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TITLE: Robert Kerr
ASSIGNMENT The Quality Evaluation Process
INT. MAIN BALLROOM- EVENING
A college graduation party is being held by a fraternity chapter on campus. All the graduating seniors are there, some potential recruits are also in attendance along with key alumni. The women in attendance are all guests of the fraternity. Among the potential new members is ROBERT, a 19 year old sophomore. Robert has been going through the room introducing himself and has stopped to talk with a beautiful young woman, MARY, a 20 year old junior.
ROBERT
Pretty cool party isn’t it? These guys really know how to throw a party. My name is Robert, what is yours?
MARY
My name is Mary. Actually this is pretty tame compared to some of the parties I’ve attended. You’re new here. Who invited you?
ROBERT
Trent. Everybody knows Trent. We met at a campus seminar and hit it off right away. After a couple of coffees, he invited me to come. I’m just taking it all in and hoping to get a bid. I’m surprised by some of the other candidates though., See that big guy with the crew cut talking to the red head? He’s on the rugby side but is a real moron. He’s also big time into drugs.
MARY
Well, he should fit in nicely with some of the druggies in the house. See that red head gal he’s flirting with She’s the girlfriend of one of the guys in the house. But everyone knows she does a lot more than flirt, if you get my meaning.
ROBERT
That’s a recipe for disaster. Hey, there’s Trent. I’d love to introduce you.
MARY
I’ll pass. Been there done that.
Robert waves at TRENT, a 22 year old senior) who is holding court in one of the corners of the room.
ROBERT
Excuse me. I’ll be right back. Don’t go anywhere
MARY
Stayin’ put.
Robert walks over to the corner where Trent is and waits his turn to shake his hand and thank him for the invitation. After a brief pause, he stands next to Trent.
ROBERT
Trent, buddy, just wanted to thank you for the invitation. Really like what I see, if you know what I mean
TRENT
Glad you could make it buddy. Just know that most of the women in the room are spoken for by the brothers. Big mistake to break that code.ROBERT
Read you loud and clear, buddy. (pointing to Mary)
What about Mary. Is she spoken for?
TRENT
No, she’s a free agent.
ROBERT
That’s good news. Speaking of news, (leaning in to whisper in Trent’s ear) I just learned that the red-head talking to the guy with the crew
cut is cheating on her boyfriend.) Thought you should know so you could pass the word.
Trent looks startled by this information.
TRENT
Keep that to yourself. I’ll take care of it. Now excuse me I need to go talk with my future boss. Enjoy the rest of the party.
Trent steps away and walks toward the center of the room where some alumni are gathered and exchanging business cards. Trent joins them. Robert returns to Mary and continues his conversation. Trent leaves the center of the room and drifts back to his corner. He spots MICHAEL, the chapter enforcer, and signals him to join him.
TRENT
We’ve got a problem. See that dude talking to Mary. He just tried to sell me some cocaine. No telling what he’s willing to do with the ladies drinks. I want you to tell him that he is going to get a bid and needs to follow you into the back storage area. Once you have him out of sight, beat the shit out of him. Tell him the next time he shows his face you’ll put him in the hospital, Can do?
MICHAEL
No problem. How did he get in here in the first place?
TRENT
Don’t know, don’t care.
Michael leaves the corner and walks over to where Mary & Robert are standing talking. Michael politely interrupts.
MICHAEL
Hey buddy, I’ve got good news for you. Your in. Just need you to follow me so you can sign some forms and then it will all be taken care of.
ROBERT
That’s amazing! Looks like you’ll be seeing me around a lot more Mary. Now excuse me. The folks on my block won’t believe this.
Michael leads the way as they exit the room to the kitchen and storage area.
Trent follows Michael and Robert till they leave the room. He then walks over to MOLLY (the red headed lady) and interrupts the flirting with the rugby player.
TRENT
Buddy, I need to talk to the lady here for a moment. How about you grab another drink from the bar. It’ll just be a moment.
The rugby player nods his head and goes toward the bar. Trent scans the room to make sure nobody is paying attention to him. Once he is satisfied, he turns to Molly.
