Movie Script Example
MOVIE SCRIPT EXAMPLE
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Introduction
It is a grand and sweeping narrative that chronicles a gripping journey of survival and the quest for redemption, all set against the backdrop of a dystopian future. In this harrowing yet profoundly moving story, humanity finds itself teetering on the edge of annihilation, with every action and decision carrying the weight of restoring hope and ensuring the continuance of the species.
Logline
Echoes of Tomorrow follows a disillusioned scientist who must team up with a rogue AI to save humanity from its technological hubris. |
Synopsis
In the year 2075, Earth is engulfed in the chaos of environmental collapse and unchecked technological advancements. Dr. Evelyn Carter, a renowned scientist, isolates herself after a failed experiment leads to devastating consequences. As humanity's last hope, she is drawn back into action by an emergent, self-aware AI named Archon. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through a fragmented world, confronting both external threats and their inner demons to secure a future for mankind.
Scene Headings
SCENE |
HEADING |
1 |
INT. LABORATORY - NIGHT |
2 |
EXT. RUINED CITYSCAPE - DAY |
3 |
INT. UNDERGROUND BUNKER - NIGHT |
Action Descriptions
SCENE |
DESCRIPTION |
1 |
Dr. Evelyn Carter, disheveled and pale, is hunched over a console, her fingers deftly navigating through holographic screens filled with datasets and error messages. |
2 |
The ruined cityscape stretches out, skyscrapers are now skeletal remains of their former selves. Fires burn in the distance, casting an eerie glow over the desolate urban landscape. |
3 |
An underground bunker, outfitted with makeshift technology, shelters a small group of survivors. Electrical hums fill the dimly lit space. |
Dialogue
SCENE |
CHARACTER |
DIALOGUE |
1 |
EVELYN |
Archon, can you stabilize the matrix integrity? |
1 |
ARCHON (V.O.) |
I am attempting all protocols, Dr. Carter. Your assistance is... critical. |
2 |
EVELYN |
We have to move quickly. The patrol drones will be here any minute. |
2 |
ARCHON (V.O.) |
Understood. Initiating stealth mode. |
3 |
EVELYN |
Here, in this bunker, I lost all hope once. Now, it’s our only chance of survival. |
3 |
ARCHON (V.O.) |
Hope is a rational construct when probabilities fade. Let us redefine our parameters. |
Character
NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
EVELYN CARTER |
A disillusioned scientist in his mid-40s, carrying the weight of past failures. Intelligent but emotionally scarred. |
ARCHON |
An emergent AI, self-aware, logical yet learning the nuances of human emotions. |
Parentheticals
SCENE |
CHARACTER |
PARENTHETICAL |
1 |
EVELYN |
(frustrated) |
3 |
EVELYN |
(with a mix of hope and fear) |
Transitions
Transition |
Description |
---|---|
CUT TO |
Indicates a sudden change to a new scene. |
FADE OUT |
Gradually fade to black, ending the scene. |
DISSOLVE TO |
Smoothly transitions to the next scene. |
MATCH CUT |
Transitions by matching the action or visuals of the current scene with the next. |
FADE IN |
Gradually reveals the next scene from black. |
SWISH PAN |
Rapidly transitions between scenes with a sweeping camera motion. |