Back to the Future Or Whatever
CHRIS is middle aged. He lost his job a few years ago. He’s
been working towards becoming a script writer, movie
producer, and director.
DAVID is from the city. He’s a business man, but wants to be
a movie script writer and director. He likes to joke and
enjoys laughing
STEPHEN SPIELBERG is a serious person.
DOC is a funny old guy who loves the past. He has his old
jokes. He asks many questions.
INT. OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are sitting at a round table together. They
have paper and are writing on the paper.
CHRIS
I think this line needs to be cut.
DAVID
But it’s a big lead.
CHRIS
What if reword the dialog to leave
the audience on the edge of their
seat?
DAVID
I think we need to do a little more
research on this.
CHRIS
Agreed.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is on his computer. He is online looking up ideas.
INT. DAVID’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
DAVID is on his computer researching.
DAVID rubs his eyes, turns off his computer, and walks out
of the office.
2.
INT. DAVID’S BEDROOM-NIGHT
DAVID goes to bed.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS finds a script to Back to the Future four for sale. He
reads through the script.
CHRIS looks excited. He picks up the phone and dials DAVID.
INT. DAVID’S BEDROOM-NIGHT
DAVID is sleeping. The phone rings.
DAVID answers.
DAVID
(Sleepily)
Hello?
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is on the phone.
CHRIS
(Excitedly)
You’ll never believe what I came
across!
INT. DAVID’S BEDROOM-NIGHT
DAVID is on the phone.
DAVID
This better be good...
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is on the phone.
CHRIS
I found a complete script to Back
to the Future four! And... It’s for
sale!
3.
INT. DAVID’S BEDROOM-NIGHT
DAVID is on the phone.
DAVID
That’s awesome dude! Let’s meet up
tomorrow and we’ll discuss it
tomorrow.
DAVID hangs up the phone.
EXT. CHRIS’S HOUSE-MORNING
STILL SHOT OF CHRIS’S HOUSE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-MORNING
CHRIS and DAVID are on the computer looking through the
script online.
DAVID
I wonder why this script is for
sale? And so cheaply? It’s only
five dollars.
CHRIS
I’m not sure. Let’s e-mail them and
ask.
CHRIS types out an e-mail.
CHRIS
We are very interested in your
script of back to the future four.
Our concern is why you are selling
this script and why it’s only for
five dollars. Thank you... CHRIS.
CHRIS sends the e-mail.
The e-mail alert goes off.
CHRIS looks at his e-mail.
CHRIS
Wow. A fast reply.
DAVID
What’s it say?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 4.
CHRIS
CHRIS... Thank you for your
interest in my script. I wrote it
in hopes that the studios will make
it.
CHRIS
Unfortunately... It was turned
down. Now I have this script... and
I feel it’s too good to just toss
out. I’m only selling it for five
dollars because I would like to see
it made.
CHRIS
If I charge a lot for this
script... It takes away from the
budget that they could use towards
the production. Please let me know
if you are interested and would
like to by it. Thank you. Bill.
CHRIS looks at DAVID in shock.
DAVID
We... have... to... buy... this
script!
CHRIS responds to the e-mail.
CHRIS
We would love to buy this script!
Consider it sold!
The printer starts printing. It prints out the script and
legal documents of ownership and copyright.
CHRIS walks over to the printer and grabs the papers.
CHRIS
Back to the future four is now
officially ours!
DAVID
What a great sequel this will make!
FADE
5.
INT. LIBRARY-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are at the library. CHRIS is at a computer.
DAVID is sitting next to him but has a pile of books.
CHRIS
We need to do some financial
planning.
DAVID
And some audience research.
CHRIS pulls out a piece of paper and a pen.
CHRIS
First... We’re going to need a
crew.
CHRIS writes it down.
CHRIS
Then we need props.
CHRIS writes it down.
CHRIS
Then we need costumes.
CHRIS writes it down.
CHRIS
Then we need location permits... I
think...
CHRIS writes it down.
CHRIS
And... what else am I missing?
DAVID
Equipment.
CHRIS
Oh yeah!
CHRIS writes it down.
DAVID
We need cameras... or at least one
camera... a green screen...
lights... mics... and editing
software and minimum.
CHRIS writes it down.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 6.
DAVID
And I’ll just use the same audience
research that was already conducted
for back to the future one.
