SCRIPT : TRANSGRESSION
FADE IN, ESTABLISHING SHOT OF LOCATION
EXT. THE SUBURBS OF LONDON. THERE ARE TEENAGERS WHO ARE
SITTING AT AN ABANDONED ROOFTOP DAY
CUT TO A MEDIUM LONG SHOT OF THE TEENAGERS
Fade in,to an establishing shot of the location. Cut to a
medium long shot of the teenagers.
A group of teenagers, three females and two males, are
sitting in a circle. Their friendship is quite strong
hence the chatter that is taking place; some of them have
known each other for years but recently a new member JASON
has joined. Amongst the teenagers is an empty CocaCola
bottle. JASON
(eager and excited)
Alright, so it’s a really
simple game. Pretend that this
bottle is your life and it
literally holds your fate.
Cut to a close up of the bottle as JASON presents it and
puts it in the middle of the circle to spin the bottle. JASON
So by spinning the bottle,
you’re taking the risk to
gamble your life. Whoever it
lands on has to change their
life within an... hour?
Medium shot of JASON, the camera tracks his actions as he
spins the once more. Cut to a reverse shot of LUCIA who
stops the bottle from spinning. LUCIA
(Rolls her eyes, annoyed)
That is the stupidest thing I
have heard all day.
DEVON gives LUCIA a slight nudge on the shoulder and grabs
her cheek. DEVIN
(teasing)
Give it a rest, Lucia! You’re
always killing the fun. Might
have to start calling you
“killjoy” from now on.
LUCIA pushes DEVON away with force and there is small
laughter amongst everyone.GRACE
(quietly, with admiration)
I think it’s a pretty cool
idea, to be honest.
Cut to over the shoulder shots as JASON winks at GRACE as
she smiles back. TYRA
(pleadingly)
C’mon Lucia, stop being so
negative. What’s the harm in
having a little fun?
LUCIA
(Unimpressed tone)
Ugh, fine. Whatever. Let’s
play your shitty game then.
JASON makes sharp eye contact with LUCIA. JASON
(In a tense tone)
Alright, let’s play then.
Cut to a high angle shot of the bottle spinning, like a bird’s
eye view. Cut to P.O.V of the bottle spinning as it slows
down.
The bottle comes to a halt and there is a silence amongst the
teenagers. The atmosphere is quite tense and the bottle stops
on JASON, indicating that he has been chosen.
LUCIA
(scoffing)
Well well well, what a fucking
coincidence! The bottle has
landed on the “chosen one”,
now go off and do your stupid
little dare. TYRA
Leave it, Lucia. What are you
going to do Jason?
JASON
(thoughtfully)
I don’t know... Something
interesting or daring I guess.
Cut to a medium tracking shot of JASON walking towards GRACE.
Close up of JASON offering his hand. JASON
Would you give me the honour
of helping me change my life
within an hour?
Medium close up shot of GRACE. GRACE has a surprised yet keen
look on her face as she takes his offer by taking his hand.
Cut to medium shot of her taking his hand, medium low angle
shot of JASON as he offers his hand. GRACE
(sense of eagerness, imitating
Why of course! That would be
absolutely splendid!
posh voice)
DEVIN
(teasing)
Someone’s getting a little bit
too excited! I wonder what
they’re going to do.
Medium shot of TYRA as she understands what is happening and
joins in on the teasing with a wink at GRACE and a smirk. TYRA
(teasing)
Don’t do anything that I
wouldn’t do, you two!
Medium shot of JASON and GRACE leaving with their backs to the
group and camera. LUCIA
(mumbles with a suspicious
Something doesn’t seem
tone)
right... EXT. Secluded forest area with an
obscure dirt pathway, near woods DAY
Medium low angle shots of trees clearings, and general cuts to
shots of the surrounding area. JASON and GRACE are seen
walking together in the woods. GRACE, an introvert, is too shy
to ask about JASON’S plan and she continues to follow him, who
is increasingly slowing behind her.
Close up shot of JASON reaching for GRACE’S hand. Cut to a
close up of her expression, reverse shot to him pulling his
hand back.
Medium shot as JASON slows down behind GRACE. GRACE turns
around to face JASON. GRACE
(nervously)
What’re you doing Jason?
