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There are a few parts to this documentary which require more planning than others. Break my stride is a scene used to develope a ficitional character spoofing Tony Marshall, developed by me and Tony. Although I'm yet to get accompanying images for this, I've written a draft version of Break my Stride for the proposal.


That’ll be the Stardust
Break my Stride: Storyboard & Shot list

Break my stride is a scene within the documentary designed to introduce a comedic fictional character played by Tony. Originally this scene was going to be used to show Tony’s day-by-day routine for the documentary, but has been developed by me and Tony to look more like a comedy sketch to provide some comedic relief for the documentary. This part of the documentary will be set to the song ‘break my stride’ by Matthew Wilder.

It is based around a simple premise, that Tony is in an interview, yet everything he says in the interview contradicts the next scene.


Interview
Shot type: Mid shot
Location: Waverly Studios (pending approval)
This part of the scene will tie all the other shots together and the dialogue and direction will be as follows:
Tony
“Since we started the work on this radio play, I’ve been very busy. My day by day routine is so hectic I barely get a chance to sit down, or have any time to myself you know (cut to the ‘air bass scene’). So yeah, its been really crazy this week, I’m quite looking forward to some, you know ‘Tony time’ *laughs*’
Me
Could you tell me a bit about your daily routine?
Tony
Well I walk everywhere now (cut to ‘bus stop scene’). I’m trying to lose a bit of weight for the part so thought if I walk everywhere, then that would help. Other than working on this radio play, (cut to ‘bar scene’) I also do a lot of work for the community too, and I make an effort to help out at my local salvation army when ever I can.
Cut back to the interview
Me
Are you religious at all?
Tony
Never miss a Sunday! *laughs* (cut to ‘Church scene’) But seriously I am pretty religious, I always take time on a Sunday to praise Gods name, I always have done, (cut to ‘bar scene’) ever since I was a young boy. My parents were very religious so I always have been too, so yeah, every Sunday *laughs*
Cut back to the interview
Me
Well it seems that you’ve definitely…
Interrupted by Tony’s ‘girlfriend’ entering the room
Tony
Oh hi babe, didn’t know you’d be getting here this early, we’re just filming an interview at the moment!
Tony’s girlfriend
Sorry! Am I interrupting anything?
Me
Well we..
Tony (at the same time)
Not at..
Well, I mean, its up to you really
Cut to ‘the adulterous kiss scene’

Air Bass scene
Shot type: Mid shot
Location: TBC
Tony plays air bass to the song ‘break my stride’ by Matthew Wilder.

Bus Stop scene
Shot type: Long shot
Location: Long Row/Friar Lane
Filmed from across the road, you can clearly see Tony waiting for a bus.


Bar Scene
Shot type: Close up/mid shot
Location:
The Approach (pending approval)
Friar Lane
Nottingham
NG1 6DQ
Tel: 0115 950 6149
Filmed from outside the bar, you can clearly see Tony sitting at the bar and buying himself a pint of beer.

Church scene
Shot type: Mid shot/Long shot, hidden camera
Location:
St Nic’s Church Office (pending approval)
79 Maid Marian Way,
Nottingham,
NG1 6AE
Telephone: +44 (0)115 952 4600
Fax: +44 (0)115 952 4624
Filmed with two cameras, the first one (mid shot), Tony will be visibly aware of smiling and talking to it as he walks up to the door of the church and waves goodbye. A second camera (long shot), picks up the footage from further away and watches Tony wait till the first camera has gone and then walk away from the church.


The Adulterous Kiss scene
Shot type: Mid Shot
Location: Waverly Studios (pending approval)
This is basically the interview scene continued with Tony’s girlfriend sat next to him now.
Me
So how long have you guys been together?
Tony
A few months now, time flies when your having fun right!
Tony’s girlfriend
I really care about Tony, he’s so wonderful and handsome, and perfect! I wouldn’t change a thing about him
Me
So, you guys are very happy then?
Tony & girlfriend Together
Yeah, very
The couple then kiss
Tony
Right love, I best be off, It’s getting late and the wife’s cooking fajitas Mmm!
What follows is a smartly directed piece showing Tony leaving the building. The shots will looks as follows:

TBC


The Corner Walker
Shot type: Long Shot
Location: Hampden street/Gill Street
Shows Tony Walking around the same corner numerous times, wearing different clothes each time; this is to represent Tony’s busy life and the days passing by.



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