CHRIS
I think we can get this. Let’s try
making a trailer or a scene real
quick. Then maybe we can get better
actors... or maybe then even pitch
it to a studio.
DAVID
Yeah! Good idea!
INT. CAMERA STORE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are buying a camera.
The cashier swipes their credit card.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are shopping on Amazon.com.
They hit the buy button for a green screen kit, including
the lights.
INT. BEST BUY-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are purchasing a Mac computer along with
Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effect.
The cashier swipes their credit card.
INT. GUITAR CENTER-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are buying a boom microphone.
The cashier swipes their credit card.
DAVID
I’m pretty sure the card’s maxed
out now.
CHRIS
Yup. But we have at least what we
need to film a little something.
7.
INT. CHRIS’S LIVING ROOM-NIGHT
CHRIS and DAVID finish setting up the green screen.
CHRIS
Okay... Let’s shoot a quick scene.
DAVID... for now... you be our
actor.
DAVID
K.
DAVID stands in front of the green screen.
CHRIS
We’ll shoot scene five.
CHRIS
Ready... And action!
CHRIS is behind the camera operating it.
DAVID acts.
DAVID
Woah... I’m so lost.
DAVID looks around.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is editing the video on their Mac computer.
CHRIS
I think we got it pretty well
finished.
DAVID
We’ll that was fast!
CHRIS
I don’t know what these people
complain about. Editing doesn’t
take that long... It’s not that
hard people.
CHRIS plays the video. DAVID watches.
CAMERA SHOWS THE VIDEO. IT IS REALLY BAD. THE ACTING AND THE
GRAPHICS ARE SIMPLE, BASIC, AND CHEESY.
The video end.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 8.
DAVID
I really liked it! I thought it
turned out very well.
CHRIS
Me too! I know! Let’s show it to
STEPHEN SPIELBERG and M.J. FOX!
DAVID
You’re always full of such terrific
ideas!
CHRIS gets on his e-mail.
CHRIS
I’ll e-mail them the video. That
way they can watch it at their
convenience and then they can get
back to us!
CHRIS sends an e-mail with the video as an attachment.
DAVID
Perfect! I can’t wait to hear what
they say!
CHRIS
Me too.
CHRIS looks at his watch.
CHRIS
I don’t think they’ll be replying
tonight though... It’s probably too
late for them.
DAVID
Yeah... Maybe in the morning.
FADE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-MORNING
DAVID and CHIS are sleeping in the office. CHRIS’S head is
on the desk. DAVID’S head has fallen back.
The e-mail alert goes off.
It wakes up CHRIS.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 9.
CHRIS
(Sleepily)
Huh?
CHRIS looks at his e-mail.
CHRIS
DAVID! Wake up! I got a response
from M.J. FOX!
DAVID wakes up.
DAVID
(Sleepily)
Read it.
CHRIS reads the e-mail.
CHRIS
Dear CHRIS... I watched your
video... Normally I would not
respond if I’m not interested...
But... I was so bored I had to say
something?
DAVID
Oh dear...
CHRIS
This was the worst video I have
ever seen! Did you even bother to
put any effort into it?
DAVID
A simple no thanks would’ve been
fine.
CHRIS
If you want to make your films with
quality... just remember the
triangle. There’s quality on one
end... There’s cheap on another
end... And there’s fast on the last
end. You can only pick two... The
one remaining is what you can not
have.
CHRIS
You tried to do this using all
three. Cut one out and maybe you’ll
have something good and worth my
time. You buddy... M.J. Fox.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 10.
DAVID
Well... At least he gave us some
advice.
CHRIS
So... What do you want to do?
DAVID
Hhhhmmm... I’m not sure...
CHRIS
Well... Maybe STEPHEN SPIELBERG
will have a different opinion.
DAVID
But he hasn’t responded.
CHRIS Googles STEPHEN SPIELBERG’S address.
CHRIS
Let’s make our approach more
personal. Let’s go visit him at his
home.
EXT. STEPHEN SPIELBERG’S HOME-DAY
DAVID and CHRIS pull up to the front gates. They park their
car and get out.
DAVID
Woah... What a place he’s got here!
DAVID and CHRIS open the gate and start walking towards the
front door.
INT. STEPHEN SPIELBERG’S HOME-DAY
STEPHEN SPIELBERG is sitting in the living room reading the
newspaper.
