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Hide and Seek Final Script

HIDE AND SEEK

Script

SCENE 1

FLASHFOWARD BEGINS

INT – SMALL ROOM WITH SINGULAR CHAIR – NIGHT

 Tyler is sitting on the chair unable to escape from it. He is dirty and looks like he has been involved in a brutal struggle. He has a small puzzle box in his hands and he is frantically trying to open it, but to no avail.

TYLER:

(Crying/panicked/shaking)

A shadow of a person falls over Tyler and the camera zooms out to see a dark silhouette standing looking at Tyler.

INT – BARN – NIGHT

 Two figures are walking side by side. Their surroundings are black and the only things we can see are the two character’s bodies (from the neck down).

INT - TABLE – NIGHT

 The puzzle box is in the dead centre of the table. A hand grabs the box so violently that the whole table shakes and there is a loud bang.

INT – SMALL ROOM WITH SINGULAR CHAIR – NIGHT

 Tyler is sitting on the chair unable to escape from it. He is dirty and looks like he has been involved in a brutal struggle. He has a small puzzle box in his hands and he if frantically trying to open it, but to no avail. This time the shots are much closer and Tyler seems to be more panicked and desperate than before.

TYLER:

I can’t do it.

 Please… Stop this!

(Sobbing/shaking violently/spluttering)

 FLASHFOWARD ENDS.

SCENE 2

EXT – OUTSIDE ABANDONED BARN – DUSK

 Tyler and Charlie are outside a disused barn. They are looking for a way to break in and explore it.

CHARLIE:

This looks creepy

(Looking from the bottom to the top of the barn with a sick look on her face)

TYLER:

We should go in there

(Tyler strides towards the door while Charlie looks at Tyler with a panicked expression on her face)

CHARLIE:

We can’t!

(Charlie grabs Tyler by the arm)

TYLER:

Come on, it’s not like there’s gonna be anyone in there.

It’s abandoned.

Nobody’s been in here for years.

EXT – OUTSIDE DOOR OF BARN – DUSK

 The two are standing right next to the door of the barn. Tyler is examining the door trying to figure out a way in while Charlie is standing beside him looking scared.

CHARLIE:

How do we get in then?

Tyler:

Through the door, I’ll just kick it down

(Tyler looks around then gives the door a strong barge with his shoulder and the door effortlessly slides open, they both have a surprised look on their faces at how easily the door opens)

Charlie:

 That was easier than I thought, but you can go first.

(She grabs Tyler and puts him in front of her)

Tyler:

You really are scared aren’t you?

(He has a faint smile on his face)

Charlie:

Just go in first please.

Tyler turns and strides confidently through the door into pitch darkness. Charlie sheepishly follows and they are both engulfed in darkness. The door shuts behind them.

SCENE ENDS

                              SCENE 3

INT – CORNER OF BARN – NIGHT

 Charlie is facing away from the camera, searching behind a group of wooden boards. Her phone is in her hand and the flash is on.

CHARLIE:

Come on Tyler it’s not funny anymore.

Just come out already.

Please…

I hate hide and seek.

(She is looking around panicked and desperate)

BANG

The loud band startles Charlie as she jumps and turns round, in the process, dropping her phone.

INT – FLOOR – NIGHT

 Charlie’s phone is lying shattered on the floor.             

The phone then starts ringing and vibrating coming up with ‘UNKNOWN NUMBER’.

INT – CORNER OF THE BARN – NIGHT

 Charlie answers the phone and there is a split scene of both Charlie and the caller on their phones.

ANTAGONIST:

I have found your friend

(A creepy smile is twisted onto the caller’s face and they hang up)

Charlie is left alone looking shaken and terrified.

INT – MAIN BARN – NIGHT

 Charlie frantically runs across the barn towards the door they came in. When she arrives she tries to open it but it will not budge. She then reverts to fiercely pushing and pulling at it. When that is shown not to work she results in kicking and hitting it.

CHARLIE:

(Grunting/crying/yelling)

SCENE ENDS

SCENE 4

INT – ABANDONED BARN – NIGHT

 Charlie is alone in the decrepit barn, attempting to look for her friend Tyler.

TYLER:

(Screams)

 Charlie, terrified, looks around in shock. She spots drag marks on a nearby wall and/or on the floor. Charlie cautiously walks towards the marks to investigate.

CHARLIE:

(Gasps)

Charlie backs away, but stumbles as she does so, causing a clatter and letting out a squeak of surprise. Petrified, Charlie tries to make as little noise as possible, but cannot control her scared, heavy breathing. A shadow moves in the background.

Scratching sounds can be heard.

“Hide and seek” scratched on chosen medium shows on-screen.

Dissolve to:

INT – BLACK – NIGHT

ANTAGONIST:

Come out, come out wherever you are!

(Small giggle develops to insane laughter)

SCENE ENDS

Final Script Development-My scene

SCENE 3

INT – CORNER OF BARN – NIGHT

 Charlie is facing away from the camera, searching behind a group of wooden boards. Her phone is in her hand and the flash is on.

CHARLIE:

Come on Tyler it’s not funny anymore.

Just come out already.

