Script

     Now that my group and I have developed an idea we started developing a script. We use it so that when we go to film we don't just make up things and "wing it". The script gives us a structure and helps us plan out when and where we are going to film.

Script

FADE IN:

EXT. TOWN CENTER - NIGHT

A bustling urban setting. Neon lights illuminate the streets. Cars honk in the distance. People chatter.

INT. BAR - NIGHT

A dimly lit, upscale bar. The MAIN CHARACTER (mid-30s, well-dressed in a suit and tie) sits alone at the counter, nursing a glass of whiskey.

BARTENDER: Another one?

MAIN CHARACTER: (loosely) Yeah, keep 'em coming.

Glasses clink. Drinks flow. The MAIN CHARACTER becomes visibly drunk, his speech slurring, his movements sluggish. He stumbles toward the bathroom.

INT. BAR BATHROOM - NIGHT

The MAIN CHARACTER washes his face, breathing heavily. He grips the sink, eyes bloodshot. He slumps to the floor.

His vision blurs. Darkness creeps in.

FADE TO BLACK.

TITLES & CREDITS ROLL: Title: Into The Forest Directed by: [Director Name] Written by: [Writer Name] Produced by: [Producer Name] Starring: [Main Cast Names] Cinematography: [Cinematographer Name] Music by: [Composer Name] Edited by: [Editor Name]

FADE IN:

EXT. FOREST - DAWN

Birds chirp faintly. Leaves rustle in the breeze. The MAIN CHARACTER lies on damp ground, disoriented. His suit is rumpled.

He gasps awake, clutching his chest. He looks around, confusion and fear in his eyes.

MAIN CHARACTER: (whispers) What the hell...

He stands, breathing heavily. His heartbeat audible, gradually increasing in intensity.

He pushes through the trees.

EXT. FOREST PATH - CONTINUOUS

The MAIN CHARACTER spots a weathered sign nailed to a tree. It reads: “DO NOT CONTINUE.”

He hesitates, then scoffs.

MAIN CHARACTER: (sarcastic) Sure... whatever you say.

He yanks off his tie, drops it onto the ground, and moves forward.

Leaves crunch underfoot. His heartbeat quickens. His panting grows louder.

EXT. DEEPER INTO THE FOREST - MOMENTS LATER

The MAIN CHARACTER freezes. Ahead, dangling from a low branch is a GRUESOME DOLL. Its head is cracked, eyes hollow. The TIE he discarded is wrapped around its neck.

MAIN CHARACTER: (softly) What... the... fuck?

He steps closer, heart pounding.

Suddenly, a TAP on his shoulder.

He spins around. Nothing.

MAIN CHARACTER: (whispers) Hello?

Silence.

He turns back to the branch. The DOLL is gone.

A CHILLING ECHOED LAUGH reverberates through the trees.

The MAIN CHARACTER stumbles backward, eyes darting in panic.

His breathing sharpens. His heartbeat pounds louder and louder.

FADE TO BLACK.

THE LAUGHING CONTINUES.

END OF OPENING SCENE.

    Although it isn't super lengthy, it cover everything in our opening. Not only that but it also leaves us with a little bit of wiggle room so that if we want to be creative and come up with a cool shot to add we are able to go a little bit over the time goal we set for ourselves.