Core Narrative 4

TITLE: People of Salem

CORRESPONDING MACRO-STORY BEAT: Discrimination against witches

SHORT STORY SYNOPSIS/LOGLINE THAT INCLUDES A CLEAR BEGINNING, MIDDLE AND END: An undercover witch interviews the humans of Salem to capture the discrimination against witches in the town. Her glorification of witches and negative portrayal of humans is all a part of her political agenda to gain more rights for witches.

GENRE: Docufiction

PROTAGONIST: Aubrey, the Interviewer

ANTAGONIST: Angry people of Salem

MAIN SUPPORTING CHARACTERS W/ DESCRIPTIONS: Aubrey- The amatuer interviewer is a passionate activist for witch’s rights. She’s an outspoken, undercover witch. She’s a brunette who wears thick glasses. She is 21 years old.

Joe- Camera operator. Rarely seen on camera, just referenced by Aubrey. He’s a follower who’s in love with Aubrey.

PRIMARY LOCATIONS WITH DESCRIPTIONS):

Salem, Massachusetts- Present day

ADDITIVE COMPREHENSION: Human’s repressed opinions on local witches.

MEDIUM: Mockumentary Web Series

WHY IT WORKS IN THIS MEDIUM: About 61% of young adults primarily use online streaming to watch TV.

PLATFORM: Internet

WHY IT WORKS IN THIS PLATFORM: The internet is an important part of how people spread awareness on issues. With the rising participation in activism regarding the Me Too, Black Lives Matter, and the Times Up movement, this web series should be popular with young adults. Social justice warriors will relate to this.