Yesterday Patrick and I met to talk about the plan for Tokyo Cowboys now that we’ve reached character assembly.
1) Intercut Characters
- Write out each character’s story in prose
- What happens?
- Is there a reversal?
2) Cowboy Voice Over
- Transcribe remaining Interviews
- Go through all transcripts and draft Voice Over
3) Narration
4) Tokyo Footage (Transitions)
5) Japanese bits
6) Beginning and Ending
I re-watched Ken’s and Mark’s footage. Ken’s story is there. Mark’s isn’t so clear. At first I was really frustrated…all huffing and puffing until Patrick came down from the loft and asked what the hell was the matter with me. There is no arc with Mark. I know it’s in the footage, it’s just not in what we’ve cut so far. But, I shouldn’t be frustrated by this. I should be happy…happy that I know what needs to be done with Mark’s footage. I must congratulate us for coming this far. I must motivate the truths.
I thank God for every effing day I spend on Tokyo Cowboys…oo rah.