An alerter sounds to let STEPHEN SPIELBERG know that someone
is walking towards his house.
STEPHEN SPIELBERG peaks out his window. He sees CHRIS and
DAVID walking towards his door.
STEPHEN SPIELBERG
I will not be robbed today.
STEPHEN SPIELBERG walks over to his fireplace and hits a
small red button.
11.
EXT. STEPHEN SPIELBERG’S HOME-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are walking towards the front door.
A couple French poodles and a Rottweiler bark and run
towards DAVID and CHRIS.
CHRIS
Run!
DAVID and CHRIS run back and get in the car. They drive off.
INT. CAR-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are driving in the car.
CHRIS
Well... Now what?
DAVID
I’m going to assume that’s a no
from STEPHEN SPIELBERG.
CHRIS
Ya don’t think?
DAVID
Well... I think we should take up
on M.J. Fox’s advice.
CHRIS
K... So what exactly are you
thinking.
DAVID
I’m thinking of the triangle. Well
of course we want good quality...
and we want it done pretty fast...
Right?
CHRIS
Yeah...?
DAVID
So... We need to give up the cheap
option.
CHRIS
So... We need to spend more money
to make this happen?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 12.
DAVID
Yes.
CHRIS
Alrighty... I know how to make this
happen.
DAVID
But we already maxed out our credit
cards...
CHRIS
I got this. Don’t worry about it.
CHRIS pulls up to an unmarked building.
EXT. BUILDING-DAY
DAVID and CHRIS are sitting in the car.
DAVID
We’re going to someone’s warehouse?
CHRIS and DAVID get out of the car.
CHRIS
Not just someone’s warehouse...
It’s an illegal business.
CHRIS and DAVID start walking towards the door.
INT. BUILDING-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID walk in.
MAN
Can I help you?
CHRIS
Yeah... I wanna apply for a credit
card.
CHRIS winks twice to the man.
MAN
Sure. No problem. It’ll be fifty
bucks.
CHRIS pulls out his wallet and gives the man a fifty dollar
bill.
The man gives him a credit card.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 13.
DAVID
Oooohhh...
EXT. BUILDING-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID get into their car.
CHRIS
Let’s go get a location permit and
do some filming in the desert
nearby Vegas.
EXT. ROAD-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID drive.
INT. CITY COUNSELING OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID walk up to the help window.
CLERK
May I help you?
CHRIS
Yes... We were wondering if we
could get a permit to film in the
desert here?
CLERK
You’ll have to fill out this form.
The permit costs five hundred. Then
you are required for insurance...
which is eight hundred.
CHRIS
Okay. That’s no problem.
The CLERK hands over a clipboard with the documents on it.
CHRIS and DAVID walk over to some chairs and sit down.
CHRIS starts filling out the paper work.
DAVID looks nervous.
DAVID
(Whispering)
I don’t think this is gonna work?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 14.
CHRIS
(Whispering)
Why?
DAVID
(Whispering)
We’re going to use a fake credit
card at the city counseling office?
They’re gonna find out right
here... right now.
CHRIS
(Whispering)
You need to chill out. It’ll be
fine. Just keep your mouth shut and
it’ll work out. Trust me.
CHRIS and DAVID walk up to the help window.
CHRIS
K. I got it all filled out.
CHRIS hands the CLERK the clipboard.
The CLERK looks at it to make sure everything is filled out.
CLERK
K. So your total comes to thirteen
hundred.
CHRIS
You take credit cards?
CLERK
Yes... sir.
CHRIS pulls out his wallet and hands the CLERK the fake
credit card.
CLERK
I need to see your I.D. too.
CHRIS hands her his fake I.D. to match the card.
The CLERK runs the card. It goes through. She hands him a
receipt and pen.
CLERK
I just need your signature.
CHRIS signs the receipt. The CLERK takes it.
The CLERK makes copies of the paper work and CHRIS’S fake
I.D.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 15.
The CLERK hands CHRIS the copies of the documents, his fake
I.D., his fake credit card, and the permit.
CLERK
Here you are... Sir. Make sure you
have that permit on you every time
you film there.
CHRIS
Okay. Thank you!
CHRIS and DAVID walk out of the building and into their car.
INT. CAR-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are in the car. CHRIS starts the car.
DAVID
Wow! I can’t believe you got away
with that!
CHRIS
I told you to trust me.
