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A young game dev has to decide on the type of man he is to become, from his father's abusive teachings to the type of toxic male representations he sees in games.
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December 2020
Solo writer
RESEARCH
‘Le Jeu de Salim’ needed to be presented in front of a jury of professional synopsis-writers in the film industry. It was also my first attempt at professional fiction-writing.
To pitch my idea and characters to the jury, I used simple mind maps that could quickly illustrate the story I wanted to convey.
Because I prefer stories with messages, I also did a lot of research on games and their history with (toxic) masculinity. Sofia, previously Game Spectrum, did a wonderful video essay on the topic. It is now private, but I used it plenty of times back then as a source for my synopsis.
SYNOPSIS-WRITING
This synopsis underwent multiple iterations before its final form here. The aim with it was to write a story with an interesting disruptive element, clear and different peripeties, and a satisfying climax that ties all the loose ends and completes every character arc.
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