Short film Moodboard

Short film Moodboard from MichaelLam1997

Assessment 3- Task 4

Script

SCENE 1-

INT. AIDEN'S ROOM. DAY

AIDEN is sitting in his room looking out of his window

AIDEN

(Voiceover)

My name is Aiden Reed and I was colour blind, I had been colour blind my whole life being only able to see the colour red in different shades. I hate the colour red, I see it everyday and it annoys me just seeing everything in plain old simple red.
Being unable to experience the supposedly wonderful effects of colour left me.. depressed to say the least and I could not stand not being able to share my friends and family's view, to be able to see what they see and live normally. But that changed shortly.. for better or worse.

SCENE 2-

EXT. STREET. DAY

AIDEN is walking down the street and picks up a newspaper from his local newsagent, reading the paper he sees the article on the colour blind curing contact lenses.

AIDEN

(Surprise then leading to excitement)

Oh my god, this is incredible! I.. I have to find out more about this.

INT. AIDEN'S ROOM. NIGHT

AIDEN is on the computer researching on the internet about the contact lenses

AIDEN

(Under his breath, talking to himself)

So they've been researching the potential for contact lenses to cure the colour blind all this time? This is amazing! Perhaps.. perhaps I could volunteer for tests, it could help speed up the research process. There must be a way to get in contact with them.

AIDEN then gets in contact with the scientists and is seen typing to them about volunteering for tests

SCENE 3-

INT. RESEARCH FACILITY. LAB 1. DAY

EDWARD approaches AIDEN with a smile on his face and holding a small box

EDWARD

(Clearly pleased and happy)

Hello Aiden! Eye den is it? Or is it Ay den? Nevermind, I have got great news for you Aiden. First of all on behalf of my colleagues I'd like to thank you for your co-operation, you have helped us tremendously by allowing us to study your unique condition.

We have made a lot of progress the past few weeks and we have finally managed to create the contact lenses with your help, everything has been wonderful so far but we may need you to do one more thing for us, is that ok?

AIDEN

(Hesitant)

Erm.. Yeah.. Sure, I don't see why not

EDWARD

(Delighted)

Excellent!

EDWARD places the box on the table and pulls out a contact lens case and places it on the table

EDWARD

It is important to us that we must first test our contacts before allowing us to continue any further, but we firmly believe that our latest rendition is our best yet and we would like it if you could test it for us?

AIDEN

(Delighted)

Absolutely! Without a doubt!

EDWARD

Excellent, however I must warn you that this is highly experimental and we ask that you strictly follow the instructions that we will provide you with, for example, these contact lenses expire after one week and so I would strongly advise against using it past then, is that clear?

AIDEN

(Not paying attention)

Yeah sure, i'll make sure.

EDWARD

Excellent, then I'll take you to my office to sign some paperwork first

EDWARD guides AIDEN out of LAB 1 towards his office and they engage in more conversation

SCENE 4-

INT. AIDENS BATHROOM. DAY

EXT. THE CITY. DAY

AIDEN is in his bathroom putting the contacts on

AIDEN

(Voiceover)

The first time I put the contacts on and began to see colour I felt a sense of freedom, an overwhelming happiness that I had never felt before, to be able acknowledge the idea of light beaming down from the sun, reflecting from objects straight into my eye and producing the sweet colour in my mind was sensational.

I had to go out and see the city, see everything that everyone else can see, see all the things that I had missed out on. 

It was in those moments that I felt the happiest, It was then that I felt I had reached a 'colour high'.

AIDEN leaves house and explores the city

SCENE 5-

INT.AIDENS BATHROOM. DAY

AIDEN notices the expiry date on the instructions but ignores it and continues to put on the contacts after reminiscing about the wonderful week he just had.

INT.AIDENS BATHROOM. NIGHT

AIDEN attempts to take off the contacts at the end of the day but discovers they have merged with his eyes, his eyes then begin to hurt and it is clear that the contacts are causing him pain.

AIDEN

Its fine, I'm sure this pain is temporary, it will go away, it will. I'll just.. I'll just go and lie on the couch for a bit it will go away I'm sure of it.

SCENE 6-

INT. AIDENS LIVING ROOM. NIGHT

AIDEN lies on the couch in pain watching a documentary about travelling the world and experiencing the world as he slowly falls asleep. As he shuts his eyes the eyelids merge together rendering him blind for life, the screen goes to black.

