Script for music video: "Hitchhiker"- OMI

KING’S KEY PRODUCTIONS:
OMI - “HITCH HIKER” SCRIPT
J. KILMINSTER, D. FINLAY, G. KABASUBABO, M. SAID
17/11/2016 - Draft 1 finished 22/11/2016
24/11/2016 - Draft 2 finished 26/11/2016
26/11/2016 - Draft 3 finished 5/12/16

Scene One (before song starts)
EXT. The street is bustling with noise, (ELS) as the camera zooms in to Rihanna’s (CH2
Name) house, the noise is slowly cancelled out, as the noise of angry muffling starts to
become visibly heard.
(C3) walking down the street (MS), oblivious to the issue happening to his left. As he gets
closer the noise begins to continuously get louder. At this point, the noise is so loud that it
causes him to stop (LS), take the earphones he is wearing out of his ears and look at the
house where all the noise is coming from, wondering what is happening. He then ignores the
noise, and continues walking.
The door then slowly opens, (CH3) realises the commotion going and decides to leave,
putting on his headphones and walking away (still LS).
As the door widens Christopher steps out, the conversation is as clear as day. (MS)
Christopher:
“Baby I'm sorry! Please give me another chance! It's not what you think it is!” (CU)
Rihanna:
“No I'm sick of all your lies and all the bullshit!”
Christopher:
(Getting down on knees) “Please listen baby! I love you, look at me! Baby... I want you, I
need you. I messed up! I've been hitchhiking my whole life till I found you, and now I never
want to leave!
Rihanna:
“I just can't do this anymore, I'm sorry but... I'm done” (crying, closes door)
(Christopher places head on door crying) (ELS)
Christopher:
(quietly) But baby... I love you...
Christopher then sits on the floor with his back to the door, with his head in hands, crying.
(LS)
After a week...

Scene Two (36 seconds for this scene)
INT. Silence surrounds the bedroom. The feeling of depression is lingering all over. The
only noise you can hear is the slight tapping of a phone. There is a (MS) of Christopher
(back shot) in slanted position sitting on his bed, staring at his phone (pictures of his old
relationship with Rihanna). The shot then moves, following the 180 degree rule on one
side, from behind of Christopher, and then in front of him once the shot changes to a low
angle on Christopher reading the unread messages which he has sent to Rihanna. After this,
it then changes to the messages of the girl he was cheating on Rihanna with.
(Phone messages are shown)
“Hey babe?”
“I miss you message me…?”
The shot changes to a low angle shot (MS) of Christopher holding his head in his hands,
realising what he has done, the shot then changes back to (CU) of his phone, where he has
taken his hand away from his head as he has clicked on their old, couple profile picture of
them to together.
Once Christopher is done looking at the pictures, the shot changes back to a low angle (CU)
of Christopher looking forward towards his desk. He then realises that he desperately
doesn’t want to lose her. He reaches inside his coat pocket and the angle changes to (RS -
Raised Shot), and he pulls out a crumbled up picture. The shot then transforms into an EC
(Extreme-Close up) and shows the emotions in his face.The shot then cuts to a Close-up of
his items (wallet, keys, etc.), which Christopher then proceeds to pick up and take with him,
leaving the crumpled up picture behind. The last shot of the scene is him walking out of the
hallway door, then the shot then fades off of Christopher and focuses on the crumpled up
picture. As the camera zooms in, it shows a meaningful image of the couple with writing
upon the picture stating “I will always love you”.
All my life
I spent chasing the pretty lights and how they shine
But they never kept me warm
How many times did I once let love come and go?
Was it my pride that made me run so far?
Was it your voice that called me when I was at my low?
Was it your love that warmed me? I guess tonight I'll know

