Cruise Pitch

            The main character, Archer, is recovering from a recent single-car accident in his hometown. His girlfriend, who was his only passenger, was killed while he was left unscathed. Though no charges were filled against Archer, he knows there should have been. Ever since he was a boy he has been obsessed with speed and taking risks—he just took one too many the night of the accident. He feels guilty enough that he gives up driving as a personal punishment.

            The film begins with Archer returning to college for his final year. His social skills have been seriously affected, even around his close friends. His depression worsens, while his desire to drive increases. He goes to the local racetrack and decides to start driving again.

            After his first night drive, his friends take him to a local club, where he first sees Sadie, his future love interest, but doesn’t approach her.

            Archer goes on another drive, this one longer and more daring.

            Several students approach Archer the next day, saying he would be good for a job that’s opened up recently. They tell him to meet at the club where his friends took him. He goes that night and meets Seth, the college’s “go-to” drug dealer, who wants to expand his operation and needs a drug runner to travel to Philadelphia at night. Archer is hesitant, but Sadie enters the room and takes a seat next to Seth, who immediately treats her poorly. Archer takes the job.

            With each drug run, Archer cuts it closer and to getting caught by both the law and rival operations who have taken notice or use the same route. He starts making money, but doesn’t get flashy so people aren’t suspicious. Sadie notices him in the club. His grades are suffering.

            When he gets the chance, he asks Sadie on a drive. A relationship begins to grow. Archer starts defending Sadie when he sees Seth for payment and jobs. Seth notices this and sets Archer up, telling police and letting rival operations know he’s picking up a “large” payload on his next run. Tension builds on his way to Philadelphia as he notices extra law enforcement along his route and several suspicious cars following him. 

           

            Action/Drama/Musical. Very stylistic, especially with the night drives. Pacing can be altered with drives. Dependant on music during action sequences and drives. Limited amounts of dialogue make the action and soundtrack do more work. Camera work drastically changes from drives to normal scenes—lots of slow motion, motion shots, tracking shots with drives, while camera stays still during normal shots.

Sorry I can't let the ending be released, partially because it isn't finalized and partially because I don't want it spoiled. And remember, this is still very much in the works.