Script

Here is a script that we have created, it will help us during the filming process, and also the editing process.

Scene 1:

This scene will be entirely based on the actions of the main character, and the voiceover of the kidnapper. A student is running away frantically from something, the audience doesn't know who or what it is.(ext. switch between mid-shot and close up of him running. Shaky camera work.) The audience then sees through the eyes of the kidnapper, and we begin to hear a voiceover. The scene cuts as the climax, just before we expect the student to be grabbed.

Shot 6 -7, near the end of the scene

Voiceover: He's got no chance. Let me take you back to the beginning.

Scene 2:

This scene follows the students as they are walking and talking through the same area of the park (ext. long-mid shot). There is an equilibrium here, which conflicts with the mood of scene one. They walk past the kidnapper, or 'shady' man who they make a comment on (ext. mid shot/over the shoulder shot of  man on bench). One of the students in the group has disappeared so they begin to look around for him. (ext. shaky camera work to show panic) They become worried and so start walking away from the scene, quickly (ext. long-mid shot zooming out as they get further away). The kidnapper appears as an illusion in different places in the park, and we can hear the voiceover of the kidnapper has he talks to the two remaining students (ext. mid shots, 180 degree rule, moving left and right quickly)

(Students walking through Jesus Green - Shot 8)
(Ext. Establishing/long shot)

Student 1: Did you go to the Dr Jeremy's lecture the other day?

Student 2: Yeah I did. He was talking about neuropsychiatric disorders, and was focusing on one called Cotard Syndrome.

Student 3: What's that? (Ext. Mid-shot - characters continue to talk.)

Student 2: Well, it's when someone believes that they are either dead or just immortal. It's really rare though.
Student 1: Oh, sounds confusing to me. Got some notes for it?
Student 2: Yeah, I'll email them to you tonight.

(Look down at 'shady' man  - Shot 10)
(Ext. Over the shoulder shot - looking at man on bench)
(Ext. Close up - two characters looking at each other shocked)
Student 1: He looked a bit weird.  (Ext. 180 degree rule)
Student 2: Yeah...yeah he did. Don't you think 'Student 3'?...'Student 3'?! (Ext. Mid-shot - one character has disappeared.)
Student 1: Where is he?! (Ext. 180 Degree rule/ Reaction shots)
Student 2: I don't know, he's gone.

(Look back at bench. 'Shady' man gone. Students begin to frantically search for him.)
(Ext. POV shot)
(Ext. Low angle/mid shot - characters looking around panicking)
(Ext. Long shot)
(Ext. Static establishing shots)
(Ext. Handheld)
Student 1: We better get out of here. Phone someone. Tell them what's happened.
Voiceover: You wouldn't want to do that. (Ext. Long Shot)
Student 2: Who...what are you? (Ext. Mid-shot)
Voiceover: (patronising tone) Over here...
Student 1: Look it's that man! (Ext. High angle)
Voiceover: (laughing) I am neither here nor there. I am everywhere and nowhere at the same time. I'm meant for this world, and theres nothing you can do about it.

(Students running away. Black screen - shot 24)
(Ext. Tracking Mid-shot)
Voiceover: That was just the beginning though.