The Pick Up

The Pick-Up is a fast-moving, suspenseful, sexy, comedic thriller, with three fascinating female characters, ranging from 20 to 40 and a compelling male lead role aged around 30. The ensemble cast has a diversity unusual for this genre, which creates a character-based story that deftly combines action with humor.


What is the script about?

*The Pick-Up is a character-based fast-moving, caper type thriller with a vein of humor.
*Dean, our hero, a likeable con man, schemes to get his father out of prison.
*His mark is Emma, an attractive businesswoman who is bored with her mundane life.
*Problems begin when they start falling for each other.
*Complicating matters, a local crime boss, a shady investment banker and some Russians from Alabama are all trying to get Emma's money before Dean.
*This forces Dean to choose between helping his father escape, helping Emma survive, or helping himself to everyone's money.

What are the key selling points of the project?

*3 Strong female roles, which will attract name actresses.
*Award Winning Filmmaking team with films currently doing the film festival circuit.
*Sundance affiliation – The project was invited and attended the Sundance Independent Producer’s Conference.
*Flexible low budget script (depending on cast) with a conservative 5 week shooting schedule.
*Budget Range - $3-5 Million, depending on casting.
*Genre –Drama, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
*Target market - 18 to 49, male & females with a strong female appeal.