Post Day 23 Assignment Here

[jaye Blohm]

JAYE’S ACT 4 RESOLUTION

What I learned is that whatever doubts I might have placed on myself at the beginning of this class, trusting the process and pushing through has allowed me to write a first draft screenplay in 12 days, and I’m thrilled with it so far. Rewrites can only make it better! I’m looking forward to elevating this story!

EXT. LAB – NIGHT

Copious amounts of police cars skid up to the entrance. Hero walks out
alone, straight to THE COMMISSIONER (50s).

HERO
Commissioner, your men are
going to find a big surprise in
the Science Lab.

Commissioner, gun drawn, hands shaking, speaks timidly. Almost asking.

COMMISSIONER
Hero, I need you to come to
the station. Answer some
questions.

HERO
I’ll be glad to. But first, City Hall.

Hero points his fist to the sky and he’s off!

EXT. CITY HALL – NIGHT

The front door is smashed to bits.

INT. CITY HALL / LOWER LEVEL – SAME

Hero faces a set of doors. In front to him A SIGN ON THE DOOR READS:

THE VAULT.

Commotion behind him as POLICE and ARMED SECURITY round the
corner. The Commissioner leads.

Hero breaks open the first set of doors.

An armed guard holds up a key card. The Commissioner waves it away.

Hero breaks open the second set of doors. Then the third.

Inside, people stand.

BLACK WOMAN BLONDE MAN
Hero! We’re saved!

ASIAN WOMAN LATINO MAN
He’s alive! I knew it!

BEARDED HIPSTER
I’m hungry!

INT. HERO’S PENTHOUSE / LIVING ROOM – NIGHT

Hero and Villain drink wine. Hero sits on the couch. Villain stands before
him, shirt raised. A steel case sits on the coffee table.

HERO
There’s gotta be a way we can
remove it.

VILLAIN
I don’t know. They told me if I
tried, it would go off.

Villain sits.

VILLAIN
The detonator is at the bottom of
the sea, so I’m sure I’ll be okay.

HERO
Speaking of…
(nods to the steel case)
Thanks for bringing that back.

VILLAIN
Won’t happen again.

Hero yawns. Sit’s upright. Pulls Villain’s diamond from his pocket.

HERO
And this is yours.

Hero pauses.

HERO
I had my girlfriend’s ring in my
utility belt that night.

VILLAIN
The lightning triggered something
in the diamond.

Hero sets it on the table. Leans back. Rubs his eyes.

HERO
Maybe you can be my side kick.

VILLAIN
Fuck that!

HERO
This can be normal. Working
together.

VILLAIN
The snake eventually bites, my
friend.

Hero drinks. Another yawn. Checks his glass. Seeing double. Sighs.

HERO
You poisoned me…

VILLAIN
Only a little.

Hero lowers his glass.

HERO
Aww… I trusted you.

VILLAIN
Don’t worry. You’ll wake up in the
morning.

Hero closes his eyes. Villain stands and straddles Hero’s legs, blocking
our view.

HERO
(groggy as hell)
What are you doing?

Villain steps back. A drawing of a penis is on Hero’s forehead. Hero’s
mouth has fallen open.

Villain lightly slaps Hero’s cheek.

VILLAIN
Oh, before I forget… I got you
something.

He releases a loud FART. Hero curls his nose and tries to push the taste
out of his mouth.

Villain puts Hero’s wine on the coffee table, next to the diamond. He goes
to the front door.

VILLAIN
See ya, Mike.

Villain walks out. Leaves the diamond behind. Door closes.

HERO
(falling into sleep)
See ya, Greg.

[Mary Chamberlin]

Mary and Rich’s Act 4 Resolution

What I learned doing this assignment is now we can celebrate! It feels great to be at this point, ready for the next steps.

1. Outline Key Scene 4.

EXT – PARKING LOT OF SCHOOL – NIGHT

In truth, they lost. The $250 “winnings share” is mostly the ka-ching money, and the rest Jax’s last savings. Both Shakespeare and Hitler almost went broke, y’know!” Jax tells Morty that there is a Screenwriting Two class. Maybe they can sign up and try again.

Morty says, “we’ll flip for it.”—-whether they should SIGN UP FOR SCREENWRITING TWO.

