Playtime Original Series Treatment - American Highways & Digital Frontiers

Aug 19

PLaytime Original Content

AMERICAN HIGHWAYS & DIGITAL FRONTIERS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your interest in contributing to our ambitious new media venture targeting young conservative audiences. We’re seeking to develop an original film or limited series that authentically captures the intersection of gaming culture and America’s trucking industry—two domains that embody core conservative values of self-reliance, freedom, and technological innovation.

With a target release before Christmas 2025, this project aims to fill a significant void in entertainment that speaks to conservative collegiate audiences who feel underrepresented in mainstream media. Your thoughtful responses to this treatment template will help shape a compelling narrative that resonates with our target demographic while exploring themes of digital entrepreneurship, American transportation heritage, and the pursuit of excellence in both virtual and real worlds.

PROJECT VISION

Title Suggestions:
Please propose 2-3 potential titles for this project:

Format Preference:

[ ] Feature Film (90-120 minutes)
[ ] Limited Series (6-8 episodes)
[ ] Anthology Series (connected stories)

THEMATIC ELEMENTS

Core Conservative Values:
Which conservative values should be central to our narrative? (Select 3-5)

[ ] Individual liberty and personal responsibility
[ ] Free market economics and entrepreneurship
[ ] Traditional masculinity and brotherhood
[ ] Rural American values and work ethic
[ ] Technological innovation without progressive ideology
[ ] Meritocracy and competition
[ ] Faith and family traditions
[ ] Patriotism and American exceptionalism
[ ] Other: ________________________________

Primary Themes:
How should our selected themes manifest in the storyline? (100-200 words)

PROTAGONIST DEVELOPMENT

Main Character Profile:

Age range: ________________________________
Background (military, rural, suburban, etc.): ________________________________
Gaming expertise/style: ________________________________
Connection to trucking industry: ________________________________
Key character traits: ________________________________
Internal conflict: ________________________________

Supporting Characters:
Describe 2-3 key supporting characters who represent different aspects of conservative youth culture:

NARRATIVE STRUCTURE

Setting:

Primary geographic location: ________________________________
Time period (contemporary or near-future): ________________________________
Key locations (gaming tournaments, truck stops, etc.): ________________________________

Plot Framework:
Which narrative structure best serves our conservative audience? (Select one)

[ ] Hero’s journey (traditional character transformation)
[ ] Underdog story (triumph against establishment forces)
[ ] Coming-of-age (traditional values in modern context)
[ ] Redemption arc (return to core values)
[ ] Other: ________________________________

Central Conflict:
What primary opposition should our protagonist(s) face? (Select 1-2)

[ ] Corporate entities pushing progressive agendas
[ ] Government regulation threatening independent trucking
[ ] Tech oligarchs controlling gaming platforms
[ ] Urban elites dismissing rural/working class culture
[ ] Internal struggle between digital success and real-world responsibility
[ ] Other: ________________________________

GAMING & TRUCKING INTEGRATION

Gaming Component:
How should video gaming be portrayed in the narrative?

Featured games/genres: ________________________________
Gaming communities portrayed: ________________________________
Conservative values within gaming: ________________________________

Trucking Element:
How should the trucking industry be represented?

Type of trucking operations: ________________________________
Challenges faced by modern truckers: ________________________________
Connection to American tradition and values: ________________________________

Integration Strategy:
How do these two worlds meaningfully intersect? (100-200 words)

MARKET POSITIONING

Target Audience Segments:
Beyond conservative college students, what other demographics should we target?

[ ] Young working-class conservatives
[ ] Military and veterans
[ ] Rural and suburban families
[ ] Conservative gamers and content creators
[ ] Traditional values-oriented youth
[ ] Other: ________________________________

Differentiation Strategy:
How will our project stand apart from mainstream entertainment? (50-100 words)

Christmas Release Strategy:
Why is a pre-Christmas release strategically advantageous for this content? (50-100 words)

PRODUCTION CONSIDERATIONS

Budget Range Preference:

[ ] Indie-scale ($1-5M)
[ ] Mid-range ($5-20M)
[ ] Premium ($20M+)

Distribution Channel Priorities:

[ ] Conservative-friendly streaming platform
[ ] Traditional theatrical release
[ ] Direct-to-consumer digital release
[ ] Other: ________________________________

Marketing Hooks:
What unique aspects should be emphasized in marketing to conservative audiences?

ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS

Please share any additional thoughts, inspiration, or references that could enhance this project:

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Your Information:

Name: ________________________________
College/University: ________________________________
Contact Email: ________________________________
Relevant Experience: ________________________________

Submission Deadline: Aug 31, 2025

Thank you for contributing to media that authentically represents conservative values and perspectives. We look forward to reviewing your treatment and potentially bringing this vision to audiences nationwide before Christmas 2025.

Mitchell Abbott