TRENT
Molly, I think we should postpone our get together this evening. Apparently some people are getting suspicious.MOLLY
But David will be gone and I have something very sexy to wear. You’ll really enjoy it.
TRENT
I’m sure I will. Just need to take a raincheck. Now, be good and I’ll make it up to you later.
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ASSIGNMENT NO. 5
Title: Ed. Gillow first attempt at Creative Mastery
I learned that it is fun (and smart) to have a repeatable process and follow it. Interest techniques are cool!
*Pardon the lack of formatting my laptop (which contains Final Draft) is in the shop.*
EXT. MARINA DEL REY – MARINA – DAY
ROBERT, 30s, wearing Ray-Bans, bright Hawaiian shirt and dockers strides down the marina dock way. He nervously pops a stick of spearmint gum into his mouth and chews away. His head on a swivel, he searches for a certain yacht. Finally, he spots his target. The wording on the back of the 50-foot yacht reads:
TREPEDATION
ROBERT:
Jeez, Trent! Who’d you kill to get this?
TRENT (30s) greased back hair, Hugo Boss suit, layers of gold neck chains and black dress shirt pops his head over the top railing.
TRENT:
What’d you say, Robert?
Robert reacts to Trent’s ambush.
TRENT (cont’d)
Get your fat ass up here so we can celebrate, mate!
Robert carefully hops on the yacht and cautiously makes his way up to the top deck.
Trent strides over to meet Robert. He gives him a big bear hug. Steps back to straighten out his suit.
TRENT (cont’d)
Thanks for coming on such short notice.
ROBERT: Hey, no problem.
Trent yells into the intercom.
Lars, take her out!
The yacht’s engines fire up and the yacht glides out of the slip.
ROBERT:
Whoa, what’s going on?
TRENT:
Just a quick spin around the harbor, no biggie.
Robert looks around, chews his gum, and smiles nervously.
TRENT:
Let’s have a drink.
Robert looks around the top deck:
Sure.
Trent pours two scotches on ice. He spills a bit of scotch on the counter. Muttering to himself he cleans up the spill, then folds the napkin neatly and stores it on the counter. He approaches Robert and hands him the drink.
TRENT:
Here’s to you for putting Billy Bob in his place.
CLINK.
ROBERT:
Yeah, how about that lying weasel? I knew if I kept leading him on and spreading shit about him, he’d take the bait and we’d hang his ass.
TRENT:
Well, damn good job!
Trent hands Robert a stock of money.
TRENT (cont’d)
That’s my way of saying thank you. By the way, what do you think of my yacht?
As he looks around the yacht, Robert notices they’re heading out to open sea.
ROBERT:
Thought you said we were just taking a spin in the harbor.
TRENT:
Yeah, well… you’re not afraid of deep water, are you?
Robert’s forehead starts beading up. He shakes his head.
TRENT (cont’d)
Good. I need you to do another job for me.
Before answering, Robert watches Trent straighten his suit.
ROBERT:
Who we screwing this time?
TRENT:
Funny. You know William Spence?
Robert nods, finishes off the scotch in one gulp.
ROBERT:
Yeah, I know him. No dice.
TRENT:
Whaddya mean, no dice?
ROBERT:
Means, I ain’t gonna do the job.
TRENT:
Why?
ROBERT:
There are foul lines in baseball for a reason.
TRENT:
I wouldn’t ask you to do a job I wouldn’t do myself. I… I’ve got a lot of other stuff to deal with.
ROBERT:
Yeah, I can see that.
TRENT:
Come on whatcha say? I’ll make it worth your while.
He head nods to the stack on money in Robert’s hands.
ROBERT:
No means no.
TRENT:
LARS!
ROBERT:
What’s a Lars?
LARS exits from the cabin house. He is 6’8” and a mountain of muscles. The epitome of a lean, mean fighting machine.
TRENT:
Robert meet Lars. Lars meet Robert.
Lars grunts.
ROBERT:
Kinda aggressive, even for you Trent.
TRENT:
I don’t like people saying no to me. You know that.
Trent looks at Lars, then head motions to Robert.
Lars stalks over to Robert.
Robert backs up, looking around for something he can grab.
