My original story Idea i have to admit was a bit half-assed. While i think it worked as a story, it lacked any considerable drama. While I think there would have been able to be some tension built up, the consequences of actions of the character may have been relatively insignificant.
So for the synopsis i tried to come up with a fresh idea. The story idea, as Robin noticed, was heavily influenced by a Larry David style of writing... not surprising as Curb your enthusiasm was about all I was watching the week before. From watching it at the same time as looking at the concept of "story", I think "Curb" provided an excellent example of how to write a well put together and interesting to follow plot. I used Curb as a launching pad to think of a story, and while most stories are to complex for a five minute film, I figured I wold be able to write a "scenario" that would fit in to 5 minutes.
When writing the synopsis I made a conscious effort to not have too much of a backstory and also to make characters actions and decisions believable. I also made an effort to give the story an obvious beginning middle and end, with the ending acting as a sort of punch line. I think I achieved to get a strong beginning and middle, the end could have perhaps left the audience with a bit more closure.
