For my capstone, the game plan is to complete a feature length screenplay. The basic premise behind my current idea which I’ve had swirling in my mind for a couple years now centers around a futuristic society that allows for the customization of children — anything from intellect to looks to eventual fate — and it all depends on how much money you have to spend on the child. The more money, the more attractive and intelligent the child will be and the better “fate” they will have. The story explores the life of Madison, a child who lives with parents that she doesn’t realize are adoptive. Her biological father is the son of the man who created the Buying Fate company. On his 21st birthday, Madison’s father had bypassed all security codes and drunkenly created Madison for an incredible amount of money. Unable to remember what he programmed her fate to be and unable to find it on any records, he gave her up for adoption. The film begins as Madison turns 16 and must discover what her fate is and what family she really belongs to.

For now, do you guys have any comments on this idea? Any shows or movies that I should watch?