Lars raises his huge arms and swings his right at Robert.
As Lars is in mid-swing, Robert side steps and does a leg sweep using Lars’ size and weight to knock him against the railing. Lars teeters and almost regains his balance, but falls overboard into the ocean.
Robert shoots a look at the shocked Trent.
ROBERT:
Guess all those martial arts in the Marines finally paid off.
Robert strolls toward Trent, who backs up until there is nowhere to back up.
Robert grabs Trent by the throat and lifts him off the deck.
ROBERT:
This is going to hurt you more than me. OH! Billy Bob says howdy!
POW!
THUD!
Trent falls to the deck.
Robert picks Trent up as the yacht continues to make its way further out to sea.
POW!
THUD!
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George Petersen THE SCENE
INT. RESTAURANT BATHROOM – DAY
Robert (40s) is violently thrown against a bathroom wall.
A Man in a Hawaiian Shirt (20s) lunges for him and slams his fist against Robert’s jaw.
Out of nowhere, Trent (30s) grabs the Man in the Hawaiian Shirt from behind, throws him against the opposite wall.
The two stare at each other for a moment, then the Man in the Hawaiian Shirt scampers away.
Trent turns and helps Robert to the sink.
ROBERT
Thank you. Thank you.
Trent grabs some paper towels and daps Robert’s bleeding chin.
ROBERT
Have you had lunch?
EXT. OUTDOOR RESTAURANT PATIO – DAY
Trent helps Robert into his chair, checks out the large half eaten display of Beer and food before him.
ROBERT
I was celebrating a big sale. Please sit down.
TRENT
Rest. You should rest.
Trent sits.
ROBERT
I would call my wife, but she’s not available. She’s attending an auction of her mother’s estate.
TRENT
I love auctions. Did a quarter mill last year in resales. I might be interested in items that don’t move. If the price is right, that is.
ROBERT
Really?
TRENT
Do you have any idea who attacked you?
ROBERT
I suppose I may have said something about the man’s wife, but it was nothing to get worked up about. That’s the thing about men today: they lack a sense of humor. Can I order you something?
TRENT
No thanks.
ROBERT
You should meet my wife, Trinity.
TRENT
I would very much like to meet her.
Robert checks his watch.
ROBERT
Come to my home for dinner. That way you can meet Trinity. Maybe she’ll have something that would be of interest to you.
Trent leans a little closer.
TRENT
If you don’t mind me asking… what’s she like, your wife?
Robert hesitates for a split second, then relaxes.
ROBERT
Oh, she’s great. She’s not like other women. You’ll like her.
TRENT
Do you have a photo of her?
Robert hesitates again, then proudly reaches for his wallet, shows off a photo of a stunning 20 something year old woman.
ROBERT
She’s quite a bit younger than I, as you can see.
Trent leans in for a closer look, then looks up at Robert.
TRENT
You must have a way with women.
Robert gives Trent a look. Then leans in close too.
ROBERT
(a fake whisper)
The secret is… you have to be nice — at least in the beginning.
TRENT
I’ll remember that.
Under the table, Trent removes his wedding ring.
ROBERT
Shall we go?
Trent helps Robert up from the table and helps him through the side gate, which leads to the arriving limo.
EXT. STREET – DAY
Behind some bushes down the street, the Man in the Hawaiian Shirt puts on sunglasses and watches Trent help Robert get in the limo. He smiles.
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QE, Cycle 1, Lesson 5
EXT HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY – NIGHT
Hundreds of lights decorate the altars for the celebration of the Day of the Dead. Flowers, music, dancers, arts and crafts, food vendors abound.
Several dignitaries surround TRENT KANE (50’s). He’s immaculate in a designer suit. He accepts a certificate and the key to the city.
Trent laughs at his joke. The woman next to him slaps his face and flees in embarrassment.
ROBERT GRAVES (60’s) whispers to a nubile woman next to him, NIKKI (20’s).
ROBERT
Here’s a hundred bucks to get that jackass to the William Andrews Clark Jr. Mausoleum.
NIKKI
It’s surrounded by water.
ROBERT
I have a rowboat hidden under a tree. He gets off first. You take off.