Jax and Morty both call heads in the air— we do it — “It’s heads.” Together: “You’re kidding!” Together: “Ka-ching!”

AFTER – OVER CREDITS SHOW THE YARD WARS SCRIPT MADE INTO A STUDENT MOVIE

SCENE:

MORTY: Good thing Bella Bustamonte wasn’t judging or I may have to play hard to get. And, hey, you trying to pawn off

$250 dollars not winnings on me.

JAX: C’mon Morty. The needs of Mabel outweigh the needs of two. Besides, I don’t want to ride in a coughing factory for the whole next semester.

MORTY: What are you talking about?

JAX: There’s a Screenwriting Two class, partner. And there’s another prize.

MORTY: What about losers quitting.

JAX: I don’t see any losers here.

It starts to rain, albeit a gentle rain in the fog. They turn to walk towards Mabel.

MORTY: Jax, I think this is a start of a beautiful friendship.

JAX: They already used that line in Casablanca, Morty.

MORTY: Average writers plagarize. Great writers steel.

JAX: Oscar Wilde.

MORTY: Jax? (Morty chuckles)

They open the doors to Mabel and both get in. Drive off to the loud smoking sounds of Mabels muffler.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by  Mary Chamberlin.

[Karin Hallen]

Karin Hallén’s Act 4 Resolution

What I learned doing this assignment is that again I wasn’t sure what’s the last part of the climax and what’s the resolution as I think the end of the climax and the beginning of the resolution took place in the same scene which I posted in yesterday’s forum. Aside from that, I learned that the resolution reads/feels better when it’s short and sweet.

Outline Key Scene(s) 4

Beginning

EXT. CONVENTION CENTER – DAY

Geena gets into an Uber.

Middle

INT. UBER – DAY

The driver is the same Uber driver she had a hint of a flirt with earlier and who “protected her” from George. They talk.

End

Geena asks if he plays gold. He says heck, yeah. She ask if he thinks it’s wrong to compete among friends at the golf course. He says heck, no.

TITLE CARD: 1 YEAR LATER

EXT. FLORIDA GOLF RESORT – POOL – DAY

Beginning

INSERT: Closeup of George on the cover of TIME Magazine.

Middle

We pull back from the magazine cover and see Geena by the pool with the magazine. She sips a Tom Collins, picks up her phone and calls George and congratulates him.

End

The Uber driver sits in the pool chair next to her.

EXT. TENNIS COURT – DAY

George puts the phone back in his pocket and serves. Rebecca hits the ball back perfectly, out of reach for George. They laugh and both run up to the net and kiss over it. Rebecca has an engagement ring on her finger.

Write Key Scene(s) 4

EXT. CONVENTION CENTER – DAY

Geena gets into an Uber.

INT. UBER – DAY

The driver is the same Uber Driver that Geena had a hint of a flirt with in the front seat earlier in the story and who tried to “protect her” from George.

GEENA

Hi. Oh, hey!

UBER DRIVER

Hey! I know you! You got rid of that monster you were hanging out with?

GEENA

He’s alright, actually. Kind of like the brother you always fight with but would die for.

UBER DRIVER

Oh, hmm.

The Uber Driver and Geena chitchat and laugh. They have an undeniable connection.

GEENA

Hey, do you play golf?

UBER DRIVER

Heck, yeah!

GEENA

Do you think it’s wrong to compete among friends when playing?

UBER DRIVER

Heck, no!

Geena grins.

TITLE CARD: 1 YEAR LATER

EXT. FLORIDA GOLF RESORT – POOL – DAY

INSERT: Closeup of George on the cover of TIME Magazine.

We pull back from the magazine cover and see Geena by the pool with the magazine, sipping a Tom Collins. The Uber Driver sleeps in the lounge chair next to her. Geena picks up her phone and dials. George answers on the other end of the line.

GEENA

Congratulations on the cover, my brother from another mother! Love ya!

GEORGE (O.S.)

Love ya too, twisted sister.

EXT. TENNIS COURT – DAY

George puts the phone back in his pocket and serves. Rebecca hits the ball back perfectly, out of reach for George. They both laugh and run up to the net and kiss over it. Rebecca has an engagement ring on her finger.

[Donna Rankin]

Lesson 22 Act Four Climax

What Learned doing this assignment:

My character have to loses everything to win this battle.

