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CHRISTMAS FROM THE CRAPPER

CHRISTMAS FROM THE CRAPPER
By Wendy Appelbaum

GENRE: Comedy
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When IBS threatens to derail a Christmas-obsessed man’s quest to host his annual public access Holiday Show, he must fight against the “natural forces” to ensure that the show goes on.

Tasha Lewis

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Wendy Appelbaum

Thanks for taking the time Tasha :)

Marcos Fizzotti

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Wendy Appelbaum

Thanks Marcos - I have recently started pitching that.. it's very Canadian so I think that a Canadian Producer may be more apt to want to read it.

Maurice Vaughan

I like the first part of the logline, Wendy Appelbaum, but maybe explain what "IBS" is.

"a man is determined to host" doesn't sound active. Maybe use "a man tries" or "a man attempts" instead.

Another suggestion: Change "man" to a stronger/more exciting word and give the protagonist an adjective.

What are the stakes (what happens if he doesn't host his annual low-budget Christmas Show)?

Nate Rymer

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Wendy Appelbaum

Thanks Maurice - much appreciated

Wendy Appelbaum

Thanks Nate !

Wendy Appelbaum

Maurice Vaughan What about this - Despite his ongoing struggles with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a Christmas-obsessed man must persevere again the “natural forces” that threaten his ability to deliver on his annual low-budget Holiday Show.

Christine Capone

Wendy that is a great revision!

Wendy Appelbaum

Thanks so much Christine - much appreciated.

Stephen Campbell

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Stephen Campbell

You had me at Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Wendy Appelbaum

Thanks Stephen - your comment made me laugh :)

Maurice Vaughan

Sorry, Wendy Appelbaum. I didn't see your comment until tonight.

I don't remember your old logline, so I don't know if the revised logline is better or not, but I like that you put "Christmas-obsessed man" instead of just "man."

I have three suggestions/notes:

#1) Avoid "must" because it makes it sound like the main character is forced to do something. Maybe use "tries to," "attempts to," or "struggles to."

#2) I'm not sure what "his ability to deliver on his annual low-budget Holiday Show" means.

#3) I still think the logline needs stakes (what happens if he doesn't deliver on his annual low-budget Holiday Show?).

Wendy Appelbaum

No worries - as always thanks so much for your constructive feedback.

Wendy Appelbaum

I am pitching this and it still has the older logline but it will be adjusted going forward. Thanks again Maurice Vaughan

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Wendy Appelbaum. This sounds like it's gonna be a funny movie. Hope the pitching goes great!

Wendy Appelbaum

We shall see; it's actually a TV pilot and very "Canadian" so hoping at some point some Canadian producers find it worth following up on.

Rodriquez Fruitbat

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Jim Boston

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Wendy Appelbaum

Thank you Jim Boston This is such a hard sell but I love it...

Jim Boston

Wendy, you're very welcome!

Robin Gregory

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