WELCOME TO
SEDONA “Where an NBA baller meet the crystal ballers.”
It’s also known – less so – as the New Age Mecca of the world, with dozens of spiritual retreats and wellness centers, run by gurus and naturopaths, that attract seekers and followers of an assortment of spiritual pathways. Just when you thought the New Age movement might be slowing down, Sedona is pumping its spirits right back up. “The path to enlightenment and adventure leads through Sedona. What route will you take?”
The show SEDONA is a dark comedy mystery series. At the center is an NBA All-Star who gets wrangled into a cult murder conspiracy in the New Age mountain town of Sedona, AZ. It’s HBO’s Ballers meets Twin Peaks. It’s SEDONA. Sedona - a place best known for it’s stunning red rock formations, kitschy Southwestern gift shops, and population of artsy, affluent retirees.
From the famous energy vortexes to mystic Native American tour guides to regular UFO sightings,
Sedona has fully commercialized New Age meta-
physics and spiritual tourism. Let’s not forget, the world renowned luxury spas with New Age treatments that are not afraid to rub you down with
prickly pear butter, dip you in a wine bath, or try a little Horse Reiki. A haven for the ultra wealthy.
Sedona may seem like a heavenly place but
it isn’t devoid of trouble. Despite a number
of cult-related scandals that have checkered its recent history, the town has sustained its
pristine reputation. Unearthing the shadowy underbelly of Sedona could reveal a cultish and dark world.
From celebrities and gurus, to tourists and broken souls, Sedona is a show about those seeking healing and meaning from all walks of life.
Logline: In the New Age mountain community of Sedona, an aging NBA Superstar, who’s visiting to rejuvenate his body and mind after a bad season-ending injury, witnesses a cult-related homicide leading him to band together with local hippy oddballs to solve the mystery.
This story explores the absurd and farcical
nature of both the New Age movement and
If LeBron James got drawn into a murder
mystery with some New Age kooks to unrav-
el a modern cult in a southwestern mountain town, this would be the show.
celebrity sports culture, while also diving into the dangers and exploitations of spiritual
gurus and self-help leaders. When these worlds collide, egos and characters go wild. It’s a
show about self-help and self-worth. This is
a seriocomic neo-noir following a NBA star
through dreamy Sedona on a quest to uncover the truth about his missing fan and his own true life purpose. It’s FX’s Atlanta meets
HBO’s Big Little Lies meets Netflix’s Wild Wild Country.
THE STORY AND PILOT NBA star LeDaniel Jenkins is floating around Sedona training and rehabbing his knee injury. He’s pursuing both traditional and radical new age therapy while waiting for a call from any NBA team to offer him a hot new contract. Teams seem to be distancing themselves from him as he grows older and injury prone. LeDaniel is in an existential crisis as he gets injured again while training in Sedona with some other young NBA players. The incident gets blasted on Twitter with the Orlando Magic canceling a meeting with him the next day. In the midst of his crisis, LeDaniel begins to have increasingly strange interactions and visions throughout Sedona.
into a local spiritual crystal shop where LeDaniel gets a psychic crystal reading from the owner, Carol. She reads into his physical struggles and inner doubts, and sees both death and love in his future. LeDaniel gets spooked but he’s also instantly in-
tranquil community into deep unrest. All the while, this NBA celebrity forges unlikely friendships, finds love, and new purpose in this New Age mountain town.
In a state of depression, LeDaniel witnesses what
Meanwhile a new crop of spiritual students have
could be a murder of one of his die-hard fans he just recently met, Troy Chambers. LeDaniel is quickly disregarded by the local sheriff as a celebrity loony and accused of filing a false claim, after no evidence is found of the homicide. In a moment of clarity, LeDaniel feels a responsibility to take matters into his own hands to figure out what happened to Troy. He reconnects with the his newly found love interest, Carol, who is also distrought over a friend she has lost contact with. They assemble a cast of Sedona locals to form an investigative team, attempting to
With a local cast of characters like Gary the Vision Quest Zapper, Trahillio the Mystic Tour Guide, Lena the UFO Enthusiast, Ryan the Stoner Rock Climber, and more, LeDaniel and the team pull their resources and skills to try and save Sedona from
a stroll through downtown Sedona and stumble
and strange disappearances throw the otherwise
trigued and attracted to Carol.
get to bottom of the mystery.
