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=G.R.A.S.P.S= = =
 * Goal || You have to create a film version of an important scene from Wicked. ||
 * Role || You are the leader of a production team assigned to make an engaging film trailer. You will be working with a production team of three prominent film makers! ||
 * Audience || Your audience will be Gregory Maguire and //Wicked,// the cable network CEO. ||
 * Setting || You are competing with top independent production teams to create the most engaging and artistic film trailer. You have to pick what YOU feel is the most crucial scene in //Wicked// and present it in the trailer, you must tell why you chose the scene, and why it is important when you present. ||
 * Presentation || You will use i-movie to construct your trailer. You will then present your trailer with a short introductory presentation explaining your reasoning for choosing the scene you chose. ||
 * Standards || *Presentation: Preparedness, Content, Collaboration, Time Limit, Attentiveness, Stays On Topic
 * Product: Content, Originality, Attractiveness, Collaboration, Sources, Technicality ||

=Introduction= Lights, Camera, Action! Be prepared to take a journey into the world of film making! YOU choose the cast, YOU choose the music, YOU choose the script! This could be your big break, can you make it?

=Task= You have been selected by Gregory Maguire to create an engaging theatrical trailer for //Wicked// for a cable network. The cable network can only air the most critical parts of the novel, so you must convince them that you are able to identify the key facets of the novel. You must pick what you feel is the MOST important scene in Wicked and present your **interpretation** of that scene in the trailer. This is not an ordinary "shoot" and "edit". You need to do your best to show the network that you can use art, and even words to present your angle. They want to see your creativity and originality! You need to justify to the powers that be you reasoning for your scene selection. Top independant film makers from all over the country have been approached with the task and you must stand out above the rest! Your team of three film makers (including yourself) will also be chronicling its journey on the team blog. This will include your factual evidence, your reasons behind your selection and the story of your teams collaboration (this could be juicier then the "Hills." You and your production team have a large task ahead of you, but with your knowledge and skill you are guaranteed the job, or are you? =Conclusion= Now that you have created an amazing film trailer for 'Wicked' you have a better understanding of what scenes are key to the novel and why they are key! Now you know how to create an engaging theatrical trailer and pick AWESOME scenes! Ask yourself now: would the novel have the same impact without the inclusion of your scene?