Key Scene 3:

Int: Jackson House – Day

Kendra arrives at Jackson’s house. The house looks like it been through a war but it is still standing. Kendra walks through the empty house. She finds Jackson in the backyard. They have a long embracing hug . Jackson tells Kendra they need to leave for the safe house. Suddenly Jackson’s house comes under attack from the Aliens. Kendra and Jackson fight an epic battle. They win the battle but not the war. Kendra tells Jackson she is staying to fight with the military. She tells him she is no longer hiding her true nature. They embrace one more time and Jackson leaves, and Kendra leads the next fight.

[Byrne]

Bernadette Wilson – Lesson 23 – Resolve Act 4
What I learned writing this lesson is that it’s so easy to settle it once the climax is worked out. Still have a lot of work to do on it.
INT. HOSPITAL – NIGHT
Cal is pacing up and down the corridor outside the room where Brinda is.
Brinda is in a state of shock.
Cal walks in and sits by her side.
Brinda wakes up.
CAL
Hey – you made it kid.
BRINDA
Where am I?
Brinda tries to get up but she realizes that she’s in a hospital.
CAL
Wooo, woo woo, take it easy.
Brinda lies back down on the bed.
BRINDA
Is Mr. Webber alright?
CAL
He’s fine. You didn’t kill him thank god.
Brinda looks almost disappointed that she didn’t kill him.
BRINDA
Did they find…
CAL
Mary Lou? No. Not a trace.
BRINDA
I’m not surprised.
CAL
We’re still out looking for her. Can you remember anything she said?
Just when Brinda has the opportunity to say that the Mary Lou killer is actually her mother.
BRINDA
No, just jibberish. The woman’s not well. But she’s definitely a woman.
CAL
I believe you now.
BRINDA
I feel groggy.
CAL
Dr. Sonya’s back. She made sure they took good care of you.
BRINDA
Dr. Sonya?
CAL
Yup. She’s up and around.
BRINDA
Took care of me.
CAL
Boss almost bit the dust. You saved him.
BRINDA
Hmmm.
There’s a very loud silence in between them.
CAL
Well, I’m gonna go check on him right now. You rest well, ok?
BRINDA
Ok
Cal leaves the room.
Brinda is left thinking to herself about what she knows about Webber and Boss.

[James Clark]

THIRTY DAY SCREENPLAY – ASSIGNMENT #23

James E. Clark Act 4 Resolution

What I learned from this assignment: I need to be more detailed in my outline in order to have defined scenes.

OUTLINE

INT. RV – DAY

Carries interview with Sarah on TBN has gone viral. She opens her blog to see hundreds of responses. She shows Nelson.

NELSON

What are you going to do?

CARRIE

Respond to every one of them.

Nelson pulls her hand to him and kisses it.

NELSON

So proud of you.

MONTAGE

-Carrie blogs while Nelson drives. As she blogs she listens to instrumental praise music.

-At every stop along the way she takes incognito photos of people and posts them on her blog.

– Nelson and Carrie are in a diner. She’s in her wheel chair. Two pre-teen girls come up to her and ask for her autograph. She obliges. Nelson takes a photo of Carrie the girls and their Mom. Carrie posts the photo on her blog

– The town where the camp is located has banners welcoming Carrie back. Nelson drives slowly through the town. People are lining the street waving and cheering.

EXT. CAMP – DAY

Camp staff are out in full force to welcome Carrie and Nelson back.

Snow is on the ground. Nelson helps Carrie from the bus and helps her into a wheel chair.

WOMAN 1

We set up a cabin for you.

CARRIE

Thanks. I’ll like that.

INT. CABIN – DAY

Carrie blogs that her time is near. She’s sorry to be leaving this life but excited for the next. This will be her final blog. She reminisces about her life as an orphan, legally changing her name to Carrie Waters, her Navy career as a Seabee, being one of the first females in the Seabees, breaking Nelson’s heart and him taking her back 12 years later, her walk with Christ, Her opportunity to have been in every state.

CARRIE’S FINAL ENTRY: “Thank you to all of you who have been following with me on this path. To those of you who are Today Friends, I pray the very best for you. To my Forever friends, I’ll see you soon.”

INT. CABIN – DAY

Nelson is putting wood in the fire place.

CARRIE

Thanks. I’ll be fine. Go get settled back in.

