Sample scripts
Sample Scripts
Antonov and Nogai arrive in Seattle on a misguided cultural pilgrimage inspired by their favourite sitcom, Frasier — only to learn things aren't exactly as they appear. Deflated and drenched, they retreat to the cozy coffee shop Espresso Vivace where they meet Peri, an outgoing and beautiful radio producer who bears an uncanny resemblance to Roz Doyle. Here things begin to unravel, taking a turn for the surreal. Between spilled drinks, existential chess metaphors, and cultural misunderstandings, the trio form an unlikely bond that leads to a chaotic night and a radio appearance Seattle will never forget.
Why this sample?
Here I demonstrate a strong opening action scene that introduces the setting and tone as well as some of the main characters.
I use contrast and visual symbolism in this scene to introduce some of the ideas and nuances I'm going to elaborate on later such as: The crow as a herald of change and transformation - The crow being higher up than the fading eagle, looking down at it - thus mirroring the relative positions of the warrior and Constantina - The crimson of the cloak against stark white of the snow.
utilisation of camera/shot (visual sense) to emphasize and bring into sharp relief the setting.
An adherence to Audio sense in.
An example of a production mark up with notes for audio, voice and art/animation.
Visual and audio story telling.
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Why this sample?
Here I demonstrate a strong opening action scene that introduces the setting and tone as well as some of the main characters.
I use contrast and visual symbolism in this scene to introduce some of the ideas and nuances I'm going to elaborate on later such as: The crow as a herald of change and transformation - The crow being higher up than the fading eagle, looking down at it - thus mirroring the relative positions of the warrior and Constantina - The crimson of the cloak against stark white of the snow.
utilisation of camera/shot (visual sense) to emphasize and bring into sharp relief the setting.
An adherence to Audio sense in.
An example of a production mark up with notes for audio, voice and art/animation.
Visual and audio story telling.
In the waning years of the Roman Empire in Western Europe, a young Byzantine noblewoman journeys through the Apennine mountains toward an uncertain fate when her caravan is ambushed by a mysterious Ostrogothic warlord in a crimson cloak. Thiss ets the stage for a collision of empire, ambition and destiny that sets into motion a struggle that will reshape the fate of the Italian peninsular and the lives of all those involved. Amid the ruins of a fractured world, old loyalties crumble and new alligences spring from the ashes.
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Why this sample?
At the height of the Soviet Afghan war, a disillusioned unit of airborne commandoes are deployed into the Panjshir Valley on what appears to be a routine mission - but beneath the official orders lies a secret objective: to snatch a cache of emeralds deep in the mountains. Lieutenant Nikolai Bandura must lead his battle worn platoon through hostile terrain against an enemy who knows every defile and ridge – an enemy who knew they were coming - as well as contending with a deadly rivalry within his own ranks that tests the cohesion of the unit and threateans the mission.
I like my characters to reveal who they and what they want by not explaining themselves to us at all.
Here, Nikolai never talks about his intimacy with Stanka — we see it in how they behave.
He doesn’t deliver a speech about caring for his men — his actions make it clear.
Igor never admits jealousy — it lies between his words and what he’s doing.
Even without exposition, this excerpt gives us a strong sense of their personalities, relationships, needs, and perspectives
From this baseline I can begin devolping them further.