JASON
(facing away, quietly)
Oh nothing, I’m just looking
around. Keep walking. GRACE
(nervously)
Erm, okay. I guess.
GRACE turns back around and continues walking. Over the
shoulder shot of JASON aimed at GRACE’S back. GRACE
(As she is turning around to
Hey, what are you gonna do for
your da?
face him)
Slow motion vertigo shots of GRACE as JASON grabs at her neck
and gets her into a choke hold. Close up shot of GRACE’S hands
struggling to push away JASON. Medium shot of JASON throwing
her to the ground. JASON
(Ominous and hysterical tone)
YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN TO SHUT
UP! YOU TALK TOO MUCH. JASON
YOU’RE SO FUCKING ANNOYING.
With each strike, JASON exclaims and hits her with hysteria. JASON
(Panting from exhaustion and
putting force with every word)
WHY... THE... FUCK...
AREN’T... YOU... DYING?!
POV shots of GRACE as JASON continues to beat her with blood
splattering all over him. The camera begins the blur more and
more slightly as GRACE is beaten.
GRACE
(pleading)
Please... stop...
Medium shot as JASON comes close to her and watches her face,
bloody, bruised and beaten. The camera is rotated on the x
axis at an angle to create a sense of disorientation. He looks
at her with contentment.
He lands one final blow on her head to kill her and throws the
bat away. JASON
(As he kicks the limp body)
I never knew it would take
people so long to die.
As he is panting with exhaustion and cleaning his face/hands
of the blood. JASON
(Mumbles)
This life is nothing but an
illusion; we must fulfil the
needs that lie within our
hearts.
Medium/long shot of JASON walking away in the background, with
GRACE’S lifeless and bloody hand focused in the foreground. CUT TO BLACK.
Mise en scene
Cinematography/InspirationsGone Girl, in terms of the mentally disturbed protagonist and the general psychological .
In terms of cinematography and actual filming styles:
House of Cards, different depths and variety of things being in focus/ out focus, foreground/background etc
Whiplash, use of colours and palettes
Drive, use of colours and palettes, and general cinematography, possible use of soundtrack
Run Lola Run, use of solid colour tint overlays which helps to drive the narrative and multiple personality or narratives of characters.
Trance, use of editing in post production to create disorientating effects etc
Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim, Hot Fuzz), possible use of the "montage" stylised cutting of scenes.
Casting
The characters with the most focus during the 3 minute extract will be Grace and Jason. Atousa will be playing Grace. Izaaz will be playing Jason. Lucia, Tyra and Devon will be played by
Locations
A quiet and reserved area such as the woods near a park will be needed for the scene where Jason kills Grace. Another area where the entire location looks abandoned and old will be used for where the teenagers are hanging out.
Props
The props needed are a baseball bat which could be substituted later if we don't find one. Also a bottle will be needed as it is the central part of story line.
Possible props, cigarettes, beer/alcohol containers?
Costume and Make up
Normal clothing because the characters are all teenagers, make up will be needed for the violence and the blood when Grace is killed.
Jason - Typical guy outfit (jeans, t shirt, hoodie, trainers) extremely casual almost bordering on the sense of lazy. Generally needs to have a very "rugged" and not caring look to his attire. This generally to show the idea of how he reflects himself as disorganised and unlike normal stylish guys.
Devin - A bit more stylish but also casual, shows his a lot more trendy and generically up beat personality. He's a lot more of a laid back but cultured guy and likes to show it.
Lucia - Fashionable and trendy attire, as she's considered and seen by her peers as a "popular girl". This has to be portrayed appropriately through her costume. It must still hold to the casual theme of teenagers.
Grace - She's a lot more of a shy and reserved girl who doesn't care too much about how she presents herself. She still wants to look good so that she can fit in with her peers and so tries her best to reflect her personality of being a nice and shy person through her costume.
Tyra - Laid back and but generally a much more perspective person who isn't easily fooled. She's shown as very casual and chilled. Use of hoodies would be good to show this and matched with trainers and t shirts.
Lighting
Generally, we will use natural day lighting but can use some high key lighting to create dramatic emphasis if need be. Lighting will have to be essential to create a vivid colour palette that resembles an indie film such as Drive.
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