NELSON

See you at dinner. Cook’s making your favorite.

CARRIE

Chicken feet. Yum!

NELSON

Cook can do that too.

INT. DINING HALL – NIGHT

The dining hall is decorated for Christmas. The countdown to Christmas reads six days.

Carrie is seated at a table. Staff is going through the chow line.

Nelson approaches the table with two trays. He sets one in front of Carrie. It’s meat loaf, mashed potatoes and peas. On tip of the mashed potatoes is a yellow PEEP.

Carrie looks at Nelson then at the staff watching her and she breaks out laughing.

EXT. CAMP – DAY

Nelson pushes Carrie on a trail by the pond.

NELSON

Warm enough?

CARRIE

Uh huh.

INT. WORKSHOP – DAY

Carrie visits with the Maintenance man.

MAINTENANCE MAN

How would you run new electrical lines for the exterior spot lights?

Carrie and the Maintenance man are going over a drawing of her ideas.

EXT. FIRE BREAK – DAY

Nelson lifts Carrie into the seat of the Grader. He stays with her. She starts the engine.

Carrie clears snow from the fire break.

CARRIE

I’d say I’m going to miss this. But I have a mansion waiting and I’m looking forward to being there.

NELSON

I’m sure it’s a beaut.

INT. CABIN – DAY

Carrie’s in bed. Nelson brings her breakfast.

NELSON

Merry Christmas Eve. I bring sustenance.

CARRIE

You’re too good for me.

NELSON

Not so. Yet, thanks.

CARRIE

Do me one more favor?

EXT. FIRE BREAK – DAY

Nelson lifts Carrie into the seat of the Grader. He stays with her. She starts the engine.

Carrie clears snow from the fire break.

CARRIE

I’d say I’m going to miss this. But I have a mansion waiting and I’m looking forward to being there.

NELSON

I’m sure it’s a beaut.

EXT. CAMP PARKING LOT – NIGHT

Nelson lifts Carrie from the wheel chair and puts her in his truck.

EXT. ROAD – NIGHT

The headlights shine off the snowy trees.

NELSON

One of my favorite spots coming up.

EXT. LAKESIDE – NIGHT

Nelson

Looks like we got the timing right.

CARRIE

What?

NELSON

Shhh. Just watch, over those trees.

Nelson points

Slowly a full moon that’s bright orange begins to rise over the trees. Carrie cries.

CARRIE

Oh Nelson, it’s beautiful.

Carrie snuggle into his arm.

NELSON

You’re my full moon.

They watch as the moon rises higher. Nelson hears a long exhale. She’s no longer breathing.

Nelson cries, then deep sobs.

NESLON

Someday, I’ll come visit you in your mansion.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by  James Clark.

[mickey Gonzo]

Mickey Gonzalez Act 4 Resolution

What I learned doing this assignment is get it once by the antagonist efforts to get to steal and disrupt the protagonist by any means possible!?

Outline Key Scene 4.

Write Key Scene 4: Resolution – Wrap it up and show us the “new normal.”

Write any other scenes for the Act or do some edits on scenes if you’ve completed every scene you outlined.

A scenery fix for shooting film. A white Cadillac rides down the street. There are three four men running with it. IN an instant the film shoot is over. Mark standing there by himself. He takes a moment to savior it.

INT. MARK’S APRTMENT – DAY

There are shooting a movie. Blocks from Mark’s apartment.

EXT. BUNNY’S – DAY

A white Cadillac rides down the street. There are three to four men running with it.

An argument is provoked by the director. The director and the producer are arguing over Mark being on set. His intrusion on the movie set. The director crushes a light unaware that Mark is behind him.

He is not brother with it instead takes a moment to savior it.

INT APARTMENT – NIGHT

Mark sitting alone during it all. No manuscript part of his work has been stolen. He hears the rain coming down and making a thudding sound on his typewriter.

EXT. APARTMENT – NIGHT

There is a woman wearing a white French trench coat standing at the front.

INT. APARTMENT – NIGHT

He stands and reaches for a .38 chrome Smith-Wesson.

He is thinking if he goes out in the rain, he will get drenched.

He steps over to the screen door. And it is open.

EXT. FRONT DOOR – NIGHT

The woman backs away. She gets him to pull away and let’s go so she can get away.

