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 {{Television series pitches}}
-[[File: Anitque National Television.jpg |thumb |right |200px |Antique National television.]]
+[[File: Antique National Television.jpg |thumb |right |200px |Antique National television.]]
 [[File: Rendezvous_B&W.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Rendezvous Tavern with strategically designed look-out windows.]]
 [[File: The_Rendezvous_Buzzer_Bar.jpg |thumb |right |200px |The Rendezvous Bar was wired into four other roadhouses with warning buzzers to alert them of impending police raids.]]

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 {{Television series pitches}}
-[[File:Anitque National Television.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Anitque National television.]]
+[[File: Anitque National Television.jpg |thumb |right |200px |Antique National television.]]
-[[File:Rendezvous_B&W.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Rendezvous Tavern with strategically designed look-out windows.]]
+[[File: Rendezvous_B&W.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Rendezvous Tavern with strategically designed look-out windows.]]
-[[File:The_Rendezvous_Buzzer_Bar.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Rendezvous Bar was wired into four other roadhouses with warning buzzers to alert them of impending police raids.]]
+[[File: The_Rendezvous_Buzzer_Bar.jpg |thumb |right |200px |The Rendezvous Bar was wired into four other roadhouses with warning buzzers to alert them of impending police raids.]]
-[[File:Edgewater_Thomas_Inn.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Edgewater Thomas Inn was a high-class blind-pig in Riverside with secret passageways and hidden wine cellars.]]
+[[File: Edgewater_Thomas_Inn.jpg |thumb |right |200px |The Edgewater Thomas Inn was a high-class blind-pig in Riverside with secret passageways and hidden wine cellars.]]
-[[File:Bertha_Thomas_Young.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Bertha Thomas was the eccentric roadhouse pioneer who ran the Edgewater Thomas Inn.]]
+[[File: Bertha_Thomas_Young.jpg |thumb |right |200px |Bertha Thomas was the eccentric roadhouse pioneer who ran the Edgewater Thomas Inn.]]
-Based on [[The Rendezvous, screenplay|''The Rendezvous'', screenplay]], an unpublished feature script by [[Jason Carswell]].
+Based on [[The Rendezvous, screenplay |''The Rendezvous'', screenplay]], an unpublished feature script by [[Jason Carswell]].
 A '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_line logline]''' (aka elevator pitch) is a one or two line plot summary:
-Respecting life, sacrifice, and a diamond treasure, '''''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch|The Rendezvous]]''''', a dramatic television series, centers around a fictional Black family's circumstances and drama across three generations working at a local historical roadhouse through three Windsor-Detroit intense events - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rum-running rum-running] of the 1920s, war-time [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1943_Detroit_race_riot riots of 1943], and the "peace"-time [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_Detroit_riot riots of 1967] in "Motown".  Without being preachy or pedantic, issues like prejudice, domestic abuse, organized crime, fairness and ethics, personal autonomy, musical trends, and motor vehicles are fairly addressed and dramatized in evolving morals and culture across the decades.
+Respecting life, sacrifice, and a diamond treasure, '''''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch |The Rendezvous]]''''', a dramatic television series, centers around a fictional Black family's circumstances and drama across three generations working at a local historical roadhouse through three Windsor-Detroit intense events - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rum-running rum-running] of the 1920s, war-time [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1943_Detroit_race_riot riots of 1943], and the "peace"-time [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_Detroit_riot riots of 1967] in "Motown".  Without being preachy or pedantic, issues like prejudice, domestic abuse, organized crime, fairness and ethics, personal autonomy, musical trends, and motor vehicles are fairly addressed and dramatized in evolving morals and culture across the decades.
 == First pitch ==
-: ''See also:'' [[Television series pitches]], [[My first television series pitch]], [[Maple Fringe Majority, television series pitch|''Maple Fringe Majority'', television series pitch]], and [[Truth In Topics, television series pitch|''Truth In Topics'', television series pitch]].
+: ''See also:'' [[Television series pitches]], [[My first television series pitch]], [[Maple Fringe Majority, television series pitch |''Maple Fringe Majority'', television series pitch]], and [[Truth In Topics, television series pitch |''Truth In Topics'', television series pitch]].
