New film, new script

FADE IN – Footage of a baby smiling and laughing. Sound of a voice over a speaker system with faint cheering in the background.

HARRY (VO):

This next song is for you guys. Thanks for making it number one.

Audio fades into a rock song remnant of rock songs from the early 70s. At the same time, footage changes to the baby in a paddling pool in the summer, he is giggling.

JANE (VO):

He was always a happy little boy.

As JANE talks, an array of footage from when HARRY was a baby is played.

JANE (VO):

He only really cried if he fell over.

Transition to see JANE sitting and facing the camera.

JANE:

Harry always loved music. We used to put the Star Wars soundtrack on for him and he used to sing us little songs so we were never surprised about how much music influenced him growing up.

FADE IN – footage of HARRY singing as a child.

Transition to HARRY.

HARRY:

I started learning guitar four years ago, drums nearly two years ago.

Transition to HARRY playing drums or guitar in his studio.

HARRY (VO):

I just like how I can escape with music. Just kinda, forget everything else for a while and go and have a jam or whatever.

Transition back to HARRY.

HARRY:

I managed to write and record an album last year. I managed to get it put on iTunes and then things just went mental.

Transition to HARRY doing some editing on his computer. Audio of a radio show.

DJ (VO):

And it’s time to reveal this week’s number one single! So, from the self-titled debut album, here’s Paradox by 16 year old sensation, Harry.C!

Audio of the song ‘Paradox’.

HARRY (VO):

I don’t want any special treatment or anything though. I still go to that same school and carry on like normal except I get a little more attention now…

Cross-fade with shot of JANE.

JANE:

I was so proud of him when his single reached number one – I always knew he’d do well. But not long after that, doctors discovered a tumour in his brain that they couldn’t remove and… because of the growth rate, they don’t think that Harry’s got long left.

Cut to shot of HARRY.

HARRY:

I’m not scared of dying. I’m not really scared about the tumour; I try not to think about it really. I just focus on music really.

Cut to shot of HARRY playing an instrument.

HARRY (VO):

If it gets too much I just pick up a guitar or my drumsticks and play something. You know, sometimes you’ve just gotta get on with things.

Cut to shot of HARRY.

HARRY:

I know I’ve not got long left but I don’t want to spend my time moping around, I want to do what makes me happy.