[Setup Unit 8] Mockumentary Script - Version 2
This is the second rendition of the script. I have adjusted the dialogue and improved the directions for the cast. I have also added some more scenes based on feedback from the rest of the cast, who gave some suggestions as to what situations I can add. I have added these throughout the script, being under names such as 'Scene 4.5'. This may be confusing at first, so the next version will have the decimals removed, and all scene names will be changed to whole numbers.
Mockumentary Script
Scene 1
"9:00"
Students walk into art foundation from entrance via AS / A2. Occasional looks at camera from people and comments. E.g. 'Are they filming already?’, 'What's going on?'.
People walk in as two major groups, David Manns placed in-between the two, and is shown proceeding into the office in which he works, setting up his paints as people continue to walk through - establishing where he is for future reference.
Last person to walk in (Oscar) looks at camera, says nothing - looks slightly smug. Continues to walk into the foundation while camera tracks - ending up in middle of the room facing Oscars desk.
Proceeds to speak to class, in a smug manner, garnering no response:
E.g. "Alright guys? Mad weekend that was. You don't wanna know. Don't even ask. Yeah... you shoulda been there...." - Continues to ramble for around a minute as he gets settled down and ready for working. Rambling progressively becomes more awkward as he runs out of words to say, and people appear frustrated - looking into camera in frustration.
Oscar leaves the room, muttering "I've got some computer work to do."
Oscar:
Scene 2
"10:00"
Class works in silence, a few shots of close-ups of people working for around 10 - 15 seconds. Cuts to camera in the same place as where previous scene ends.
Kaleigh begins looking around her desk, appearing to look for something. This continues for around 10 seconds, while the camera pans over to focus on her. People sat around her begin to look over in confusion, and glance at the camera.
Kaleigh appears frustrated "Where's my pen gone?"
Kaleigh: "My pen, it’s gone again."
Kaleigh: "If it’s those fu..."
Kaleigh: "Fine, thanks."
(5 second pause as she starts working again).
David Bird walks into the room: "Class tutorial" Class is alerted, all look over. "10 minutes. Bring a notebook and pen."
Begins to turn around to leave the room, before suddenly looking back round; "Is Tyler
Class unanimously confirms he isn't.
Exhales frustrated. "Alright then. If he's not here before the tutorial then one of you will have to fill him in."
Class agrees.
Cut.
David’s office:
David Bird sat at computer, with camera placed in front of him. Begins with him being interviewed.
"I'm David Bird, an art teacher at King Edward VI College
Interview ends - sound returns to group tutorial.
David Bird: "Alright, nice work all of you. I need to get to a meeting for half one today. so we're going to have an early lunch at twelve, and have a quick catch-up at one before I go."
Class in the process of returning to their desks.
Scene 3
"11:00"
Various shots of people working, close ups and long shots. Around 3 - 5 shots.
Final shot is interrupted by Tyler
Camera pans over so see him walking through the class towards his desk.
Class is mostly silent.
Amber: "Oh, you missed a tutorial, one of us has to fill you in on it."
Tyler shrugs shoulders. Slumps back in his chair and looks at the ceiling, exhaling.
Almost entire class looks over in confusion, and begin giggling as they realise what he is referencing.
Lucy (laughs): "Oh, its Gemma!"
Camera pans over to what Tyler previously pointed to, revealing a black and white photo of Gemma’s face taped to the ceiling above Gemma’s desk.
Tyler looks around class: "Where’s the *pause* real, Gemma...?"
Amber "She's in student support, we're going to see how long it takes her to notice."
Lucy: "So say nothing about the disembodied Gemma heads"
Lucy: "Oh yeah, there's more"
Pans over to Edwina, who looks at the camera unenthusiastically.
From this point onwards, all scenes will have a photo of Gemma placed somewhere in the scene.
Scene 3.5
Scene 4
"12:00"
Close up of David Manns working in Amelia’s office. Painting or drawing.
Slowly pans out to reveal James and a group of people arguing around him. Amelia is in shot, but out of focus and in the foreground, attempting to work.
James: “All I’m saying it, women have more rights” – Triggers everybody to start shouting at him, while David remains working silently.
Scene 4.5
Shot of people eating at their desks, in the main room, facing the entrance to AS / A2. Gemma can be seen walking through into the room – as she comes into view of everybody else, the room falls into silence.
Gemma stops in her place. “What is it” – In a confused manner, looking around the room.
Conversations awkwardly resume, as she continue walking towards her desk, walking out of view of the camera.
5 – 10 second pause as conversations continue.
Gemma shouts: “Oh my god, what is that!?” Laughing.
Room falls into silence again, as the rest of the class turn their head towards Gemma quickly. Some begin giggling as the camera turns around to reveal Gemma stood at her desk, looking at the photo of her face above her, trying to hide her laughter. Camera turns back to class as they begin to laugh along. David Mann’s head peers around wall looking confused, eyes wide and darting around the class.
Scene 5
"13:00"
Camera filming a group of people talking around Jacks desk, as Oscar interrupts, walking in through the door to AS/A2, as he begins to loudly sing the tune to ‘Back in Black’, by AC/DC. He stops by the group of people as they fall into silence.
Oscar: “Back in black?” *pause* “The black clothes.” *pause* Looking to camera. “I guess they’re not really into the classics.” Oscar Awkwardly walks away, and the camera follows. He stops outside Amelia’s office, signalling to the camera to be quiet, as he walks in quietly. Camera shows Amelia eating, as Oscar makes her jump, purposely, causing her to start choking on her food.
Oscar is frozen in shock, having no idea what to do, for about 5 – 10 seconds. He then walks out the room quickly.
Oscar: “Jack, I think Amelia wants you for something” (slight panic)
Oscar quickly walks back to his desk while the camera is positioned in the middle of the room, with Oscar’s desk in view.
Jack runs out shouting “Amelia’s choking, what do I do!?” as camera whip pans over.
The entire class goes into panic and runs to Amelia’s office, while Oscar is shown hiding his face in guilt, pretending to do work. As everybody disappears into the office, shouting and panicking, Oscar can be seen cautiously getting up from his desk and running out of the room, camera tracking as he runs and leaves leaves via the back door.
Scene 6
"14:00"
Scene 7
"15:00"
Scene 8
"16:00"
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