A Heavy Bastard

Another generic writing exercise...

A: Heavy bastard, eh? How much do ya think he weighs?
C: Stop ya woman mouthin' and get that fucker up. I don't have all day.
A: Right. Sorry.
B: Never apologise ya pussy. Put ya back int't.
A: Fuckin' 'ell. If he was a cow I'd swear he was preggers.
C: What'd I say?
A: Sor...
B: Shut it!
A: Sor... No, I didn't say it!
B: Boss, the new fucker won't shuddup. Can I do it for him?
A: Hold on!
C: I'd like to say yes, but they got them legislations and stuff. Says you can't teach staff how to do their jobs the old ways. Gotta be all namby pamby and give 'em sweets 'n treats instead of a good ole fashioned clock over the mug hole.
B: I could do't for ya.
A: I didn't mean nothin'! Just bein' friendly 'n all.
B: Lift. I said lift ya little fucker. Ow! Fuck!
C: You two pieces of shit better not fuck up my merchandisements. That hide comes out of yours if there's damage.
A: Sor...It's so cold. My fingers are numb.
C: That's not the only part of your humanistics that'll be numb if you drop it again. Both of you pick it up and do it right. I ain't got all hourings and I'm not payin' ya past the clock off. And you don't leave til it's done.
B: Sorry Boss.
A: Never say sorry. Ow! Bastard!
B: Keep lip smarting me like that I'll smash your head in.
C: I thought I told you 'bout those legislations?
B:Sorry Boss.
A: C'mon. Let's get the bastard up.
B: Yeah. Me nut jugglers are running for the big top right now. 1, 2, lift!
C: Finally. When I get back I want it sliced, diced, and iced and ready for distribution.
A & B: Yes Boss.

Trayn Rek: A Montage

My first VCA assignment:

