Thomas is only 4 years old and searching for love. He was found malnourished and not well cared for by his birth parents by the department for social services. 

The character 

At the age of 2 years Thomas was placed into foster care. Until he was abandoned at childcare at 4 years old. He is now searching to find someone to love him.

Locations

·      Childcare 

·      Home

·      Playground

Conflict

·      Being abandoned by the foster carers

·      The demons that Thomas faces 

·      The insecurity of feeling abandoned by his birth parents 

The character
·      Thomas is four
·      He is adorable looking 
·      And most people wouldn’t think that he is struggling with being abandoned

Synopsis 
Abandoned by his foster parents at 4 years of age, Thomas searches to find real love, unconditional love of a family, as he battles the demons of his past.

Tripod
The Inca tripod is lower end of the price point and more suitable for still than video. The reviews state that the tripod is compact, light weight and a little bit fiddly to use. As this model doesnt have a fluid handle so it will be difficult to use for video. 

DSLR 
The Canon EOS 1300D is a great entry level camera. The video on this camera is good however the microphone is in built and therefore to shoot good quality sound I may need an external microphone. 

Tone: hopeful

 

Alison longed to have a family of her own, after a couple of failed relationships in her thirties, Alison didn’t know whether having a child of her own would be possible. But she knew that she had enough time and love to devote for a child.

She considered her options doing it by herself and after much internal discussion Alison decided to foster a child.

Fostering a child would not only give her the chance to devote the time to a child but also provide one of many children with a loving home and a supportive parent.  And she went down the path of being vetted to help out a child in need.

 

Thomas didn’t really know is birth mother and father as he was placed in the care of his foster mum and dad who had their own children at very early age.

One sunny day, Thomas went to childcare as he did most days. He said goodbye to his new mum and dad and he played all day with his friends, laughing and without a care in the world. And that night all the kids were being picked up and Thomas’ waited patiently, however they didn’t come back….

The phone rang and  Alison picked it up.  It was the agency with some exciting news. They had a child who needed of urgent care and a new home.  It was agreed that that this child would arrive later in the week.  

Alison was feeling all sorts of emotion, she was thrilled she was getting a child and optimistic about how quickly she could prepare her house for his arrival.

The child arrived, it would have been overwhelming him. His new room was big and spacious with lots of new toys to play with.

Although he was tentative about being there, Alison made him feel like he was the centre of her universe and quickly felt at ease.

Alison finally felt complete, she had a child who needed her and he was going to be fine.

 

Characters 

 

Alison 

 

Alison is in her early forties and has worked hard for a career in financial services, she has gone as far as she can on the corporate ladder. She has always wanted a family. And after several long-term boyfriends that never led to having children she has taken the matter into her own hands. Unfortunately, though after making the decision she has just found out that she cannot have children of her own. 

 

Alison is fun loving and happy. She is fit and looks after herself. She enjoys pilates, riding and walking her dog.She is a Sagittarius. 

 

 

 

Rachel

 

Rachel is aged between 7 and 8 years of age. She is a good kid and works hard at school. She is has been in out of foster care homes since she was little and is eager to please.

She is quiet children and introverted. 

She likes playing with friends and on the playground at school.

 

Stephanie 

 

Stephanie is in her early forties and has been teaching for over 20 years. She really cares about children their safety and well being. She and her friend, Alison, haven’t had children. Stephanie is fine with that, she has enough contact with kids at school, She is serious by nature and is an activist for children’s safety. 

 

 

Extras

 

Children being picked up by their carers after school. And various children playing on the play equipment