Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Step-By-Step Film Outline - 'REGRET'

Step By Step Outline:

Scene 1) Recording Studio:
Harry is recording his first song in a recording studio and as anyone would be, he is really happy with it. He is eager to show Ryan because he wants his brother to be proud of him after finally accomplishing something. However, Ryan is too busy with work. As the evening of song recording is coming to an end Harry constantly tries to ring Ryan so that he can come a share the last part of the day supporting Harry, but Ryan ignores Harry's calls and carries on with his office work. Ryan finally answers Harry's call and explains to Harry… "I'm swamped with work, I can't make it this time". Harry says, "are you still going to take me home at 8pm as you promised? It's a long walk home with my guitar weighing me down." Ryan says, "Yes I'll be there!"
Scene 2) Outside Recording Studio:
The time is 8pm and Harry is outside the recording studio on a dark winter evening waiting for Ryan to pick him up on the main street. (Wide Angle Long Shot) - Underneath a street light if possible.
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(Ryan's Office) It is also 8pm and Ryan is solidly typing on a computer intensely working  to a deadline, the clock clearly shows that the time is 8pm.
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(Outside Recording Studio) Its 8:15pm Harry looks at his watch then angrily walks off down the road with his guitar on his back… On his way home he gets a call of Ryan. He explains, "I'm sorry, I've been busy with work but I'm on my way to pick you up in the car". Harry says, "I'm fucking walking home Ryan, don't bother. You always do this, make bull shit promises you can't keep. You're not interested in anything I do, Wankest brother ever!". Harry hangs up the phone…
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(Ryan's Office) Ryan says "Hello? Harry? Harry?" Ryan realises Harry has hung up the phone; he quickly closes down his computer and gets his things together in a rush before leaving for his car to go home.
Scene 3) Kitchen 3-way Conversation:
Harry, Ryan and their Mother Fiona are in the Kitchen around 8am before their daily duties. Harry is playing guitar in the corner of the kitchen in his school uniform, whilst Ryan is dressed for work and sat on the edge of the Kitchen table, eating cereal from a bowl and talking to their Mother; who is leant on the kitchen side across from Ryan with a cup of tea in her hand. Ryan's bragging to their Mother about how well he is doing at work. As Ryan brags more and the conversation continues, Harry increasingly plays louder and louder until their Mother says, "Harry turn that down!" God, I wish you were more like your brother; more bothered about a career rather than that useless thing you spend all your time on!" (Fiona points at Harry's guitar). Harry angrily says, "I'll never be like him!" (Harry storms out of the kitchen, Ryan and their mother stare in the direction Harry left the room).
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Scene 4) Harry's Walk Home:
Shots of Harry walking home from the recording studio, in the cold winter's night.
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Scene 5) Football Stadium Scene:
Harry is watching a football game. There is an empty seat next to Harry which is where Ryan is supposed to be sat. (Everyone is stood around Harry is looking around for Ryan, as if he is expecting him. It is clear that Harry can't enjoy the match until Ryan arrives because he is worrying whether he's going to show up or not.
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Scene 6) Ryan's Car Journey Home:
Ryan is quickly travelling home from work in attempt to pick up Harry on his way home from the recording studio. Ryan hears Harry's voice as if it is his memory: (Voice Over) - Harry's voice, "You're never there for me", "bullshit promises", "only bothered about yourself". (Ryan sweating, looking petrified, realising how he mistreats his brother and that he's never there for him).
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(Football Stadium Scene) Harry sat in the seat in the stadium staring to the floor with his head down looking devastated because his brother hasn't turned up.
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(Ryan's Journey Home) Close up shot - Ryan driving home.
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Scene 7) The Tunnel:
Harry approaches a tunnel. He walks into it and is followed by two older males. Harry tries to ring Ryan but he doesn't answer because his phone is on silent and he is driving.
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(Ryan's Journey home) Ryan's in the car and his phone is receiving a call from Harry.
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(The Tunnel) Two older males steal Harry's guitar and push him to the floor. He hits his head on the floor and is left unconscious. Harry dies, whilst holding his phone with a text sent from Ryan which read, "I'm sorry Harry, I love you!" The audience are left to wonder whether Harry saw the text or whether it came through when he was already dead.
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(Football Stadium) Harry looks around for Ryan a last time. He notices he's not there so he stands up from his seat, removes the football scarf from around his neck, throws it on the floor and walks shuffles along the aisle appearing to leave the ground.
Scene 8) Ryan after Harry's Death:
Footage of Ryan waking up, going downstairs to the kitchen to find Harry not there.
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Scene 9) Ryan following a Dead Harry
Ryan spots Harry in town through a busy crowd. He follows the image of Harry to the Tunnel of his murder, where Ryan can’t handle the realisation of Harry's death and goes through a crisis.
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Scene 10) Harry's room
Ryan walks into Harry's room and is sat on his bed screaming, holding Harry's football scarf. It is this scene where the spectator will grasp Ryan's regret.




THE END.

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