Proposal Two

Proposal

The Long Grind to Vegas

Introduction

A documentary following three friends as they try and make it in the world of poker. Focusing on their dream of one day playing in the WSOP (World Series of Poker).

Objectives

Informational

The documentary will look at the ups and downs of budding poker players. Looking at all aspects from online and live playing. Being staked by other people. The documentary will look at how generally poker is perceived whether all about luck or is skill involved. What makes the WSOP such a special event.

Look at the players trying to raise the money to enter bigger tournaments by selling pieces of their action. Look at how they grind online or play tournaments in the hope of a big win.

Behavioural

Audiences will go through the ups and downs with the players it really won’t matter whether you understand poker the emotions of losing and winning will be visible to the audience.

Motivational

I have a keen interest in poker and believe I can use my knowledge to make an interesting documentary on the subject.

Structure

Fly on the wall style documentary following their progressive from week to week. There may be some fun elements added such as scene set ups (think the only way is Essex but not as cheesy) or re-enactments of things that the players have gone through. For example the discussion about the players having a competition between themselves has already happened and so it will have to be re-enacted.

Style

A fly on the wall style for when following the players from week to week. The interviews will be professional and fluid with professional lights and sound.

If there is any tournaments between the friends then it will be set up properly with hole cams for the cards and lights and sound.

Audience

The appeal should be quite broad although it appears to be aimed at poker fans it has a broader message, looking at people following their dreams and the ups and downs of their poker quest. Audiences love to see a winner and a loser and they will get both.