Project1-ElizaB

NMD 106: Time-Based Media

Project 1

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Estimated Length: 3-5 minutes, 1.5 minute per section (roughly lol). 1: Problem. 2: “Zen”. 3: Resolve.

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Script

Scene 1

Scene opens on an ice hockey field. Three players have seemingly had to stay behind after practice. The Head coach paces in front of them.

Heach Coach (to people off screen): Alright great work today We’ll see you tomorrow. (1)

Three players slowly are trying to leave…

Head Coach: Oh no, not you three. This is the third week of practice and you three still haven’t learned to get along. (2)

Player 1: Well when these two losers are on the team- (2)

The three players immediately begin quibbling and calling each other names. (3)

Head Coach: Enough, freshmen! Listen if you three are going to be on my team you’re going to need to go through some extra training. (4)

Player 2: MORE Practice? These idiots will never learn anything. (5)

Head Coach: Consider it more of life lessons than practice. I’ve called in a special coach who trains in the art of Zen. (6)

The Zen coach enters the scene, arms positioned in namaste mode.

Zen Coach: Namaste, young participants of the most violent of sports. It’s time you balance your chakras. (7)

The players look at each other in worry. (8)

Scene 2

Zen Coach: Alright my disciples let’s get rockin’ (1)

Cut to a montage of cheesy team building exercises and calm meditation music. Stacking rocks, meditating.. Ect.

Half way through cut to the players

Players 3: Man, this stinks more than you guys. (2)

Cut back to montage. After a few more moments the montage ends. Cut to Zen Coach and Head coach.

Zen Coach: I’ve taught them all of my teachings. It is time for them to keep themselves balanced now. (3)

Zen coach fades into the ethereal.

Head Coach: Well… That… (4)

Players 1,2&3: Sucked. (4)

Scene 3

It is once again after practice. (hear coaches voice say, “good practice team”). Players 1,2 & 3 are laughing together and packing their gear. (1)

Player 1: Guys, I don’t know what came over me. You two are actually pretty awesome. (2)

Player 3: Yeah man, I’ve had a good time with you guys. (2)

The three wave to the head coach as they are leaving the rink. (3)

Head coach: Hey hold on a second! (3)

Player 2: What now? (3)

Head coach: You three have completely turned it around and are playing your best game. I’m starting you tomorrow night! (4)

Player 1: Woah! I can’t believe it!

Head coach: Well, you earned it! I wonder what made you three all turn around.

Players all go into thinking mode, and say “Hmmmmm”.

The screen fades to an extreme close up of the Zen Coach, making a face as if he is experiencing true nirvana.

Scene.