Presentation 3: Storyboard

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Presentation 3 Script & Storyboard

FADE IN:

Wide landscape of the sun rising in Kuala Lumpur City. Fade to urban city environments, people walking and the many cultures of KL (soft daylight, morning)	V/O: A city is a very special thing; providing a completely different experience for each and every person, according to the people you spend it with, the places you go to and the cultures you experience along the way. (Soft, upbeat music playing in background.)
Montage of footage from popular places of KL, combined with places that wouldn’t ordinarily be shown (old coffee shop etc.)	That’s what “Cityscape” aims to illustrate: three very different sides of Kuala Lumpur, that give you, the viewer, the chance to experience people and places that you wouldn’t ordinarily visit.
Montage of the footage taken from their day (interview/travelling/eating/working).	Follow us as we follow these three individuals, hand-selected from drastically different backgrounds and sides of society. But yet they all have one thing in common.
Overhead, downward pan of the 3 people smiling, with iconic landmark behind. Then fade to black.	They still call Kuala Lumpur their home. (Music fades with ‘fade to black’)
Cut to Jojo Struys (Female Chinese Celebrity) sitting down in a chair at her home, clipping lapel mic onto clothing.	Jojo: Is this alright?
Cut to Dr. Hunt (Male Australian Senior Citizen) sitting down in a chair at his home, attaching lapel mic to his shirt.	Dr. Hunt: Hmm…
Cut to Deviyah (Female Indian Teenager) sitting in the chair , testing the lapel mic.	Deviyah: Testing 1, 2, 3, testing-
Back to Jojo Struys sitting down, smiling. GFX: Jojo Struys - Local Celebrity	Jojo: Hi everyone, my name is Jojo Struys, and you might know me from a variety of local television shows, as a part-time actress, emcee and radio DJ.
Cut to Dr. Hunt. GFX: Andrew Hunt - Experienced Expatriate	Dr. Hunt: Morning, everyone, my name is Andrew Hunt. I’m a physiotherapist, originally born in Melbourne, Australia, but I moved here to good ol’ Malaysia 14 years ago.
Cut to Deviyah. GFX: Deviyah - Talented Teenager	Deviyah: Hi, my name is Deviyah. I’m sixteen years old and I go to St. Patrick’s high school. I’ve been singing and acting since I was six or seven and I love being on stage.
Cut to Jojo Struys in the Interview Chair.	Jojo: Today, myself and two other individuals will let you in on our lives-
Cut to Dr. Hunt.	Dr. Hunt: as we show you around a city-
Cut to Deviyah.	Deviyah: that we know like the back of our hands. Welcome to Cityscape: Kuala Lumpur.
TITLE SEQUENCE. Montage of footage from current episode, series of footage from other episodes. GFX: Cityscape: Kuala Lumpur	(Upbeat Malaysian-made music plays in background)
Cut to Jojo Struys in the Interview Chair. (Jojo checks her watch)	Jojo: It is exactly… 8:06 in the morning of another beautiful Friday in Malaysia and I, unfortunately, have a television station to get to. But before we go, I thought I’d show you a little around my humble abode.
Cut to Jojo Struys walking around her living room. Dogs appear and Jojo picks them up, introducing them. Jojo continues on throughout the house.	(Jojo introduces her dogs, shows TV awards and tells a story or two about some of her furniture or pieces of art hanging on the wall)
Cut to Jojo Struys leaving her house, talking to the camera as she walks to her car. Jojo enters the car and drives off, leaving the camera at her house. Fade to black.	Jojo: So, that was my house. Now, we have a pretty busy day ahead of us; I’ve got my regular television show to host, as well an event to emcee for in the evening. So I better get a move on. See you in a little while!
Cut to Dr. Hunt sitting in a chair at his apartment. Dr. Hunt’s wife enters (Female Australian Senior Citizen), sits next to him, smiling wide at the camera. Barbara looks behind the camera.	Dr Hunt: People ask me all the time why I came to Malaysia, and even though it’s a very long story, I always answer them with two words: my wife. Say hello, Barbara. Barbara Hunt: Morning. Now are you sure you boys have had something to eat? Multiple O/S: Yes. Yep, we’re sure. Dr. Hunt: Now, I thought a nice way of starting off would be taking you through our little apartment, if you don’t mind.
Cut to Dr. Hunt and wife walking through their apartment, showing certain vintage objects and giving a short background on them.	(Both Dr. Hunt and wife give interesting details about the many peculiar and fascinating things they’ve bought or picked up while in Malaysia)