Scene Three 20 seconds
EXT: (Scene begins as chorus starts). (LS) Christopher is seen walking across a main
high street. (The shot is taken in slow motion). The shot changes to behind Christopher,
showing a shoulder like view (following 180 degree rule) as Christopher is then looking
towards the road for the approaching bus.
(Shot changes) Christopher is then seen on the top deck of a bus (LS), with his head on the
window in deep thought about the journey ahead, (shot changes to focus on him).
As Christopher then looks down at his phone (point of view shot) viewing images on his old
relationship account on (Instagram), the shot then zooms through the image to begin the
next shot in the scene as a flashback.
The image is a love heart with their initials drawn inside it, (graphic cut) (camera is still
point of view of christopher) as he is then pulled by Rihanna, as he’s looking at the
drawing on the floor, to look at her. The image is then turned into a medium shot of Rihanna
pulling him across the beach as she is pointing towards the lighthouse (the noise is nothing
but happiness, and the sounds of the sea can be heard as well as the sound of the chorus
playing).
The shot then changes to the same shot (MS) of Rihanna pulling Christopher along (same
shot type) (point of view) the pier. The shot changes to them in a holding position of them
hugging (deeply warming moment of their love staring of the pier out to the deep sea,
shot type/angle is a long shot from behind as the end of the flashback is zooming out
of the image back through the phone into reality). The chorus reaches the middle point,
and it’s the end of the scene.
'Cause in my heart, I was a hitchhiker
'Til I found you
I found a home I never wanna leave
This what I choose

Scene Four 22 seconds
INT: Scene 4 begins as the chorus hits it's peak (the main instrumental).
The scene begins with Christopher back on the bus, with him almost falling asleep, lost in his
thoughts (MS). He looks at the time on his watch (camera movement from the image on
him to the clock on the bus) (once the shot returns to (CU) on his facial expression
shows that he is in shock at how time has flown and he is now late). The camera then
shows him getting out of his seat and follows him till he gets down the stairs until he is no
longer in view. The shot then switches to a (MS) from behind of him running (in slow
motion), still in panic as he is in a rush to get to the train station.
The shot switches to him running into the station (camera in the station already watching
his movement as he runs in) and shows him in a rush, even jumping the barriers to make
the train. The shot then switches to a low angle of him running up the stairs, which then
switches to (CU) of his pocket to show his wallet dropping out his pocket. But because he is
in such a rush he doesn't even realise he drops it.
Shot again is a moving shot following Christopher as he runs from the top of the stairs into
the train (LS). As he calms down, he puts his hands on the pole and the other into to his
pocket. As he puts in his hand in his pocket, he realises that he has dropped his wallet,
covering his head in his arms on the pole to show anger as he has realised he has messed
up once again. End of scene.
I was a hitchhiker
I was a hitchhiker
'Til I found you
I was a hitchhiker

Scene Five 28 seconds
INT: Scene 5 begins with the doors opening, showing Christopher about to leave the train at
a low angle (MS). The shot changes to a (CU) of him looking to the right as he goes to leave
the train (every thing unfocused in the background, the focus on him).
As he steps off he gets a message from the girl that he had cheated on Rihanna with (the
shot still side angled but a (MS) now). As he pulls out his phone to view the message, the
shot changes (to a point of view shot) to view the message.
{PHONE MESSAGES}
Don't push me away
Come see me
You know i'm always here for you {Kiss Emoticon}
All of this then proceeds to kick in the next flashback. The camera zooms away from the
phone, switching to a side angle of Christopher (MS) as he puts the phone away in his
pocket. He is walking happily with Rihanna down a street late at night (as this is a
flashback this section is all in slow motion).
There’s no talking, and suddenly, Rihanna (with head gestures) wants to know who just
text him. He smiles and gestures it's nothing and pushes the conversation aside, kissing her
on the head (both smiling to show a happy atmosphere). She accepts his gesture, grips
hold of his arm tighter and carries on walking.
The image fades, and the next shot is Christopher staring at his phone, still leaning on the
bus window with tears in his eyes (MS). He then looks away from his phone filled with regret
and despair (CU).
The shot switches to an image on his phone of the night him and Rihanna were out when he
got the messages on his phone. The bus then stops as he goes to get off. The scene then
switches to slow motion (CU) as it cuts to Christopher's pocket again, as this time, he drops
his Oyster. The shot then switches to a shot outside the bus facing him. As he gets off, he
stops and the shot changes from a long shot to a medium shot to show him checking his
pockets, and as he turns around, the bus closes its doors and leaves. Christopher then
becomes angrier, as he realises he has again lost another possession of his. End of scene.
Am I too messed up
Or is there time for me to change?
Where was my luck
When I needed it the most?
But then you showed up
And for the first time I heard me say
Can I stay? Can I stay a little longer with you?
Was it your voice that called me
When I was at my low?

