1. Romeo and Juliet film proposal
Produced by Ms. Ruiz
English 1H - Period 1
April 2018

2. Setting Time period: modern day (2018)
Setting: high school in Los Angeles, CA
Reasons why:
Here is why we decided to have this setting and time period.
Do you want your setting in modern time? Underwater (think The Little Mermaid)? At a specific place (McDonalds vs Burger King)? You can stick to something traditional or think out of the box (within reason)

3. Costumes
Description of the costumes - what would the characters be wearing? Men? Women?
Include pictures as well
The costumes need to reflect the setting and time period you have selected

4. Casting Romeo: Tom Holland This is why we picked him
Here’s another reason why he would be good for Romeo
Repeat for four of the characters, then list the rest in the presentation.

5. Minor casting Nurse: Katy Perry Friar Lawrence: Jimmy Kimmel
Lord Montague: John Krasinski
Lord Capulet: Rainn Wilson
Paris: Zac Efron

6. Soundtrack - need to do this for every song
Scene: Romeo and Juliet confessing their love for one another (balcony scene as Romeo is watching her from below, then when they finally talk and kiss again)
Song: “Church” by Fall Out Boy
Reason:
religious imagery that mirrors the way Romeo and Juliet speak to one another
infatuation with each other and willingness to do anything for their love
Foreshadowing of their impending doom to mirror her “I will kill thee with love” line
Lyrics:
“If you were church, I'd get on my knees
Confess my love, I'd know where to be
My sanctuary, you're holy to me
If you were church, I'd get on my knees
I'd get on my knees, I'd get on my knees
Oh, the things that you do in the name of what you love
You are doomed but just enough

7. Marketing Partnerships
Brand: Lexus
Reasoning:
Luxury car brand to match the luxury lifestyles of the Capulets and Montagues
Help us broaden our audience to people who enjoy this car
Marketing:
Lexus cars in the film during wild car chases between the Montagues and Capulets
Lexus commercials featuring a love story

8. Marketing Partnerships
Brand: Kate Spade
Reasoning:
Popular clothing/accessories brand among teenagers and women (broad audience)
Cute and fun styles, can reflect Juliet
Marketing:
Have a Romeo and Juliet line of purses and accessories
Juliet will have Kate Spade purses/accessories in the film