ACTION	DIALOGUE	VOICE OVERS/SOUND	AV/IMAGES	LIGHTS
		Pop music circa 2000 sounding as if heard through a bedroom wall Music fades out with lights		Black out
1.  Laura is sitting in a train compartment. The seat next to her and the pair opposite are empty. A travel case is at her feet. She is reading a dossier			Through the train window we see the city environs give way to a forest	The lights faded up to a brightly lit train cabin over 5 seconds. Black out over 5 seconds
2. Laura looks up from the dossier. She crosses to the window. She smiles		Gentle breathing	Pale grey clock with black time markers and black hands. The second hand is moving and the time is approaching 7 o’clock	The lights come back up over 5 seconds. Through the train window we see the orange of sunset fade to the pale grey of night falling. When the clock reaches 7 o’clock snap to black out.
3. Rebecca sits in a train station cafe drinking coffee. People are moving around in the periphery, talking to each other. There is a void of emptiness between her and them.	R: What’s the matter with me today?	Urgent pounding on a door Mum: Come quickly. Come here quickly! Laura: I’m coming Mummy! Mum: Well, are you coming or not? What are you doing on the floor? Laura: I slipped mummy. I fell.	Clock image again. Time is approaching 9:30	Harsh fluorescent lighting flickers up to full When the clock reaches 9:30 snap to black out.
4. Laura smiling. Rebecca looking pensive		The ABBA song ‘One of Us’ plays gently in the background. R: Mum! Laura stole my ring. Yes you did. You have always wanted it. I heard you telling mum it should have been given to you, not me. Because you’re the oldest. You’re just jealous because Grandma always liked me better. Did so! Did so! Give it back! Just because you’re the oldest doesn’t mean you always get everything you want. Mum! Ow! Bitch! If you won’t give it back I will just go and take it. Let go of me! You came into my room and tool the ring so I am going into yours to get it back. Music snaps off with lights		Light come up to dim spotlights on Laura’s and Rebecca’s faces over 5 seconds. Lights snap to black out
5. Laura puts the dossier on the seat beside her. She shifts restlessly on her seat. Another passenger enters and sits opposite. They smile.	Laura: Hello Passenger: Hi. Laura: My name is Laura. Passenger: I’m Mike. And where would a lovely lady like you be off to  in a train deep in a night like this? Laura: Ah, it’s a great mystery. (they keep chatting soflty)	The sound of many feet urgently moving down a corridor Narrator: An ambulance, its lights flashing and sirens blaring through the inky night, approach the hospital emergency entrance. The ambulance pulls up and the rear doors spring open. The drivers jump out and join their colleagues to ease down the stretchers. Hospital staff have been put on notice and are waiting at the doors, preparing to spring into action. They ready themselves, paring up with the paramedics, listening intently as the injuries are described and the observations are detailed.		Cabin lighting up in 3 seconds Red and blue lights slowly flash across the cabin throughout the narration Lights snap to black out
6. Laura is alone in the train cabin. She leans her head back on the seat and closes her eyes		The sound of a vacuum cleaner Laura: Hello, may I speak to the doctor? Yes, I though I ought to call you at once. She’s in a very bad way. I don’t know. Probably an overdose of drugs but I’m not sure. She had run away from the hospital. I found her at my place. Yes, in the house. Couldn’t I see you? Then I could tell you more. What? Are we going to a concert this evening? Yes, that’d be fine. You can pick me up at the hospital. The vacuum cleaner fades with the lighting		Cabin lights up over 5 seconds. The shadow of electricity poles rhythmically pass over Laura as the train progresses down the tracks. Black out over 5 seconds
7.		The sound of many feet moving down a corridor again Narrator: The patients is shifting around and groaning. The paramedics try to hold her still as a doctor assesses the injuries, travelling down the corridor to a treatment room. The feet sound stops Narrator: Nursing staff hover, standing by equipment and delivering trays to the patient bays. They start cutting away clothes as the doctors continue their examinations more closely. They bark out orders. The paramedics step back and start to complete paperwork on clipboards.	A cup of black coffee. A spoon is stirring it into a whirlpool Image fades out over 3 seconds
8. Rebecca takes a sip of the coffee. She grimaces and puts it down. A man approaches her.	Man: Hi. Are you Rebecca? My name is Hewson, I’m a counsellor and I just wanted to see how you are doing. You are sitting here all by yourself and I am concerned.	The sound of a rushing river Rebecca: Where is it? I put it here last night. Laura! Give it back! River changes to a gentle bubbling brook. The brook fades with the lights		Gentle spot light up on Rebecca at the table over 3 seconds Flourescent cafe lighting snaps up Lights fade to black over 3 seconds
9. Laura is sitting with her head flopped back, gently snoring. The passenger is sitting opposite her. Laura’s head falls to the side, then her whole body falls sideways. She snuggles in comfortably	Passenger: You blouse has pulled out of the waste of your A-line linen skirt. Your knees are curled up and your feet are upon the seat along with the rest of your body, filling the entire space of the two person nook. One shoe is still on your foot and the other has fallen to the floor, lying on its side. Your legs are pale and flawless. Your calves form a half moon, tapering to the knees. Your thighs splay out, broad but toned. Your skit has ridden up to your panties, which are black lace. The sound of a harsh slap as the clock registers 8:30		Clock image with the time approaching 8:30 Image snaps out at 8:30	A soft spotlight on Laura’s seat comes up over 5 seconds Snap to black as the clock hits 8:30