Was it your love that warmed me?
I guess tonight I'll know
Scene Six 40 seconds
EXT: Scene 6 begins with a low angled shot of Christopher trying to call Rihanna.
The shot changes as he puts the phone to his ear (MS).
She does not answer and he reacts aggressively towards this, as he (at this point) is
desperate. The shot then switches to a point of view shot, looking at his phone as he gets an
update from her on her instagram, stating that she would be leaving soon (as she is moving
away) to go to America.
The camera then moves and looks at his watch to show that time is running out. The shot
then shows a extreme close up of Christopher's eyes and his eyebrows lift up in shock. The
shot then changes to a long shot of Christopher as he turns, putting his phone away, and
starts running. The shot then changes to further ahead of him to show him turn into the
forest/field that he has to run through.
The shot then switches to a side angle (low angled MS in slow motion) shot to show
everything in detail, such as his desperate facial expressions, his body positioning, and
more. As he is running, the scene starts to flicker with another to show the emphasis of time.
The next part of the scene is the next flashback.
The flashback starts (with a point of view shot) as Christopher is looking at the camera,
watching her the whole time (the atmosphere is bright and happy, she is moving around
like dancing (with Christopher) laughing and enjoying each other's company). The
flashback ends with an over the shoulder shot of Rihanna staring out into the distance
(which the camera does), also zooming out into the distance. When the camera cuts to
Christopher, it shows him doing the same thing. End of scene.
'Til I found you
This what I choose
I was a hitchhiker
'Til I found you
I was a hitchhiker

Scene Seven 63 seconds
EXT: Scene 7 begins with Christopher walking down another street, out of breath (LS),
panting and in pain (MS). He then proceeds to drop and puts his hands on his knees to try
and catch his breath, when all of a sudden, he gets hit with all the previous memories in a
quick succession. There is then a zoom upon (CU) his face.
He suddenly has the motivation to carry on until he hears three words in his head from
Rihanna, playing over and over, “I love you”.
He then shoots up (LS) and sprints as if he was never in pain (side angle). The scene then
shows him sprinting up a hill to finally get to her. He reaches the top (LS), dodging and
weaving past anything in his way.
As he reaches the top there is a (CU) of his face, desperate to see if she is still there. In luck
(point of view shot), she is just leaving with her bags. His face lits up (CU) with joy as he
has made it, and he crosses the road (slow motion, side angle LS) happy as ever. As soon
as the lyrics hit “I was a hitchhiker” and the song ends, the noise of screeching is all you can
hear, and the camera shows (point of view from Christopher) a car driving towards him,
unable to stop. The shot changes to the car (point of view) showing you the shocked
expressions on Christopher's face as he is unable to move, as it gets close enough, the
screen goes dark, and all you hear is the crash. End of scene
Was it your voice that called me
when I was at my low?
Was it your love that warmed me?
I guess tonight I'll know
'Til I found you
This what I choose
'Til I found you
This what I choose
I was a hitchhiker

Scene Eight (Once the song finishes)
Scene 8 begins with a close up (faded) on Christopher's face as he lies there on the ground,
taking in his last breaths. The shot then switches to (point of view) from his eyes looking
towards where Rihanna was, but his vision is blurring, and all he can hear is the ringing in
his ears. Suddenly, he notices walking come into focus. It’s Rihanna, shocked and upset for
what she is seeing. The shot switches back to Christopher’s face, his face slumping, with a
trickle of blood dripping of his forehead and dripping out from underneath him, flowing over
his cracked, broken phone which is showing a picture of him and Rihanna.
The shot switches back to show Rihanna with her hands over her mouth, stood in shock,
unable to look. All of a sudden, another figure approaches her from behind, but he isn't
visible. The shot switches back to show Christopher puzzled, but unable to move. The shot
switches back again to show the figure approaching her, now visible. She latches onto him,
face planted in his shoulder crying, while he is stroking her head and trying to comfort her. At
this point, Christopher's vision starts to fade and he starts to feel his eyelids get heavy as he
tries to stay awake his vision completely blurs, the noise in his ears stops ringing and his
eyes close forever.
Black scene
All you can hear now is sirens ringing, crying coming from Rihanna, as the last shot is of
Christopher's phone which drops out of his hand and still on beaming brightly, the camera
moves slowly towards it showing the image he left in his room his favourite picture they ever
took, his screen saver, the surrounding noise slowly disappears and the scene goes dark.
FIN

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