Updated script draft: new title - "Seoras"

Updated script draft: new title - "Seoras"                                                                       10/11/22

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SCENE 01

EXT. TAY BRIDGE MEMORIAL - DAY

WIDE SHOT

Animation of alien-like life landing is projected on Tay Bridge Memorial.

Main Protagonist, Seoras, appears from behind memorial. As he enters the atmosphere, his vision becomes distorted and his hearing rings as he adjusts to new environment. Once he refocuses his vision, he can see Dundee riverside. This vision transitions to a painting-like perception, with a set of Pictish symbol double discs present in the skyline.

Seoras, then finds a red and black-striped jumper laid before him. He surmises it to be part of local culture and puts it on.

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SCENE 02

EXT. TAY RIVERSIDE. UNDERNEATH ROAD BRIDGE - DAY

PANNING SHOT

Seoras walks non-chalantly alongside river before stopping at the lookout point. He peers in towards the metalwork.

SLOW ZOOMING SHOT

He can see a Pictish style animation of serpent slithering up the metal work, and then decides to follow it up the staircase.

At the peak of the lookout point, Seoras is stunned to see a giant blue whale flying over the bridge, which is accompanied by another set of double discs. None of the bypassers surrounding him can see the vision and ignore him as a result.

He then proceeds to walk under the bridge, and can see visions of Pictish salmon swimming on the beams.

Further along the riverside, Seoras can then see a herd of Pictish bulls charging along a wooden wall. This is also accompanied by a set of double discs.

He is perplexed by this, and cannot figure out what they mean or why they keep reappearing. His attention is turned to the railway station.

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SCENE 03

EXT. DUNDEE RAILWAY STATION

MEDIUM SHOT

Seoras is seen outside the hotel/station structure. He peaks over his shoulder to see a projection of penguins walking in unison with the double-discs in their fur. Observing the life visible through the station windows, he can see a projection of a figure at work on a laptop in a train carriage, surrounded by books and wearing headphones. Another set of double discs accompanies this. He is slightly comforted by this.

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SCENE 04

EXT. VERDANT WORKS

MEDIUM SHOT

Seoras walks towards the old jute works. He realises he has no funds to get in upon observing the contents of his pockets, but is intrigued to see footage of animated vision of jute being processed on the brick walls along with double disc symbols.

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SCENE 05

EXT. OLD MILL

MEDIUM SHOT

Intrigued by the vision seen at Jute works, Seoras walks into the vicinity of a refurbished mill site.

He gestures his fingers backwards, similar to a touchscreen, to view a black-and-white vision of the chimney producing smoke and the factory in full operation. The double discs are also visible on one side of the chimney.

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SCENE 06

EXT. WEST WARD WORKS

MEDIUM SHOT

Seoras walks towards a former print works site, and takes notice of the aging architecture. Another vision is visible, of a newspaper printing machine in operation, and another set of double discs accompanying it.

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SCENE 07

EXT. COMMERCIAL STREET

MEDIUM SHOT

A vision of a Pictish harpist is visible against the Caird Hall. Seoras arrives at commercial street, which is currently occupied by several chains and shops which are vacant. As he peers in closer, he can see a vision of a Pictish beast flying in between the buildings and slowly getting closer. The environment also begins to transition into an artificial, rotoscoped version of itself. This intimidates him, and he quickly departs.

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SCENE 08

EXT. COX'S STACK

MEDIUM SHOT

Seoras is seen sitting on a park bench, overlooking the Cox's Stack tower. A vision of a long stem of jute growing up the brickwork is visible, along with the recurring double discs.

He is comforted by this. He scratches his head, continuing to be puzzled by this symbol.

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SCENE 09

EXT. DUNDEE LAW

MEDIUM SHOT

Seoras walks towards Dundee Law, on a site overlooking the city. He observes the urban life transcending through binoculars, and walks towards a bench. He can then detect an off-putting smell, and looks towards the stone ground beneath him. A vision of molten lava is visible, alongside another set of double discs. He is moderately shocked in horror by this sight.

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SCENE 10

EXT. CAMPERDOWN PARK

MEDIUM SHOT

Seoras takes seat on a log by a set of trees, and is calm and content. A vision of a red squirrel and a Pictish style deer is visible on the oak alongside another set of double discs. He pulls out a set of binoculars and inspects them to check for any resemblance. Then an animated figure resembling a Pict approaches him, and holds out his hand. Seoras is confused by what this means, and then the figure points towards the double discs. The double discs draw themselves as separate entities at first, before joining themselves in unison through a broken arrow. He then realises that the double discs are a symbol of unity and then stands up to join his hand with the Pict.

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THE END