Preliminary task- Outlining the plot: Script ideas

 

Script #1 – Dear Diary

 (Mystery)

Group members: Saachi, Chloe, Amatullah, Emaan

Idea

• The protagonist discovers an old notebook in an abandoned classroom.
• As they turn the pages, they find strange drawings, scribbles, and messages.
• A second character briefly appears behind them but disappears when noticed.
• The notebook is shown with a mysterious symbol before the screen cuts to black.
• Audio: page-turning sounds mixed with faint whispers.

Opening Scene Plan

1. Silent, empty classroom setting.
2. Main character spots a notebook.
3. They look through it, revealing odd sketches and a strange symbol.
4. Another character quietly appears in the background, then vanishes.
5. Final shot focuses on the symbol in the notebook before fading to black.

Camera Shots

• Wide shot of the deserted classroom.
• Tracking shot as the main character walks in.
• Close-up of their hand opening the notebook.
• Insert shots of scribbles and symbols inside.
• Over-the-shoulder view of the character reading.
• Background reveal with blurred secondary character.
• Sudden cut back to the empty classroom.
• Extreme close-up of the symbol → fade to black.