John is a magician struggling with addiction who is followed by a camera. His wife argues that he still has a problem as cards spill out of their kitchen cupboard. At a gig, John interviews that the buzz he feels from performing is too addictive. Friends and family are then interviewed about his struggles. In the last scene, John admits at a self-help group that his name is John and he is a magician.

1. Final Major Project
Sarah Maher

2. My Name is John
 Self help group: drug addicts, alcoholics or gamblers. Camera follows John.
See him with a briefcase and meets someone in a dark alley.
 Arguing with his wife, she thinks he is still “at it”. Says it’s not really a big
problem. Kitchen cupboard comes open and loads of cards fall out.
 Gig in a seedy theatre, audience all dressed in macs and wearing sunglasses;
shifty. Off stage, he is interviewed, says how he has tried to give up but it is
so difficult, the buzz he feels is too addictive.
 His wife and friends are interviewed about his problem.
 John takes to the streets with his briefcase, we see what’s inside this time- a
bowling ball. Sees camera and breaks down.
 Last scene is back at the self help group. He stands up and says “my name is
John and I’m a magician”.

3. Actors
John
Wife
Dark Alley Guy
Family
Few Support Group Extras

4. Locations
 Community Centre
 Corner Shop
 House
 Alley
 Theatre

5. Job Roles
 Janice: Writer and Director
 Sarah: Camera
 Beth: Editor

6. Any Questions?

7. Job Roles
 Camera: Experience with the Blackmagic’s before. Use skills from my Minor
(lighting and mise)
 Editing: Very confident in Avid and Davinci