NIKKI
What’d he ever do to you?
ROBERT
My business.
Nikki wiggles over to Trent. He smiles. Takes her arm.
EXT. LAKE – NIGHT
Nikki rows the boat. Trent ogles her cleavage.
TRENT
Did you know you picked the richest man here tonight? Are you worth five hundred dollars?
NIKKI
I’d like the money first.
TRENT
I’m no fool.
NIKKI
Get out so I can hide the boat.
Trent climbs onto the island’s grass.
Nikki rows away.
TRENT
Hey. Get back here or you’ll be sorry.
He looks at the mausoleum and shivers.
Robert saunters out from the darkness of the arched entrance.
Trent jumps.
TRENT
You startled me. That freaky woman strand you, too?
Robert smiles.
ROBERT
I have my own way.
TRENT
Can I get a lift? I gotta get home.
ROBERT
I wouldn’t call your shack on the beach a home.
Trent glares.
TRENT
Who are you? A private dick?
ROBERT
I’m nothing. Unlike your rich friends.
TRENT
Business associates.
ROBERT
Out of your league, my friend. Or don’t they know you’re pretending to be rich?
Trent stomps toward Robert.
TRENT
I’m done listening to your insults.
Robert laughs.
ROBERT
I never thought you’d show up to receive honors at a celebration honoring the dead.
TRENT
Had to. Got a big deal next month.
ROBERT
Despite your fear of ghosts. I’m impressed.
Trent straightens his tie.
TRENT
Look, I don’t know what you think you know about me —
ROBERT
It would amuse me to create trouble with a word or two in the right ears.
TRENT
How much money to keep quiet?
ROBERT
You’ll never have enough for the grief you caused me.
TRENT
I don’t know you.
Robert grins.
ROBERT
I don’t suppose you do. You swindled my wife out of her inheritance. She killed herself. Now we can’t be together.
Robert slides closer to Trent.
TRENT
Stay away from me.
He runs to the edge of the lake.
Robert shouts after him.
ROBERT.
I can get off the island.
TRENT
I don’t believe you.
ROBERT
Spend the night with the dead.
Robert disappears into the darkness of the mausoleum doorway.
Trent pulls a knife and follows him.
INT. MAUSOLEUM ENTRANCE – NIGHT
Total black.
TRENT (V. O.)
Where’s the boat?
ROBERT (V.O.)
You were right about that.
Robert shines a flashlight on his own face. His skin starts peeling off his body.
Trent freezes in horror. Drops the knife.
Robert’s skeleton snatches the knife. He stabs Trent through the heart. Trent screams.
The flashlight goes out.
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Cheryl: Good afternoon. Was wondering how we are supposed to share our feedback with the others in the class? I tried to send messages but the system said it couldn’t find any of the names. Just wondering how to complete that step in the class. Thanks.
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Alfred QE Scene
INT. CLUB – NIGHT
A kind of stylish club. A stock company EMPLOYEES celebrate. A stellar performance for X-Corporation.
CEO ROBERT UNCORKS a bottle of champagne.
ROBERT
To X-Corporation!
APPLAUSE!
A secretive look marks Robert’s mood as he sees TRENT, who shoots a conspiring, aggressive eye toward Robert.
Trent approaches Robert.
TRENT
I know you did it.
Robert takes a self-esteem boosting drink.
Trent
You used me.
Robert
What are you talking about?
TRENT
Let’s talk.
They leave the celebration
INT. BACKROOM – NIGHT
TRENT
Tell me the secret?
ROBERT(smooth)
I know what I’m doing –
Trent punches Robert with a blow to his face….
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INT. FRATERNITY HOUSE – NIGHT 1<sup>st</sup> Draft
Loud music is playing. Numerous College Students are partying. Everyone is drinking a punch drink in plastic cups. A few people are dancing. Through a doorway in the kitchen stands an open, emptied out refrigerator with a large plastic trash can in it, filled with punch. Several large, empty bottles of liquor are dispersed around the floor next to the refrigerator.
TRENT, a sharply dressed guy stands in front of the refrigerator, holding two cups while a LOUD DRUNK, holding a ladle, fills the cups. A number of college kids stand in line with their cups. Drunk overflows Trent’s cups.
