3. What is
“Vick Got A Katana”?
Two best friends go on a journey to get a katana
to make a sweet fruit cutting video with.
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4. Vick Got a Katana’s
origins stem from a
run of fantastic
coming of age
comedy films in the
early to mid 2000s.
It is a love letter to a style of
digestible and timeless
comedy.
Original Spec Poster
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5. Synopsis
The Story So Far
Boe and Vick are childhood best friends who have grown to have
different values and expectations for their adult life.
While Vick is off the cusp of landing a big job at a law firm, Boe’s
dreams of being a squash commentator on TV were lost after a major
failure, relegating him to managing a liquor store.
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7. Synopsis
Continued
This change scares both the friends in different ways; but to alleviate the
growing pains Vick suggests a trip to pick up a katana once owned by
his grandfather in Alabama that can be used to make a fruit cutting video
in advance of starting his new job, and working on the “Big Case”.
Initially with reluctance, Boe comes around on the significance of this trip
and decides to go with Vick…but not before setting a plan in motion to
prevent Vick from leaving him behind entirely.
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9. Synopsis
Continued
Through a job opportunity from his frenemy Mike, Boe enlists the help
of his friends Chuck and Mac to sabotage the law firm Vick is going to
be working at so that he’s fired as a result.
At the same time, Boe and Vick have a tug of war over doing “kid stuff”
and adult activities on their trip, culminating in Boe causing a fight at a
corporate garlic event that lands the boys in jail.
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10. Synopsis
Continued
Boe finally realizes the error of his ways - and plans on “getting real”.
Through a technicality, Vick is one of the only eligible lawyers to speak at
the trial that could make or break not only his own career…but the firm at
large.
Will Vick be able to put a guilty man behind bars, and will Boe be able
to save their relationship in time to make a sweet fruit cutting video?
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11. Themes
• Relationships changing as you grow
• Being stuck in the past
• Privilege
• Can you bring your friends with you?
• Finding Satisfaction in Life 11
12. Scene Inspo
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Meet Mr. Bergman and Sheil
Boe and Vick at the
Civil War Monument
Games at Boe’s House
13. Vick imploring his dead Grandfather
for his Lawyering abilities
Boe Hatching the plan with the
guys at the mall
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15. Characters
Boe Stanton: “The Leader”
Boe failed at his initial dream and has
convinced himself he didn’t need it.
He was wrong.
His quest to keep Vick from moving
on is really a feeling on insecurity in
his own situation.
He has a dry sense of humor (and
brain), but can take over a room and
overall means well.
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16. Characters
Vick Mochatensa: “Golden Boy”
Vick is on a quest to
fi
nish what his
grandfather started…both in his
choice of profession and sword.
Vick’s friends lack ambition; and his
goal is to take full advantage of his,
and “get real”.
He has love for his friends and has a
good heart, is funny, bubbly, and air
headed at times.
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17. Characters
Mike Buford: “Average Joe”
Mike doesn’t quite
fi
t in with the
guys…and Boe is mostly to blame.
He lives a quiet and safe life, the
opposite of Boe. He is ordained to
take over the family construction
business and doesn’t feel a lack of
direction in his life… just approval
from his father.
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18. Characters
Mac: “Introvert”
Mac’s anxiety led him to leave
college, where he feels slightly
directionless at the time.
His con
fi
dence is lacking, but he’s
smarter than all of his friends. One of
the kindest, too. And chicks love him.
He’s looking to get comfortable in his
skin. And someone else’s. Sexually. 18
19. Characters
Chuck: “Hungry and Aloof”
Chuck’s whole goal is to get a job.
He’s never been meaningfully
employed…or employed at all.
He has the motivation to work and is
a good guy at his core. His point of
view is sometimes misguided by his
a
ff
ection for Boe - but ultimately he
just wants to be loved and have
something substantive to do with his
life.
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20. Comparable Projects and Their Returns
1. The Hangover (2009) - Budget: $35 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $467.5 million
2. Meet the Fockers (2004) - Budget: $80 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $516.6 million
3. Despicable Me (2010) - Budget: $69 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $543.1 million
4. The Hangover Part II (2011) - Budget: $80 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $586.8 million
5. The Other Guys (2010) - Budget: $100 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $170.4 million
6. Bridesmaids (2011) - Budget: $32.5 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $288.4 million
7. 22 Jump Street (2014) - Budget: $50 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $331.3 million
8. Ted (2012) - Budget: $50 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $549.4 million
9. The Proposal (2009) - Budget: $40 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $317.4 million
10. Pitch Perfect (2012) - Budget: $17 million, Box O
ffi
ce: $115.4 million.
Comedies Continue to Be Winners
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21. In Conclusion
Comedies are needed now more than ever - and with a winning formula
based off of classic inspiration, Vick Got a Katana has all the right stuff
to be made affordably and become a member of the highly respected
and enjoyed stoner / quirky comedy family.
Please find the latest copy of the script attached below. Thank you for
your time!
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