Getting It
Logline
An astronomer who searches for love the same way he searches for stars becomes entangled with a female journalist who doesn’t believe in love and is profiling the antics of his many backfiring relationships. Romantic comedy set in the 1980s.
Genre
Comedy,Romance
Short Summary
The shy protagonist discovers that it is possible for him to find true love and he begins meeting women by handing out notes. One of these women is a journalist who believes romantic love was invented by men to subjugate women and she wants to write an expose article on his progress.
Ironically, the protagonist finds love with the woman journalist who doesn't believe in love after they both finally let go of their assumptions.
Setting
General setting, but envisioned as the Pacific Northwest, such as Seattle.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions,Twist,Meaningful Message,Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Jerry
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Naive,Romantic,Insecure,Educated,Desperate,Charming,Aspiring,Modest,Visionary,Strong Moral Code,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging
Additional Character Details
Name: Paula
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Role: Skeptic
Key Traits: Aspiring,Outspoken,Blunt,Decisive,Engaging,Empathetic,Educated,Insecure,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Aaron
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Confident,Complex,Modest,Selfless,Empathetic,Engaging,Flexible,Gracious,Educated,Honorable,Skillful
Additional Character Details
Name: Carol
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Insecure,Modest,Uneducated,Empathetic
Development Pitch
In the style of early Woody Allen. Flat space. A comedy of timing and ironic reversals like Seinfeld. Many subtle comic details are provided visually in the script.