LeDaniel and his body guard, Big Daddy D, take
As they dig deeper into the mystery, kooky events
a sinister cult-like organization run by a shadowy young, “Spiritual Guru” bro by the name of Matteo.
landed in Sedona to follow Matteo. We see Sean, a millennial drifter in the crux of a quarter-life crisis, diving head first into the cult and its practices, as well as Alexa, a young woman who has fallen under the manipulative mirage of Matteo. Then there is Lizzy, Carol’s friend who may also be in grave danger.
WHY THIS SHOW? WHY NOW?
ho Massaro, was called out for starting a cult-like
and pseudoscience through comedy, mystery, and
group in Sedona as stories leaked of him manipu-
Sedona’s alluring characters.
lating and abusing his followers. He was questioned by authorities after the suicide of one of his longtime followers in December 2017.
MODERN MYSTICISM Beyond the contradictions of the New Age movement, there is an inherent beauty and intrigue
SELF-HELP GONE MAINSTREAM
that keeps humanity coming back in their quest
There is something so intriguing and charming
Kevin Love and dozens of others have published
for meaning and self-worth. We want to explore
about the New Age movement and the kooky
Players Tribune op-eds about their depression and
that appeal and what attracts humans to think
characters that are immersed in it, but the dan-
mental health. Michael Phelps is the spokesperson
beyond the world they see. We want to dive into
gers are real and current. The self-help industry
for a mobile psychotherapy app. Therapy and self-
the wacky wisdom and imagination of these New
pulls in about $12 billion each year, and the
care are no longer hallmarks of the 70s counter-
Age perspectives, and the fascinating cultural
heavy biz flow can blur the motives for actually
culture – they’re mainstream. Naturopathic diets
origins underneath the nonsense. We want to re-
assisting those seeking help. Sedona has seen the
and supplements turned Whole Foods into a giant,
veal the peculiar beauty of Sedona. We want to
consequences first-hand.
and millenials are getting down with astrology and
get people to listen to Enya and the entire Pure
In 2009, a spiritual retreat in Sedona, organized
witchcraft harder than their parents ever did. The
Moods album again.
by well-known self-help guru James Arthur Ray
curiosity around self-help and alternative healing
(as seen on ‘Oprah’), turned deadly. Intended as
is more prevalent than ever- so much that a fading
a “catalyst for personal transformation,” the five-
NBA All-Star would be intrigued enough to see if it
day retreat, which cost $10K per person, included
could revive his career and self-worth.
36 hours of meditation without food or water,
Although dozens of studies suggest that re-
followed by a ceremony in a makeshift sweat
search-based self-help can provide real, quality
lodge, resulting in the death of two participants.
benefits, in particular, for anxiety and depres-
He has since appeared on Piers Morgan after his
sion, more than 95 percent of self-help books and
release from prison to re-launch his life coaching
programs have never been subjected to scientific
business.
scrutiny, according to John C. Norcross, a professor
In 2018, a new spiritual guru with a massive
of psychology (Oxford University Press, 2013). We
social media following, by the name of Bentin-
want to explore these murky lines between benefit
FAKE GURUS & TRUE CRIMES
WHO IS THE LEGENDARY LEDANIEL JENKINS? LeDaniel Jenkins, an NBA basketball All-
The only things he cares about is his basketball legacy, making that money, and his fans. Find-
ing out that he isn’t drawing the interest of any teams as a new free agent, he doesn’t know if
he’ll ever truly bounce back from these injuries
both mentally and physically. LeDaniel believes playing basketball is his only true purpose and dreads the thought of life after b-ball.