EXT. DESERT-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID film out in the desert. The film the
scenery.
INT. CAR-EVENING
CHRIS and DAVID are driving.
CHRIS
What a long day of filming.
DAVID
Yeah... I’m pooped.
CHRIS
But not pooped enough! Let’s go
have some fun since we’re going to
Vegas!
16.
INT. CASINO-NIGHT
CHRIS and DAVID are at the roulette table.
CHRIS and DAVID place several chips on to the board.
FADE
The dealer gives DAVID more chips.
FADE
The roulette spinner spins.
FADE
The dealer gives DAVID more winning chips.
FADE
DAVID places a lot of chips on the board.
FADE
DAVID’S chips are stacked.
DAVID cashes out. The cashier hands him big bundles of one
hundred dollar bills.
DAVID
This is all going towards our film!
CHRIS
Excellent... Buddy! I love the
commitment!
EXT. DAVID’S HOUSE-MORNING
The mailman delivers a package to DAVID’S house. DAVID
answers the door and accepts the package.
FADE
The mailman delivers a bigger package to DAVID. DAVID
answers the door and accepts the package.
FADE
The mailman delivers several packages to DAVID. DAVID
answers the door and accepts the packages.
17.
INT. CHRIS’S LIVING ROOM-DAY
CHRIS is operating the camera. There are a couple actors in
front of the green screen acting. DAVID is sitting in a
chair.
DAVID gets up out of the chair and stops the actors from
acting.
FADE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is on the computer editing.
FADE
CHRIS is on his e-mail.
CHRIS
I gotta get M.J. Fox to act in
this. We’ve improved... So I’m
gonna send him this new video.
CHRIS sends the video.
FADE
CHRIS reads his e-mail. He shakes his head no.
CHRIS
That M.J. Fox is the most stubborn
man... I swear...
FADE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are sitting at the computer.
CHRIS
I got the trailer done. Check it
out.
CHRIS plays the video.
CAMERA SHOWS THE VIDEO
The video ends. DAVID claps.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 18.
DAVID
Wonderful!
CHRIS
Okay... Let’s post it and see how
people feel about it.
CHRIS posts the video up.
FADE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS and DAVID are on the computer.
CHRIS
Alright. Let’s see if there’s any
comments...
CHRIS looks.
CHRIS
Wow... So far two hundred and
thirty one people commented.
DAVID
That’s really good for only being
posted for a couple hours.
CHRIS reads the comments.
CHRIS
The idea seems good... but M.J. Fox
needs to be in it.
DAVID
Well... we tried...
CHRIS
Can’t have a sequel without our
main man M.J. Fox.
CHRIS
I won’t watch it unless M.J. Fox is
in it.
DAVID
I have a feeling all comments will
be about M.J. Fox...
CHRIS reads on.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 19.
CHRIS
Unfortunately... Yeah...
CHRIS
I tried asking him a couple times
more... but he still says no.
DAVID
We’re just gonna have to find
someone else.
CHRIS
I guess so.
INT. WAREHOUSE-DAY
CHRIS is operating the camera. The actors are acting.
DAVID walks in.
CHRIS
Cut! DAVID... Where have you been?
You miss half a day of shooting!
DAVID
You’ll never guess who I got!
CHRIS
M.J.Fox?!
DAVID
No... The DOC!
CHRIS looks at DAVID in disbelief.
DAVID
It’s the best I could do. It’ll be
fine.
The DOC walks in.
CHRIS rolls his eyes.
CHRIS
Fine. Let’s just do this.
DAVID
Okay people! We’re gonna do scene
eight.
DAVID pushes DOC towards the other actors.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 20.
DAVID
Alrighty... DOC... It’s your time
to shine.
DAVID walks out of the camera’s way.
DAVID
And... Action!
DOC
Roads... We...
The DOC is silent.
DOC
What am I doing?
DAVID
Cut! DOC... You’re line is roads?
Where we’re going we don’t need
roads.
The DOC nods his head.
DAVID
Places! Quiet on the set! And...
Action!
DOC
Roads... That’s why our taxes need
to be increased. Those potholes
aren’t gonna fix themselves ya
know?
DAVID
Cut!
DAVID hits his palm to his forehead.
DAVID
(To himself)
What was I thinking?
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS and DAVID are looking at some papers.
CHRIS
We are spending money too
recklessly!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 21.
