Friday, 15 November 2013

Technical Elements - Script


Script Example


1.  Fade In:

2.  Ext. Paddy's Pub - DAY

3.  In the heart of Philadelphia, a Cools light sign flickers as it is attempting to switch on.

4.  DISSOLVE TO:

INT. Paddy's Pub - At the bar - DAY

The gang browse the many scratchings on the desk on the bar to reveal a series of numbers.


5.  DENNIS, Philadelphia native, self proclaimed ladies man, early 30s and not getting younger, enters the bar.

6.  DENNIS-
7.  I have some very exciting news. Be prepared to get your minds blown by my brand new way in    which i can pick up some of the ladies.

CHARLIE also early 30s and dirtiest man in all Philadelphia pulls a beer from his pocket and goes for a bottle opener.

CHARLIE-
No one cares dude have you just seen what we found that was scratched into the bar this entire time i guarantee these are coordinates to some sort of treasure and i don't know about you but i want it.

DENNIS-
Charlie do you realise how many idiots come into the bar they get a beer sit down and decide to take all of their stored up anger and parental issues out on the bar with some sort of sharp object, now i don't know about you but id be feeling really stupid on your part for not wanting to hear about my big news.

The bar phone RINGS.   Mac goes to--

What it all means

1- The very first item on the first page should be these words.
2- A one line description of the location and time and day of a scene
3- The narrative description of the events of a scene
4- Film editing instructions
5- A description of a characters name must be CAPPED
6- Lines of speech for each character
7- A characters name always appear above their dialogue

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