I want to make a documentary about Andrew George Scott AKA Captain Moonlite, a bushranger who roamed the Australian outback in the mid 1800s. His story interests me because he seems to break the stereotype of bushrangers being brutish morons and his relationship and travels with cellmate James Nesbitt would make for a great tale if told right.
I've identified some research sources so far, namely a writer for Australian Geographic (who hasn't replied to my email yet) who wrote a piece on Scott, as well as the curator of Eugowra Historical Museum and Bushranger Centre, who I am yet to contact.
The documentary should be factual, but I want to focus on building a portrait of Scott's character, framed through various events throughout his life.
We've drawn inspiration for 2D animated art styles from animations like Samurai Jack, that make use of few colours and strong contrast.
We want to adopt a bold and simplistic style.
I thought of using the colour scheme of the aboriginal Australian flag for shots of the land and the desert. It would lend itself well to the aesthetic and add important cultural context to the film.
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