The Down Window
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The space where The Good Place meets Twilight Zone – this is where
The Down Window TV pilot script lurks
The Down Window is a magical realism TV dramedy, with each episode taking place in various countries around the world. In each episode, a naïve act by a child with an attitude creates chaos that ultimately results in a random third party benefiting and changing lives. An emotional roller coaster of laughter, heartbreak and wig tipping panic when no one seems to listen to good advise, and most everyone isn’t who they say they are.
Two worlds intermingle. Through the eyes of little children comes adventure, antics, and realization of who they will become one day. Each child is on a mission to get what he/she wants. Annoyingly, there’s always some jerk who wants to trip them up, or dangerous obstacle that’s too big to topple — like — no idea what your home address is. In the end, its all about oblivious adults learning pivotal life lessons from children, about cultural intelligence, emotional honesty, to supporting the ones you love.
In the pilot episode set in Japan, we follow the misadventures of Kai, as he seeks to find his way back home - but at what cost? Every step introduces him to bizarre and unexplainable twists. Through rarely seen rural areas of Japan, Kai searches in scenic yet dangerous locations, and uses solid parkour skateboarding techniques to elude the po-po. He is watched by Silver, a pierced and tatooed up, otherworld guardian, who looks homeless but moves like a street fighter, and is always reluctant to herds the “cats” she must guide home. Why does she keep warning Kai he only has three days? Kai is befriended by Oji, a homeless, facetious father figure, who will do anything to help Kai find “their way home”. Yet why does Oji tell Kai that he has plenty of time?
The pilot episode pulls the curtain back on the B-story to reveal Ken, a pro athlete, and his clueless attempts to both navigate through his wife’s tragedies and also offer her a healing answer to the question, “Why me?”.
From Nepal to Japan, each episode of The Down Window is a gasp and laugh series with unexpected and witty twists, as it touches on a menu of topics such as refugee camps, miscarriage, natural disasters, search and rescue, social interests, and heart pounding, unpredictable adventure. All a roller coaster ride of havoc, disorderly laughter, and changed lives -- in The Down Window.
The Characters
Meet Kai
Mischievous, adventurous, rebellious, and the ultimate parkour kid. He’s determined to find his parents, to belong and give back hope. A family is all he’s ever wanted. So, why is he lost? Kai learns he can’t be a boy going his own way. His influence will leave a miraculous impact and ignite other adventure seekers to wreak havoc here on Earth.
Meet Oji
He’s a kind, caring, and groovy homeless man… right? He isn’t afraid of asking for a handout and he can’t be bothered by any lost boy until he sees Kai’s glowing key - it’s a sign! Actually, it's a bad sign. Yet Oji is just what Kai needs to help him on the journey. Smelly feet and all, Oji will do anything to “help” Kai.
Meet Silver
Silver’s not looking to put up with a lost child - it’s way above her pay grade! She’s not here to herd the cats but knows better than to tamper with free will. Life is short and she’s “ain’t got time for all this”. Yet, she’ll use her powers if anything stands in her way or challenges her purpose – to get Kai home safely. Has she ever lost a little one? You’ll have to watch the finale.
Meet Kenji
A mover and shaker, vying for MVP and dead serious about it. He’s haughty and can’t slow down for anyone. He may be a bull in a china shop when it comes to emotions, but he’s willing to do what’s awkward to save the relationships most important to him. We discover the man he truly can be and the reason Mei married him.
Meet Mei
Mei is like a warm blanket, full of life and love. Holding a baby will ease the sting of playing second behind her husband’s career. Until hope is snatched out of her hand and she sees only one option left.
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The Down Window
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Editor: L. Tapia
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your ideas for the names of key characters in the story
your ideas for optional endings
filming locations near the production
camera angles for specific scenes
wardrobe, makeup, costume design
even casting choices for key acting roles
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show you how and where the music was composed
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Table Read Reviews
"What happens next in the story?! I would love to see the recording! "
"I'm very impressed with the actors’ performances."
"This is the most diverse group of actors and I love it! The kids are adorable! All the actors have a great look and are great at emoting feeling and expression! "
"Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of this! You were so amazing in directing everyone!"
"What an awesome experience. Everyone was stellar. "
"Everyone was wonderful! What a great cast!"