LOL (web series)
LOL is a web series exploring teen relationships, drug use and social networks. It premiered on Blip on 29 November 2008. There are 20 webisodes in total, ranging between 2 and 5 minutes in length with the last webisode being 10 minutes long. The series was self-funded, with initial help in kind from a local production company. It was shot on a Red One digital cinema camera in 4K.
Storyline
Fueled by peer pressure, 15-year-old Keely Cooper experiments with drugs and physical relationships. The series features a non-linear structure and contains flash forwards, showing scenes set 6 months later.Characters
- Keely Cooper – a bright, introspective 15-year-old who is overly self-critical.
- Jaz Nerini – a headstrong, feisty 16-year-old who is experienced and just wants to have fun.
- Cam Spencer – smart and witty, an easy-going guy who continually finds himself an outsider.
- Scott 'Dawber' – a sixth form dropout whose main occupation is getting stoned.
- Milo Peet – Cam's scheming friend, who enjoys causing misery for others.
- Tom 'Mase' Mason – Kind and friendly, he tries to see the best in everything.
- Oliver Skellhorn – Mase's mate, fling of Jaz's.
- Helen Cooper – Keely's stressed-out single mother.
- PC Kane – new to the job, PC Kane obeys the letter of the law. He hopes to impress DC Wells by helping find out what happened to Keely Cooper.
- James 'Jay' Garner – Keely, Cam and Jaz's teacher.
- Beth – a new friend of Keely's.