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SAMPLE SCRIPTS
CHECKLIST: POINT OF VIEW + TONE | ATTITUDE | EMPHASIS | PACE | TEMPO
· What's the script about? What is the theme? · What is the purpose? · What is the goal? Is there a call to action? · Who am I talking to? Who is the Target Audience + one person I can connect with? · Do I know what everything means? Can I pronounce everything? Any troubling words? · How do I feel about this? Any opinions pro or con? Biases? · How do I approach the parts of the script: Welcome, Tease, Info, Close, Call to Action?
EXERCISE: EMPHASIS + PUNCTUATION
TROPFEST 1 straight read, no emphasis, no notes or punctuation to reflect speaker’s pacing. If you are in a studio/conference room, I need to believe you are standing in Prospect Park with John Polson (google)
If you love film, then you’re going to want to make your way to Brooklyn on June 22nd for the world’s largest short film festival called Tropfest. I’m here in Prospect Park to interview John Polson, the founder of Tropfest.
TROPFEST 2 - note words in bold. Add your own punctuation. Switch it up each time.
If you love film, then you’re going to want to make your way to Brooklyn on June 22nd for the world’s largest short film festival called Tropfest. (BEAT) I’m here in Prospect Park to interview John Polson, the founder of Tropfest.
MMD 1 - being secretly filmed by 50 hidden cameras is a BIG DEAL. This read requires skill & subtlety. You don’t want to be over the top but you still need to make us know how important/special this is.
MOLLY BLOOM, A 25 YEAR OLD NEW YORKER STILL HAS NO IDEA SHE’S BEING SECRETLY FILMED BY 50 HIDDEN CAMERAS AND IS THE STAR OF HER VERY OWN TV SHOW.
SO FAR, MOLLY HAS HELPED A HALF NAKED MAN WITH A BULLDOG, HAS AGREED TO BE JOEY MCINTYRE’S ASSISTANT AND JOINED HIM IN A LIVE TV INTERVIEW.
WHAT ELSE COULD HAPPEN TO HER TODAY?
MMD 2
MOLLY BLOOM, A 25 YEAR OLD NEW YORKER STILL HAS NO IDEA SHE’S BEING SECRETLY FILMED BY 50 HIDDEN CAMERAS AND IS THE STAR OF HER VERY OWN TV SHOW.
SO FAR, MOLLY HAS HELPED A HALF NAKED MAN WITH A BULLDOG, HAS AGREED TO BE JOEY MCINTYRE’S ASSISTANT AND JOINED HIM IN A LIVE TV INTERVIEW.
WHAT ELSE COULD HAPPEN TO HER TODAY?
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FULL SCRIPT vs BULLET POINTS
This script is from the callbacks several years ago for Screenvision – a movie/entertainment show that runs in movie theatres before the trailers.
The hosts were tasked with:
· delivering the copy as written · using bullet points · turning a log line into a :20 host read.
NOTE: Resist the urge to accidentally re-write this and possibly change the meaning by adding more words for the sake of talking. Simple and straightforward is great - especially if you are 1. Entertaining and 2. Get the names of the sponsors right (Discovery Channel and Undergroundfilm.org).
SECOND BANANA HOST SCRIPT (:20)
YOU’VE BEEN WATCHING SCREENVISION. OUR THANKS TO THE DISCOVERY
CHANNEL AND UNDERGROUND FILM DOT ORG FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS.
THE PREVIEWS ARE COMING UP, FOLLOWED BY YOUR FEATURE PRESENTATION.
THANKS FOR WATCHING SCREENVISION…AND WE’LL SEE YOU NEXT
TIME.
BULLET POINTS #1
· YOU’VE BEEN WATCHING SCREENVISION.
· THANKS TO THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL AND UNDERGROUND FILM DOT ORG
· THE PREVIEWS ARE COMIN’ UP…FOLLOWED BY YOUR FEATURE PRESENTATION.
