Here is the trailer and process paper of Carson and Jonathon from the Film Fiction studio for their movie titled "Counterfits." The film delves into questions regarding a society filled with "designer babies," babies whose DNA and genetic traits have been altered and pre-selected by their parents before birth. INSPIRATION Two years ago a family in Virginia went to a fertility clinic, and were able to choose the sex of their baby. Scientists are now saying within a couple of years, people will be able to pick and choose the genetic traits that go into a person. Parents will have the option to choose the looks and personality of their offspring. People predict in the future there will be segregation between the humans with normal DNA, and the humans with altered DNA. These facts inspired us to make a movie that will remind people to think before they take such a huge step in science. QUESTIONS The question our movie asks is a question about society as a whole. Is it right to alter someones DNA in hope for them to have a better life? Having designer babies will change society, so the world needs people to take a step back and think will this actually benefit society? AUDIENCE'S RESPONSE We want people to feel fear when they walk out of the theater. In the movie the humans with the enhanced DNA turn on the humans with regular DNA. Hopefully the audience will understand the likelihood of this type of science turning on us. Setting and Worlds. The first scene is in a concentration camp; this takes place in the desert. It is the home to people with normal DNA must stay. It is supposed to have a dreary atmosphere to it. The next scene is in Washington DC, it is supposed to have a clean, and futuristic feel to it. Then the next scene is at an underground hideout. There will be one room like a modern looking living room, and another room, which will be a laboratory. The last scene takes place in another laboratory. It is the research lab where geneticists try to make DNA faster and smarter. It is supposed to have a cold and emotionless feel to it. Characters and rules in the society. The rules in this society are that humans with altered DNA are a better form of life. People with normal DNA are known as subordinates, and the people with accelerated DNA are known as counter fits. The protagonist is Vincent, who has normal DNA, usually acts on emotion rather then logic. Blaine is another human with unaltered DNA. He is an ex-military pilot, who has a tough exterior. The next person is the supporting character named Jones. He is an older man who used to be a geneticist until he saw the horrible effects it had on society. He is a calm person who carries wisdom and regret. Our other supporting character is named Robert. He is Vincents younger brother and had enhanced DNA. He believes that subordinates should live in a separate society from counter fits. He represents what can go wrong with altering DNA. Time. Our film takes place in the future. There is a social transformation between now and the future in our movie. Humans are faster, stronger, and can choose the looks and personality of their offspring. Over time humans with unaltered get worse jobs, and are not able to keep up with the rest of society. Segregation, and discrimination become a huge part of society. Then the United States orders for all of the citizens with unaltered DNA to live in a concentration camp. TECHNOLOGY. The main technology transformation is the difference in the human DNA. In this world choosing what your child will be like, is similar to a shopping experience. There are some minor day life alterations that technology has changed. Phone calls can be made by holograms, cars are a smaller and jet packs are used more often. Story structure. The protagonist, Vincent, narrates this story. It is told through his point of view as he takes us on a journey to put an end to counter fits. The story begins with two subordinates being trapped who revolt, bringing change to the society by the end of the film. This story alters depending on each event, making this film an event story. Cinematic Style. The film is packed with action, and drama among the characters. This film has a fast pace and rhythm, because the main character is always changing his goals to end designer babies.