Star in the twilight of his professional career, heads to Sedona on an offseason luxury
spa treatment getaway to recover from his
season ending knee injury and bruised ego.
Saddled with free agency rejections, divorce
litigations, and an increasing sense of irrele-
vance, LeDaniel finds himself on the brink of an emotional collapse amidst the beautiful Sedona wilderness.
In the last few years of his career, he’s lost the
status of being a major face of the NBA. He has drifted out of the spotlight which hasn’t helped
his mammoth Michael Jordan ego or self-esteem. The shoe deals, endorsements and clout have
been fading for LeDaniel and his mind feels it. He is battling his big ego with what the public perceives of his value and it’s taking him to a
boiling point. He’s getting an inner voice that’s telling him his physical athleticism is all he’s worth and it might be gone.
MATTEO AND THE CULT
one of his many outrageous claims. People are drawn to him and love him. Matteo is the Sedona social media cult leader.
Matteo Benasso is a young spiritual guru and
In this show, we want to explore what makes
cult leader in his late 20s who has gained a
these type of magnetic personalities so pop-
large following through social media and
ular and those who fall into the web they
popular New Age self-help techniques. He’s
spin. We will track the storylines of some of
tapping into the social media frontier that
On the surface, he might seem like another
Matteo’s followers and closest confidants,
self-help gurus haven’t done before, con-
charismatic, self-help teacher who has great
navigating the origins and how his followers
stantly posting on youtube, instagram, and
intentions. A guru that is actually pulling togeth-
get to a place where they will fall on a sword
facebook. His devotees are everywhere, of
er some positive messaging, and just so happens
for their leader.
all ages, and growing rapidly. He has started
to have a disarming baby face and unplaceable
to establish himself in Sedona where he puts
European accent. He snags from a grab bag of
This character is directly inspired by real peo-
on several spiritual retreats and bootcamps,
Eastern wisdom, Western esotericism, and spiri-
ple and real stories: Bentinho Massaro - the
while also teaching daily.
tuality, which might seem like a convoluted mess
Sedona Digital Cult
but to those intent on listening, is a higher plane of existence and enlightenment. Underneath it all are classic signs of cult leader. He claims divinity. He’s manipulative, polyamorous and abusive. He talks about aliens & government conspiracies. He sleeps with students and believes he is an awakened God not responsible for his actions. Some of his followers believe he can control the weather with his mind, which is just
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS
Gary Longpaw Sullivan (66) - A former
PR executive who migrated to Sedona in the late 80s and now
runs a hypnother-
Carol Shakira (41) - a local middle aged
apy and New Age
terest for practicing crystal therapy in her late
pany. Uses psychic
Sedona crystal shop owner that found an in-
publishing com-
20s. Favorite movies: Eat, Pray, Love, Hocus
experience CDs
Pocus, and Avatar. Carol moved to Sedona 10 years ago to open up her dreamy crystal shop and has been in the heart of the New
Age community ever since. Even though she’s
followed through on her career goals, she still feels a sense of loneliness. She is disillusioned
with her practice and the community at large. Carol is sweet and beautiful but can have a
bit of an edge, just like a sharp crystal. With
a strong intuition, she can sense the subtlest
of feelings. As we start the story, she is deeply troubled by the feeling of losing touch with
close friend Lizzy. She also sparks an instant intimate connection with LeDaniel. Oppo-
sites definitely attract but when it comes to
love, but Carol is a shy soul and it’s hard for
her to reach out. Like LeDaniel, she is guarded but for different reasons.