· THANKS FOR WATCHING SCREENVISION…
BULLET POINTS #2 (:20) – PG AUDIENCE
SECOND BANANA. SWEET TALE OF A FRIENDLY YOUNG APE’S ADMIRATION FOR A GROUCHY, OLD APE. FROM UNDERGROUND FILMS DOT ORG.
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ACADEMY AWARDS GIFT BAGS – TOWN & COUNTRY
Winning isn't everything–especially when you get three exotic vacations just for being nominated. That's exactly what the 2018 Oscar's nominees will receive in their "Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bag.
Valued at around $120,000, the swag bag includes a variety of luxury items, from spa-grade cosmetics, to the advanced Quip electric toothbrush, a year-supply of fresh California oranges, an experience with a personal trainer, and 6-12-day travel packages to Tanzania, Greece, and Hawaii.
Though giveaways are not officially associated with the Academy, Distinctive Assets, the company behind the swag bags, have been putting them together for the last 16 years. This year Meryl Streep, Margot Robbie, Denzel Washington,Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Mary J. Blige, Allison Janney, Octavia Spencer, Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig can all expect some of this grandiose swag. And seeing as an Oscar, while an honor, is worth only $1, perhaps walking home with just this gift bag instead wouldn't be so bad.
For the full list of nominees and goodies visit our website.
NOTES: Google every single person and product mentioned in this copy so you know what you’re talking about, can see them in your mind’s eye - or print them! - and make an emotional connection. This is a CALL TO ACTION: For the full list of nominees and goodies visit our website.
PEOPLE NOW
What a week already! The one day I am late to work and take a cab…U2 surprised commuters and performed Angel of Harlem on a New York City subway platform. The pop-up performance is reportedly part of their Jimmy Fallon appearance May 8th. If you look closely in the video you can see Jimmy taping it with his phone…
We are still swooning over the newest Cambridge: Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. In a break with tradition, the very modern William and Kate are enjoying family time at home in the country.
Happy Birthday to George Clooney. The press is calling his sister-in-law, Tala Alamuddin, the new Pippa because she and her scene stealing legs recently took NYC by storm. Legs, gorgeous hair, the women in that family have lucky genes.
Reese Witherspoon is getting into the celebrity lifestyle brand business with the launch of Draper James, named after her grandparents – not anyone distantly related to Mad Men. Be sure to thank your mom this Sunday!
NOTES: Watch Jimmy Fallon’s video of this on YouTube so you know what you’re talking about. Google Tala Alamuddin and her leg in NYC so you know what you’re talking about. Be mindful of the transitions between paragraphs. They’re tricky! Thinking about stretching words when you need to. CALL TO ACTION: Be sure to thank your mom this Sunday!
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BRAVO - SINGLES PROJECT AFTER SHOW - INTRO
Hi everyone and welcome to The Singles Project After Show.” I'm your host {NAME} and in the next hour we will catch up with our sexy, hopeful singles as they gear up for their fourth week of dates. You will also have the chance to take matters into your own hands and help our singles face those tough decisions that they have been avoiding all week.
Do you think Kerry should have given Chris another chance? Will Tabasum ever get it together and figure out what she wants? Should Brian be kissing on the first date? And, if so, does he need to improve those mouth to mouth skills? And let’s be honest, when will Erika and Lee finally get together?! Tune in now and find out. It’s all coming up next on The Singles Project After Show.
NOTES: Watch old episodes of The Singles Project. Find clips of The Singles Project After Show. Direct to audience. Tone is intimate, inside, entre nous. You MUST know what you think about this: Do you think Kerry should have given Chris another chance? Should Brian be kissing on the first date? CALL TO ACTION and A PROMO: Tune in now and find out. It’s all coming up next on The Singles Project After Show.
TLC ME NOW
Welcome to the TLC ME NOW. Your quick hit of everything you’ll want to know to make your life – and your conversations – easier, more interesting, and JUST PLAIN BETTER.
