Plot - scripting, location, character, dialogue, action.
Today we turned a joke into a short film idea. mine attempt was:
A woman is on trial
for beating her husband to death with his guitar collection. Judge says, 'First
offender?' She says, 'No, first a Gibson! Then a Fender!'
It was a bright, sunny day outside, a stark contrast to the
mood inside the historic courtroom. The bailiff introduces the defendant to the
court, waiting until she has been escorted to her place in the dock, to read
out the charges. “Your honour, the accused is charged with one count of murder
in the first degree.” The judge, after re-arranging his papers, looks up at the
bailiff and asks him, “First offender?” Before the bailiff can reply, the
defendant interrupts at the top of her voice “No, first I used a Gibson! Then
it was a Fender!” The gallery erupts into a mixture of nervous laughter and
angry shouting, as the judge futilely calls for order in the court. The defendant’s
lawyer groans, as he face palms, takes a moment to regain his composure and
then stands to voice his objection to his client’s inadvertent confession.
After a few minutes, the court attendants regain silence in the gallery, and
the judge calls for a recess.
I should try something a little less literal, and more arty next time.
Sound cords - wrap them up in over-under twists so stop the cord twisting.
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