Script for 'Flight' - first draft

Scene 1 – Ballet studio

The scene begins with an establishing shot of the dance studio. This sets the scene for the viewer. It then cuts to a shot of Sophie, the protagonist of the short film, stretching. We only see her feet initially as this offers a sense of enigma and also shows that she is a ballet dancer. The camera then pans across Sophie's body as she prepares to dance. We then see Sophie's mother press play on the radio, as soft piano music begins to play. This is an extreme close up. We then see Sophie's mother saying, quietly, '1, 2, 3.' - counting as to provide a rhythm for Sophie's movements. This shows that Evanna is more of a mentor to Sophie than a mother. The camera then pans backwards as Sophie begins to dance. Numerous shots then follow of Sophie dancing. The shots will primarily consist of close ups. When Sophie has finished dancing, we see a close up shot of her Sophie's hand pressing the light switch. There is darkness for numerous seconds.

Scene 2 – Sophie's bedroom

The second scene begins with a long shot of Sophie's bedroom. This cuts to a downward tilt shot of Sophie taking off her ballet shoes and changing into high heels. This then cuts into a upward tilt shot of Sophie full-dressed, ready to go out. There is then a close up of Sophie's face reminiscing as she looks through her old dance medals and photographs. The audience focus on a photo of Sophie as a baby as she slips it into her pocket.

Scene 3 – The street

Camera is stationary as Sophie walks down a dimly-lit street. There are several jump cuts as she walks, symbolising her impending detachment. This cuts to a medium close up of Sophie drinking from an alcohol bottle. These jump cuts continue until she reaches an alleyway. There is then a long shot as she walks. The alley-way is dimly lit. Sophie approaches a dark figure and they make contact via their hands – the exchange of money for drugs. The audience cannot see the drugs and instead just see their hands by the use of close-ups. The drug dealer remains anonymous, and there is no dialogue between the two.. There are then numerous jump cuts as Sophie walks into a public bathroom.

Scene 4 – The public toilets

The final scene opens with a close up of Sophie's feet as she walks into the the public toilets. The public toilets are dimly lit and have a 'gritty' feel to them. There is a mid shot of Sophie at the sink, splashing her face with water and looking into the dirty mirror. There are several close ups as Sophie looks at the picture of her as a baby, reminiscing in the past. There is an over-the-shoulder tracking shot as the camera follows Sophie into one of the cubicles. The camera then pans outwards and it is suggested that she takes the drug she purchased earlier, yet nothing is seen.