Big Daddy D (38) - LeDaniel’s body guard and assistant for the last 8 years. Has seen it all with LeDaniel Jenkins and become pretty immune
to his bullshit. Big Daddy is along for the ride
and truly cares about LeDaniel’s well being. He happens to be the only consistent loyal person LeDaniel has had throughout his career and
LeDaniel hasn’t really ever acknowledged it. At times, Big Daddy feels very underappreciated
and probably doesn’t get paid enough for how
much support he provides LeDaniel. A real “yes man” to LeDaniel, but every once in a while he will break his agreeable wall to keep LeDaniel in check. He’s never been able to lock down a
relationship with the lifestyle and attention he
gives to LeDaniel. Our key “straight man” of the story, Big Daddy D often provides the voice of
reason in the ridiculousness of it all. He’s always WTFing LeDaniel and the Sedona screwballs.
such as one he calls the “Zapper.” An
ex-yuppie baby boomer often repping an
extreme, racoon-eyes tan line and vintage Ralph Lauren.
Sean (32) - A millennial lost soul who has recently dove head first into Matteo’s cult.
One of those guys who has switched mental gears multiple times, literally trying every
career path and giving it his all but still feels something is missing inside. He’s taken a huge leap of faith, moving from the East
Coast to Sedona with just a few possessions in his backpack after seeing a Matteo You-
tube video. He is fully committed in following Matteo but struggling with depression and
the larger existential questions deep down.
A FEW SUPPORTING CHARACTERS Trahilio Millman (50s) - Native Amer-
ican Mystic Guide who woke up in Sedona in the early 70s after a vision quest. He’s
stayed there ever since and is sought after as
a spiritual guide and sound healer. He also is a hoop dancer and has released a Grammy award winning ambient flute album in the 90s.
Lena Lebowitz (60s) - UFO enthusiast,
stargazer, astrologer, author, and legendary local. Author of “Essence, Insights into the Energy of Homosexuality.” She’s a Cosmic
Intuitive Visionary who has a deep awareness of the invisible energies shifting in and out of Sedona.
Tristan Schaffer (27) - Young climber and
hippy who has been living and hanging in Sedona - hitch hiked from the New Hampshire Suburbs a few years ago. A bit of a stoner
chatterbox who is hard to get out of a conversation with but well-intentioned. Also, he’s always down to Jam.
Chaz Bungo (44) - The Pink Jeep tour guide who can get the crew anywhere around town.
(Pink Jeep = a real tour guide service in Sedona
that takes groups out on white-knuckle off-road tours through the red rock backcountry in high-
lighter pink jeeps and are known for their extrovert, bro tour guides.)
Tom Condom (38) - LeDaniel Jenkin’s agent and a bit of a sleazeball. He’s got a Rich Paul
vibe to him and loves to get around. Although
he plays the agent game well, he no longer has LeDaniel’s best interests in mind.
Gabi Jenkins (29) - LeDaniel’s wife, manager,
and soon to be ex-wife. She is extremely business savvy, and fierce and brutally honest with Le-
Daniel, which is sometimes what LeDaniel really needs. She’s been hooking up with LeDaniel’s agent, Tom, behind LeDaniel’s back. Simply
said, LeDaniel and her do not have a healthy relationship.
Alexa (25) - One of Matteo’s right hand
confidants and “ladies.” An attractive young
woman that seduces those seeking help from Matteo and often does some of the dirty work.
Lizzy Cunningham (37) - Carol’s longtime friend and a new follower of Matteo. Carol
fears Liz may have been brainwashed and cut off communication with Carol and may be in grave personal danger.
Horace Sloane (65) - James Turrell-type
dude. Land artist, astrophysicist and rancher living on 130 acres just outside Sedona. Saltof-the-earth dude who might be a straight
up genius. His cattle have been mysteriously disappearing from his property.
Tom Delonge (42) - guitarist of Angels
and Airwaves/Blink 182. Takes his album
recording to Sedona to better connect with the aliens he’s allegedly in contact with.
Somehow connected to the cult and murders. Also trying to shoot a UFO doc and him and his camera crew are seen around town being obnoxious.
