For the past decade, Colin and his band, "The Flounders," have been the centerpiece of Key West’s Pink Snapper Bar & Grille, delivering nightly performances while living as perpetual "almost-was" rock stars.

Colin, a charming but self-destructive frontman, navigates his life with a mix of humor, flings, and detachment—especially in his on-again, off-again relationship with Sarah, a fiery and resilient bartender. Despite the vibrant setting, Colin harbors deep regrets, wondering if he's doomed to repeat the mistakes of his father, who left him long ago.

Enter Kate, A real estate developer visiting Key West for a new project. Sparks fly between Colin and Kate, giving him hope for something different, but everything unravels when he learns Kate is trying to buy and redevelop the Pink Snapper,

a beloved local landmark.

Their romance shatters, but Colin’s troubles are only beginning. He finds out Sarah might be pregnant, while Wilson, the bar’s aging owner and Colin’s mentor,, is threatened by a violent biker gang over debt. As Colin faces heartbreak, professional betrayal, and threats to his home, he’s forced to examine his life choices and confront the reality of his fading dreams.

With the bar's future at stake, Colin fights to redeem himself, make amends with those he’s hurt,

and prove that it’s never too late to change course.

A heartfelt blend of comedy, romance, and second chances, the story explores love, ambition,

and finding your true self amid the chaos of life in Key Beautiful West.

We have already created the entire limited series as a podcast audio drama.

Production Plan for AI LIVE CONCEPT MUSICAL "Pink Snapper Blues"

Objective:Create an AI-driven audiovisual companion piece for George Collin's Band's Live tour. "Pink Snapper Blues" uses AI based storytelling , to bring George Collins and his band's show to life in between the live performances of his music.

This will be accomplished with a streamlined team within a 90-day production window, staying within a $100,000 budget.

Team Structure (4 Members to Optimize Budget):Director/Prompt Lead (1)Editor/Compositor (1)VFX Artist/Animator (1)Production Coordinator/Quality Control (1)Key Tools & Technologies:AI Video Generation Tools (e.g., RunwayML’s lip-sync feature, other AI-based video creation tools)Editing Suite (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve)VFX Tools (e.g., After Effects)Project Management Software (e.g., Trello, Notion)

Production Workflow & Timeline:Pre-Production (Days 1-5)Day 1-2:Script Breakdown: Divide "Pink Snapper Blues" into daily 3-4 minute segments to meet the 90-day production schedule.Visual Style Development: Establish the desired visual look, tone, and character designs using AI tools to generate concept art.

Test Runs: Conduct AI video and lip-sync tests for primary characters.

Day 3-5:Asset Creation & Planning: Create initial character models, props, and set designs using AI software.Team Briefing: Align all team members on workflow expectations, roles, and deadlines.

Production (Days 6-85)

Daily Workflow (Approx. 3-4 minutes of output/day):

Morning Meeting (30 minutes):

Team reviews previous day’s work, discusses progress, and assigns tasks for the day.Day Tasks (Approx. 8-10 hours):

Director/Prompt Lead:Develop prompts for AI-generated content (characters, scenes, environments).

Supervises the daily creative output and ensure story continuity.

Editor/Compositor:Edit and assemble daily scenes, integrate AI-generated content with voice tracks and sound effects.Handle pacing, transitions, and scene continuity.

VFX Artist/Animator:Apply visual effects, animations, lip sync, and post-processing enhancements for high-quality visuals.

Production Coordinator/Quality Control:Monitor daily progress, perform quality assurance checks, and manage project timelines.

Weekly Milestones:Content Review: Weekly review of 15-20 minutes of footage for consistency, pacing, and adherence to creative vision.

Post-Production (Days 86-90)

Final Assembly: Compile all scenes, ensuring smooth narrative flow and consistent visual quality.

Sound & Music Integration: Finalize audio elements, including soundtrack, sound effects, and any necessary color adjustments.

Quality Control & Feedback: Conduct final checks for visual and audio consistency.Export & Final Deliverables: Prepare the finished film for distribution.

Budget Allocation:

Team Member Salaries:

4 Team Members (Director/Prompt Lead, Editor/Compositor, VFX Artist/Animator, Production Coordinator/Quality Control)

Weekly Pay per Member: $1,500

Total Weeks: 13

Cost per Member: $1,500 x 13 weeks = $19,500

Total Salary for 4 Members: $19,500 x 4 = $78,000

Additional Production Costs:Software & Licensing:AI tools, RunwayML, and other licenses: $5,000

Editing and VFX software licenses: $3,000Total: $8,000

Hardware Costs (if applicable):

Computer upgrades or high-performance workstations: $5,000

Storage solutions (e.g., cloud storage, hard drives): $2,000 Total: $7,000

Miscellaneous Expenses:Cloud rendering/compute costs for AI video generation: $3,000

Contingency fund (unexpected costs, assets, etc.): $4,000

Total: $7,000

Total Estimated Budget:

Team Salaries: $78,000

Software & Licensing: $8,000

Hardware Costs: $7,000

Miscellaneous Expenses: $7,000

Grand Total: $100,000

 It has been joked that Collins was in the Dave Matthews Band before Dave Matthews.  Back then, he played lead guitar in Common Knowledge, a Charlottesville, Virginia-based, Earth, Wind & Fire-esque band featuring DMB founding members, drummer and backing vocalist Carter Beauford, and the late saxophonist LeRoi Moore.  Eventually, Collins evolved into a singer-songwriter, and he put himself through graduate school performing three nights a week in local clubs.   

His Spotify numbers include a total of more than 200,000 Listeners with a cumulative number of more than half a million Streams in just 3 years.  On YouTube he has amassed almost a million total Views across his 135 YouTube videos including eleven lyric videos to date.  In addition, George Collins performs regularly at Prague’s Hard Rock Café – the largest of its kind in Europe – and he's a mainstay artist at many other leading clubs

“The debut EP from the George Collins, "It’s Been A Long Time," is a collection of songs brimming with literate and insightful narratives and sharp pop hooks.  Collins’s songwriting hits that sweet spot where art and craft intersect.  This passionate pop/rock with a modern vintage feel recalls masterful tunesmiths like The Beatles, Tom Petty, XTC, Elvis Costello, Dire Straits, Counting Crows and Wilco, among others.  His songs feature instantly hummable melodies; subtle but smart counterpoint; clever chord sequences; ace musicianship; and vocals that ooze soulful rock n’ roll longing.  As a lyricist, Collins is a poet, a sage, a storyteller, and an empath.  He covers the full-spectrum of emotions and the human experience, and he writes with cinematic detail, visceral vulnerability, and clever turns of phrase.”  - Lorne Behrman