Cut to Dr. Hunt and wife at the front door of their apartment. They walk out the apartment and close the door on camera crew.	Dr Hunt: And now we’re off for our morning walk. Always very important to stay healthy at our age. Barbara: You can stay here if you like, but it might be a bit boring.
Cut to Deviyah sitting in her home.	Deviyah: Yeah, so I’ll show you round the house a bit, since I suppose you want to know who I am exactly. (laughs)
Cut to Deviyah showing camera crew around her home.	(Deviyah talks about her guitar, her animals and her parents)
Deviyah standing in front of her bedroom door. Goes inside, closing door, after speaking.	Deviyah: And that’s about it. Now, since it’s a Friday, I have school in about half an hour, so excuse me while I hurry up so I’m not too late.
Slow fade from black into the television set where Jojo is hosting	O/S: Lights! Camera’s rolling!
Series of footage of Jojo at work in front of the camera. Cut to Jojo behind the scenes with a Chinese man. After interviewing, Jojo proceeds back onto the set.	Jojo: Here we are on the set of Chalk & Cheese, with Director George Lim, who’s an incredibly visionary man who (explains his role). George Lim: Jojo here is too kind. (smiles widely) She’s an excellent host and we love working with her. (Jojo proceeds to quickly interview George on what it’s like to work in the TV industry in Malaysia, the differences between here and other countries etc.) Jojo: I guess break’s over and we’re back to work!
Cut to quick montage of Jojo working. Show her very busy. Then fade to black.	(Upbeat, metropolitan music playing)
Cut to Wide shot of Park where Dr. Hunt and Barbara are walking. Include inserts of passerby’s and local fauna.	(Nature sounds eg. Birds and crickets)
Cut to mid-shot of Dr. Hunt and Barbara walking together along the path.	Dr. Hunt: We’ve been coming to this park for years, and we love coming here because it’s so peaceful in the mornings. (He explains any interesting information about the park here)
Fade to more inserts and once again back to Dr. Hunt and Barbara. The elderly couple continues walking while the camera stops.	Dr. Hunt: As per our usual routine, we’re going to go for lunch with some friends from America. Barbara: This lovely couple who have so many stories about travelling; I’m sure you boys would enjoy them too. Dr. Hunt: And about Malaysia, dear. That’s why these boys are here in the first place.
Cut to a wide shot of the international school where Deviyah attends.	(School noises eg. Bell ringing, kids playing)
Cut to an opening, interior shot of the canteen in which Deviyah and her friends are having lunch. Quick cut to static, as if viewer had changed the channel. Then fade to black.	Deviyah: Hey, again. I just finished mathematics class before, and we’re on lunch break now. (Deviyah introduces her friends to the camera and Deviyah interviews them about living in Malaysia, what they do for fun and where they go to hang out, for the sake of the camera) Deviyah (sarcastically): Well that’s about it for News Media Prima, this has been News Journalist Deviyah, signing out. (laughs)
Cut to interior car of Jojo, as she drives on the road. Include inserts of the highway and the things passengers may see along the way.	Jojo: Well, that was fun. Tiring, but fun. Hosting is always a blast but after a while it takes a toll. Next, I’m off to an event; a music festival where I’ll be hosting the awards ceremony. People think this is constantly a very glamorous job, but few ever realize how it isn’t always like that. Not that I’m complaining; I love what I do. But I’m happy that you men are willing to document the behind the scenes action of what really goes on. And to be the honest, most of the time it’s nothing quite so amazing. (laughs)
Cut to car pulling up into Carpark, Jojo gets out of the car.	Jojo: Well here we are! Time to get into wardrobe and start the show!
Montage of behind the scenes footage of Jojo getting ready for emceeing the event. Fade to black.	(Upbeat music plays in background)
Cut to old-looking coffee shop in the heart of Petaling Jaya.	(Upbeat music fades away)
Cut to Dr. Hunt and Barbara entering coffee shop, and greeting two elderly Caucasians (man and woman) who are already seated at a table.	(Dr. Hunt and Barbara greet the couple)
