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Title:  IN BAD COMPANY 

Writer: KeDeSol

Rating: M – Mature Audience

Length: 103 min

Format: Digital

Budget: $25-35Mil.

Genre:  Contemporary Drama & action, based on a strong female lead. The genre is drama in the truest sense, where small actions build toward a powerful climax.

Contact:  

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Website–http://inbadcompany.info

Log-Line: Inside the outlaw biker fraternity, families do exist, and Max, a mother, does what is necessary to protect hers. 

Brief: In Bad Company is about family, loyalty, war, survival and the strength of a woman. The biker element is secondary and the least of it all. It just so happens that this story, in real life, was set in the outlaw biker world, where women and children were the forgotten victims of conflict. And when men, be they world leaders or outlaw bikers, confuse fantasy with reality and start wars, the ones they hurt the most are the ones they profess to love the best.

Overview:  In Bad Company is a gripping tale of a widowed mother, Max, who navigates the challenges of raising her children, Boi and Erin, in a close-knit outlaw biker community after her husband Joe’s death.

Max faces new trials when Boi finds papers hidden in Joe’s guitar case, exposing the truth about the ownership of “Joe’s Tattoo Palace.” She confronts Seth, Joe’s best friend and the current club leader, who led her to believe that he was a partner in the business. The papers proved that Joe had bought him out before he died.

Seth’s dishonesty causes a dramatic split in the Abigor Riders and the formation of the Highway Rogues M.C led by Bodee.                                                              

Max fights to protect her family from Seth’s brutal revenge and retaliation when he declares war. It is Max who puts an end to him. 

Unique Selling Point-USP: This script offers a gritty and raw portrayal of the true Outlaw motorcycle club culture, exploring complex relationships, moral conflicts, and the consequences of misplaced loyalty. With its vivid descriptions, authentic dialogue, and focus on family dynamics and personal growth, this script stands out from others in its genre because it delves into the darker aspects of human nature while also highlighting themes of resilience, redemption, and the power of love.  This compelling piece of storytelling will captivate its target audience with its authentic portrayal of the real biker world and its exploration of the complexities of loyalty and personal identity.  Told by a woman from her perspective and inspired by true events.
This script offers a unique and authentic exploration of family, loyalty, and identity within the secret world of outlaw motorcycle clubs.
The story is told by a strong and complex female protagonist. With its blend of grit, humour, love and heart, the story delves into the emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by its characters, set against a rich and atmospheric backdrop. The innovative storytelling techniques, distinctive characters, and fresh take on the genre make this script a compelling and original piece of storytelling, appealing to audiences seeking a genuine and captivating narrative.

Film Setting: Contemporary, Various locations including a hospital,  clubhouse, tattoo parlour, school, Farm and suburban neighbourhood.

Target Audience Demographics: For adults aged 15-60yrs, a bold distributor will see the potential for a wider release and some creative distribution also as an option.

Budget: The script contains several larger sequences and set pieces such as the swap meet, the bike rides, and the shootout at the race meet; however, most of the script takes place in the family home, clubhouse, Joe’s Tattoo Palace and other contained locations making the overall scale of the film quite achievable on a budget of $25-35Mil.

Profit Potential:  Moderate to high, depending on the success of marketing and distribution efforts. The strong appeal to the target audience and potential for critical acclaim could lead to strong box office performance and potential streaming sales.

Marketing: The story has a great appeal to fans of drama and crime thrillers, and the motorcycle club setting adds a unique and intriguing element to the story.                     
The relatable and complex characters, compelling storyline, and exploration of themes such as family and loyalty make this screenplay highly marketable.                       
Although IN BAD COMPANY has been compared to SONS OF ANARCHY, the only compassion to liken this body of work to SOA is that they are both set in the Outlaw biker fraternity, Which allows IBC the opportunity to capture that audience and fan base.  Sons of Anarchy estimated viewers for the final episode were 9 million.              
 The release of the Bike Riders is also a bonus as the motorcycle club setting again will attract an even wider audience. 

Location: Australia or New Zealand primarily in a rural town and surrounding areas. With scenes also occurring in urban settings like the city and a shopping mall. However, the film could be set anywhere, as the themes are universal. 

Merchandise and a good soundtrack can also enhance the possibility of generating profits.

The film soundtrack should provoke an emotional response and reaction; it should change the state of mind and incite memories about the film through good lyrics and Melodies played by accomplished musicians.

Themes: Loss and Grief, Family and Loyalty, Identity and Self-Discovery, Betrayal and Revenge, Coming of Age, Violence and Consequences, Love and Destruction. Family versus outside groups and violence versus truth are being explored. It is the true strength of a woman that keeps things together when male bonds to destructive groups override their logic and the love they have for their families.               

The reader will be attracted to the truth of the writing and the power of the story, as it is drawn from the writer’s own experience. It’s a cautionary tale for all to heed, recognise the signs of war/violence and know that we can walk away from the path to destruction. 

Conflict & Stakes: The primary conflict in this story is around Max’s struggle to live a normal life inside an outlaw motorcycle club and to protect her family from internal club politics and conflicts, and the external threats from those she believed could be trusted.                                                       

When Max has to make the final judgment call that will put an end to all the conflict, the stakes are high as her decisions and actions have the potential to impact the safety and well-being of her family and their future.  

Mood:  Gritty and intense.

Tone:   The overall Tone of the film is honest and true; it doesn’t glamorise or make light of the subject or joke about the people involved. What happens in the story is serious and real to detract from that would be pointless. While there are a few light moments, they are in the context of the character’s lives.              

The script as it stands is powerful, and in the hands of a good director and editor, it would be clear that the story is Max’s journey.                                                         
And to get the message across that it is the wives, parents, and children who are the real victims when their lives are devastated by senseless acts of violence.   It is imperative to make the characters real and the world they live in authentic and not sensationalised or glamorised.         

There is a fine balance between acknowledging the seductive power of riding a Harley Davidson and joining a group of friends who enjoy the same pleasure to the destructive power of gangs whose codes of silence and mate-ship threaten all other relationships that should matter the most, loved ones and family.