My new favorite show on TV right now is I Am Jazz. I Am Jazz tells the story of Jazz Jennings, a transgender teen from Florida. We get to see Jazz grow up right before our eyes. Take a look at the latest vlog Jazz sent us! (Cut to Jazz Vlog)
Jazz checks in on a regular basis, so make sure to like our Facebook page, and check it for updates. That girl is a ball of energy. And don’t forget to use the hashtag Jazz Hands. Maybe some of your photos will make it here!
NOTES: Google Jazz Jennings so you know who you’re talking about. Take note of this emphasis written into the script: easier, more interesting, and JUST PLAIN BETTER. This is the SHOW OPEN. Make me feel welcome: Welcome to the TLC ME NOW. Sharing opinion. I HAVE to believe you: My new favorite show on TV right now is I Am Jazz. CALL TO ACTION: Take a look at the latest vlog Jazz sent us! (Cut to Jazz Vlog) CALL TO ACTION: make sure to like our Facebook page, and check it for updates CALL TO ACTION: don’t forget to use the hash tag Jazz Hands TEASE: Maybe some of your photos will make it here!
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TONY LUKES
I’M STANDING IN FRONT OF TONY LUKE’S IN SOUTH PHILLY.
THEY HAVE BEEN SERVING OLD-STYLE PHILADELPHIA CHEESE STEAK SANDWICHES FOR OVER 25 YEARS.
THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO FOR A DELICIOUS, CHEESY FIX OF MOUTH-WATERING STEAK.
BUT IF YOU’RE NOT IN THE MOOD FOR A CHEESE STEAK, TONY LUKE’S HAS GOT YOU COVERED. THIS PLACE IS ALSO FAMOUS FOR THE BIG DADDY LUKE HAMBURGER. JUST BRING YOUR APPETITE. THIS BABY IS MADE UP OF OVER 2 POUNDS OF FRESH GROUND BEEF ETC.
NOTES: Google Tony Lukes. You’re there. Right now. Tony Luke is a real person and also a host. Google Philadelphia Cheese Steak. If you’ve never had one - or you’re a vegetarian - look up more descriptors so you can experience this in your mind. Descriptors: DELICIOUS, CHEESY FIX OF MOUTH-WATERING STEAK. Think this through and imagine it: OVER 2 POUNDS OF FRESH GROUND BEEF ETC.
GUY’S ULTIMATE VACATION #1
HI, I’M ______AND WE ARE BACK ON THE HUNT FOR THE ULTIMATE VACATION. WE SPENT MOST OF LAST NIGHT BOUNCING FROM ONE CLUB TO ANOTHER AROUND SAN PEDRO, BUT THIS MORNING WE’VE GOT AN EARLY WAKE UP CALL. MY FRIENDS DON’T KNOW IT YET, BUT WE’RE GOING TO SPEND THE MORNING LEARNING TO SCUBA DIVE BECAUSE LATER TODAY, WE’RE GOING TO THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE HOLE FOR AN AFTERNOON OF SHARK FEEDING.
DON’T FORGET TO LOG ON TO SPIKE TV DOT COM AND LET US KNOW IF THIS TRIP TO BELIZE IS THE ULTIMATE VACATION. YOU MIGHT WIN A VACATION OF YOUR OWN.
NOTES: Google San Pedro, Belize. You’re there, right now. It’s morning. Last night you were clubbing. How are you feeling?? Back from commercial break: HI, I’M ______AND WE ARE BACK ON THE HUNT Secret only you and the audience know:.MY FRIENDS DON’T KNOW IT YET How do you feel about this: AFTERNOON OF SHARK FEEDING. (you’re the host of an adventure travel show - we need to believe you belong there but it’s okay sometimes to express nerves/vulnerability - makes you more relatable depending on the show) CALL TO ACTION: DON’T FORGET TO LOG ON TO SPIKE TV DOT COM AND LET US KNOW IF THIS TRIP TO BELIZE IS THE ULTIMATE VACATION. TEASE: YOU MIGHT WIN A VACATION OF YOUR OWN.