Please…

I hate hide and seek.

(She is looking around panicked and desperate)

BANG

The loud band startles Charlie as she jumps and turns round, in the process, dropping her phone.

INT – FLOOR – NIGHT

 Charlie’s phone is lying shattered on the floor.             

The phone then starts ringing and vibrating coming up with ‘UNKNOWN NUMBER’.

INT – CORNER OF THE BARN – NIGHT

 Charlie answers the phone and there is a split scene of both Charlie and the caller on their phones.

ANTAGONIST:

I have found your friend

(A creepy smile is twisted onto the caller’s face and they hang up)

Charlie is left alone looking shaken and terrified.

INT – MAIN BARN – NIGHT

 Charlie frantically runs across the barn towards the door they came in. When she arrives she tries to open it but it will not budge. She then reverts to fiercely pushing and pulling at it. When that is shown not to work she results in kicking and hitting it.

CHARLIE:

(Grunting/crying/yelling)

SCENE ENDS

First Script Draft - Annotations

SCENE 3 - Notes

INT – CORNER OF BARN – NIGHT

 Charlie is facing away from the camera. - Needs more description e.g. what charlie is doing.

CHARLIE:

Come on Tyler it’s not funny anymore.

Just come out already.

Please…

I hate hide and seek. - Show the emotions the character is feeling

BANG

The loud band startles Charlie as she jumps and turns round, in the process, dropping her phone. - Talk about the phone in the previous scene description as it is a key element in this scene. 

INT – FLOOR – NIGHT

 Charlie’s phone is lying shattered on the floor.             

The phone then starts ringing and vibrating coming up with ‘UNKNOWN NUMBER’.

INT – CORNER OF THE BARN - Say what time of day this is being filmed

 Charlie answers the phone and there is a split scene of both Charlie and the caller on their phones.

ANTAGONIST:

I have found your friend

(A creepy smile is twisted onto the caller’s face and they hang up)

- Mention Charlies reaction to the call

INT – MAIN BARN – NIGHT

 Charlie frantically runs across the barn towards the door they came in. When she tries to pull it open. She then starts to push and pull it. When that does not work she kicks and hits it. - Add more description to this shot.

CHARLIE:

(Grunting/crying/yelling)

SCENE ENDS

Risk Assessment

Filming                                                                      RISK ASSESSMENT RECORD – Part A

Faculty

Media Studies

School

BCHS

Course

Media

Activity & Destination

Short Two minute opening

Filming Date:

Copy of completed form held by

Electronic copy kept on server. Signed hard copy kept by Tutor Health & Safety Manager has a copy if risk is judged to be medium or high

Risk assessed by:

Name

Yoli Wallbanks

Position

Student

Signature:

X

Date completed

11/12/16

Contact Tel:

01277 362429

Administrator

Authorised by

Tutor/Head of School / Department Head

Executive Faculty Manager (if required)

Name

Miss Mayhew

Name

Signature

X

Signature

Date

11/12/16

Date

N.B. If risks are assessed as being Medium High or Extremely High the activity will be discussed with the University Health & Safety Manager

Hazard Checklist – select your hazards from the list below and analyse these and assess level of risk in Part B.  Add extra hazards if required

Hazards

Tick √

Hazards

Tick √

Hazards

Tick√

1

Access/egress - blocked/restricted

X

17

General public – arrangements for safety

X

33

Stunts/ dangerous activities

2

Alcohol/food/drinks/supplies

X

18

Hazardous substances – chemicals/ dust/ fumes/ poisons/asbestos/ battery acid/ waste disposal/ animal waste/ fuel

34

Tools – Electrical (hand tools)

3

Animals/insects: wild, performing etc

19

Heat / cold / extreme weather

35

Vehicles/ motorcycles/ speed

4

Any special prop under direct control of artistes

20

Heavy loads

36

Water/ close to water/ tanks/ aqua parks/ canals

5

Audience safety/seating

21

L.P.G/ bottled gases

37

Weapons/ knives/firearms

6

Crowds/Public (filming & control)

22

Lasers / strobes

38

Work at height: ladders/ tower/ ropes/ climbing equipment

7

Confined space

X

23

Lifting equipment – forklift/pallet trolley

39

8

Derelict buildings/dangerous structures

X

24

Lone working

40

9

Driving operations

25

Manual Handling/ heavy or awkward shape loads

41

10

Explosive/pyrotechnics/ fireworks

26

Night operations (filming/ camping)

42

11

Electricity/ lighting feeds/ practical’s/ generators/ cables near water

X

27

Noise/high sound levels

X

43

12

Fatigue/ long hours/ physical exertion/ adrenaline flow/ stress/ early starts

X

28

Practical flame/fires/ flares

44

13

Fire prevention/ evacuation procedures/casualty evacuation

29

Scaffolds/ decking/ platforms/ walkways on set

45

14

First Aid / medical Requirements Specialist rescue

X

30

Special ‘flying’/ technical rigs

X

46

15

Flammable materials

31

Scenic / set materials – not fire retardant/ toxicity tested/ glass/ polystyrene

47

16

Flying (aircraft, balloons, parachutes)

