/facepalm - The Screenplay

It's like a broken record. I write something then a couple of months go by and I write some more. I usually say that I am busy. Well in addition to the number of hats I wear at my day job, I also took the time to participate in a 7 week film course. I learned a bit about all aspects of the film industry - camera work, lighting, editing, screenplay writing and all the rest of the jobs. Our instructor is planning to offer a 2 year college course for people wanting to get involved in the industry.

That being said I was out doing my infamous health & safety audits at our local school board, when I happened to stop at a local donut establishment. What ensued inspired me to write a 5 minute film short. If you like it and want to produce it let me know. Spielberg - I am looking at you.

/facepalm

Screenplay by
Alt37

 

Current Revision
March 8, 2012

FADE IN

EXT. PORT COLBORNE – DAY

Opening Credits

“Pinball Wizard” music plays.

Views of a silver Aveo are seen driving around.

INT. AVEO – DAY

Driver singing along with “Pinball Wizard”

View from vehicle as if first person (see hands on steering wheel).

Looking out to right at Tim Horton’s

Music continues from radio (classic rock).

Turning into the Tim Horton’s

EXT. TIM HORTON’S PARKING LOT – DAY

Walking towards entrance

Reaching for door

INT. TIM HORTON’S – DAY

Standing in line, six patrons ahead

EMPLOYEE #1
(loud voice)

                                Next!  I can help the next person!

First person in queue nods and indicates to the second person that they can go ahead.

EMPLOYEE #2
(loud voice)

                                Next!

First person moves forward, satisfied he will be served by his favorite Tim Horton’s staff member.

Camera view pans around restaurant, scanning the patrons.

Camera is jolted back to the left of the store as patron screams excitedly.

EXCITED PATRON
(squeals with happiness)

                                I won! ...              I won! ...

Excited Patron stands up, clutching a Tim Horton’s cup.

Excited Patron moves around the store hugging other patrons. Times stretches.

INT. TIM HORTON’S – DAY

Excited Patron moves to counter, pushing First person out of the way.

EXCITED PATRON
(almost hyperventilating)

                                I won! ... I want my prize! ... I won!

Excited Patron thrusts cup towards Employee #2.

EMPLOYEE #2
(trying to calm things down)

                                You need to tear the rim...

Excited Patron continues pressing the cup forwards.

EMPLOYEE #2 (CONT’D)

I can’t accept the cup; you must tear the winning rim off.

Excited Patron tears the winning section of the rim, presenting it to Employee #2.

EXCITED PATRON
(on verge of heart attack)

                                I won! ... I want my prize!

INT. TIM HORTON’S - DAY

Excitement grows amongst the Queued Patrons (did she win the car?).

Employee #2 takes the torn rim and reads the words on the rim.

EMPLOYEE #2

Your prize- what would you like?

EXCITED PATRON
(muffled by the buzz of the crowd)

EMPLOYEE #2
(even more questioning)

What would you like?

Queued Patrons are becoming confused, First person beginning to look annoyed

EXCITED PATRON
(very loud)

                                An oatmeal raisin cookie!

An audible groan can be heard from the Queued and sitting Patrons, many bringing a palm to their foreheads.

Excited Patron accepts her cookie and retreats back to her table.

The queue begins to move again.

CREDITS ROLL

FADE TO BLACK

Happy Easter