Spaceship Earth 2050 (Script)
BREAKING NEWS MONTAGE/BACKSTORY INTRODUCTION
We introduce the story through a montage of breaking news footage (stock footage) with voiceovers for each one to vaguely explain the backstory and setting of the short film. The montage will transition from references to the prelude of the Third World War and lead into current world events happening near 2050.
“The first intercontinental nuclear missile strike was launched against the USA. Are we on the verge of a Third World War?”
“Death toll rises to 400,000 with the environmental damage escalating to…”
“After 3 long years, North Korea and China finally laid down their arms in an uneasy ceasefire.”
“The demand for nanotechnology has reached an all-time high signalling a strong wind of change in global technological markets.[1]”
“Studies confirm that technological advancement has reached an all-time high with processors doubling in power every 3 months.[2]”
“The African, Asian and European governments along with the World Bank have begun addressing USA’s involvement in the ‘e-waste’ crisis.”
“After years of debate, the USA has promised building over a thousand recycling factories around the world estimated to be built within the next 10 years.”
MUSIC CUE: Flight Man of Steel Theme
EXT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE – DAY
A car enters the scene and abruptly stops. An AGENT exits the car and makes his way to the trunk along with AGENT 2. They get the PRESIDENT out of the car with a hood covering his face. The camera then tracks the PRESIDENT along with the AGENT and AGENT 2 escorting to him to a garage door where the GUARD knocks and it is lifted open. When the interior is shown, we see a lone chair in the middle of the room.
Three figures are seen making their way into a series of hallways. All three are shot together from different angles that show them walking and exposing their full figures but not their faces.
MUSIC CUE: Doors Open from Both Sides
The PRESIDENT is tied up to a chair in the middle of a dark room. Three figures make their way in front of the PRESIDENT and introduces themselves.
“Greetings, Mr. President.”
“What is the meaning of this?”
“We only require a short moment of your time. Let me introduce myself: I am the AMBASSADOR OF AFRICA. To my right is the AMBASSADOR OF EUROPE and to my left is the AMBASSADOR OF ASIA.”
“You know this will not end well for you three.”
“Mankind is on the verge of extinction with several countries being severely affected by the dumping of e-waste.”
“Asia has also suffered from mass increases of e-waste dumping within the past decade. My people work tirelessly to sort through your e-waste are dying from it.[3]”
“Tell me, Mr. President. Are you truly aware of the damage e-waste has caused?”
“I am fully aware of the damage e-waste is causing in developing countries and around the world. But I was certain that our aid and relief programs had it all under control.”
“With all due respect, the reason you’re here is because YOU made US that solution. Our countries realized that e-waste was only a catalyst that brought to light the more important issue: Human Life.”
“As the President, it is my job to make the hard and cruel sacrifices to ensure the progress of man. But what must be understood as well is that it’s for the survival of MY PEOPLE. We must also understand that the sole chance of survival and progression of mankind as a race is understanding that the future will have capabilities…”
“And risk further suffering for them to inherit?”
“For some time now, we have secretly amassed weaponry that will rival the technology of your government.”
“The damage caused by your government’s actions can no longer be ignored. If you do not end the e-waste dumping in our nations, we will declare THE FOURTH WORLD WAR.”
“Why would you go through all this trouble if you already had weapons of mass destruction at your disposal!?”
“Because we want to offer this world a chance to experience TRUE restoration. Soon, you will be handed the e-waste partnership bill. We strongly advise you to reconsider signing it.”
“Then mankind will rest in the grave it has dug for itself.”
Black Screen and Fade Into:
We see AGENT coming from the ELEVATOR and making his way down the corridor.
INT. PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE – DUSK
The PRESIDENT is seen sitting with a desk in front, two glasses of Black Heart rum with the bottle, a laptop and an open window of view of the city. The AGENT is seen presenting himself in front of the PRESIDENT and placing the partnership bill towards him. He asks:
“Are you sure about this?”
The AGENT then exits the room when the PRESIDENT provides his reply. The scene cuts to the bill being signed shot in first person view.
It then cuts to a scene showing the PRESIDENT staring through the window.