SEASON ARCS
THE LOVE
she is cautious as can be. Carol, a hard nose
It’s attraction at first damn sight, but LeDaniel
believer at the beginning, starts to lose faith
away. For one of the first times in his life, Le-
whose mind starts opening up to it, begins to
and Carol don’t jump on the captivation right
in the new age movement, while LeDaniel,
Daniel’s met someone that he doesn’t want to
get sucked in.
dive head first into and demolish the relationship by moving so quickly. He’s confused and
excited by these feelings. LeDaniel has always
struggled with relationships after jumping from
MORE THAN AN ATHLETE As the story progresses, we watch a character transform from an athletic star whose one
one to the next, especially just coming off a
fresh divorce. That celebrity love life is not easy on the psyche. While in Sedona, he’s repeatedly
MATTEO AND THE CULT
track mind believes basketball is the be all
Matteo Benasso is gathering a small commu-
the relationships and friendships he forms
Age practice. He is straight up brainwashing
end all, to someone who finds meaning in
nity in Sedona and online around his New
with those unlike him. LeDaniel is constantly
and polygamizing locals and travelers who
comparing himself to other NBA stars. On
have come to follow him with a mixture of
the inside he is writhing with self-hatred. He
classical cultish techniques and more modern
is battling his big ego with what public per-
tech-based social media recruiting. He speaks
ceives of his value. It’s taking him to a boiling point. He’s getting an inner voice that’s telling him physical athleticism is all he’s
worth and it’s evaporating before his eyes.
Until things unravel before him in Sedona, where he has to make decisions that affect things bigger than him and basketball.
of a “great awakening” coming and “the tempted to experiment with various psychedelics
harvest.” But there could be a greater force
Carol. Carol finds herself instantly enchanted
power and influence. People are disappearing
to the attraction. She’s been in some previous
aspects of the New Age self-help movement,
have told her she may never be in true love, so
dark, manipulative path.
and New Age hotties, but his mind is always on
at work, something above Matteo with more
by LeDaniel but also doesn’t know how to react
and lives are at stake. There are profound
rocky relationships and some crystal readings
but one side of the spectrum can lead down a
EPISODE CONCEPTS
in the Temple of Doom. We think we are losing LeDaniel.
LEDANIEL TAKES THE KOOKY CREW TO AN NBA WORKOUT
INFILTRATION
After LeDaniel gets an offer to train with the
LeDaniel and the crew decide he needs to go
Miami Heat - LeDaniel takes his newfound
undercover and infiltrate the Cult to get some answers to find Troy. LeDaniel goes to one of their sessions but no one is allowed to meet Matteo just yet. LeDaniel is invited by one
of the members to some late night full moon gathering parties. LeDaniel gets in the mix
on some heavy New Age nonsense - drinking some Ayahuasca moon juice, going down
some dreamy rabbit holes - getting stripped of his fears and desires. New Agey jam ses-
sions. Deep discussions about the beauty of
B-ball. He starts to get lost in the sauce. Gary Longpaw attempts to spiritually “zap” some of Matteo’s followers to take partial control of their bodies. Trahilio and Lena put on a
multichanneling musical concert for Matteo
so LeDaniel and Chaz Bungo can sneak into
Matteo’s compound to find clues. Those close to Matteo might already be on to LeDaniel and his team’s plan.
LEDANIEL’S SECOND THOUGHTS LeDaniel finally meets with Matteo, who blows away his expectations, just like he does with many of his followers. To LeDaniel, Matteo
comes across as a friendly, intelligent, charismatic guy. Matteo confines in him that he is a big
fan of his and absolutely loves hoops. LeDaniel
is blindsided by his humble and kind personality. He tells LeDaniel he knows a way to rid LeDaniel of his injuries to get him back to the All-Star caliber player he once was, dropping certain
insider knowledge on LeDaniel’s life and needs, pulling all the strings LeDaniel needs to hear.