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ALTERNATIVE/UNDERGROUND TRAVEL PROJECT
HOST AUDITION COPY DO NOT READ AS WRITTEN.
PLEASE RE-WRITE, PUT IN YOUR OWN WORDS, BRING YOUR VOICE AND POINT OF VIEW.
SHOW INTRO
I’m on a mission to see a different side of America – the side that comes out at night. And to do it, I’m hitting up 10 cities in 10 days in search of the crazy one-of-a-kind experiences that you can only have after dark: underground street racing in Raleigh, North Carolina, grunion hunting in SoCal and a secret model boxing circuit in New York City. The streets are empty and the stores are closed but if you know where to look you’ll find the real soul of a city after sundown. I’m (name) and I’m staying Up All Night.
NOTES: Google everything mentioned in this copy. Bold Statement. I MUST believe you: I’m on a mission Lots of mood and description.
EPISODE INTRO
Los Angeles. Home of Hollywood. This is the LA we’ve all seen before - movie stars, fast cars and beautiful beaches. But that's not what I’m here for. I’m in search of another side of LA; a lonelier, grittier side that has nothing to do with the Walk of Fame or Rodeo Drive. I’m looking for a hidden part of the city that only exists when most people are sleeping, tucked into the safety of their beds, falling asleep to the comforting glow of the TV. So, what’s happening in LA tonight? I have no idea but I can’t wait to find out.
NOTES: Google what this copy alludes to. Bold Statement. I MUST believe you: I have no idea but I can’t wait to find out.” Lots of mood and description.
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PEOPLE/TIME HOST COPY (PROMPTER)
Headline 1: GOOD MORNING GUYS HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHAT’S TRENDING!
CHANNING TATUM IS OPENING UP EXCLUSIVELY TO PEOPLE ABOUT WHY HE’S THE LUCKIEST GUY IN THE WORLD.
THE MAGIC MIKE X-X-L STAR HAS BEEN IN HIT AFTER HIT AND HIS LATEST STRIPPING SENSATION HITTING THEATERS JULY 1ST LOOKS TO BE NO EXCEPTION! CHANNING KNOWS HE’S GOT IT GOOD WATCH WHAT HE TOLD US…
THE STAR CREDITS HIS WIFE, JENNA DEWAN TATUM FOR SO MUCH OF THE GOOD IN HIS LIFE. THE TWO MET ON THE SET OF “STEP UP” AND IT’S BEEN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT EVER SINCE. CHANNING REVEALS ITS HOW THEY HANDLE THE FAME TOGETHER THAT MAKES THEM A GREAT TEAM…
AS ONE OF HOLLYWOOD’S BIGGEST STARS *AND A FAMILY MAN, CHANNING SAYS HE NEEDS TO BE EXTRA PICKY ABOUT WHAT PROJECTS HE CHOOSES. AND JENNA AND THEIR DAUGHTER EVERLY HAVE HELPED KEEP HIS PRIORITIES IN CHECK.
CHANNING’S DAUGHTER EVERLY JUST CELEBRATED HER SECOND BIRTHDAY. SO DOES DAD LOSE SLEEP OVER THE IDEA THAT HIS LITTLE GIRL MIGHT SEE THE MAGIC MIKE MOVIES ONE DAY?
GOOD FOR YOU CHANNING! AND GUYS IT DOES TAKE HARD WORK TO LOOK LIKE CHANNING TATUM! HE REVEALS THAT THOSE MUSCLES YOU SEE IN THE MOVIE TAKE A WHOLE LOT OF DEDICATION...
AND FOR MORE OF CHANNING TATUM’S LUCKY LIFE, PICK UP THE BRAND NEW ISSUE OF PEOPLE ON NEWSSTANDS EVERYWHERE FRIDAY.
NOTES: Google Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Daughter Everly... Be mindful of the transitions. CALL TO ACTION: PICK UP THE BRAND NEW ISSUE OF PEOPLE ON NEWSSTANDS EVERYWHERE FRIDAY.
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