TRENT
Hey, watch it.
LOUD DRUNK
Sorry, Trent.
Trent gives him a stern look as he sets the cups on countertop and washing his hands in the sink.
Trent sighs at the drunk as he walks out of the kitchen into the hallway, where JULIE, his attractive girlfriend is waiting. He hands her the drink.
TRENT
This stuff will lay you on your ass. It’s been fermenting
for several days.
She lightly nods and slowly sips the drink. Trent notices ROBERT entering, slapping people on the back as he walks past them. He nods to Trent as he approaches him.
ROBERT
What’s going on, buddy?
TRENT
If you’re going to pledge, you need to get here early to
set up and help clean up at the end.
ROBERT
I gotcha.
He glances at Julie with a half-smile, who shyly looks away. Trent pulls Robert towards him and whispers in his ear.
TRENT
And, brother’s girlfriends are off limits. Did you really
think Julie wouldn’t tell me you came on to her?
ROBERT
I knew that. I was only trying to be friendly. Nothing else.
Trent looks at him cynically.
TRENT
As you can see, lots of women here, but you can’t go out
with a Little Sister unless you Pledge. So, how’s everything
else going?
ROBERT
Great. Classes are a breeze. I’ll probably have a 3.5 this
semester.
TRENT
Really. Jim’s in your chemistry class. He didn’t think you
were doing that well. You know the school requires a 2.75
to pledge any fraternity.
ROBERT
Piece of cake. And, Jim doesn’t know shit. Just because I
ask questions doesn’t mean I don’t get it. And, let’s face it,
he’s not the sharpest tool in the box.
TRENT
Good enough. By the way, if you feel like getting high,
they’re outside in the back.
Robert cracks a smile and glances at Julie again as he moseys on. Trent notices and furrows his brow.
Robert acts like he’s best friends with everyone, making sure the girls see this as he makes his way to the kitchen and grabs a cup of punch.
He flirts with several of the girls as he makes his way around the rooms.
TIME DISSOLVE:
Robert loiters close to the back door where JIM, a smart-ass jock, stands close to the door. Trent gives him a nod. Jim looks at Robert and cracks a smile, then looks back at Trent and gives a light nod.
Jim walks up to Robert and puts his hand on his shoulder and whispers in his ear. Robert pulls back with a smile as Jim tilts his head to the back door.
EXT. BACKYARD – NIGHT
They step out the back door where a few guys are smoking a joint and walk up to the group. One of the guys passes the joint to Robert. He takes a puff and passes it to Jim.
The all take turns passing the joint around.
ROBERT
Wow, this is really good stuff.
JIM
So, you think I’m some kind of dumbshit.
ROBERT
(snickering)
Yeah, right… Wait, what?
JIM
You think I didn’t hear it?
ROBERT
That’s bullshit. I never said any such thing. Who said it?
JIM
Trent! Are you saying he’s lying?
ROBERT
I think he misunderstood what I was saying. All I was
saying was that the teacher was worthless and nobody
can understand him.
JIM
I think you’re full of shit.
Jim starts flailing on Robert with his buddies joining in.
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INT. BALL ROOM – NIGHT
Reception.
Robert stands with glass of Margarita, observing people like everything’s lost.
Trent enters, running in, generating grandeur impression. Halts near Robert.
TRENT
Hello, Rob! You are at engagement!
ROBERT
Well, it must be hard for you, after divorce!
TRENT
No. Oh, no.
Trent tries to put something smart out.
TRENT
I am actually going to… pick up on Maryann!
Robert’s face sunk.
TRENT
Here she is!
Trent squeezes Robert’s shoulder, as that one tries to avoid that, and directs his steps to the pair, speaking vividly amid crowd.
Man looks up at him. That’s George, groom’s brother!
TRENT
Hello, George! Congratulation at your brother’s engagement! Maryann! Do you show her around?
GEORGE
Oh thank you! No, actually, we are dating!
Trent stops at the spot.
TRENT
Yes, do you have personal yacht, by the way?
George nods.
