Planning: Opening Sequence Script

Script (Red = Action) (Blue = Dialogue)


Establishing wide shot of the woods that the film will take place in.

See a glimpse of Charlotte running past some trees.
Title credits flash on screen.
Killer's point-of-view chasing Charlotte.
Title credits flash on screen.
Close up of Charlotte's face whilst she's running towards camera.
Title credits flash on screen.
Close up of Ryan running towards Charlotte (her point-of-view whilst turning around).
Long shot of Ryan grabbing Charlotte.


Luke: CUT!!


Long shot of Luke (with tripod), Charlotte and Ryan (releasing their acting poses).


Luke: Good stuff guys


Ryan: I think that went ok


Long shot of the three of them sitting down next to a dead fire.


Ryan: Before watching it, we first need more fire wood


Luke: Yeah I'll help him


Long shot of Ryan and Luke leaving Charlotte, to go and get fire wood.
Medium close up of Charlotte watching the footage
Close up of the camcorder's screen showing a figure stood beside them in the footage.
Long shot tracking towards Charlotte.
Close up of camcorder's screen showing Charlotte being dragged away.
Medium close up of Ryan running after hearing Charlotte scream.
Long shot of Luke running after hearing Charlotte's scream.
Long shot of Luke and Ryan arriving at the camcorder and picking it up.


Ryan: Shit man that's her hand (looking at screen)


Long shot of Luke and Ryan noticing the scratch marks.
Long shot of Luke and Ryan walking off to find Charlotte and then fade to black on scratches.
Title credits flash on screen (story writer, writer, director, film title).


Signed Luke