Script: First Draft

Today in class, Miss Brogan gave us a document which told us about how to layout and write a script. We then pushed on writing our own scripts for our film openings. My first draft is below. I will probably come back to it and edit it many times before I actually shoot as no doubt i'll get new ideas.

“SOUL BENEATH”

FADE IN:

INT. BEDROOM – NIGHT

A hand writing on off-white paper with a FOUNTAIN PEN.

LIA (V.O)

Mum, we both know I don’t belong here.

View of the bedroom. Lia is hunched over at the desk against the back wall. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES are clearly identifiable on the wall though their contents cannot be read at this distance. It is visible that Lia has mid-length brown hair and is wearing a short sleeved khaki jumper. From behind the camera, BRIGHT LIGHTS are slowly flashing and illuminating the articles on the wall.

LIA (V.O)

Normal girls wear make-up and have girly gossip session. Normal girls watch movies together and go out shopping. Normal girls read magazines and flirt with boys. I’m not like that at all. I’ve always known that.

Side shot of Lia. Her red trousers are now visible. Around her head is a neon headband. Flashing LIGHTS are becoming more frequent.

LIA (V.O)

I know why now. And I’ve finally found where I belong.

Close up of the LETTER. Words ‘I’ve finally found where I belong’ highlighted.

Shot from the desk surface looking up at Lia. Her face is decorated in black patterns. Bright lights flashing behind her.

LIA (V.O)

Don’t come looking for me. I’ll be happy there.

Shot back to letter. Lia writes, ‘All my love,Lia xxx’

Shot of the room. Lia gets up from the desk and walks to the camera.

Side shot of Lia walking to the window. The flashing LIGHTS are brighter and more frequent. She smiles to what she sees on the other side of the window. Lights become brighter and so frequent they envelope the scene.

OPENING TITLES