Her partner a man jumps and pulls on Mark. Mistake. He gets to close, and Mark dismantles him.

The woman runs away.

INT. APARTMENT – NIGHT

The encounter continues. They end up inside. Mark is holding on to his surprise the overpowered strength of the intruder.

He hustles to the Mark’s collection of writings. As he grabs and grabs into a carton taking stacks of tattered valuable manuscripts and writings.

Mark leans back pulls the trigger, shooting the intruder through back of the heart. The stranger falls back in a chair.

EXT. APARTMENT – NIGHT

Standing in the hard rain coming down, no one shows up to meet him. They are hiding and waiting a chance to take aim at him to harm him.

MARK

“This something you want. Something to kill for. My golden pages of my material? This is something I will kill for. I will kill for it.”

In the rain out loud.

INT. APARTMENT – NIGHT

Police in leather jackets and guns are acting desperately not to arrest Mark. They do nothing.

INT. RAQUEL APARTMENT – DAY

Raquel knows that the man Mark had shot is dead. She romantically wins him over. It is happening. Mark decides to go with her. Her apartment is empty except for a few things that linger the memories of the obstacles that they had gone through. One of them is the phone.

She and Mark start to leave with suitcase in her hand. The phone rings. She answers. She hands the phone over to Mark.

RAQUEL

Is for you.

[Deleted User]

JUDITH ABINGDON Act 4 Resolution

What I learned doing this assignment is…? I got it all down, I did not have most of that when I started. Thank you for guiding us, feels good!

1. Outline Key Scene 4.

Juliet has been having a bad time of it, being misjudged and insulted. She feels like she will never create a life that resonates with her. She goes to Mel for guidance and Mel finds her a house share situation. It’s a great group of eclectic, creative people. One day a friend drops by and says he is going on an audition in NYC, Juliet decides to go as well. It’s an audition to do theatre in Europe. She tries out gets the gig and is on her way to her future on her terms.

Key Scene 4: Resolution

EXT. FUNKY HOUSE DAY

A big old house that has seen better days, peeling paint and cracked wood. Lots of plants on the porch, lace curtains and crystals, and prayer flags in the windows. You can smell the incense a block away. Mel approaches the half open door, knocks, and walks in.

Hey you freaks! Anybody here?

MISC PERSON 1

Everyone is out in the yard

MEL

COOL!

She heads for the yard and there are about 5 people sitting on the grass, with blankets, a hammock, wooden tree stump seats, and lots of pillows.

MEL

Hey all! Jules are you somewhere in that kaleidoscope of fabric?

JULIET

Hey Mel, I’m over here!

MEL

I think this suits you perfectly!

JULIET

Oh Mel , I can’t thank you enough for finding this house share for me! Such a great bunch of people here. We have been cooking healthy meals, gardening and we all get along great! My dead end job is a drag, but it’s paying the rent for now.

MEL

One day at a time Babe! But you are positively glowing!

JULIET

I’m pretty stoked!

MEL

Well , ya got me beat, I’m stillliving with my parents!

JULIET

Ya, but you don’t have to cook either!

MEL

Heck, I think I’m ready to live on sprouts if it will get me my own digs!

JULIET

I’m sure we can find space for you here.

MEL

Nah, I’m saving up, I want a place by the shore. A whole different scene.

JULIET

Sounds nice!

Yep, going in style. Well. I gotta go meet Tina, just wanted to pop in and check on ya.

JULIET

Thanks Mel, I’ll be in touch.

MEL

Later Babe!

JULIET ( to crowd)

Hey guys, who wants tofu stir fry? I’m gonna make a bunch before I head into work. Be in the kitchen in 30 min. if you are hungry, cos there will not be leftovers with this crowd.

They nod and acknowledge her and she heads in.

INT. LIQUOR STORE. EVENING

Juliet is working in a liquor store as cashier and all around staff. Her boss Mr. King is following her around.

MR. KING

MS. Burgur, I know you can work faster than that, there is a lot of new product to put out tonight and I want it finished before you leave. Do you understand?

JULIET

Sure thing

MR. KING

excuse me?

JULIET

Uhh, Yes Mr. King, I will take care of it.