Cut to closer shot of the table with four elderly people. Fade to black.	(Dr. Hunt and Barbara introduce their friends to the camera, and ask a few questions to start the ball rolling, eg. Why they chose Kuala Lumpur, Whether they had travelled around Malaysia much etc.) (They share funny stories regarding Kuala Lumpur)
Cut to Deviyah at vocal practice after school. Teacher on piano guides her through a warm-up, and then a full-fledged song.	(Deviyah singing for the camera) Deviyah V/O: I’ve always loved singing; and performing is second nature to me after doing it for so long. Not that it gets any less scary when I look out onto the crowd, but when I start singing all that goes away and it’s just me and my song against the world.
Cut to after her practice, but still with her vocal teacher. Fade to black.	(Vocal teacher starts talking about Deviyah, about how talented she is, how far she will go, how there are also many others like her looking for fame within Malaysia, though, so she has to keep working hard to reach that goal of fame)
Cut to footage taken during the music awards ceremony.	Jojo: And the winner is…
Cut to after the ceremony, with Jojo in one of the rooms behind the stage.	Jojo: Another successful event! (laughs) I really love doing awards ceremonies because of the amount of sheer joy that the winners feel when I announce their names. There’s just so much energy in the room you can almost feel it!
Cut to Jojo walking away from the event location towards her car.	Jojo: And now we’re going to meet the others in front of the iconic KLCC towers-
Cut to Dr. Hunt outside the coffee shop	Dr. Hunt: for the first time. I’ve actually no clue what they look like. Hopefully I’m easy enough to spot.
Cut to Deviyah in a taxi on the way to KLCC.	Deviyah: I feel a bit lost around this area sometimes. I always found that ironic. I’ve spent my whole life here but I almost never go to see the most iconic building in Malaysia. (scoffs)
Cut to wide shot of the towers, with a clear focus also on the gardens in front of the mall.	(Upbeat music playing in background)
Cut to the three hosts walking to the gardens from different locations.	(Upbeat music continues and tapers off)
All three walk into frame and sit down at a park bench, with a pleasant green background behind. They greet each other for the first time.	(All three hosts exchanging pleasantries) O/S (once they are facing camera): So what exactly is Kuala Lumpur to you?
Wide shot of the three hosts seated. They look at each other a little while contemplating the question.	Dr. Hunt: Hmmm…
One-Quarter shots (Mid-body and above) of each speaker.	Jojo: Well, to me it’s a city that combines the best of both worlds; the old culture still remains while there are a lot of new, international movements going on too. Deviyah: Yeah, I would have to agree. But I’d also say that Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of many cultures, not just the new and the old. Dr. Hunt: To me, Kuala Lumpur represents the ultimate getaway. The home away from home.
Wide shot of the three hosts seated.	O/S: What’s the best thing about living in Kuala Lumpur?
Medium shot of the three hosts seated.	Jojo: The amount of opportunity there is here for entertainers and performers- those who love being in the thick of the action, as long as you’re willing to work for it. Dr. Hunt: The peaceful nature of the environment and the people as well. They’re very welcoming and very passionate about their culture. Deviyah: Definitely the people. There’s such a diverse group of people here who are fun to hang out with.
Wide shot of the three hosts seated.	O/S: And lastly, what’s the best reason you can think of to come visit Kuala Lumpur?
Medium shots of individual hosts when speaking. Fade to black.	Jojo: To meet new people of all sorts. Dr. Hunt: To experience a distinctly fresh side of Asia that you cannot find anywhere else. Deviyah: For the food! Jojo: Oh, yes of course! We are extremely well known for our food. Deviyah: All kinds of tasty dishes like nasi lemak, banana leaf and durians. (laughs)
Cut to a long shot of the three of them seated.	Jojo: Thanks for spending the day with us. Dr. Hunt: We hope you enjoyed your time, and hopefully learnt something new about life in Malaysia. Deviyah: Or even experienced a new side to the Malaysia you already know so well. Everyone: Until next time!
Cut to even wider shot of the three sitting down. They stand up and wave towards the camera, before turning to each other and talking (no audio). Fade to black.	(Credits music fades in)
ROLL CREDITS END.	(Credits music plays)