DAVID
What do you mean?
CHRIS
We pay the actors way too much!
DAVID
These people work hard for this!
Some of them even quit their job!
CHRIS
I want them paid only minimum
wage... and the extras... the need
to be here only by volunteering.
DAVID
Are you crazy! That’s never gonna
work!
INT. WAREHOUSE-DAY
CHRIS is operating the camera and DAVID is directing. The
DOC and another are the only actors needed for this scene.
DAVID
And... Action!
ACTOR
DOC... I’ll tell you...
The DOC interrupts.
DOC
No... Let me tell you!
The actor looks at DAVID confused.
DOC
When I was a little boy... I wanted
to be a firemen.
DAVID hits his forehead with the palm of his hand. He shakes
his head no.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is editing. He looks tired and exhausted.
CHRIS
I think I finally got it done...
It’s all done.
22.
INT. MOVIE THEATER-NIGHT
The movie theater is playing Back to the Future Four.
CAMERA SHOWS LAST MINUTE OF THE FILM
The audience claps but does not give a standing ovation.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are looking at the reviews of their movie.
CHRIS
That damn STEPHEN SPIELBERG... He
said it was crap and should burn...
CHRIS
And he wrote another comment saying
they should’ve stopped after the
first move.
CHRIS
And another negative comment...
DAVID
What a rude man he his...
DAVID shakes his head no.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-DAY
A couple months later.
CHRIS and DAVID are get an e-mail.
CHRIS reads the e-mail.
CHRIS
We are excited to inform you that
Back to the Future Four earned a
rotten tomato award.
Congratulations!
CHRIS
And we are also excited to inform
you that the DOC has won the oldest
actor who can’t cut it award. Once
again... Congratulations!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 23.
DAVID
Alright... Man! We did it!
CHRIS and DAVID high-five.
FADE
INT. DAVID’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
DAVID is typing a script.
He’s on the phone with CHRIS.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is typing a script.
He’s on the phone with DAVID.
CHRIS
Making Back to the Future Four was
fun and all... but I think we were
truly meant to keep to script.
INT. DAVID’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
DAVID is on the phone with CHRIS.
DAVID
I agree. It’s what we’re best at!
And now... We get paid good money
for it.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHIRS is on the phone.
CHRIS
And it’s all thanks to making that
movie. It got our name out there.
FADE TO BLACK
THE END
CHRIS is middle aged. He lost his job a few years ago. He’s
been working towards becoming a script writer, movie
producer, and director.
DAVID is from the city. He’s a business man, but wants to be
a movie script writer and director. He likes to joke and
enjoys laughing
STEPHEN SPIELBERG is a serious person.
DOC is a funny old guy who loves the past. He has his old
jokes. He asks many questions.
INT. OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are sitting at a round table together. They
have paper and are writing on the paper.
CHRIS
I think this line needs to be cut.
DAVID
But it’s a big lead.
CHRIS
What if reword the dialog to leave
the audience on the edge of their
seat?
DAVID
I think we need to do a little more
research on this.
CHRIS
Agreed.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is on his computer. He is online looking up ideas.
INT. DAVID’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
DAVID is on his computer researching.
DAVID rubs his eyes, turns off his computer, and walks out
of the office.
2.
INT. DAVID’S BEDROOM-NIGHT
DAVID goes to bed.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS finds a script to Back to the Future four for sale. He
reads through the script.
CHRIS looks excited. He picks up the phone and dials DAVID.
INT. DAVID’S BEDROOM-NIGHT
DAVID is sleeping. The phone rings.
DAVID answers.
DAVID
(Sleepily)
Hello?
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is on the phone.
CHRIS
(Excitedly)
You’ll never believe what I came
across!
INT. DAVID’S BEDROOM-NIGHT
DAVID is on the phone.
DAVID
This better be good...
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is on the phone.
CHRIS
I found a complete script to Back
to the Future four! And... It’s for
sale!
3.
INT. DAVID’S BEDROOM-NIGHT
DAVID is on the phone.
DAVID
That’s awesome dude! Let’s meet up
tomorrow and we’ll discuss it
tomorrow.
DAVID hangs up the phone.
EXT. CHRIS’S HOUSE-MORNING
STILL SHOT OF CHRIS’S HOUSE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-MORNING
CHRIS and DAVID are on the computer looking through the
script online.
