Mike is taken hostage by a group called the PhotoSnatchers who are obsessed with technology and social media. They subject Mike to tests and brainwashing to turn him into one of them. Mike tries to escape and find his family, but discovers his town has been taken over by tech-obsessed zombies. After several run-ins with the masked leader, Mike is captured and converted into the next member of the PhotoSnatchers.

1. (Consumed)
by
(Alehkem Copeland)
(Short film based on
a graphics project)
Name:(Heath Park)
Address: Prestwood Rd, Wolverhampton WV11 1RD
Phone Number: 01902 556360

2. FADE IN:
INT. UNKNOWN LOCATION-NIGHT
A brief view of the unknown building.
CUT TO
INT. DARK ROOM-NIGHT
Silent.
An enclosed Claustrophobic room, with constant flashes of
light coming from a dark confined space.
Scattered along the floor are loads of photos, of the
same patellar thing.
An unconscious hostage is seen lying on a Chair, as
people with cameras surround him PHOTO-SNATCHERS. Those
that are under one man and have no sole.
PHOTO-SNATCHER
Smile Mike …CHEESE.
A Hostage is sat on a chair MIKE, as those around him
prepare for the test against the one that fears to be
consumed.
MIKE
(Screams)
Why are you doing this, WHY.
What are you people?
PHOTO-SNATCHER
Your a Black Sheep, black sheep’s aren’t accepted
in this society.
MAN
Prepare the DEVICE.
MIKE
No please, STOP.
MAN
Neutralised subject

3. " .2
CULT
The time has come Mike you will
now be one with
technology.
VOICE
Mike is an outsider, the victim
(MORE)
of a despotic world. Where those…
consumed by technology have become
the PhotoSnatchers.
FADE TO BLACK
EXT. Assembly- Day
In the Midst of say there is a gathered meeting of
students gathered, but for no simple reason, School
doesn’t seem to look like a normal day. As a group of
unknown elite enter the premises.
MAN
We Have a meeting to attend, thats
important to our new world order.
HENCHMEN
Of course, Sir not a problem…
MAN
Greetings, youth of Today.
CROWD
HELLO AND WELCOME.
MAN
I have installed a new chip,
within your device. This new
technology will help us make that
step forward.
MIKE
I need to make a quick way out of
this, while i have the
opportunity. Nicholas… Nicholas
wake up.
NICHOLAS
Leave Me, Im staying here this new
apps way to gassed.

4. " .3
MIKE
What are you actually doing Nick,
Im leaving these people aren’t
normal i need to escape.
Continue…
I rebel against those that try and
control our class.
MAN
Commence with the Test.
CUT TO: Bus Stop- Evening/Day
Just Outside of school, We pass many different off site
locations that seem like a ghost town, as those that are
consumed are on there new apps. Beside the bus stop there
are a mass amount of new order sign
MIKE
I wish everything would go back
to normal, these apps could end up
being something worse that guy
looked suspicious.
PASSENGER
Damn it i lost signal, hey you,
you got total snap yet could do
with some followers.
MIKE
Nope, no way its not my thing i
don't socialise with the mentally
consumed.
PASSENGER
Its’s totally worth the download
bro I'm hooked, you even get
coupons.

5. " .4
MIKE
No… thanks
PASSENGER
See you later mate, my stops here.
YES MY signals Back.
(Takes Selfies)
MIKE
Get me out of here, everyones
acting lost how can you not feel
techno-phobic in this situation.
Gets off bus
EXT. Street
Once Mike has reached his area of residence looks
completely isolated as there is absolutely no-one
around, as the techno-zombies wonder the streets.
MIKE
Whats going on mom always picks
up, something for sure ain’t right
round here.
STRANGER
OI give up the damn phone you
bastard, watch when i catch ya.
MIKE
OH Crap
STRANGER
OI give it here before i bare
knuckle yah.
Slams door shut
INT. Mikes House

6. " .5
As mike passes through his home he comes to find out that
it has been left in a destroyed state. As if someone has
broken in his property, his parents are no where to be
seen and it seems as if someone has taken them.
MIKE
That was way to lucky who was that
psychopath.
MIKE
Right now I'm seriously freaked
out who keeps messing with me
MIKE
Show yourself, what have you did
to my family I swear you wont get
away with this.
Eventually cry himself to sleep.
CUT TO: UNKNOWN-DREAM
After Mikes brainwash he finds himself in a sort of De Ja
Vu situation. where he is in a dream with the masked
individual as if he is having sleep paralysis.
MASKED MAN
Theres no easy escape, this is
what the new world looks like and
if you don't join us, you will be
erased as easy as ctrl, alt,
delete.
MIKE
Who, WHO was that i don't
accept the social consumed.
(Screams)

7. " .6
MASKED MAN
What i did earlier to you
controlled your part of your mind
there is no escape.
MIKE
These people need to stop playing
with my head, i need some fresh
air before i lose my mind.
EXT- PARK
In the local communities park there is no one around to
be seen as Mike sits on the bench alone in his pyjamas.
MIKE
Round here needs some refinement,
since the times have changed.
STRANGER
Hey you why aren’t you on your
phone snapping away.
MIKE
Leave me alone, you have no right
to try and mock me. HEY… what are
you…
STRANGER
He’s one of them GET HIM!
MIKE
What the hell, NO No run.
MAN
RUN! don't make them snap you.
PHOTO-SNATCHERS
Cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese.
MIKE
Theres to many, how am i suppose
to work my way out of this. Oh
this might work.

8. " .7
(Throws Phone)
PHOTO-SNATCHERS
Cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese
MASKED MAN
DON’T you understand, MIKE theres
no way out, your pathetic, white
bear.
(Laughs)
MIKE
Your the guy from my dream,
the same guy from wait its you.
MASKED MAN
Be quiet you will be
cleansed soon, minions hurry up
and rid of this abomination.
FADE TO BLACK
INT. Dark room night
The test has been carried out on the subject, as those
around him instantly take pictures of there newest join
member of the elite, that are now the new members of
society.
MASKED MAN
Our newest member mike, smile for the selfie.
MIKE
Thank you you have made me sane
PHOTO-SNATCHERS
Cheese.
MAN
Look at that 10,000 likes, amazing
absolutely amazing.

9. " .i
SCENE INDEX
INT. UNKNOWN LOCATION-NIGHT 1.............................
CUT TO 1..................................................
INT. DARK ROOM-NIGHT 1....................................
FADE TO BLACK 2...........................................
CUT TO: UNKNOWN-DREAM 5...................................
MASKED MAN 5...........................................
EXT- PARK 6...............................................