are caught. The government forces her to fulfill her role as a senator hated by everyone and Leo escapes, regretting betraying someone who trusted him.
13. MERAD INTELIGENCE AGENCY MOST WANTED FILENUMBER DIRECTION MEXICO CITY ZONA #SARE20092100 NAME: SANTIAGO AMIN REY AGE: 27 SEX: MELE NATIONALITY: ARGENTINIAN OCUPATION: WRITER /3D GENERALIST / STORYBOARD ARTIST PERSONALITY FLAW: WANT: DIRECT MOVIES NEED: GET OUT OF THE HOUSE DESCRIPTION: Hey! I'm Santiago and I am a 27 years old writer, storyboard artist, and aspiring director. I'm about to finish my college degree in 3D Production for Film at COCO SCHOOL MEXICO, and I am currently working at ODD NATION CARTOONS as a storyboard artist. I was born in Argentina, but I spent most of my childhood and adolescence in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, which has given me an interesting mix of cultures and perspectives. I love action, adventure, and drama, and I tend to gravitate towards stories with social themes. CONTACT MAIL: SANTIAGO.AMIN.SA@GMAIL.COM LINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.c om/in/santiagoaminrey/ PORTFOLIO:santiagoaminrey.mypor tfolio.com/ I look forward to connecting with you! MERAD INTELIGENCE AGENCY MOST WANTED FILENUMBER LOCATED MEXICO CITY ZONA #SARE20092101 NAME: RENATA DE LA FUENTE AGE: 24 SEX: FEMELE NATIONALITY: MEXICAN OCUPATION: VIS DEV ARTIST /STORYBOAR ARIST PERSONALITY FLAW: GETS ANGRY AND STRESS VERY FAST WANT: WORK ON MOVIES NEED: EXPRESS HER FELLING RESUME: Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Design Master's Degree in Concept Art and Storyboard Specialized in 2D character design and storyboards Currently employed as a storyboard artist at ODD NATION CARTOONS Winner of the PECDA TABASCO 2022 award for the comic "Se te salió lo choco" VISDEV ARTIST ON "BATMAN AZTECA CONTACT MAIL: RENATADELAFUENTE.CONTACT@GMAIL .COM LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/renatadela fuente INSTAGRAM: @renartastic PORTFOLIO:https://renartastic. myportfolio.com/cacao-1