Synopsis

The first preview, Spelunkers, follows a half dozen youth crawling into a nightmare as they explore a massive cave system. In the dark unknown, the group splits-up and find themselves in different variations of tribulation and splendor. A huge cavern will be found and illuminated with candle light. There they set up base camp, make music, and play shadow puppets. Some kids will explore side tunnels alone and others will go off in pairs. Flashlight batteries will go dead, someone will get hurt, and someone will freak out due to claustrophobia. They will get thirsty from a lack of drinking water, and nearly drown in a chamber flooding with muddy water. A ceiling covered with bats and a surprise visit from another type of animal will add extra excitement.

The fake documentary style, shot by the characters themselves, will be reminiscent of Blair Witch, except with more attention on capturing quality images. Footage will be shot in eight different locations, but it will appear to be one huge cave system. In the final scene, each kid will exit the cave from a different hole in the ground to symbolize the out-comes from the different paths we choose, and the narrator’s voice will say, "You’ll never know what you might find… until you dare to go look!"

The second preview, Action Hero Training Camp, will share inspiring highlights of a summer camp for youth seeking direction, as they get high on steep cliffs and push their limits in sea kayaks. Spectacular scenery will be complimented by a magical sound track to create a heavenly view of life on earth and a sense of optimism. Music will be recorded during the trip, around the camp fire and trail-side. In addition to the very talented musicians who will lead jams and instruction, campers will be challenged to express their feelings and experiences through song and poetry. Each person on the trip will also have access to a camera to record their personal moments and make video journals.

The focus of Action Hero Training Camp is personal development and empowerment. We want people to take our ideas and create their own adventures. Imagine a panorama observing a dozen silhouettes practicing Tai Chi on a low tide mud flat reflecting a blazing sunset and cotton candy clouds. Anybody in southern New Brunswick could go to the beach at dawn or dusk and stretch themselves… both physically and mentally, but very few do. As director, I will choose characters for specific roles, and place them in dramatic scenes, but I’m sure that many of the best moments will occur and be captured spontaneously. As the production progresses, I will be open to possibilities for scripted dialogue from all members of the cast and crew.