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ID:
2025-04-11-alpha-high-reality-show-concept
Participants:

Alpha High Reality Show Concept Discussion (with Elle Liemandt)

Key Discussion Topics​

1. Reality Show Vision & Rationale​

  • Goal: Showcase Alpha School's impact and student life to inspire a wider audience (aligned with Joe Liemandt's vision).
  • Format: Not drama-focused, but highlighting unique student experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs.
  • Genre: "Movement reality show" - real-time filming, editing, and release with calls to action to amplify student projects.

2. Elle Liemandt's Role & Perspective​

  • Proposed Role: Consulting Producer, providing strategic input and student perspective.
  • Enthusiasm: Expressed strong interest in the concept and potential role.
  • Insights:
    • Confirmed the distinct, collaborative culture among Alpha students.
    • Highlighted student time constraints as a key challenge, especially during AP exam periods (next 30 days critical).
    • Described the project rhythm: weeks of effort (e.g., outreach) followed by weeks of results (e.g., meetings, podcast appearances).
    • Confirmed she has visibility into most interesting student activities.

3. Potential Student Stars (High School)​

  • Core Group: Elle Liemandt, Alex, Sloan, Maddie Price.
  • Potential Additions: Clara (Senior, viral TikTok personality), Austin Way (Sophomore, social dopamine algorithm), Michael (Sophomore, comedic relief, strong accent, Alpha High Honors).
  • Others Mentioned: Zach (Frenemy/Viral Potential), Eric (Sperm Racing - college, but known by Elle).

4. Production Logistics & Challenges​

  • Crews: Plan for multiple crews (3 core + 1 floater) to follow key students.
  • Schedule:
    • Initial 2-week shoot to establish storylines.
    • Move to weekly (approx. 30 min) episodes.
    • Summer filming: Possible, but requires tracking students traveling for projects (e.g., Maddie's Broadway show, fundraising trips).
    • AP Exams: Significant scheduling constraint for the next ~30 days.
  • Content: Capturing both the effort (e.g., emailing) and the results/breakthrough moments.

5. Parental Involvement​

  • Need for parental consent.
  • Expectation that some parents (like Joe Liemandt) may prefer not to be filmed extensively.

Next Steps​

  • Reconvene with Nik's team and Elle on Monday.
  • Develop a more concrete production plan considering summer travel and AP schedules.
  • Finalize the initial group of students to feature.
  • Address parental consent.