MR. KING and remember if the phone rings , you must answer it on the second ring

JULIET

Yes, MR

MR. KING

And don’t make the customers wait in line

JULIET

under her breath, Well, I guess I will just clone myself, YES, Mr. King

MR. KING

Very good! I’ll be in early to check all the work is done. Good evening.

JULIET

Have a good night , sir.

She goes about her duties, a friend comes in. She does not see him at first

FRIEND

Hey there, wheres your Pabst Blue Ribbon, Oh, hi Jules. What are you doing in this pat of town?

JULIET

Hey, Tim! Great to see you. I’ve moved in with a bunch of folks not far from here. It’s totally rad, except for this job.

TIM

Yeah, I can dig that. Hey, don’t you do some singing?

JULIET

Yes, I’ve been working on it.

TIM

Well, I’m going to an audition for a theatre gig next week, It’s for HAIR in Europe, you should come with me!

JULIET

OH my gosh! Are you kidding ?that sounds incredible! Are you sure that would be ok?

TIM

For sure, they said to bring anyone we wanted along! Nothing to lose!

JULIET

Oh man, you just made my night, my week, my year! What do I have to do? I don’t even know? What do I wear?

TIM

Easy girl! Just breath!!! Let’s see you need to prepare two songs to sing for the audition, they can be anything you want, and to wear, well, just be you. What could be better. Lose flowing hair, you got the clothes covered and wear your moccissans.

JULIET

OK! Got it!!! Do I need to bring sheet music?

TIM

I don’t think so , unless it’s something really underground! Have fun with it. Give me your address and I will pick you up next Thursday at 1:00.

JULIET

She goes to the register, jots down her address and runs over to him

OH MY gosh, OH my gosh! Thanks Tim, I’ll see you then.

INT. LIBRARY DAY

Mel and JUliet are in the local library each combing the asiles for books with lyrics, they meet back at a table and dump their finds on the table.

JULIET

Wher the heck do we start Mel? I just have no idea what I should sing.

MEL

What are some of your favorite songs?

JULIET

Well you know I love Joni MItchell, but god, no one can sing those songs besides Joni!

And Bowie is out to avant garde!

MEL

Well, maybe that’s just what they want, it’s HAIR you know, not Mary Poppins!

JULIET

Laughing

I know, I know but I don’t think I could pull off Bowie, maybe with a little more time!

Let’s keep looking.

They flip threw many books, go back to the shelves and still no ideas.

MEL

I think you are trying to hard. I have a better idea, let’s go back to your place and smoke a joint

and commune with the universe. It worked for you before!

JULIET

OK Mel. You just might be right!

INT. MEL’S CAR DAY

driving with the radio on, Bad Bad Leroy Brown, has just ended, then Elton John’s Croccodile Rock comes on, Mel asent mindedly sings along, when Juliet jumps up

JULIET

That’s it Mel, that’s it

MEL

What’s it?

JULIET

Elton John! That song is so infectious, you can’t help but smile and join in, right?

What could be better than a rockin good pop song, by a legend?!

MEL

Ummm, well, that’s not exactly the easiest song to sing either!

JULIET

It’s all in the enthusiasm! I think it’s the one, or one of the ones!!! YES!

They both sing slong

They arrive in front of Juliets house and Juliet exits the car

MEL

OK, Julie Andrews, one down and one to go. If you need inspiration, remember what I told you, (she motions smoking a joint)

JULIET

Yep! I’m on a roll! Ciao!

Juliet enters the house a few stragglesr lay about, Minnie Ripperton is on the stereo

FRIEND 1

Hey Juliet! Whats happening?

JULIET

Just working on a project, I need to go think, catch you guys later, she walks upstairs, talking to herself

Nope, not Minnie Ripperton either, she is right out!!! ( laughing) trying to do the falsetto!

She lays on the bed and tries to think, we see album covers fly by on the ceiling, then one : Elvis is Back, it flips to show the song titles, and she starts humming

Never know how much I love you….

She sits straight up, with a big smile! Eureka.

We see her doing various things, hanging laundry, washing dishes, showering, singing Fever.

Audition day is here. Tim picks her up in his bug, they head into the city, make their way to a tll building and come into a big open room, a piano and about 20 people.

AUDITIONER WOMAN

Ok people , we are going to go in alphabetical order, so prepare yourself, , relax and most of all have fun. We’ll start in 10 minutes.

