Planning: Screenplay

Below is the screenplay of our opening sequence. I was in charge of making it. A screenplay is writing that is intended to be turned into film. It's an indication of what you want the audience to see and hear in that big dark room called a cinema should the film ever be made.

SCREENPLAY

“DORMEZ MES ENFANTS”

By

Brian Oblitey

Oliver Iarrobino

Nicole Storey

December 12, 2013

The scene will start with a black screen accompanied by non-diegetic sound of woodland.

The main conversation is going to occur on a deserted street.

Jay: Only a few miles away from it now.

Logan: At last, it’d better be worth it.

Jay: It will be, stop worrying man.
Logan: I ain't worried, I'm just checking.

Sarah (whispering to Jay and laughing): Look at William, bless him. We’re not even there yet but he’s trembling like a leaf!

Jay (approaching William): What's up Willy? Why aren’t ya talking?

William (continues staring at the ground, pauses): I do not have anything to say.

Logan: Speechless already? You definitely will have something to say when you’ll “it”.

Jay: Shut up Logan.

Logan: I was joking calm down, banter innit?

*Long shot from the woods, watching the characters walking away*         

Sarah: Why is this street so quiet?

Logan: It could be quieter if you shut up.

Sarah (gently pushes Logan in the arm, sarcastically): Aha, funny.

*Sarah holding her phone up in the air*

Sarah: There’s no signal either!

Jay: William?

William: Yes?

Jay: What is your biggest phobia?

*Sarah and Jay turn their heads to William*

William: Erm… I’d say ghosts, but since they don’t exist, I’d say loneliness.

*Jay, Logan and Sarah laugh but William does not notice* 

Logan: Wait, let me tie my laces *pushes William out of his way*

*Logan bends over and ties his laces*

Jay: Hurry up, it’s getting dark.
Logan: I'll catch you up.

*A Russell sound is heard but the character does not notice*

 *Gravel sounds are heard as Logan finishes tying his laces up*

*Hands appear from behind and grab Logan*

*Logan disappears, the camera cuts*