Script & Shotlist

There is no dialogue in our film opening so in our script so we won't be including any dialogue, however we will still be including all of the stage directions and camera angles.

-Fades from black to reveal close up shot of ballet dancers feet rehearsing their ballet routine. Camera pans around the dancers down the line showing reflections in the mirror. Non digetic Classical music starts to play just as titles appear: Realist pictures present, a simple media production.

-Long shot of main protagonist and extras stretching in mirrors. Titles appear: Actresses names.

-Long shot of dancers practicing performance. Titles continue rolling then main character (Chrissy) leaves dramatically with kit bag.

-Over shoulder shot tracking main character rushing down dark hallway.

-High angle shot of main protagonist washing her face in the sink and reaching for pills.

-Long shot showing extras getting ready backstage

-Close up shot of face on the brink of tears she blinks and a tear falls then her eyes open widely.

-Point of view shot showing the audience from the stage.

-Long shot of stage to reveal main protagonist under the spot light, camera zooms in.

-Tracking around the action medium shot creating a feeling of disorientation around the performance. Lighting should be dark and actresses need all to be in costume.

-High angle shot to reveal main protagonist fall and the extras rush towards her.


Order sequence:
Close up shot: ballet shoes
Long shot: stretching in mirror
Long shot: practicing performance
Over shoulder shot: Chrissy walking down hall way
High angle shot: Chrissy washes face in sink
Long shot: extras getting ready
Close up shot: face on brink of tears
Point of view shot: show audience clapping
Long shot: reveal Chrissy on stage under spotlight
Tracking shot: the performance
High angle shot: Chrissy in foetal position on the floor