Screen tests: Planning

Final Script: Production

SCENE 1

1. EXT. HOUSE. NIGHT

                                                                                                                                        JUMP CUT:

In the heart of a suburban neighborhood, a house glows with light from a teen party. The heavy bass sound echoes through the air, partially muffled by the walls of the house. 

MARTHA, .. Teenage girl with ginger hair and nose ring. Appears constantly distracted.

NOAH, .. Tall male with light coloured hair. Seems constantly concerned with MARTHA.

ANONYMOUS, .. Slightly muscular figure, dressed all in black, lingers outside of house. The figure breathes heavily.

MOLLY, .. Wearing a short dress, finished with fishnet tights and holding a wand; her intent to be a fairy princess. Her bright­­ blonde hair stands out from the dark backdrop of the house at night.

CRAIG, .. Dark haired male 

OUTSIDE OF HOUSE

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MOLLY

(Laughs loudly in-between talking and stumbles in heels to the open front door)

God, I hope no one else is wearing the same as me. What if they think that I look shit? 

CRAIG

(Holds MOLLY up by her waist and laughing at her) 

I don't think anyone would think that Molly. Honestly, you look fine. They won't care about what you're wearing anyway. They'll be too busy looking at me.

(Holds bottle of beer in the air, wink, swigs from it and then smirks)

MOLLY

(Rolls eyes)

Obnoxious prick. 

(Both CRAIG and MOLLY stumble towards front door and through it.)

INTERIOR: DOORWAY

MARTHA

(Standing opposite to the door)

                    Hey. Craig (Nods to him) Molly, you look so good! Everyone else is just through there.

(Points towards groups of people in the distance behind her)

                            MOLLY

(To MARTHA)                      Cheers. 

(Turns to CRAIG)

            Told you.

(Back to MARTHA)

        Is your nan in?

                          MARTHA 

                                 No, she's staying with her friend in Oxford.

      MOLLY

             Ah okay. We'll go get a drink. Do you want  anything?

      MARTHA

             No it's okay. I'll come get one in a minute.

(Interrupted by NOAH. MOLLY and CRAIG walk past MARTHA towards groups of people in distance)

                               NOAH

(Grabs MARTHAS hand and spins her around)

Someone doesn't look very happy... or drunk!

(Goes to hug MARTHA but she gently pushes him away)
Martha! Come get a drink and dance with me. 

MARTHA

No. I'm not really feeling it to be honest.

NOAH

Marf mate, chill out and enjoy your night. Forget about all  that stuff.

MARTHA

(Unclear murmurs)

        I know. 

        NOAH

        Well i'm getting a drink and then i'm going to see if Molly wants a dance. (Laughs) 

        MARTHA

        Go on then, get me a drink. (Smiles at NOAH)

(NOAH turns to get a drink and puts packet of cigarettes on the side.  MARTHA watches him and smiles then turns to shut the door.)

                                  MARTHA 

(Sees ANONYMOUS and slams the door. She backs away and falls to the stairs)

                   BEN 

(Walks back towards MARTHA with a drink in hand)

             Here's your drink. You okay?


(MARTHA doesn't answer so he kneels beside her, putting his hand on her back)

             Marf, what's up? What's going on?

                   MARTHA

(Stutters)

                        Did you just see that?

                                  NOAH

                       See what? 

                   MARTHA

(Shakes head gently)

                       Doesn't matter. 

                   NOAH

                       I'm going out for a fag. Will     you be okay?

                   MARTHA 

                       Yeah. Yeah. I just need to chill out.

                                             NOAH 

(Smiles)       

                       Come get me if you need me okay?

(Picks up packet of cigarettes) 

END SCENE

Final Call sheets: Planning

Call Sheet: Planning

Planning: Props

The first prop that we are going to use is a packet of Marlboro cigarettes. This prop will be used to develop the plot line. Noah will be the character who is seen with a packet. The symbolism of this packet enables us to foreshadow later events in the film. We will have to ensure that the packet features the writing 'Smoking kills'. A still shot of this will suggest that this message holds some significance. Likewise, the characters dependancy on this will develop the idea of venerability and a theme of addiction in the movie. We want this prop to highlight Martha's dependancy on figuring out who killed her parents and how she finds this addictive. Additionally, we will have with him, a packet of cigarettes to further contrast with the innocent character that he portrays to Martha. We will never see him smoking in scenes including Martha, therefore we know that he hides parts of his life from her. Close ups of the packet and reference to this prop will emphasise their significance as they help with Noah's character development. 

The penknife will be seen with the character of Martha. This helps the audience to visualise her fear and aggression. The audience will only see this prop once she has been presented with the threat of the mysterious character, boasting the idea that she is easily agitated and likely to pursue her actions in order to protect herself. 

An additional prop that we will use is an investigation board. The board will be featured in Martha's room and only revealed to the audience once she has accidentally attacked Ben.  Both the pen knife and the investigation board generate the idea of Martha being a suspicious and unstable character. The board is going to be very visual; using a lot of colour and images to translate it's purpose.