Baked in Brooklyn (2016) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

David pursues excitement and money through marijuana dealing while his work, friendships, and relationship with Kate become increasingly unstable.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Restless Brooklyn Beginning

David reflects on his former office job, his dissatisfaction, and his hopes of becoming a writer. He also meets Kate while pursuing a more exciting life.

Key Events

• David Reads His Zine — David reads about the summer he sold marijuana through an online classifieds site. Characters: David Location: David's living space
• Paranoia and Anxiety — David explains that smoking makes him paranoid and anxious, although dealing attracts him. Characters: David Location: David's living space
• The Former Office Job — David recalls doing routine organizational and filing work for a consultant. Characters: David Location: Midtown office
• Unfulfilled Ambition — David feels unfulfilled by conventional work while hoping to build a writing career. Characters: David Location: Midtown
• David Meets Kate — David spends time at parties and eventually meets Kate. Characters: David, Kate Location: A party

The Online Enterprise

David begins selling marijuana through online classifieds and receives help from Eliza. A customer opens the possibility of a supplier and better equipment.

Key Events

• Online Dealing Begins — David begins arranging small marijuana deliveries through online classifieds. Characters: David Location: Online classifieds site
• Eliza Connects People — Eliza helps David gather information and connect with potential buyers. Characters: David, Eliza Location: Online communications
• David Rejects Personal Use — David insists that he will not consume his own supply. Characters: David Location: David's living space
• A Supplier Opportunity — A customer offers to connect David with a supplier and recommends better equipment. Characters: David Location: A customer meeting place

Work Without Security

David searches for conventional employment but his writing blog fails to impress a prospective employer. The market crash and his unstable former job make his alternatives weaker.

Key Events

• Bicycle Deliveries — David continues making deliveries by bicycle as the work grows more unpredictable. Characters: David Location: Brooklyn streets
• Searching for Normal Work — David asks about a conventional job opening through a friend. Characters: David Location: Online communications
• The Blog Is Rejected — A prospective employer sees David's writing blog but rejects him because his experience does not fit. Characters: David Location: Prospective workplace
• Market Crash Background — A major financial-market crash appears as David's employment prospects worsen. Characters: David Location: David's living space
• Former Job Becomes Unstable — David acknowledges that his former job is no longer secure. Characters: David Location: Midtown office

Friendship Under Pressure

David's delivery schedule repeatedly interrupts tennis with Mike. Mike becomes frustrated and connects David's business with fear of the DEA and prison.

Key Events

• Tennis Interrupted — David repeatedly interrupts a tennis match to make deliveries. Characters: David, Mike Location: Tennis court
• Mike Loses Patience — Mike becomes frustrated by David's divided attention and delivery interruptions. Characters: David, Mike Location: Tennis court
• DEA Fear Surfaces — Mike says that time with David now involves worrying about the DEA and possible prison. Characters: David, Mike Location: Tennis court

Messages Without Closure

Mike warns David about the damage to his relationships, including Kate. David keeps sending Kate messages, but the story ends with their relationship and his future unresolved.

Key Events

• Mike Questions Kate's Place — Mike urges David to consider the business's effect on his relationships, including Kate. Characters: David, Mike, Kate Location: A private conversation
• Unanswered Messages — David sends Kate texts and emails after receiving no clear response. Characters: David, Kate Location: Online communications
• The Mailer Demon Message — David sends Kate a fictional message written as a 'mailer demon.' Characters: David, Kate Location: Online communications
• Caught Between Lives — David remains trapped between precarious dealing, uncertain employment, strained friendships, and trouble with Kate. Characters: David, Kate, Mike, Eliza Location: Brooklyn

Story Breakdown

• David's Restless Life — David begins dissatisfied with routine employment and attracted to a more adventurous identity.
  • Office Routine — His organizational and filing work in Midtown pleases his parents but leaves him unfulfilled.
  • Writing Ambition — David hopes that unusual experiences will provide material for the writing career he wants.
• Meeting Kate — David's social life includes parties, drugs, and eventually a relationship with Kate.
  • Party Encounter — David eventually meets Kate while spending time at parties.
  • Romantic Strain — The relationship later becomes troubled as David's dealing takes over his attention.
• Online Marijuana Dealing — David turns online classifieds into a small delivery business despite claiming the risks are manageable.
  • Classified Listings — He arranges small marijuana deliveries and contacts potential buyers online.
  • Risky Confidence — David insists that the chance of being caught is low and that he will not use his supply.
• Eliza's Assistance — Eliza supports the developing operation by providing information and connections.
  • Gathering Information — Eliza helps David collect information relevant to his dealing.
  • Connecting Buyers — She helps connect David with people as he arranges deliveries.
• Expanding Delivery Pressure — The business becomes more demanding and unpredictable as David continues delivering by bicycle.
  • Supplier Prospect — A customer offers to connect David with a supplier and encourages investment in better equipment.
  • Bicycle Deliveries — David keeps using his bicycle even as the work creates increasing stress.
• Employment Collapse — David's attempt to retain a conventional future weakens as employers reject his experience and the market worsens.
  • Job Application — David asks about an opening and has his writing blog shown to a prospective employer.
  • Financial Crash — A major market crash appears as David's employment prospects deteriorate.
• Friendship Breakdown — David's dealing damages his friendship with Mike and makes ordinary social time difficult.
  • Interrupted Tennis — David repeatedly leaves or interrupts a tennis match to make deliveries.
  • Mike's Warning — Mike warns that being around David now means worrying about the DEA and possible prison.
• Unanswered Communication — David attempts to repair contact with Kate, but the available ending leaves their relationship unresolved.
  • Texts And Emails — David sends Kate repeated texts and emails after receiving no clear response.
  • Mailer Demon — He sends a fictional message written as a 'mailer demon,' without achieving clear closure.

Directed by

Rory Rooney

Key Cast

• Josh Brener — David
• Alexandra Daddario — Kate
• Lindsey Broad — MJ
• Paul Iacono — Mike
• Al Sapienza — David's Boss