Juliet turns to Tim

JULIET

Oh man, can we switch names right now?!

TIM

Don’t sweat it , you are going to be great!

JULIET

Oh, sure , easy for you to say Mr. TATE!

They both laugh

JULIET

OK, OK deep breaths, she walks back and forth and tries to losen up.

Ther are about 3 people before her, finally

AUDITIONER WOMAN

OK, Miss BURGUR? Are you ready Ms. Burgur

JULIET

HI! YES, I’m ready

She goes up to the piano and talks to the pianist, she decides on the slower song first, she starts in with Fever, gyrations and all! Smiles all around, then goes all out on Croccodile Rock, Tim claps at the end, and others join in, it was a very expressive performance.

Everyone has their turn and they await the results. After some time the winners are announced, Both Julia and Tim are in. Much excitement all around and they get some papers detailing the travel arrangements and such.

EXT. JULIA’S BACKYARD DAY

Julia is in the backyard with the baby. Juliet has come to say goodbye before she takes off.

She walks into the yard where her Mom plays with the baby on a blanket.

JULIET

Wow, he is growing like a weed!

JULIA

And heavy too! HI sweetie, sorry I have not been to see your new place. Well, I guess it will be your old place now! I’m so thrilled for you. Congratulations on getting the part. It’s going to be such a fun time. I’m so proud of you. Going after what you want.

JULIET

Thanks Mom, I’m still pinching myself. I can hardly believe I get to do what I want AND travel AND get paid! Ok it’s not a fortune, but it will be so worth it.

JULIA

It’s perfect Honey. And you deserve it. I wish I could have been more present in these last few months

JULIET

I get it Mom, you had a few things going on. I hope you get to take some time for you now. Hey I brought you something, promise me you will give it a look.

She hands Julia a book wrapped in paper.

Julia

taking the wrapping off we see

The Femal Eunuch/ Germaine Greer: I’ve heard some talk about this. I will read it I promise! NOw watch Brian for a minute while I go get something for you.

She leaves to go in the house. Juliet looks quizzically at the baby.

JULIET

Hey there little man, sorry I can’t stay around to show you the ropes, but I have to go out and see the world. You will have your turn. Be nice to Mom, she needs someone on her side. And do me a favor and don’t grow up to be like your Dad! Deal?

The baby squeals delightely, Mom returns with a small package.

JULIA

I wanted to give this to you for graduation, but, well anyway, I think it’s even better now

Juliet opens it, Its a gold necklace with a heart with a dangling star inside.

JULIET

OH, Mom, it’s beautiful! It will make me think of you.

JULIA

wear it in health , my little star! I love you!

JULIET

I love you too Mom! Take care of the both of you! Gotta run Mel is giving me a ride and I still have packing to do. I’ll send you some funny postcards.

She kisses her and runs off

INT. HOTEL/APT PORTUGAL EVENING

Flower delivery man rings the bell, JULIET answers

DELIVERY MAN holding a large Azalea topiary tree ( about 3 ft. tall )

in thick accent

Ms. BURrrGUR, JULIET Burrrgur?

JULIET

Yes, I am JULIET, What is this?

DELIVERY MAN

Deliver from United States, sign please

JULIET

bewildered

Are you sure?

DELIVERY MAN

Yes, please sign, Boa Noite!

JULIET

Boa Noite, Obrigada!

she tears open the card, and laughs

I knew you would work it out! Break a leg Babe and tell them you come FROM NEW JERSEY WITH LOVE! MEL XX

END

Music Queen Bohemian Rhapsody? @ 5.59

[Rae Rodgers]

Rae’s Act 4 Resolution

What I learned doing this assignment is that miracles happen! What looked impossible ten days ago is now an 80 page first draft. It’s amazing! I expect to have a more crafted script as I continue with the final assignments. Thank you Hal & Cheryl!

ACT #4: RESOLUTION – WRAP IT UP AND SHOW US THE NEW NORMAL

EXT. IRS BUILDING/ THE STREET (LOS ANGELES)

Jesi’s cell sounds as she leaves the building. There’s a text.

TEXT

Miss Johnson, please call DR. Leblanc’s office at your earliest. Your medical debt has been forgiven. Consider it paid in full.

POV

She looks up, sees Gerard is heading right for her. She freezes.

GERARD LEBLANC

I stopped by your office first. Michael told me you were here.

