Shooting Script First Draft

1. INT. PANNING SHOT OF THE SCIENCE LABS.

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MID SHOT of DOCTOR 1 preparing a syringe. In the shot there are test tube racks, syringes and other bio-chemistry equipment spread across the desk.

DIFFERENT ANGLE switches to VOLUNTEER, nervously sitting down with his sleeve rolled up waiting for injection.

REVERSE SHOT. DOCTOR 1 turns towards the patient with syringe in hand.

DOCTOR ROGERS

We’re going to give you the injection now etc

DOCTOR 1 gives the patient an injection.

DIFFERENT ANGLE DOCTOR 2 is facing the VOLUNTEER

DOCTOR 2
Okay, that’s all now. You’re free to go.

2. LONG SHOT. The VOLUNTEER is at the door putting his coat on. DOCTOR ROGERS and DOCTOR 2 are a few metres away from him.
CLOSE-UP on DOCTOR ROGERS.

DOCTOR ROGERS

Remember to come back in two weeks!

VOLUNTEER

Ah, yeah, I will. See you.

VOLUNTEER leaves.

3. TWO-SHOT of DOCTOR 1 and DOCTOR 2

DOCTOR ROGERS

We better get leaving soon too.

DOCTOR 2

Yeah, you know what trains are like.

4. LONG SHOT FROM ONE SIDE OF THE ROOM WITH THE DOOR IN THE SHOT. DOCTOR ROGERS AND DOCTOR 2 LEAVE THROUGH SAID DOOR. CAMERA PANS DOWN TO THE DESK BELOW AND THE PETRI DISH WITH THE CHEMICAL USED IN THE PATIENTS ARM.

INJECTION STARTS TO FIZZ.

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5. INT. NEXT DAY, SCIENCE LAB

LONG SHOT OF LAB. WINDOW TO THE LEFT OF THE ROOM PROVIDES LIGHT TO SUGGEST IT IS MORNING.

MID-SHOT OF DOCTOR ROGERS AND DOCTOR 2 putting on their lab coats and gloves etc.

DOCTOR 2 SEES THE CHANGES THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN THE TEST TUBE OVER NIGHT. SHE LOOKS VERY SHOCKED.

DOCTOR 2

Come and take a look at this DOCTOR ROGERS!

DOCTOR ROGERS rushes over to the desk

DOCTOR ROGERS

What is it? What-

She sees the test tubes.

DOCTOR ROGERS

Good Lord, how did this happen?

TWO SHOT OF DOCTOR ROGERS AND DOCTOR 2 LOOKING AT EACH OTHER IN DISPAIR.

6. EXT. OUTSIDE 41 Milton Road, Tottenham, London, N15 3DS
VOLUNTEER shows signs of illness, he is bending over as if he has stomach ache.

CAMERA Close-ups on PASSER-BY

PASSER-BY

Are you okay? Do you need a hand?

VOLUNTEER

No, I’m fine. Go away.

VOLUNTEER CONTINUES TO WALK TOWARDS HIS HOUSE.

7. INT. 41 Milton Road, Tottenham, London, N15 3DS

8. CLOSE-UP AND STUFF ON THE VOLUNTEER DIFFERENT SHOTS ALL EDITED TOGETHER REALLY QUICKLY TO SHOW THAT THE VOLUNTEER IS DISORIENTATED. HE’S ALSO DEVELOPING DARK CIRCLES UNDER HIS EYES AND OTHER SYMPTOMS ETC.