Story Portfolio / 2020

Based on a basic outlined Script, I was tasked with boarding out a sequence that had to establish some key plot points going forward, whilst keeping the whole thing well paced and entertaining

I saw this as a great opportunity to try and showcase the differing characters of Boss Baby and his older brother, and how in competition – they approach and react completley differently, despite often trying for the same goal. It’s the fun in contrast that is often great to to board in escalating conflict, as the pace and beats quicken – the contrast is highlighted more and more.

Based on a simple outline “The Carson’s are at Bumpington Public Pool on a hot summer’s day. Cory wants to jump off the diving boards, but finds it harder than he thought“, I was able to explore all the fun and fear of a big pool and a big diving board for a young, corrigible kid – as well as how the exuberance of youth can play out with the family dynamic watching on (The ‘folks want to encourage Cory and see him have fun – but within reason. Ideally, keep him ‘grounded’ – if not literally, at least figuratively!)

I tried to capture the fun nature of the day, whilst teaching younger children the value of numbers when applied to height.
And as always with my work – I loved throwing in lots of background gags, bits, and anecdotes relevant to the little world of cars that they exist in. Hey, when you know what you like, you know what you like doing 😉

I wanted to try and capture the subtle dynamics and nuances of communication that go on between two people beyond speaking to one another. Which led me to the idea of the ‘New Kid‘.

The ‘New Kid‘ is Josh, a shy young boy who is very insular due to the internal turmoil going on within himself after his Parent’s recently divorced.
His mother’s new BF – the proverbial ‘New Kid‘ on the block – Rick, struggles to connect with a person and situation that is entirely new to what he is used to in his more familiar Bach-pad existence.
Despite his constant fish-out-of-water sweats though, he genuinely likes Josh’s mother – and so sincerely wants to try his best to connect with her son.
When Josh’s mother has a work emergency and Rick agrees to look after Josh for the day – Perhaps their first day together with just the two of them will lead to a chance to connect.

Or not…