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PAUL'S UNIVERSITY
LIMURU CAMPUS
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
MCO 416: TV AND FILM PRODUCTION
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LEC: ISAIAH AKENGA
7/12/2024
The settings are around campus - academic pressure where we
meet two students Alice and Kyle as the main characters.
They help bring out topic mental health awareness (academic
pressure) UNSEEN BATTLES.
MENTAL HEALTH Awareness
Title: "Unseen Battles"
EXT. CAMPUS benches – DAY-WIDE SHOT/ HIGH CAMERA LEVEL
Characters:
ALICE (mid-20s, university student, struggling with mental
health issues)
JANE (mid-20s, Alice’s supportive classmate and friend)
Time(01:15)
SCENE 1: CAMPUS BENCH – DAY- Close up shot
We see ALICE sitting alone on a bench in the middle of
campus. Students pass by, chatting and laughing, but Alice
is disconnected from it all. She stares blankly at her phone
screen, not engaging. JANE approaches, holding some juice.
JANE
(slightly out of breath)
Hey, I’ve been looking for you. You missed class again.
Thought I’d bring you your usual – juice.
EXTREME CLOSE UP SHOT
Jane hands her the coffee, but ALICE just nods slightly, not
making eye contact. Jane notices the tension in her face.
JANE
(softer)
How are you really doing, Alice?
MEDIUM SHOTS
Alice glances up at him, her face revealing exhaustion.
ALICE
(low, tired)
I don’t know, Jane... It’s like I’m drowning. Every deadline
feels like a weight I can’t carry, and I can’t even get out
of bed some mornings.
LONG SHOT/LOW CAMERA ANGLE
Jane sits next to her on the bench, giving her space but
staying close enough to show support.
JANE
(caring)
You don’t have to carry all this by yourself, you know?
We’re all struggling with school, but this feels different.
You’ve been distant for a while.
ALICE
(sighing, voice breaking)
I don’t want people to think I’m weak. Everyone else seems
to be handling everything just fine. I’m the one falling
apart.
OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT/OVER THE SHOULDER ANGLE
Jane looks at her, his tone becoming more serious but
compassionate.
JANE
(softly)
Alice, no one’s handling everything as perfectly as they
seem. Just because we don’t talk about it doesn’t mean it’s
not there. You’re not weak – you’re human. And there’s
nothing wrong with asking for help.
WIDE SHOT/EYE CAMERA ANGLE
Alice stares at the students walking past, a tear forming in
her eye but she holds it back.
Time (01:05)
SCENE 2: FLASHBACK – CLASS ROOM – NIGHT-EXTREME CLOSE UP
SHOT
We see ALICE in a class room, alone. The desk is cluttered
with textbooks and unfinished assignments. She sits at her
desk, staring at her books, unable to study. Her phone buzzes,
messages from group chats pop up, but she doesn’t respond.
She curls up on her bed, eyes wide open, unable to sleep.
Time(01:30)
SCENE 3: BACK TO CAMPUS BENCH – DAY-MEDIUM SHOT
Alice snaps back to the present, glancing down at her
untouched juice. She finally looks at Jane.
ALICE
(low, trembling)
I’ve thought about going to the counseling center on
campus... but what if they don’t take me seriously? What if
they think I’m just being dramatic?
Jane shifts closer, his voice calm but firm.
JANE
(supportive)
They won’t. That’s what they’re there for. To listen, to
help. It’s okay to need extra support. No one can do this
alone, Alice. I know things seem overwhelming right now, but
talking to someone could really help.
EXTREME CLOSE UP SHOT
Alice wipes away a tear, this time allowing herself to feel
her emotions.
ALICE
(softly)
I just don’t know where to start. Everything feels like too
much.
OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT
Jane places a reassuring hand on her shoulder.
JANE
(gently)
You don’t have to figure it all out today. Small steps,
remember? Even just booking an appointment at the counseling
center is a step forward. I’ll come with you if you want.
Alice looks at him, her expression softening, a small
glimmer of hope in her eyes.
ALICE
(teary)
You would?
JANE
(earnest)
Of course. You don’t have to do this alone.
EXTREME CLOSE UP SHOT-EYE LEVEL ANGLE
The camera lingers on Alice as she takes a deep breath,
nodding slowly. There’s a small but meaningful shift in her
posture, as if a little weight has been lifted.
Time (00:40)
SCENE 4: CAMPUS COUNSELING CENTER – DAY
A week later, we see Alice standing outside the campus
counseling center. She’s nervous, her foot tapping the
ground. Kyle stands beside her, offering silent support. She
takes a deep breath and walks inside.
Time ( 01: 05)
SCENE 5: CAMPUS bench– DAY-HIGH CAMERA ANGLE
Alice and Jane are sitting on the grass, relaxing under the
sun. Alice’s expression is lighter, the weight visibly
reduced from her face. She takes a sip of coffee, this time
more engaged with her surroundings.
JANE
(smiling)
You seem more... yourself today.
ALICE
(slightly smiling)
I had my first session yesterday. It was hard, but... it
helped. I’m not fixed, but at least now I feel like I’m not
drowning anymore.
Jane nods encouragingly.
JANE
That’s all that matters. Small steps. I’m really proud of
you, Alice.
ALICE
(sincerely)
Thanks, Jane . For sticking around. I couldn’t have done this
without you.
WIDE SHOT
They sit in a comfortable silence as students walk past, the
world continuing to move, but Alice is finally starting to
feel part of it again.
FADE OUT
Text on screen:
"Mental health is just as important as physical health. If
you're struggling, reach out – help is available. Visit your
campus counseling center today."
END