LeDaniel is spellbound and surprised by what he is hearing. Blinded by some of the manipulation of Matteo, LeDaniel is now thinking that this
dude isn’t as evil as everyone says. Carol and Big Daddy D start to call out LeDaniel for believing in Matteo’s initial facade. LeDaniel starts to
drift under the spell of Matteo like Indiana Jones
Sedona crew to Miami to help him prep and excel during the workout. The Miami Heat front office are confused as hell when they
see LeDaniel’s slap-dash entourage of New
Age hippies. Gary tries to “channel in” during LeDaniel’s workout by playing a “hypno-
sis block-removal regression” CD from the stands of the gym. Carol gives the Miami
Heat team a crystal reading. Trahilio sere-
nades the heat cheerleaders with his beautiful flute. Lena gives the GM draft pick predic-
tions by reading astrology charts. The crew hits the town hard and they get into some
wild trouble. LeDaniel is judged by his peers and culture for associating with the Sedona
kooks. He’s conflicted further when he excels and gets an offer from the Heat, having to
choose between saving Sedona or getting his career back on track.
FUTURE SEASONS AND STORIES Sedona has the series potential to tell ridiculous and hilarious stories for seasons to come.
Like the series Fargo on FX, this show could
After engaging audiences with a broad en-
kooky, mysterious stories surrounding the city of
season, subsequent seasons could shift into
conspiracies, and bizzare New Age practices to
specific stories of the Native communities,
of storytelling. We haven’t even touched on the
Age community of Sedona during the 20th
continue on as an anthology with all of the
semble of contemporary narratives in the first
Sedona. With so many real life urban legends,
even wilder territory, unpacking diverse and
pull from, Sedona is a full blown treasure trove
early Sedona settlers, and the budding New
UFO sightings and subculture that Sedona is
century.
known for.
Continuing on with the narrative from sea-
son one, the arc and conflict between LeDaniel and Matteo could progress through multiple seasons in a serial vein a la Breaking
Bad or Handmaid’s Tale, bringing in new
antagonists, celebrities, and exploring deeper into the arcs of our other New Age home-
town characters. We’d dive further into the
mystery surrounding Season one’s homicide and disappearances, to unearth the greater forces at work within Sedona and its cult
activity. Seasons could ensue with LeDaniel officially retiring from the NBA to reside
in and help the community of Sedona, and possibly getting wrapped up in a New Age foundation of his own making.
Sedona is built around unique characters that
haven’t been explored in today’s storytelling with the insider info lens we now have on New Age
and professional sports culture. These characters and mythology are endlessly ripe for the picking.
THEMES Self-Worth: What everyone in Sedona seems to struggle with. Broken people looking for
self-worth and purpose. The town is a crossroads for both deeply insecure individuals
and sociopaths with God complexes. And LeDaniel, like so many professional athletes towards the end of their career, is facing a cliff
of meaning, desperate to redefine himself and renew his confidence outside of balling out. Image and Identity: Spiritual mystics
trying to present a heightened and godlike
versions of themselves. Seekers trying to re-
define themselves. The pro-athlete search to redefine himself and look for greater meaning & enterprise beyond professional sports (Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Jordan).
Family: The search for family and stability.
LeDaniel and the Sedona crew form a unique bond which turns into a family dynamic that goes beyond friendship.
Abuse of power and influence: Leaders/ gurus/influencers in positions of power that use their status to take advantage of others
and wield that influence in an evil way to abuse, brainwash, and remain in control (i.e. L. Ron
Hubbard, Manson, James Arthur Ray, Bentinho Massaro). LeDaniel himself realizes the power
he wields and once held with his fans and people around him.
Sports and Celebrity Culture: The insane
lifestyle and shenanigans that celebrity athletes do, money they spend, and the life pressures
they face that the rest of society doesn’t exactly comprehend.