Treatment: Presentation 2

1^st Pitch

1. Author Name: Alexander William Beale

2. Title of Show: “A Slice of Life” (Working Title)

3. Format of Show: Travel Documentary Series

4. Target Audience: 14 to 60 year olds, Malaysians and Malaysian Expatriates

5. Opportunity or Problem Addressed: Lack of racial harmony and patriotism, lack of historical or modern day knowledge regarding Kuala Lumpur.

6. Desired Response: At least 2 seasons running on an international Travel Channel. Hopefully, this show will also create interest in Malaysians to find out more about their own city.

7. Logline: We follow 4 individuals who call Kuala Lumpur home, finding out their daily lifestyles, as well as what the city has to offer locals and travelers alike.

8. Treatment Synopsis:

A city is very different, according to the people you spend it with, the places you go to and the cultures you experience along the way. That’s why “A Slice of Life” aims to show the viewers 4 very different sides of Kuala Lumpur, giving them a chance to experience an abundance of people and places that few ever see.

The show begins with an introduction of the four Malaysians, or semi-Malaysians, as we interview them, finding out their opinions on the city and tips for travelers, or locals who have never taken the time to know their city.

The four of them take us through a typical day of theirs, whether it be with friends at their favourite coffee shop or restaurant, or a busy day at their workplace or school. Throughout this time, we learn more about these individuals, as well as the city they live in and the people they interact with.

The hustle and bustle of a busy metropolis can sometimes be overwhelming. So let us make life simpler, and come experience a different slice of life.

9. Episode Outline:

1^st EPISODE: 4 people- Celebrity Working Adult (Malay), High School (Chinese), College (Indian), Senior (Expat). The Celebrity Working Adult takes us around a day on set, as we meet a number of famous Malaysians. At night, he/she can take us to a fancy restaurant, or a famous tourist destination. The Chinese High School student can teach us more about studying in a local school, the Indian girl/guy in college can take us around his college where we will meet his friends and lecturers,

2^nd EPISODE: 4 people- Following the same format, but with the races, genders and ages/classes changed to create a more dynamic and different story.

3^rd EPISODE: 4 people- Following the same format, but with the races, genders and ages/classes changed to create a more dynamic and different story.

2^nd Pitch

1. Author Name: Alexander William Beale

2. Title of Show: “Connected” (Working Title)

3. Format of Show: TV Drama Series

4. Target Audience: Ages 16 to 30, Malaysians.

5. Opportunity or Problem Addressed: Lack of racial harmony and patriotism between Malaysians.

6. Desired Response: At least 2 seasons running on a local Astro Channel. Hopefully, this show will also enlighten viewers on the cultures of other Malaysians.

7. Logline: A series that plays on the idea that Malaysians are very connected to each other, through a great number of friends, despite having contrary cultures and backgrounds. This series follows characters through their lives as they make these connections everyday, without ever realizing it.

8. Treatment Synopsis:

Friendships, relationships and even the passing of strangers are connections that few of us take the time to appreciate. “Connected” is the story of two family’s and the many friends in between.

The show prominently deals with things like racism, or racial misunderstanding, to better inform the public and portray racial and cultural equality in a positive manner. All this will be done in a subtle approach, with friends and family of different descent becoming close to one another, with many cultures creating the melting pot that is Malaysia. “Connected” will also use comedy and drama simultaneously, as a way of keeping things fresh, because drama by itself can “turn-off” some viewers.

This drama series will also play on "story tangents", with each episode focusing on a singular character or a pair of friends. This makes each episode different from the others, with flashbacks and present day synched to further the storytelling of the show, as well as the character development.

9. Episode Outline:

1^st EPISODE: Introduce the two families in a comical manner, and establish the drama or problems between families and friends. The main emphasis, however, is on the group of friends who are from both families and stay united through the years.

2^nd EPISODE: The drama and problems that were established in the pilot are expanded upon, with old fights or arguments bubbling to the surface, whereupon we see that not all is perfect in this group of people.

3^rd EPISODE: Confrontation between the families begins, with friends quarreling over certain issues. At the end of the episode, something drastic happens, like someone getting sent to the hospital over a feud. Close with a cliffhanger ending to create more hype for further episodes.

3^rd Pitch

1. Author Name: Alexander William Beale

2. Title of Show: “Malaysia Through The Ages” (Working Title)

3. Format of Show: Educational Documentary Series

4. Target Audience: Ages 14 to 60, Malaysians only.

5. Opportunity or Problem Addressed: Lack of racial harmony and patriotism, lack of historical knowledge regarding Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia.

6. Desired Response: At least 1 season running on an international History & Culture Channel.

7. Logline: Ever thought about what life used to be like for your ancestors and family growing up in the jungles and cities of Malaysia? Now’s your chance to find out more about Malaysia through the ages.

8. Treatment Synopsis:

A wise man once said that we must look back to our past, to understand and know our future. How well can you say that you know your city, or your country, for that matter? Have you ever wondered what life was like for your ancestors in the many era’s that Malaysia has gone through?

See how life has changed, with the coming of technology, with the flocking of international experts, through the untold stories of families and dealings from the past, and see how the past affects the present and future in a very real way.

A combination of travel and interviews, this TV show bridges the gap between our old culture and our new culture to create a drastic change in the way we see our seniors, and the way we see ourselves.

9. Episode Outline:

1^st EPISODE: Explore Melaka with two seniors as they take us into the past, where we learn about how Malaysia has changed, for the better or worse. Full of nostalgia for seniors and well kept secrets for the younger demographic, each episode explores new decades and new places.

2^nd EPISODE: Same format, except different places, such as Penang or Kuala Lumpur.

3^rd EPISODE: Same format, except different places, such as Johor Bahru or Kota Kinabalu.

- Will Beale