Mock Movie Pitch for A Simple Favor (2018)

Mock Movie Pitch for A Simple Favor (2018)

1. Lionsgate; Feigco Entertainment
Written by Darcey Bell & Jessica Sharzer
Directed by Paul Feig
imdb.com/title/tt7040874
A Simple
Favor
(2018)

2. After fulfilling a simple favor, one
single mommy-vlogger embarks
on a desperate search to uncover
the truth behind her high-profile
best friend’s suspicious
disappearance in this twisty, dark,
hilarious thriller.

3. Anna Kendrick
●Also known for Pitch Perfect and
Trolls
●Kendrick has quite a specific style,
leading her fans to know what to
expect from her works. She did not
disappoint with this role, as she
perfectly portrays a quirky friend with
good comedic timing. From Teen
Choice Awards to People’s Choice
Awards to Academy Awards, Kendrick
as received 73 nominations and 18
wins since 2008 for her acting skills.
Starring

4. Blake Lively
●Also known for Gossip Girl and The
Age of Adaline
●Described as “one of the boldest and
most exciting actors in Hollywood”
(Ehrlich 2018), Lively’s acting career
has seen a powerful resurgence that
has fans feening to see more of her
dynamic range on the big screen.
Having won the People’s Choice
Awards for Favorite Dramatic Movie
Actress two years consecutively
leading up to the release of this film,
Lively is the perfect addition to get
eyes on the theater screens.
Starring

5. Henry Golding
●Also known for Crazy Rich Asians
and Monsoon
●Fresh off the back of the massive
success of “Crazy Rich Asians”,
Golding quickly soared to new
levels of notoriety that had fans
excited to see more from the
actor. “A Simple Favor” was
released just over a month after
“Crazy Rich Asians”.
Starring

6. Paul Feig
Paul Feig was a great fit for this movie because he is known
for directing and producing comedic films that often have
unexpected plots and endings. Feig is a 5 time Primetime
Emmy nominee with an extensive film portfolio.
Director
● Also known for
● The Heat
● and
● Ghostbusters

7. Jessica
Sharzer
Feig’s comedic twist pairs well with Sharzer’s noir dark
writing style — for which she has received 8 wins and 7
additional nominations, including 3 Primetime Emmy
nominations for her work on American Horror Story.
Writer
● Also known for
● Nine Perfect Strangers
● and
● Star

8. Darcey Bell
As the author of the book from which this movie
was derived, without Darcey Bell, there would be
no “A Simple Favor”. The bestselling book “A
Simple Favor” is Bell’s premiere novel.
Writer
● Also known for
● All I Want
● and
● Woman of the Year

9. “It’s like Gone Girl, but with a lighthearted, comedic twist.”
A Simple Favor and Gone Girl are both thrilling explorations of a woman gone
missing that uncover a host of secrets. However, their approaches to the genre are
distinct. A Simple Favor embraces comedic elements while exaggerating characters
traits. Gone Girl takes a more complex approach with its dark tone and morally
complex characters. Despite stylistic differences, these films, which were both
derived from books, deliver gripping suspense with high-caliber performances.
Differentiating Factor
- Reggie Whitley

10. References
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Anna Kendrick. (2018). Awards. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0447695/?ref_=tt_ov_st
Bell, D. (2021, March 24). Profile Photo [Photograph]. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?
fbid=284501139904974&set=a.284501129904975
Blake Lively. (2018). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0515116/?ref_=tt_ov_st
Blake Lively. (2018). Awards. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0515116/?ref_=tt_ov_st
Ehrlich, D. (2018). Far from the shallows now: why Blake Lively is one of the boldest and most exciting actors in
Hollywood. Indie Wire. https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/blake-lively-simple-favor-best-supporting-
actress-1202006242/
Henry Golding. (2018). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6525901/?ref_=tt_ov_st
Jessica Sharzer. (2018). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0789366/?ref_=tt_ov_wr
Linsay, K. (2018). What the hell is the Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick movie even about?. Refinery 29. https://
www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/06/202311/what-is-a-simple-favor-about-blake-lively-anna-kendrick
Paul Feig. (2018). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0082450/?ref_=nm_mv_close
Paul Feig. (2018). Awards. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0082450/awards/
Real, E. (2018). Why ‘A Simple Favor’ was the “perfect next step” for Henry Golding. Hollywood Reporter. https://
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12. Production Schedule
Project Start Date
WBS TASK START END DAYS ADJUSTED LENGTH
1Pre-Production
1 Start Adjusted Length
1.1 Hire Producers 9/15/17 9/25/17 6 10
1.2 Scout and Evaluate LocationsSun 9/17/17 9/22/17 5 5
1.3 Produce & Finalize Script Tue 9/19/17 10/5/17 12 16
1.4 Compare Locations to ScriptSat 9/30/17 10/6/17 5 6
1.5 Establish & Finalize BudgetTue 10/03/1710/13/17 8 10
1.6 Hire Crew Mon 10/16/17 11/27/17 30 42
1.7 Secure Passport & Travel Sat 11/04/17 12/8/17 25 34
1.8 Set Production Schedule Fri 11/24/1712/15/17 15 21
1.9 Contact Film Commissions Thu 11/30/17 12/6/17 4 6
1.10 Prepare Contracts/InsuranceMon 12/04/17 12/14/17 8 10
1.11 Casting Fri 12/15/171/15/18 21 31
1.12 Build and Decorate Sets Thu 12/28/17 2/2/18 26 36
1.13 Wardrobe Creations & FittingsTue 1/09/18 1/29/18 14 20
1.14 Clear Copyrights Sat 1/20/18 1/26/18 5 6
1.15 Plan Stunt Work Tue 1/23/18 1/26/18 3 3
1.16 Reads and Rehearsals Thu 1/25/18 2/8/18 10 14
2Production
2.1 Filming in Elmcrest SchoolMon 2/05/18Thu 2/15/18 8 10
2.2 Filming in Toronto, OntarioTue 2/13/18Mon 4/09/18 39 55
2.3 Filming in Unionville (Ontario)Thu 3/22/18Tue 3/27/18 3 5
2.4 Filming in The Dutch (NY) Wed 3/28/18Wed 4/04/18 5 7
2.5 Filming in New York City Tue 4/03/18Fri 4/13/18 8 10
3Post-Production
3.1 Reshoots Thu 4/12/18Wed 4/25/18 9 13
3.2 Wrap-Up Sun 4/22/18Mon 4/30/18 6 8
3.3 Editing Tue 4/24/18Fri 8/17/18 83 115
3.4 Screen Credits and DeliverySun 4/29/18Tue 5/08/18 7 9
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Hire Producers
Scout and Evaluate Locations
Produce & Finalize Script
Compare Locations to Script
Establish & Fina lize Budg et
Hire Crew
Secure Passport & Trav el
Set Producti on Schedule
Contact Film Commissions
Prepare Contracts/Insurance
Casting
Build and Decorate Sets
Wardrobe Creations & Fittings
Clear Copyrights
Plan Stunt Work
Reads and Rehearsals
Filmi ng in Elmcrest School
Filmi ng in Toronto, Ontario
Filmi ng in Unionvi lle (Ontario)
Filmi ng in The Dutch (NY)
Filmi ng in New York City
Reshoots
Wrap-Up
Editing
Screen Credits and Deli very
Production Gantt Chart