 In the face-to-face with John Buffone, he seemed eager to see outlines for two of my many ideas - thus, here it begins.
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 *:<ref>http://wikimapia.org/11567603/Rendezvous-Shores</ref>
 * The story features several rendezvous of major and minor importance to the main characters, plot, and story arcs.
-* [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rendezvous rendez-vous] means 1) a meeting or date, 2) an agreement to meet at a certain place and time, 3) a place appointed for a meeting or customary meetings, 4) the appointed place for military to assemble, 5) a set of close orbital maneuvers, 6) a retreat or refuge, 7) a romantic date
+* Wiktionary: [https://en.Wiktionary.org/wiki/rendezvous rendez-vous] means 1) a meeting or date, 2) an agreement to meet at a certain place and time, 3) a place appointed for a meeting or customary meetings, 4) the appointed place for military to assemble, 5) a set of close orbital maneuvers, 6) a retreat or refuge, 7) a romantic date
 === Branding ===
-: ''in development: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Branding|Branding]]'''''
+: ''in development: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Branding |Branding]]'''''
-: ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Logo designs|Logo designs]]'''''
+: ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Logo designs |Logo designs]]'''''
-: ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Poster designs|Poster designs]]'''''
+: ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Poster designs |Poster designs]]'''''
-: ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Animated titles|Animated titles]]'''''
+: ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Animated titles |Animated titles]]'''''
-: ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Animated credits|Animated credits]]'''''
+: ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Animated credits |Animated credits]]'''''
 ''[[The Rendezvous]]'' will need a strong logo, series/movie posters, titles, credits, and marketing.  I could go on at length, but will keep this short, and when the time comes, it may speak for itself.
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 === Episode loglines ===
-: ''see full list: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode loglines|Episode loglines]]'''''
+: ''see full list: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode loglines |Episode loglines]]'''''
-The '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode loglines|episode loglines]]''' or episode outlines combined together may be considered an overarching series treatment - and/or an alternative 2024 treatment for [[The Rendezvous, screenplay|''The Rendezvous'', screenplay]].
+The '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode loglines |episode loglines]]''' or episode outlines combined together may be considered an overarching series treatment - and/or an alternative 2024 treatment for [[The Rendezvous, screenplay |''The Rendezvous'', screenplay]].
 === Episode treatments ===
-: ''see full list (in development): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode treatments|Episode treatments]]'''''
+: ''see full list (in development): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode treatments |Episode treatments]]'''''
 Each episode will have its own treatment.
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 === Episode scripts ===
-: ''see full list (coming soon): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode scripts|Episode scripts]]'''''
+: ''see full list (coming soon): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode scripts |Episode scripts]]'''''
 Each episode will have its own script.
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 === Production design ===
-: ''see full list (coming soon): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Production design|Production design]]'''''
+: ''see full list (coming soon): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Production design |Production design]]'''''
 The production design will develop and evolve through historical documentation, photographic references, sketches, storyboards, etc. - all to help weave a rich tapestry of atmosphere, character arcs, drama, emotions, and plots into a cohesive sum greater than the parts.
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 :☐ TV1 lends all camera, lighting, and audio gear
 :☐ TV1 budget covers cast (actors)
-:☐ TV1 budget covers crew (camera men, sound, vanities, etc)
+:☐ TV1 budget covers crew (camera men, sound, vanities, etc.)
-:☐ TV1 budget covers post-production workstations (editing, animation, etc)
+:☐ TV1 budget covers post-production workstations (editing, animation, etc.)
 :☐ TV1 budget covers editors, music, sound engineering, post-production
 :☐ TV1 budget covers promotional website?, design?, social media?
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 An accurate, reasonable budget and schedule will require consulting with experienced professionals.
-Something of a routine, format, and expected results can develop with a capable production team, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showrunner showrunner] [[Jason Carswell]] would learn and gain experience producing his <strike>[[Maple Fringe Majority, television series pitch|''Maple Fringe Majority'', television series pitch]]</strike> [[Key Jangling, television series pitch|''Key Jangling'', television series pitch]] - and ideally he'd eventually be able to simultaneously further develop his ''The Rendezvous'' television series pitch in the background of that production.
