Film Opening 'Script'

 The film opening is slowly coming to fruition. In this post, I'll be discussing the script and narrative beats in the opening. This is only the first rendition of the script, so expect a few changes between this and the finished product. 

Scene 1: Ryan's room & bathroom

    Ryan: measuring each arm, logging changes in size and body fat into a notebook. Muscles are carefully analyzed in the mirror, gauging insertions and overall appearance.

Scene 2: Ryan eating by the kitchen 

    Ryan: Today is February 20th, 2025. There tends to be a negligible difference in muscle gain when comparing half a gram of protein per pound of body weight and one gram. Chicken, naturally, still maintains its spot as one of the best sources of protein, considering its leanness and protein density. 

Ryan's narration is interrupted by the ringing of a cell phone - it's his friend Daniel.

    Ryan: Yo, what's up?

    Daniel: Hey man, you on the way to the gym yet? 

    Ryan: At 5? It's super packed at this time

    Daniel: Relax bro, I'm in the parking lot right now, it looks practically empty

    Ryan (with a sigh): Alright, I'll be there. 

Scene 3: the gym 

    Ryan and Daniel are lifting in an obviously crowded gym. The sounds of the gym fade as Ryan's narration returns. 

    Ryan: Contrary to Daniel's astute observations, the gym was not empty. On the bright side, I get the chance to experiment with bicep workouts. The incline bench curl seems to take first place in activating the short head, but maybe a cable could help in maintaining tension throughout the entire movement...

As Ryan walks through the gym, he catches sight of a flyer: a powerlifting competition. While he's intently reading the flyer, Daniel sneaks up and surprises Ryan.

    Daniel: Whatcha lookin' at?

    Ryan (frantically stuffing the flyer into his pocket): Jesus man - it's nothing

    Daniel: If you say so. Come on, it's your set!

Ryan and Daniel finish their workout. Daniel says goodbye to Ryan, leaving the gym. Ryan takes the opportunity to bring the flyer to the counter up front, looking for details.

Scene 4: the counter

Ryan approaches the worker, hesitant

Opening ends before Ryan asks about the lift

That's the current script! I'm not entirely sure how it'll work under the time constraint, so this is certainly up for revisions. Check in on some future blogs to see how it works out.