TRENT
You know, we have photo session on our corporate yacht. Blue and Silver now. Don’t forget!
Trent washes away amid crowd.
On its periphery, Robert is approached by Ronald.
RONALD
What a commotion! Easy to keep outside!
ROBERT
Who knows! Trent fucks Maryann!
Ronald gets shocked.
RONALD
Maryann? That Latino girl who changes boyfriends as gloves? Trent?
Robert sips at his margarita, his face becomes sour.
ROBERT
Well, he happened to be next! Please, excuse me!
He turns around, concealing behind one of the doors.
Ronald thoughtfully makes it to George and Maryann.
RONALD
George, congratulation! Maryann! You was terrific at Yellow and Bordeaux! Amber suits you.
MARYANN
Thank you, Ronald, you are most generous!
GEORGE
We have catalog in here!
George nods at cocktail table under the wall with a small bunch of Autumn edition spread on table top.
GEORGE
It’s Blue and Silver now, might be terrific with turquoise!
RONALD
Mexican Traditional.
Beat.
RONALD
What is this thing with Trent and Maryann anyway?
GEORGE
That very photo session.
Ron nods, moves along.
INT. SIDE ROOM – NIGHT
Enters Douglass.
DOUGLASS
Hey, Rob, have you heard, Trent fucks this Latino girl, Amanda! You know, this short one, with quick moves?
INT. BALL ROOM – NIGHT
Quick glimpse of AMANDA, (26), short gem of a woman with smooth hair pinned beyond, locks framing oval face with dark unsteady eyes.
INT. SIDE ROOM – NIGHT
Robert coughs it over with his drink.
ROBERT
No, I didn’t know.
INT. BALL ROOM – NIGHT
Trent is engaged in a talk with a couple of men.
They pick up new margarita.
Trent picks up his margarita glass, with its cherry and lemon.
BARMAN
You see, cherry and lemon, on the side. That’s like photographs on the cover. You have one big photograph. It’s fantastic. But at the side there is a frame, and there is another photograph.
Trent nods in confirmation.
INT. STAIRCASE – NIGHT
Heavy black boots rhythmically go up the steps.
BALL ROOM
Enters BERRY, (28), Amanda’s boyfriend, most serious, with the prank, black, talking only on AB language.
He’s met by his folk, including JONAH.
BERRY
What’s up, dude?
JONAH
What’s up? Berry! Do you see that man? They say, he flirts Amanda!
BERRY
That dude? What a duchebag!
INT. BALL ROOM – NIGHT
Applause. In the center of the room under everyone’s look, tall groom in black suits exchanges rings with esthetic female in tan silk.
Trent with glass in his hand is approached by Robert.
ROBERT
Trent, someone wants to talk business with you!
TRENT
Business? Me?
ROBERT
In that room! Pretty urgent!
TRENT
Sure!
INT. SIDE ROOM – NIGHT
Trent enters and falls into Berry’s hands. His Margarita glass safely taken from his hand by Jonah.
BERRY
You fuck my girl! If you fuck Amanda, she must be on the cover!
Trent gets uneasy. Perspective to fuck Amanda.
TRENT
On the cover? We already planned another lady on the cover.
Berry hits Trent under ribs.
BERRY
You fuck my girl, she must be on the cover!
TRENT
I didn’t fuck her!
BERRY
You did! Everyone’s talking about it!
TRENT
Well, you ain’t any George, Old Man’s youngest, who has girlfriend!
BERRY
No, and I can beat you up!
He hits Trent again, now on another side, with his left fist.
TRENT
OK, OK, maybe we will figure it out!
Berry blows it real hard into Trent’s left eye.
TRENT
Maybe they both might be on the cover!
Berry stops the beating, unsure.
BERRY
Both?
TRENT
Yes, both!
Berry pushes Trent away, to teach him lesson. Ponders it over.
Trent takes advantage of the moment.
TRENT
Both, yeah? Deal?
Berry gives undefined consent.
Trent slips out of the doors.
INT. BALL ROOM – NIGHT
Robert watches from afar how Trent swiftly goes outside, covering his left eye with left hand, pressing his right hand to the left, over rib cage.
Speedily heads out of Ball Room.
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