32

Special effects: rain/ snow/ fire/ physical/ smoke/ steam/ dry ice/ heat

48

Risk matrix – use this to determine risk for each hazard i.e. ‘how bad and how likely’	Likelihood of Harm
Severity of Harm	Remote e.g. <1 in 1000 chance	Very unlikely e.g. 1 in 200 chance	Unlikely e.g. 1 in 50 chance	Possible e.g. 1 in 10 chance	Likely e.g. >1 in 3 chance
Negligible  e.g. small bruise	Trivial	Trivial	Trivial	Low	Low
Slight  e.g. small cut, deep bruise	Trivial	Trivial	Low	Low	Medium
Moderate  e.g. deep cut, torn muscle	Trivial	Low	Medium	Medium	High
Severe  e.g. fracture, loss of consciousness	Low	Medium	High	High	Extremely high
Very Severe e.g. death, permanent disability	Low	Medium	High	Extremely high	Extremely high

Risk Assessment Form – Part B                                               Version 2
Activity1 – Please give a brief outline of the filming activities:  This is a short drama production of a school event – part of the filming is outside in the car park.  It should last for three hours and a maximum of 10 people to include students and an external actor.
Hazards2 List what could cause harm from this activity e.g. falls from height, trip hazard, fire, etc.		Who exposed List who might be harmed from this activity e.g. Employees,  students, contractors,  public,  etc.	Control measures For each hazard, list the measures you will be taking to minimise the risk identified e.g. appointing competent persons, training received, planning, use of personal protective equipment, provision of first aid, briefing students etc.	Risk3 For each hazard, decide level of risk once all your controls are in place	What further action is necessary?	Action by who?	Action by when?	Date completed
1	Access/egress – blocked/restricted	Cast and Crew	All walkways are to be kept clear and free from tripping and blocking hazards. On set cables to be kept covered with either mats or taped down where ever necessary.	Low	We will make doubly sure that we have the proper permission that we need to be Filming in our chosen area.	Kirsty Yoli	14/12/16
2	Food & drink supplies	Cast and Crew	No alcohol allowed on set at any times, any crew or cast suspected of intoxication will be removed from set.  All food and drink will be supplied by either university caterers or will be bought in from professional suppliers. Any spillages will be cleaned up immediately. We will supply the appropriate foods and drinks for the cast and crew.	Low	We will have specific people to bring in the appropriate foods and drinks so that we know that they are appropriate.	Yoli Lauren Kirsty Winn	14/12/16
7	Confined spaces	Cast and Crew	Make sure that the exit is clearly marked so if there are any problems the cast and crew are able to get out quickly.  Make it apparent to the cast and crew that they can leave at any time if they feel uncomfortable and need to get out.	Medium	We will be reassuring those involved that they can leave a anytime.	Winn	14/12/16
8	Derelict buildings/dangerous structures	Cast and Crew	Have a clear understanding of where is safe to film and where is not. We will gain written permission from the owner of our chosen location stating that they believe that our cast and crew will not be put in any danger.	High	We will make sure that the cast and crew do not go in any of the areas that we should not be going in.	Lauren	14/12/16
11	Electricity/ lighting feeds/ practical’s/ generators/ cables near water	Cast and Crew	Clearly mark the wires and cables to prevent people from tripping over them. Tape all the wires down to stop any incidents from occurring.	Low	We will be constantly checking the wires to see if there are any spill or if the tape has come up.	Winn	14/12/16
12	Fatigue/ long hours/ physical exertion/ adrenaline flow/ stress/ early starts	Cast and Crew	All cast and crew will be given the appropriate breaks throughout the day.  All crew and artistes when working or performing will be asked not to exert themselves so as to cause illness or injury. Any artistes required to do any additional performance e.g. running or riding a bicycle etc will be checked prior to filming if they are fit for purpose and will be given adequate rehearsal time prior to filming	Low	We will create a clear structure to the day (e.g. a time table).	Yoli	14/12/16
14	First Aid / medical Requirements Specialist rescue	Cast and Crew	We will have a first aid trained Crew member on hand at all time for if there are any incidents.	Low		Lauren Yoli	14/12/16
17	General public – arrangements for safety	Public, Cast and Crew	It is our responsibility to be aware at all times of the environment and public presence. Due care and attention will be taken with regard cables, lighting and camera equipment and any other trip hazards that may cause an obstruction or obstacle to any member of the public. All trailing cables should be matted or taped or ramped where necessary. Local police and council have been notified. High visibility jackets will be worn by crew when filming near roads.	Low	We will check constantly that everything is in the place that they should be.	Kirsty	14/12/16
27	Noise/high sound levels	Public, Cast and Crew	We will make sure notify to all the sounding members of public that we are filming in the close area and we shall be making some noise. We will have posters up stating that there is filming in process to make sure that people are aware that nothing is actually wrong.	Medium	Makes sure that if there are any noise complaints we deal with them in a kind and mature manner.	Winn	14/12/16
30	Special ‘flying’/ technical rigs	Cast and Crew	We will make all the cast and crew aware when we are using the drone, so they are able to be extra careful, and how the drone works.	Low		Yoli	14/12/16