MINI+TREATMENT

This is the place where we'll complete ideas for the script...after loosely filling in the plot page we'll use this space to write the full mini treatment...

An attractive young couple talks quietly on a couch. They are contemplating what appears to be a life changing decision. Finally, they turn forward and say: "Lou: We've decided to go for it!" -- A group of attractive mid-twenties couples off to the right suddenly hoots and hollers. Lou, holding index cards, smiles and says: "I was hoping you'd say that. We all were hoping you'd say that." -- Cut to Jana, mid twenties, eating popcorn and fixated on the TV where Lou and the couch couple are still excited over the big decision. Jana's fiancée is in the kitchen sorting mail dressed in a suit and questions Jana on how she can watch that crap. Jana replies how the show has social significance and that this show is THE reality show to watch: "Reality will come and go, but this will transcend." She rattles off a brief list of celebrities who got their start by being a contestant on this show.

Jana and Fiancée have a scene revealing a lack of real connection between the two of them and that their relationship, engagement, and impending wedding are more a matter of convenience for both of them -- although Jana doesn't consciously realize this now. Fiancée wants to be married to "complete the picture" and make partner at his law firm. Subconsciously, Jana is rushing to qualify for her favorite reality show about newlyweds, and is herself, trying to complete a picture.

Jana has a meal/drinks with her friends.

Jana is shocked when she discovers that not only does Fiancée have a girlfriend on the side, but he is also engaged to this other woman. Unbeknownst to her, Jana was in competition with another woman in a game run by Fiancée where the prize is completing Fiancée's perfect picture. Jana is appalled at first, especially when Fiancée asks for the engagement ring back (thanks for playing). Once the shock wears off, Jana becomes depressed at the thought of starting over with nothing.

Jana discovers in the mail a letter from her favorite reality show. In her breakup aftermath, she forgotten that she had entered Fiancée and herself to appear on the show. She had it scheduled perfectly: taping of the show would begin a month following their wedding, qualifying them for the show. The letter states that she and her new husband where invited to be on the show.

Jana pops in the DVD audition tape that she had made. It's obvious from the way Jana filmed Fiancée that he had no knowledge of why Jana was taping him and probably was unaware of Jana entering the both of them on the show. Certainly, Fiancée would not take part if he knew. As it turns out, the audition DVD does not give a clear look at Fiancée's face. (Maybe she sees a clue in the tape…maybe she looks at the tape earlier and sees something to suspect that fiancée is cheating and that leads to the breakup.)

Jana meets with her friends. They all decide that Jana, to show her independence, should move on and find a guy to fill in for Fiancée on the show. It would be a nice "fuck you" to her ex-fiancée.

Scenes of Jana trying to find the right substitute husband.

She really hits it off with one guy (Mr. Right) but his hair color (or some equivalent) is not a good enough match so she moves on with the search, but they continue to date casually.

She finally finds the right person (Mr. Baker) for the job and they go on the show. (Mr. Baker could possibly be the big comic relief. After all, Jana will probably have to pay him to do this. He could be a good guy and end up with one of Jana's friends who has been complaining the entire time about never being able to find a good guy.)

Funny montage of Jana and Mr. Baker learning about each other's past.

Jana has meal/drinks with her friends. Jana discusses dating Mr. Right, but is afraid to admit to them and herself that she may be falling in love with him. It's too soon and she's too vulnerable to put herself out there. They all argue over if Jana should tell Mr. Right. One of her friends tells her: "The concept of too soon should not apply when the person you're getting over is an asshole! Should be the exact opposite. I say: get with a non-asshole as soon as possible!" -- Jana is still undecided.

Jana and Mr. Right have the perfect date. She contemplates telling him about the show. She holds her tongue at the beginning of the date and then is too busy being swept off her feet and forgets.

Jana and Mr. Baker successfully compete on the show.

Ex-Fiancée sees Jana on the show and tries to sabotage her. Janas' friends come to her rescue and thwart Fiancée.

Jana and Mr. Baker make the finals.

<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Mr. Right sees Jana and Mr. Baker on the show. Mr. Right and Jana fight and Mr. Right breaks up with her.

<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">During the show's season ending live broadcast Jana comes clean on air, announcing that she is not really married, and she makes a plea directly to Mr. Right.

<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Mr. Right likes the sentiment but thinks it is too little too late. Then Jana makes a heart-warming gesture (maybe something eluding to their first date). Mr. Right is ready to give in and be with Jana.

<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Jana is offered her own show but turns it down.