So, after our pitch, we now have a new idea to consider, which changes the main narrative but still includes the main genre/themes/settings and possibly characters. This new concept sounds a lot simpler and easier to manage. In my view, a simpler narrative means more time left to use creatively rather than trying to cram in a complex story.

Some ideas:

• We should establish some clear binary opposites between our 'boss hacker' and our 'rookie hacker'. I think that making the rookie hacker seem quite innocent/vulnerable will allow the audience to warm to him and make them want him to succeed throughout the story.
• In contrast to our previous concept, this sounds like it could be more of an indie film, possibly with a stronger thriller genre rather than action.
• With the range of hackers required for the sequence, I think that it is important to include a few female hackers in order to supply some female appeal and to subvert the stereotype of the 'teenage nerdy boy'.
• Jeng mentioned including a bit of humour to give the film more of a teenage audience appeal. I think this is a good idea, though the acting must be good, otherwise the audience will not suspend their disbelief and the sequence will not be nearly as effective.

That's all for now. Our group will be meeting tomorrow morning to finalise our new concept and sort out some of the details.