ASSIGNMENT #4 – PRE-PRODUCTION NOTES
SCRIPT / PLAN
Opening shot. Harrison dealer, shuffling cards. John sitting down already, smoking dart.
Nick approaches table telling story about killing a lion in Africa, as he sits down. As James sits he skulls his VB before sitting down.
Maddy walks over with VB, and drinks for Nick & John. Nick & James thank her, John does not.
James: “Are you sure about this place Dicky?
“Don’t worry friend, this compound is completely secure! I have men guarding every door.”
John : “You need to relax!”
Nick: “You’re right, get this man another can!”
The waitress walks behind the curtain, out of sight.
John: “It’s just us & the cards. Dealer, let’s go.”
Everyone nods at the dealer as he begins to deal, each character intently staring at the cards coming towards them. FADE TO BLACK
All are sitting in same positions, however Nick’s tie is loosened, John’s tracksuit is undone. The waitress is nowhere to be seen. A large pile of chips sits in front of Nick while the rest are down to a small amount.
“Can I get another drink here?”
James’ head is in his hands. “Oh god, oh god. My wife is gonna kill me! I’ll never see my kids again.”
Nick: “Cheer up old chap, one hand and this whole game can turn … not looking likely though! Hahahahah!”
John: “Your luck will run out soon, I’m sure of it”
James: “You don’t even need the money! You’re a millionare!”
Nick: “Ah but you are mistaken … I’m not a millionare… I’m a billionare! Hahhaha!”
Andy kicks down door suddenly, with a pillow case in his hand. They all stand up except John.
Nick: “What the… how did you get in here? My guards??”
Andy “Slow it down your majesty… you call those guards? They were no match… for my associates here!”
Everyone gasps except John.
They attempt to stand up but they get guns put to their heads, as James looks on scared.
UH UH UH UH NOW NOW, I’LL BE TAKING THESE, AND THESE, AND THESE… AND THAT WATCH.. AND THESE LOOK EXPENSIVE
NOW COME ON OFF THE TABLE, ON YOUR KNEES ALL OF YOU, YOU TOO BOWTIE, OK HANDS BEHIND UR BACK… NOW GENTS, IT”S BEEN A PLEASURE, BUT I THINK MY RIDE IS HERE
HE BACKS OUT OF ROOM GUNS FACING THEM
SILENCE
JOHN YELLS OUT MOTHERFUCKER
CUT TO CAR
ANDY JUMPS IN BACK SEAT, POURS OUT CHIPS CELEBRATING
‘DRIVER’ NICE WORK BOSS
‘PULLS OFF MASK & WIG
Pre-production reflection
We were supposed to shoot on Friday but two of my actors had to cancel and instead of finding new people we decided to reschedule. We are now shooting this Sunday, which is leaving it a little bit late but I think I should be done in time.
I’m excited for the shoot, as my actors have really come through to help out with prep. They are organising most of their costumes themselves which is awesome, and they’re fully buying into the characters so I don’t have to stress about that so much. I’ll have to do set dressing and getting some props.
I’m slightly worried about the set not being in shape, but I’ve justified as it being a barely-used garage (that they are using due to it’s remote location).
I’m also slightly worried about sound. My original plan was to have lapels on every character but it seems the Zoom microphones only have 2 inputs, and the tech’s won’t let me borrow 2 so I’m stuck with only 2 inputs unless I take the large suitcase audio recorder which in itself will be too big (since it’s 360 everything is in the scene.) I’m also unsure how we’ll get the lapels on and connected without it being visible in the video. The techs told me the zoom would work alone though, as the table we’re using is quite small and close together. We’ll see how it all turns out.