DAVID
I wonder why this script is for
sale? And so cheaply? It’s only
five dollars.
CHRIS
I’m not sure. Let’s e-mail them and
ask.
CHRIS types out an e-mail.
CHRIS
We are very interested in your
script of back to the future four.
Our concern is why you are selling
this script and why it’s only for
five dollars. Thank you... CHRIS.
CHRIS sends the e-mail.
The e-mail alert goes off.
CHRIS looks at his e-mail.
CHRIS
Wow. A fast reply.
DAVID
What’s it say?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 4.
CHRIS
CHRIS... Thank you for your
interest in my script. I wrote it
in hopes that the studios will make
it.
CHRIS
Unfortunately... It was turned
down. Now I have this script... and
I feel it’s too good to just toss
out. I’m only selling it for five
dollars because I would like to see
it made.
CHRIS
If I charge a lot for this
script... It takes away from the
budget that they could use towards
the production. Please let me know
if you are interested and would
like to by it. Thank you. Bill.
CHRIS looks at DAVID in shock.
DAVID
We... have... to... buy... this
script!
CHRIS responds to the e-mail.
CHRIS
We would love to buy this script!
Consider it sold!
The printer starts printing. It prints out the script and
legal documents of ownership and copyright.
CHRIS walks over to the printer and grabs the papers.
CHRIS
Back to the future four is now
officially ours!
DAVID
What a great sequel this will make!
FADE
5.
INT. LIBRARY-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are at the library. CHRIS is at a computer.
DAVID is sitting next to him but has a pile of books.
CHRIS
We need to do some financial
planning.
DAVID
And some audience research.
CHRIS pulls out a piece of paper and a pen.
CHRIS
First... We’re going to need a
crew.
CHRIS writes it down.
CHRIS
Then we need props.
CHRIS writes it down.
CHRIS
Then we need costumes.
CHRIS writes it down.
CHRIS
Then we need location permits... I
think...
CHRIS writes it down.
CHRIS
And... what else am I missing?
DAVID
Equipment.
CHRIS
Oh yeah!
CHRIS writes it down.
DAVID
We need cameras... or at least one
camera... a green screen...
lights... mics... and editing
software and minimum.
CHRIS writes it down.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 6.
DAVID
And I’ll just use the same audience
research that was already conducted
for back to the future one.
CHRIS
I think we can get this. Let’s try
making a trailer or a scene real
quick. Then maybe we can get better
actors... or maybe then even pitch
it to a studio.
DAVID
Yeah! Good idea!
INT. CAMERA STORE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are buying a camera.
The cashier swipes their credit card.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are shopping on Amazon.com.
They hit the buy button for a green screen kit, including
the lights.
INT. BEST BUY-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are purchasing a Mac computer along with
Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effect.
The cashier swipes their credit card.
INT. GUITAR CENTER-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are buying a boom microphone.
The cashier swipes their credit card.
DAVID
I’m pretty sure the card’s maxed
out now.
CHRIS
Yup. But we have at least what we
need to film a little something.
7.
INT. CHRIS’S LIVING ROOM-NIGHT
CHRIS and DAVID finish setting up the green screen.
CHRIS
Okay... Let’s shoot a quick scene.
DAVID... for now... you be our
actor.
DAVID
K.
DAVID stands in front of the green screen.
CHRIS
We’ll shoot scene five.
CHRIS
Ready... And action!
CHRIS is behind the camera operating it.
DAVID acts.
DAVID
Woah... I’m so lost.
DAVID looks around.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is editing the video on their Mac computer.
CHRIS
I think we got it pretty well
finished.
DAVID
We’ll that was fast!
CHRIS
I don’t know what these people
complain about. Editing doesn’t
take that long... It’s not that
hard people.
CHRIS plays the video. DAVID watches.
CAMERA SHOWS THE VIDEO. IT IS REALLY BAD. THE ACTING AND THE
GRAPHICS ARE SIMPLE, BASIC, AND CHEESY.
The video end.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 8.
DAVID
I really liked it! I thought it
turned out very well.
CHRIS
Me too! I know! Let’s show it to
STEPHEN SPIELBERG and M.J. FOX!
DAVID
You’re always full of such terrific
ideas!
CHRIS gets on his e-mail.
CHRIS
I’ll e-mail them the video. That
way they can watch it at their
convenience and then they can get
back to us!