+Something of a routine, format, and expected results can develop with a capable production team, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showrunner showrunner] [[Jason Carswell]] would learn and gain experience producing his <strike>[[Maple Fringe Majority, television series pitch |''Maple Fringe Majority'', television series pitch]]</strike> [[Key Jangling, television series pitch |''Key Jangling'', television series pitch]] - and ideally he'd eventually be able to simultaneously further develop his ''The Rendezvous'' television series pitch in the background of that production.
 == Full disclosure ==
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	[[File:Anitque National Television.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Anitque National television.]]		[[File:Anitque National Television.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Anitque National television.]]
	[[File:Rendezvous_B&W.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The Rendezvous Tavern with strategically designed look-out windows.]]		[[File:Rendezvous_B&W.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|The Rendezvous Tavern with strategically designed look-out windows.]]

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 === Branding ===
 : ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Logo designs|Logo designs]]'''''
 : ''coming soon: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Poster designs|Poster designs]]'''''
-''[[The Rendezvous]]'' will need a good logo, series/movie poster, and marketing.  I could go on at length, but will keep this short, and when the time comes let it speak for itself.
+''[[The Rendezvous]]'' will need a strong logo, series/movie posters, titles, credits, and marketing.  I could go on at length, but will keep this short, and when the time comes, it may speak for itself.
 == Episodes ==
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 === Episode rundown ===
-: '''''[[Evolving.]]'''''
+Each episode should, more or less, follow this rundown format to include:
 # opening hook, dramatic clip or profound idea from within
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 == Series production ==
 === First timer ===
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 At present, 12 or 13 episodes of about 10 minutes each (plus credits), would add up to 120 to 130 minutes - like a movie, but not.
-=== Transparency ===
+=== Production design ===
-[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showrunner Showrunner], [[Jason Carswell]], is an intensely passionate advocate for '''[[FOEPATCHISM]]''' inclusive ethical social and project management.  ('''F'''air, '''O'''pen, '''E'''thical, '''P'''eaceful, '''A'''ccountable, '''T'''ransparent, '''C'''onsistent, '''H'''onest, '''I'''nclusive, '''S'''ocial, '''M'''anagement)  This includes actively promoting the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open-source movement], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowdsourcing crowd-sourcing], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralization decentralizing all things], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyleft copyleft activism], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-reliance self-reliance], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainability], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agorism agorism], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voluntaryism voluntaryism], etc.  Therefore, it would be hypocritical to not try to develop this series openly and inclusively*, on [[Projex.Wiki]] and/or via other communications.  This would include budgets, planning, schedules, and of course the final product.  Open book policy.
+: ''see full list (coming soon): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Production design|Production design]]'''''
-An accurate, reasonable budget and schedule will require consulting with experienced professionals.
+The production design will develop and evolve through historical documentation, photographic references, sketches, storyboards, etc. - all to help weave a rich tapestry of atmosphere, character arcs, drama, emotions, and plots into a cohesive sum greater than the parts.
 === Resources ===
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 ::☐ for post-production (editing, animation, promotion, social media, etc.)
-=== Budget ===
+=== Schedule ===
-: '''''[[Evolving.]]'''''
+An accurate, reasonable budget and schedule will require consulting with experienced professionals.
-An accurate, reasonable budget and schedule will require consulting with experienced professionals.
+Something of a routine, format, and expected results can develop with a capable production team, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showrunner showrunner] [[Jason Carswell]] would learn and gain experience producing his <strike>[[Maple Fringe Majority, television series pitch|''Maple Fringe Majority'', television series pitch]]</strike> [[Key Jangling, television series pitch|''Key Jangling'', television series pitch]] - and ideally he'd eventually be able to simultaneously further develop his ''The Rendezvous'' television series pitch in the background of that production.
 == Full disclosure ==
 This page and these projects may seem overly obvious, self explanatory, excessively linked, etc.  Not only are these pages for [[TV1]] producers, but they're illustrative of projects that anyone may create on [[Projex.Wiki]], and might develop into suitable teaching tools for the [[Windsor Media Center]] and beyond.