10. The Man grabs a chair and pulls it around to sit next to Rebecca. He pats her hand	Rebecca: If you don’t let me go I am going to scream until the police come			Fluorescent lighting up over 3 seconds. Snap to black out.
11. The man waves at a waiter who approaches the table. The man gives him Rebecca’s cold coffee. Rebecca shakes her head. The waiter takes the coffee and leaves	Man: This coffee has gone cold. Can you get the lady another one please. Rebecca: No. Man: Don’t be silly it’s fine. Waiter: As you wish sir.	The sound of a door slamming shut	The fragment of a notice of eviction is projected.	Flourescent lighting up over 3 seconds Lights fade to black out over 3seconds
12. Laura is sleeping on the seat, snoring. The other passenger is watching her. He turns on a reading light and opens a newspaper. He starts to do the crossword.	Passenger: Do you know you snore? Can you hear yourself in your sleep? Can you hear me?			The cabin is now dark, with just some moonlight entering from the window. The moon light brightens over 5 seconds. A reading light snaps on over the passenger Lights fade to black over 5 seconds.
13. We see both Laura and Rebecca at the same time. Laura shifts position and the dossier falls to the floor. At the same time a police officer brings a travel case which is identical to Laura’s over to Rebecca Laura sits up and giggles at the passenger as she tucks in her blouse, and pulls down her skirt which covers a large scar over her inner thigh. She straightens her hair. Meanwhile the police officer puts the case on the table in front of Rebecca. She stares at it. Laura picks up the dropped papers and packs them into the travel case. The man walks away from Rebecca taking the police officer with him.	Man: Do you know what this is? Would you like to be alone for a moment?	‘L’Ombre De Nous’ plays in the background Rebecca: I really need you to do this for me. Please don’t let me down this time. The music continues playing	Clock image is approaching 8:45 When the clock image reaches 8:45 it changes to be approaching 9 o’clock	Lights fade up in 3 seconds on both the train and the cafe When the clock strikes 9 o’clock snap to black
14. Rebecca reaches for the case. She hesitates. The waiter brings a fresh coffee then leaves her. She moves the coffee away and opens the case, looking at its contents.		Passenger: Revealed on your inside thigh is a long jagged scar starting from your crotch and continuing almost all the way to your knee. The song fades out with the lights	Text message being typed out: ‘Do you want to get cut again?’	Cafe lights up over 5 seconds Lights go to black out over 5 seconds.
15. The train jolts and Laura and the passenger tip off their seats into each other. They laugh and get back onto the seats. The passenger goes back to his crossword. Laura stands and looks out the window.	Laura: Oops, sorry. Passenger: I should be the one apologising. I landed on top of you! Are you okay? Laura: Yes, I’m fine. I wonder what that was. Passenger: A sleepy driver I suspect. Probably woken up by an animal crossing the tracks and panicking. Laura: Well he certainly woke everyone else up as well! Passenger: I wasn’t sleeping anyway. Laura: I think I have already had my nap for the night (giggles)			Train carriage lights snap on. Lights fade to black over 3 seconds
16. Rebecca starts rifling through the case frantically. She pulls out the dossier and a tear slides down her cheek.		The sound of agitated breathing and drawers being opened and closed roughly Laura: Aah! Stop pulling my hair. Mum! Ow, my foot was still in the door. You’ve broken it! Mum! The drawers stop and the breathing calms down. The breathing fades out with the lights		Harsh spot light on the cafe table snap up. Lights black out over 5 seconds
17. The train jolts to a halt. Laura and the passenger are thrown to opposite seats. A tree crashed through the window and a branch impales Laura. The passenger tries to pull it off her. He gives up.	Passenger: Laura! Laura! Speak to me. Are you okay? Laura! Your hands lay palms together, resting between your head and the cushions. Your hair has fanned over the seat and is tangled in your fingers. More strands run across your face. They ripple as you breathe, moving as the air moves in and out of your nose. Your lips are slightly parted and a soft snore accompanies the breath.	The screech of train wheels on tracks attempting an emergency stop.		Emergency lighting in the train cabin snaps up. Lights fade to black over 5 seconds.
18. Rebecca places the case on the floor. She spreads the contents of the dossier across the table. She caresses the papers and smiles.		Rebecca: Get out of my way, I’m coming in. Then give it back and I’ll leave you alone. Yes you do! Where else would it be? I had it last night and just took it off to go to bed. It was on my bedside table and now it’s not there. Of course I checked under the bed...Oh...		Harsh spotlight on the cafe table. Black out over 5 seconds
20.		The chorus to Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘Scarborough Fair’	Clock image. The time is approaching 11:30
21. A riotous house party. People are everywhere, drunk and dancing and laughing and screaming. Rebecca is on the kitchen table, half naked and drinking directly from a wine bottle. She shushes everyone. Everyone cheers and the party resumes.	Rebecca: A toast! A toast! To by beloved sister who came through for me in the end.	Music cross fades over 3 seconds to a pulsing, throbbing, loud hip hop music. The music is turned down. The music is turned back up. The music fades with the lights.		House lighting comes up over 5 seconds with fast pulsing red and blue strobe lighting layered on top. Black out over 5 seconds.