1. As Media Film Opening- Script
FADE IN:
INT. BEDROOM- EARLY MORNING
The opening scene is lit with bright lights. Jo lays on her bed stirring as she has
a nightmare. Her thoughts are being expressed.
Jo
(Sad and anxious)
I remember that morning…. That morning… before everything changed.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. CAR – LATE AFTERNOON
The second scene is lit day light. Jo and Theo are traveling home after going to a
party. Jo is upset and cross with Theo for flirting with a girl at the party.
Jo
(Upset, angry and defensive)
I literary can’t believe you!
Jo looks down at her hands and fiddles with her rings.
Theo
(Becoming angry)
What’s your problem?
Theo slams his hands down on the steering wheel.
Jo
You never understand, it’s the same every time… you were flirting
with that girl Theo.
Jo glances up to Theo, wide-eyed.
Theo
I wasn’t! She just came up to me and offered me a drink.
Jo starts to cry- on the verge of tears.
Jo
It happens every time.
Theo
She had some posh vodka… it was nice… I asked for a drink she gave
me one.
Jo
God sake.
The car starts and the couple begin their journey home. Suddenly the
car stops working and Theo pulls over.
2.
2. Theo
(Worried)
It’s really weird the gear box has just stopped working…
Jo
(Upset)
I cannot be in this car a minute longer with you, I’ve had enough
I’m getting out here. Goodbye.
There is a pause and Jo exits the car.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. Forest- LATE AFTERNOON
Jo exits the car and runs into the forest (Poulner common). The
forest is thick with trees with multiple twists and turns.
Theo
(Worried)
Where are you?
Jo runs into the forest stumbling over logs and twigs. Jo has
her hands on her face- pulling away at anything. She is screaming.
She is acting scared which is reflected in her body language.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. BEDROOM- EARLY MORNING
The opening scene is lit with bright lights. Jo lays on her bed stirring as she has
a nightmare. Her thoughts are being expressed.
Jo
I wish I’d never gone. I wish I’d just stayed at home. But I didn’t
and now it’s too late.
Screen goes black.
