Short Narrative Treatment Pitch - Andes

Just a Joke

A Short Narrative Concept by Taralyn Andes

What if a seemingly "harmless" prank goes too far?

Location / Scene

Narrative Breakdown

While trying to make sense of the situation, the doll is grabbed by a new hand so the doll "disappears"; the doll is placed at the top of the steps, only to scare the victim to the point where he falls down the stairs...

Step 4

The Prank Ends

Step 3

The "victim" goes to the kitchen to make a meal, only to turn and find the doll waiting for him at the table

The Prank Continues

Step 2

The "prank" begins; a strange doll is found sitting in the living room. While confused, the "victim" is not concerned and simply moves the object to a less obvious location, like a shelf

The First Appearance

Step 1

A working man returns home, clearly tired. He simply wants to have a relaxing day at home after a long day of work

"Victim" Enters

Aesthetic / Style

Commonly 24mm-50mm Lenses

Low-High Key Lighting

Simple --> Suspenseful

A natural perspective/look regarding lighting Color temperatures such as 3200K or daylight reflecting in

Background music/audio will be less impactful until the second time the doll shows up; will shift to a more dramatic film

While the low/high extremes of lenses can still be used, most will be filmed from a "human" perspective

Literal Meaning

Why Make this Film?

We've all seen those YouTube prank videos that always tend to go too far...

Metaphorical Meaning

Especially in modern society, some "pranks" such as disinformation can make or break the country's unity

Genre

The first half of the narrative can be treated almost as a comedy before the suspense & ending become more "horror" & suspense

Accessibility

While the narrative asks for a "house", some student housing such as Savin has the same structure required

Requirements

Only 2 actors (3 if we want 2 "pranksters")All shoot schedules will be at one location Obvious problem & resolution

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