 == See also ==

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 * The story features several rendezvous of major and minor importance to the main characters, plot, and story arcs.
 * [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rendezvous rendez-vous] means 1) a meeting or date, 2) an agreement to meet at a certain place and time, 3) a place appointed for a meeting or customary meetings, 4) the appointed place for military to assemble, 5) a set of close orbital maneuvers, 6) a retreat or refuge, 7) a romantic date
 == Episodes ==
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 === Episode loglines ===
-: ''see full list (in development): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode loglines|Episode loglines]]'''''
+: ''see full list: '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode loglines|Episode loglines]]'''''
 The '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode loglines|episode loglines]]''' or episode outlines combined together may be considered an overarching series treatment - and/or an alternative 2024 treatment for [[The Rendezvous, screenplay|''The Rendezvous'', screenplay]].
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 === Episode treatments ===
-: ''see full list (coming soon): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode treatments|Episode treatments]]'''''
+: ''see full list (in development): '''[[The Rendezvous, television series pitch/Episode treatments|Episode treatments]]'''''
 == Series production ==

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 * 2024-07-15 Pitched 4 concepts in person to John Buffone of TV1, at the [[Windsor Media Centre]].  He liked ''Key Jangling'' and ''The Rendezvous''.
 * 2024-07-21 Online form submitted at https://tv1.bell.ca/fibetv1/become-a-creator.
 == Title ==

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 # [[Grinding]] (1967)
 # [[Conflicting]] (1922, 1943, 1967)
-#A) [[Arguing]] (1922)
+#:A) [[Arguing]] (1922)
-#B) [[Dishing]] (1943)
+#:B) [[Dishing]] (1943)
-#C) [[Denying]] (1967)
+#:C) [[Denying]] (1967)
 # [[Warning]] (1922)
 # [[Tensing]] (1943)
 # [[Frustrating]] (1967)
 # [[Drinking]] (1922, 1943, 1967)
-#A) [[Misbehaving]] (1922)
+#:A) [[Misbehaving]] (1922)
-#B) [[Heartbreaking]] (1943)
+#:B) [[Heartbreaking]] (1943)
-#C) [[Singing]] (1967)
+#:C) [[Singing]] (1967)
 # [[Thriving]] (optional 1800s bonus episode)
 # [[Tanking]] (1967)
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 # [[Rendezvousing]] (1922)
 # [[Generating]] (1922, 1943, 1967)
-#A) [[Healing]] (1922)
+#:A) [[Healing]] (1922)
-#B) [[Enriching]] (1943)
+#:B) [[Enriching]] (1943)
-#C) [[Shining]] (1967)
+#:C) [[Shining]] (1967)
 === Episode loglines ===

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 The title is followed by the year(s) it takes place in.
-# [[He's sinking!]] (1922)
+# [[Sinking]] (1922)
-# [[Packing for war]] (1943)
+# [[Inciting]] (1943)
-# [[Auto grind]] (1967)
+# [[Grinding]] (1967)
-# [[Shut up!]] (1922, 1943, 1967)
+# [[Conflicting]] (1922, 1943, 1967)
-# [[Ain't misbehaving]] (1922)
+#A) [[Arguing]] (1922)
-# [[Fatal riot]] (1943)
+#B) [[Dishing]] (1943)
-# [[Seeds of discontent]] (1967)
+#C) [[Denying]] (1967)
-# [[Roadhouse taverns]] (1922, 1943, 1967)
+# [[Warning]] (1922)
-# [[Family tree]] (optional 1800s bonus episode)
+# [[Tensing]] (1943)
-# [[Tanks in Detroit]] (1967)
+# [[Frustrating]] (1967)
-# [[Father's funeral]] (1943)
+# [[Drinking]] (1922, 1943, 1967)
-# [[Gangsters rendezvous]] (1922)
+#A) [[Misbehaving]] (1922)
-# [[Diamond generations]] (1922, 1943, 1967)
+#B) [[Heartbreaking]] (1943)
 === Episode loglines ===