Racism: The double-standard and pressure
black athletes face to act a certain way. Criti-
cized for being outspoken (Muhammad Ali, Colin Kaepernick, etc.) or presenting diverse opinions (Michael Beasley, Dennis Rodman, Kyrie
Irving). LeDaniel can’t avoid the condescension in the NBA or Sedona.
New Age Greed: New Age teachers and gurus raking in mad profits. The spiritual community in Sedona is big business and everyone’s com-
peting for a piece of the pie. A moral conflict for
the city officials and residents as they are participants or beneficiaries from the commercial side of spirituality.
Small Town Mentality: Sedona is a bubble and a world unto itself thanks to its reputa-
tion as a New Age epicenter. Those who find themselves in Sedona are largely preoccu-
pied with their own self interests and exhibit
strange and peculiar behavior. LeDaniel isn’t the first celebrity to make a rehabilitative
getaway to Sedona. He’s a big fish in a small
pond that will massage his body, his soul and his ego.
Cult Vulnerability: A desire to belong, low tolerance for ambiguity (need for absolute
answers, impatience to obtain answers), and a lack of self-confidence. These cults offer
quick fix to your problems and other worldly powers.
TONE & REFERENCES There is an undeniable yet weird energy to
the town of Sedona – it’s beguiling, surreal
SEDONA is a kooky dark comedy, full of uncan-
pelled by unknown forces. It’s the behind the
Though it’s set in a distinctive world inhabited
and Jerry Maguire. It’s the metaphysical
heart share a thematic lineage with classics in
Master. It’s the funky fish-out-of-water fun
ny moments and a hauntingly mysterious tone.
scenes sports saga of Eastbound and Down
by fresh, diverse characters, the stories at its
twists and turns of Twin Peaks and The
both film and TV.
of Cool Runnings and Juwanna Mann.
landscape and population of unusual new
age practitioners is fertile and wild narrative territory for stories that are stranger than
fiction. We want to tap into that odd, mysterious feeling you get when you hear a story
that sounds transcendent and otherworldly while also riding the lines of a trippy crime story.
Like Fargo and Big Little Lies, Sedona is a
We’ll witness Sedona’s funky metaphysical
captivating whodunit that probes the dark un-
character - aging NBA superstar LeDaniel
Atlanta and Get Out, it highlights the absurdi-
others are, desperate to heal his mental and
American life and American culture at large. In
desire that propels him towards uncovering
Party, our character’s psyches are unreliable
and his own destiny in the process, with the
mystery and conflict.
and professional sports pulling him back
It’s the hairy and bottomless crime story of
mysteries through the eyes of an outsider foil
derbelly of small-town white America. Much like
Jenkins. He’s drawn to Sedona like so many
ties and horrors within contemporary African
physical woes to get his career back. It’s this
the psychological vein of Vertigo and Search
the sinister underbelly of New Age Sedona
dramatic devices that shift and heighten the
real-world gravity of familial responsibility down to earth.
Inherent Vice, overrun with oddballs and pro-
LOOK AND FEEL The visual style will be cinematic, dreamy,
and mystical. A trippy, high-desert muntain
sizzle. Think an early 2000’s late night com-
mercial for the Pure Moods New Age music compilation mixed with cinematography of
films like There Will Be Blood and 3 Women.
Sedona will feel like a hazy western, full of
atmosphere and expansive landscapes. The camera will float, methodically zoom, and
slowly reveal moments to the audience like Inherent Vice and Solaris.
The soundtrack will shift in and out of some New Age, inspiring, enigmatic, ambient
tracks to contrast with contemporary hip hop
and pop tracks of today. Basically a butt load
of Enya and Enigma music that will drive the mood. Flutes will be flutin’.
THE FACES OF SEDONA
Created by GOLDWING
Sedona: voted #1 most beautiful place in America
Design by Stacey Harper Leslie at Kooky Creative Concepts LLC. 2018.
SEDONA