"QUANDARY" SCENE SAMPLE
INT. ANDRE'S RESTROOM. NIGHT.
(...)
Andre leans down and grabs a liquor bottle thats setting on the floor, then gets back up.
He looks at himself in the mirror again, then takes a long drink. Andre brings the bottle down and gives himself one last look in the mirror,
Before turning around and locking his attention to a backpack leaning against the wall.
Andre kneels down and proceeds on openings the bag.
Shuffling his hand deep in the bag he finds a bottle of morphine.
He takes it out, and examines it, deciding if to use this one. After thinking for a moment, he puts it down.
Slowly, he puts his hand back in the bag and grabs something.
He pauses and takes a deep breathe (shaky). Preparing himself. His breathes getting shallow and shorter.
He closes his eyes and a few beats later yanks his hand out (that is holding a gun), and puts it under his chin. (His face strained)
He is going to pull the trigger... accepting his last moments... but feels something tap his hand.
(... continues)
MOUNTAIN DEW COMMERCIAL SCRIPT
FADE IN.
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DAY. MOUNT EVEREST.
A tired, yet determined looking man is climbing the mountain
NARRATOR
Some people climb the highest mountains because they want to be on top of the world.
SUNRISE. SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD. AUTOM.
Girl is up finishing her run. She is struggling on her final turn, but her face shows relentlessness. Behind her to the side are a couple of people barely stretching, getting ready for their run.
NARRATOR
Some people, get up early, because they are more determined.
NIGHT. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY.
An old lady is studying at a table. She is alone in the library.
NARRATOR
Some people, Don't stop. Because its never too late to finish.
BLACK SCREEN.
NARRATOR
Everybody has different goals.
MIDDAY. LIVING ROOM. SUNNY.
Man is sitting in the middle of the couch with a Mountain Dew in his hand.
NARRATOR
But Doug... Dung just wants to sit in his couch and drink his Mountain Dew.
Dung takes a drink
MOUNTAIN DEW LOGO APPEARS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SCREEN
NARRATOR
Dew up.
​
FADE OUT.
"SURVIVE" Screenplay Scene Sample
INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY. NIGHT.
Daniel is asleep with his head down on the table. His head rests on his books.
(He is the only one in this specific part of the school, though there are more on campus)
There is a moment of tranquility, piece and quiet. One could hear a pen drop.
An unexpected sound pierces through.
A GUNSHOT is heard in the distance.
Daniel jump wakes. He is confused and terrified.
He looks around to his sides then down the hallway, attempting to piece together and understand.
A deep, unsettling silence surrounds Daniel. A second feels like an eternity, each moment dragging.
Then more sudden noice comes from the distance.
BACKGROUND VOICE
(panicked, desperate, quickly)
Watch out!
POP! POP! Two more shots are fired.
A girl in the distance screams in haunting agony.
A shrill gunshot cuts through the scream (ending her scream killing her)
Daniel jumps up from his seat, freezing as he stands. His mind is racing to find a solution, what should he do?
​
(...continues)
Soccer Series Script in Development
FADE IN.
EVENING. PARTIALLY CLOUDY. OUTSIDE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER’S RESIDENCE.
Rudy sits on the steps of his house. He is looking around the block. He then looks down for a moment and looks back up. Rudy is nervous and unsure if he is doing the right thing.
Enter MAria (mom)
Maria closes the door behind her. She turns to Rudy and walks to him.
MARIA
Here you are mijo... I’ve been annoying your sister, yelling for you inside (chuckles)
Rudy turns his head to look at her and then turns back to look at his neighborhood.
RUDY
Yeah... Sorry. Just wanted to take one last long look before I leave tomorrow. (pause)
Rudy turns his body towards his mom and looks at her
RUDY
Didn’t ever think I would second think leaving this place. I guess its different when your family isn’t going to be with you anymore.
Maria’s head slightly turns to a side in sympathy. She reaches out and puts her hand on Rudy’s shoulder.
MARIA
Hay mijo... We will always be with you. No matter how far away we physically are, you will always be in our hearts. And us in yours. (pause)
Even in death, we are here with you
Rudy is looking down. He smiles and with teary eyes holds his mom’s hand.
RUDY
Thanks mom.
Maria puts her other hand on top of the two holding hands and lightly (lovingly) slaps them twice.
MARIA
Ven mijo. Your food will get cold.
Rudy looks back down
RUDY
Okay. Just give me a moment. I’ll be right in.
FADE OUT