Day 13 Assignments

[Bob Rowen]

Bob Rowen’s Act 2 Reaction to TP 1

What I learned doing this assignment is once again the value of outlining the scene.

Outline Key Scene 1 – Key Scene 1 (Reaction to TP 1)

BEGINNING: Virgil, now confronted with PGE’s big lie, decides only to share his research findings with Edgar in order to preserve a working relationship

MIDDLE: Edgar says Virgil would be much better off just sticking with Company information

END: Edgar suggests Virgil work with his first-line supervisors whenever he thinks there’s a problem of unnecessary or excessive exposure.

Key Scene 1

INT. EDGAR’S OFFICE – MORNING

Virgil taps on Edgar’s open door.

EDGAR

Good morning, Virgil. What can I do for you?

VIRGIL

Do you have a few minutes to chat with me or would there be a better time?

EDGAR

Sure. Come on in and please, have a seat. What’s on your mind?

VIRGIL

It has to do with radiation exposure. I’ve come across some information that all exposure to ionizing radiation is harmful and that it would be a good idea if we made every effort to reduce unnecessary exposure.

EDGAR

Don’t you think we do that?

VIRGIL

I’ve seen times when we could eliminate excessive exposure in our radiation work permits and the way we go about doing things.

EDGAR

We have quarterly and annual limits on our exposure and we sure in the hell comply with them. So what the problem?

VIRGIL

What I’m trying to say is we’d be better off if we could to a job for let’s say 50 mr of exposure instead of 300 mr. We don’t make that kind of effort because we have these arbitrary limits that are considered safe.

EDGAR

They are safe if we stay within them because the body can recover from the exposure. Didn’t you read our Radiation Protection Manual?

VIRGIL

Yes, I read it and the information I’ve come across disagrees with that.

EDGAR

Virgil, you’d be better off staying with what the Company is saying rather than whatever it is you’ve read. But I’ll tell you what. If you see a situation where we can reasonably reduce exposure, just work it out with your first-line supervisor. Now I’ve got to get back to work.

[Robert Springfield]

Rob Springfield’s Act 2 Reaction to TP 1

What I learned doing this assignment is a systematic way for writing using a beat sheet.

BEAT SHEET

EXT. TRAIN STATION – ARKANSAS – NIGHT

To dodge the killers, Mark and his family board a train headed out west, because Mark wants to keep the app safe until he can get it into the right hands. Jeff feels that if they go to Vegas he can win the money that he owes.

INT. TRAIN STATION – NIGHT

On the train the family argues the whole time. Mark learns more about the app to defend his family. He starts to have fun with it and annoy others on the train. All seems calm and safe.

ACT 2 OUTLINE

EXT./INT. TRAIN STATION – ARKANSAS – NIGHT

BEGINNING: In the parking lot. Mark and family arrive at the train station in total disarray. Julie and Ann demand to know what’s going on.

MIDDLE: Mark and Jeff promise to tell everything once they are on the train. They all hurriedly board the train arguing amongst one another.

END: On the train, Mark and Jeff lie to Julie and Ann to keep them calm. They seem convinced but argue with Mark anyway.

INT. TRAIN – DAY

BEGINNING: On the train Mark and Jeff argue off to the side. Mark let’s Jeff know that he’s on to his gambling.

MIDDLE: Mark promises to keep Jeff’s secret. Mark has Jeff believing those were Manny’s men after him. He hides his situation entirely.

END: Jeff promises to help Mark get the app to Dr. Stein’s grandson once they get to Vegas. They continue to argue.

INT. TRAIN – CABIN – DAY

BEGINNING: Jeff and Mark accuse one another for their predicament. [Mark doesn’t let him know that his situation involves John Stein].

MIDDLE: Mark lies about why he has Dr. Green’s phone. Mark says he had a heart attack. Jeff blames Mark for Dr. Green’s health just to argue.

END: Mark wants to breakdown but storms away from Jeff. He plays around with the app.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by  Robert Springfield.
• This reply was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by  Robert Springfield.
• This reply was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by  Robert Springfield.
• This reply was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by  Robert Springfield.
• This reply was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by  Robert Springfield.

[Harley Grant]

Harley’s Act 2 Reaction to TP 1

What I learned doing this assignment is that I need to keep moving to develop a plan for my lead character.

INT. RICK’S BAR – LATE NIGHT

Beginning: Priyanka goes to Rick’s bar. She explains the attack.

Middle: Priyanka asks Rick if she can leave Sia with him for the night to keep her safe.

End: Rick reluctantly agrees. Priyanka explains to Sia that she needs to make everything okay. Priyanka tells Rick that she will be back the next day.

INT. FAMILY PAWN SHOP – MORNING

Beginning: Priyanka meets up with her brother Raj at the family pawnshop/gun smuggling operation. She tells Raj about the attack and that Sia is with Rick. Priyanka tries to get Raj to help her and shut down the family business.

Middle: Raj tells Priyanka that business is booming and he has been working with Rohan to get guns to newly released prisoners.

End: Priyanka discovers that she cannot depend on her brother. She realizes that she has messed up by telling Raj where Sia is in hiding. Raj knocks her unconscious and locks her in the basement.

[Arial Burnz]

Subject: Arial’s Act 2 Reaction to the Turning Point

What I learned doing this assignment is…that this method of developing my story through the beat sheet is a very efficient method to use moving forward.

INT. FORTRESS OF VALNA – NIGHT

BEGINNING: Aylen is sent to the Fortress of Valna – aka Anguish Island – and when she arrives, she pleads with the warden to let her go. She is innocent. She is expecting the warden to be reasonable and to believe her. She is also trusting this is a mistake and the people around her will correct the error.

MIDDLE: The warden sounds very sympathetic, and he even takes advantage of her naiveite by making her think he is leading her to a part of the prison where she will get to file an appeal. However, he locks her in her new cell and the person she is appealing to is a large female guard who strings Aylen up and beats her.

END: Aylen cowers, bruised and bleeding, in the corner. The warden tells her there will be no appeals, no visitors, no cell mates. She will live the rest of her life alone in this cell. Solinta and Mastonia are at war, so her plight is insignificant to what’s going on in the world outside. She should be thankful she is not caught up in it.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by  Arial Burnz.