Jesi keeps walking. He follows then suddenly jumps in front of her. She slams right into his chest. He wastes no time. His eyes soften as he speaks.

GERALD LEBLANC

From this day on, you have all of me. My entire life, I have never been as certain of anything. Jesi, will you be my wife?

He kisses her without consent. She resists, but then falls completely into their kiss.

She starts crying. He leads her to a bench in a small grassy area by the building.

JESI

I’m sorry for the way I’ve acted. Jason just told me you are an exceptional father, but I still don’t understand — why didn’t you tell me that you’ve been married? Why didn’t you tell me about your wife?

GERARD LEBLANC

First of all, my boy’s mother is dead. She was my patient. I delivered her baby, Julian, and then she died of cancer one year later, having kept it hidden it from everyone. Somehow I was fortunate enough to adopt her baby, and what a privilege. The boy has been the blessing of my life.

(takes her hand)

That is, until you came along. My niece, the one you saw me kissing, lives close by and has been my built in baby sitter while studying for her doctorate. But all of this is soon to end.

(with enthusiasm)

I didn’t tell you for fear I would lose you. But we can get live in help to be with Julian, drive him to school when I’m unable. None of this needs to effect my life with you. That is, if you will still have me.

JESI

But there was a lie. A huge lie. Oh my God, will you just give me some time to process this.

GERALD LEBLANC

(disappointed)

Yes, of course I will. And my boy — would you like to meet him?

JESI

Yes, that I would like that — but can we do it next week? You have no idea, the scope of the mess I still have to clean up. Every one of my escrows are a mess. All of my sellers are threatening to cancel. And as you can see I’m also running the Johnson Construction truck.

(points to her coveralls)

Look at me. I’ve been clearing drains, crawling under buildings.

GERARD LEBLANC

(grins)

I didn’t notice.

JESI

Ger, I’m sorry, I really have to go.

GERARD LEBLANC

When can I see you? And when can you meet my boy?

JESI

(calls back)

Give me one week. And Ger, I just heard from your billing office.

She can’t help herself, has to run back and plant a kiss on his cheek. She then takes off running, Gerard shouting after her.

GERARD LEBLANC

I did it for one reason, and one reason only! Because I love you!

INT. OFFICE (DAY)

Jesi is at her desk, in a conversation with Joe Schmidt. Michael’s listening in, giving her prompts.

JESI

(into phone)

Okay Joe, first off, I went to the Natural Resources Agency to get the full scoop on future ocean rise along the California coast. It’s not nearly as bad as I expected. So, I took the buyer to the Agency next day, and can you believe it, he got all of his questions answered. He’s agreed to move ahead with the purchase.

Michael gives Jesi a big thumbs up.

JOE (O.S.)

Are you sure he’s not gonna sue me?

JESI

He can’t. He did his due diligence, checked out all future potential downside.

JOE SCHMIDT

I’m not sure I really like this Dude. He’s trouble. Why don’t you let me think about it.

JESI

All right Joe. Fine with me. Just let me know by tomorrow.

She ends the call, throws her head into her hands.

JESI

Damn, and I thought residential sales was difficult.

The minute she disconnects Michael is yelling, over the top. Gizelle is shuffling through the file.

MICHAEL

Escrow called. Manhattan Beach just closed! Wow, thirty units just bit the dust. Commission checks in two days!

JESI

Thanks guys, now I can breathe again. Though, most of it will go to the IRS.

EXT. JOHNSON HOME (EVENING)

Jesi arrives home, finds Gerard waiting on the doorstep.

GERARD LEBLANC

I couldn’t wait.

He pops the cork on a bottle of champagne. Pulls two glasses from his coat pocket. Walks her to the outside patio. She sits while he pours.

JESI

Wait a minute!

She jumps up, runs into the home and turns on Sinatra. The song, “ You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me.”

She returns and sits down on his lap and kisses him. She pulls back with a smile.

JESI

The answer again is “Yes.”

[Christi Falk]

Christi’s Act 4 Resolution

I learned that when you massively rewrite Act 3, your original Resolution still works. Impressively.

To be fair, when the concept for the film came to me, I saw the resolution first. Now that I can see the script for it’s moving parts, I’m happy to save for the professional once over. Of course, not until September will I have the funds for that.