Using the following log Line + synopsis + character profiles + draft

Treatment Workshop #1 Objectives. Act 1 -7 3 xt up Store Makes story better 7Exterminate thi *Action verbs Act - Plot -7 Main Goals - AVOID A FLAT STORY - What is Main Problem Act III Act It's purposeDMA 495 September 16, 2024 Chasing the high Logline: One careless evening at an opulent Hollywood Hills party sees ETHAN MORALES, a driven teenager yearning to rise above his lowly upbringing, succumb to the hedonistic pleasures of the privileged. Ethan must choose if power is worth losing oneself and betraying his best friend as drugs warp his world and erode his morality. Synopsis: "Chasing the High centers" on 17-year-old East Hollywood native ETHAN MORALES, who aspires to be wealthy and powerful. Ethan is keen to move up the social scale and get away from his boring life since he is always feeling the weight of his family's financial difficulties. His opportunity arises when he receives an invitation from prominent socialite LEONA MORE to an opulent Hollywood Hills party, providing an insight into a realm of luxury and prominence. Act 1: starts with Ethan's introduction to the opulent yet perilous world of the privileged. He is instantly captivated by Leona and her group during the party, who play deceptive psychological games to try and push his limits. During the evening's festivities, Ethan betrays his closest buddy, CALEB REED, to win over Leona and establish his position among the gang. Ethan is coerced into swallowing a strange medication that is supposed to unleash higher states of consciousness and aspiration, which is the "inciting incident. " This is his first major step into moral ambiguity, loading him to lose sight of who he is. Despite Ethan's treachery, Caleb remains faithful and cautions him against going too far. However, Ethan ignores him, growing more enthralled with the upper elite. Act 2: Ethan's descent into corruption accelerates as the drug waxps his perception, making it difficult for him to differentiate between reality and hallucination, Under Leona's influence, Ethan is forced to participate in darker and more violent rituals, pushing him to the edge. His ego grows, but so does his paranoia, as he begins to feel that the power he craves comes at the cost of his identity. Act 31 Whon the drug reaches its climax, Ethan's world starts to fall apart. As the effects of the medication worsen, a warped, hideous version of himself emerges. Ethan suddenly understands that he is lost and that he needs to stop before it's too late, thanks to Celeb's encouragement. At the end of the high-stakes showdown, Ethan decides to reject the group's divisive philosophy. After Caleb assists him in getting away, Ethan realizes the price of his ambition and becomes frightened but wiser.Act 3: When the drug reaches its climax, Ethan's world starts to fall apart, As the effects of the medication worsen, a warped, hideous version of himself emerges. Ethan suddenly understands that he is lost and that he needs to stop before it's too late, thanks to Caleb's encouragement. At the end of the high-stakes showdown, Ethan decides to reject the group's divisive philosophy. After Caleb assists him in getting away, Ethan realizes the price of his ambition and becomes frightened but wiser. After the event, Ethan muses about the mayhem of the evening and concludes that prosperity and power are nothing without morality. He redefines ambition with Caleb at his side as remaining loyal to oneself and appreciating friendship over the chase of status. Character Descriptions: ETHAN MORALES (Age - 17) : Ethan is an endearing but impressionable young man from the poorer side of Hollywood who works part-time to support his poor family. He is driven by a desire for fame and fortune and is desperate to get out of his current situation. Ethan travels a path marked by moral struggle as he balances the value of friendship and honesty against the attraction of power. LEONA MORE (Age - 18) : Leona, a cruel and manipulative socialite, is the gatekeeper to Hollywood's elite younger circles. She wields power over those around her, shaping them to her will. Leona is defined by her ambition, and she views others as instruments for maintaining her power and prestige. CALEB REED (Age - 17) : Caleb, Ethan's best buddy, is grounded and devoted, with a firm moral compass. He works hard to support his family, but he prioritizes personal integrity before money. Throughout the night, Caleb tries to keep Ethan from making irrevocable mistakes, emphasizing the necessity of being true to oneself