AIDEN

(Voiceover)

My name is Aiden Reed and I am blind. In today's society colour symbolizes many different forms of meaning, it represents feelings, people, countries, cultures, it represents life and death and should never be taken for granted. My greed for colour blinded my judgement, and now as I sit here staring into darkness for the rest of my life I crave for colour. 

My once 'old nemesis', Red, has become now my deceased best friend, the colour that I once hated and now long for every day of my existence.

The best colour, the colour that represents luck, blood, passion, death and even love. 

The colour with more associations than others.

The colour that I love.

The colour that I miss. 

The colour that I will never see again.

Assessment 5 - Task 3

Q&A- Aiden Reed

Aiden Reed, 21, was born in the UK, East London. He studied History at Warwick university having recently completed his course and earning his degree. He is currently unemployed but looking to secure a job as an academic Liberian as soon as possible. Aiden is currently not in a relationship or intends to be in one, he was not a popular person in university but has several close friends. He is colour blind and is only able to see in different shades of red.

When were you happiest?

When i was a child without a care in the world and full of imagination

What is your greatest fear?

Not being able to express myself fully

What is your earliest memory?

Playing football in the park with my brother and his friends

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My colour blindness, if you can call that a trait

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Ignorance and people who are unable to view things from another angle

What's the most expensive thing you've bought?

My education I guess

What has been your biggest disappointment?

Not being able to express my creativity

What makes you unhappy?

Not being able to witness the world and its colours

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Crying, being able to release my emotions

What is your most unappealing habit?

My depression

What was your most embarrassing moment?

Being denied by a girl in front of all my friends in primary school

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Getting my degree

What would your super power be?

Super vision

What song would you like played at your funeral?

True colours, Cyndi Lauper

What keeps you awake at night?

Depression

What makes you depressed?

My colour blindess, Not being able to experience what others experience

Which living person do you most despise, and why?

Justin Beiber, I can't stand him

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

"Sure"

What is the worst thing anyone's said to you?

That they were glad I am colour blind

What is the closest you've come to death?

I've never had a life threatening experience

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

Not everything goes the way you want it to

How often do you have sex?

Not often enough

How would you like to be remembered?

As a loving son and good friend but also as a trapped person, I want people to remember my inability to live life fully without colour

Tell us a secret

I hate the colour Red

Q&A- Edward Elric

Edward Elric, 33, was born in the UK, West London. He obtained a Medical Degree with residency in Ophthalmology at Cambridge university and is currently working with other scientists to create contact lenses that will help the colour blind. He is considered one of the best in his field and is well known for being one of the main pioneers of Ophthalmology. He is married to Winry and they have two children, both boys.

When were you happiest?

When Winry and I found out she was pregnant with, Joey, our first child.

What is your greatest fear?

Not being remembered for my work

What is your earliest memory?

Attempting to read my fathers old science books and being fascinated by them

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My dedication to my work, sometimes it hinders my ability to go home and see my family

What is the trait you most deplore in others?
People who are not considerate of other peoples feelings

What's the most expensive thing you've bought?

Windy's wedding ring!

What has been your biggest disappointment?

Not being able to create the contact lenses fast enough for my deceased colour blind father

What makes you unhappy?

Being unable to spend more time with my family sometimes due to work

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Lay ins, despite my dedication and hard work I do like a lay in with my family

What is your most unappealing habit?
The long hours that i spend at work, Windy hates it

What was your most embarrassing moment?
Making a big error in my research last year and then realizing it after presenting it to my colleagues

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

My greatest achievement will be the contact lenses

What would your super power be?

Super intelligence, knowledge is power I guess

What song would you like played at your funeral?

The parting glass, due to my Irish heritage

What keeps you awake at night?

My work, all the time

What makes you depressed?

Nothing really, I am quite content with my life

Which living person do you most despise, and why?

No one, I try not to dwell on such matters

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

"I'm busy"

What is the worst thing anyone's said to you?

Someone once said to me that they thought my work was horrible and uninspiring

What is the closest you've come to death?

I was nearly bitten by a poisonous snake about 7 years ago on a trip to Africa

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

To do everything you can to help others to the best of your ability

How often do you have sex?

That's private!

How would you like to be remembered?
For my work, I want to be recognized for my achievements after my death and to also be remembered as a loving father and husband

Tell us a secret

I didn't really do to well academically when I was younger