17 min (music video, 5 minutes) , 16mm
The story is about two writers - Scotty, a pretentious snob, and Stephen, an obnoxious hack. Stephen comes up with what Scotty believes to be the perfect story idea he's sought all his life. The video you see here is a music video for Steve Unruh's song "Scratching the Black" created from the footage of Ideal.

Camera: Arri S and SR-II (Jeremy Osbern DP)
Written and Directed by Chris Blunk
Original Music by Sara Huslig
Starring: Eric Salonis, Greg Place
Winner: Best Picture (2004 KU Tensie Awards)