CHRIS sends an e-mail with the video as an attachment.
DAVID
Perfect! I can’t wait to hear what
they say!
CHRIS
Me too.
CHRIS looks at his watch.
CHRIS
I don’t think they’ll be replying
tonight though... It’s probably too
late for them.
DAVID
Yeah... Maybe in the morning.
FADE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-MORNING
DAVID and CHIS are sleeping in the office. CHRIS’S head is
on the desk. DAVID’S head has fallen back.
The e-mail alert goes off.
It wakes up CHRIS.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 9.
CHRIS
(Sleepily)
Huh?
CHRIS looks at his e-mail.
CHRIS
DAVID! Wake up! I got a response
from M.J. FOX!
DAVID wakes up.
DAVID
(Sleepily)
Read it.
CHRIS reads the e-mail.
CHRIS
Dear CHRIS... I watched your
video... Normally I would not
respond if I’m not interested...
But... I was so bored I had to say
something?
DAVID
Oh dear...
CHRIS
This was the worst video I have
ever seen! Did you even bother to
put any effort into it?
DAVID
A simple no thanks would’ve been
fine.
CHRIS
If you want to make your films with
quality... just remember the
triangle. There’s quality on one
end... There’s cheap on another
end... And there’s fast on the last
end. You can only pick two... The
one remaining is what you can not
have.
CHRIS
You tried to do this using all
three. Cut one out and maybe you’ll
have something good and worth my
time. You buddy... M.J. Fox.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 10.
DAVID
Well... At least he gave us some
advice.
CHRIS
So... What do you want to do?
DAVID
Hhhhmmm... I’m not sure...
CHRIS
Well... Maybe STEPHEN SPIELBERG
will have a different opinion.
DAVID
But he hasn’t responded.
CHRIS Googles STEPHEN SPIELBERG’S address.
CHRIS
Let’s make our approach more
personal. Let’s go visit him at his
home.
EXT. STEPHEN SPIELBERG’S HOME-DAY
DAVID and CHRIS pull up to the front gates. They park their
car and get out.
DAVID
Woah... What a place he’s got here!
DAVID and CHRIS open the gate and start walking towards the
front door.
INT. STEPHEN SPIELBERG’S HOME-DAY
STEPHEN SPIELBERG is sitting in the living room reading the
newspaper.
An alerter sounds to let STEPHEN SPIELBERG know that someone
is walking towards his house.
STEPHEN SPIELBERG peaks out his window. He sees CHRIS and
DAVID walking towards his door.
STEPHEN SPIELBERG
I will not be robbed today.
STEPHEN SPIELBERG walks over to his fireplace and hits a
small red button.
11.
EXT. STEPHEN SPIELBERG’S HOME-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are walking towards the front door.
A couple French poodles and a Rottweiler bark and run
towards DAVID and CHRIS.
CHRIS
Run!
DAVID and CHRIS run back and get in the car. They drive off.
INT. CAR-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are driving in the car.
CHRIS
Well... Now what?
DAVID
I’m going to assume that’s a no
from STEPHEN SPIELBERG.
CHRIS
Ya don’t think?
DAVID
Well... I think we should take up
on M.J. Fox’s advice.
CHRIS
K... So what exactly are you
thinking.
DAVID
I’m thinking of the triangle. Well
of course we want good quality...
and we want it done pretty fast...
Right?
CHRIS
Yeah...?
DAVID
So... We need to give up the cheap
option.
CHRIS
So... We need to spend more money
to make this happen?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 12.
DAVID
Yes.
CHRIS
Alrighty... I know how to make this
happen.
DAVID
But we already maxed out our credit
cards...
CHRIS
I got this. Don’t worry about it.
CHRIS pulls up to an unmarked building.
EXT. BUILDING-DAY
DAVID and CHRIS are sitting in the car.
DAVID
We’re going to someone’s warehouse?
CHRIS and DAVID get out of the car.
CHRIS
Not just someone’s warehouse...
It’s an illegal business.
CHRIS and DAVID start walking towards the door.
INT. BUILDING-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID walk in.
MAN
Can I help you?
CHRIS
Yeah... I wanna apply for a credit
card.
CHRIS winks twice to the man.
MAN
Sure. No problem. It’ll be fifty
bucks.
CHRIS pulls out his wallet and gives the man a fifty dollar
bill.
The man gives him a credit card.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 13.
DAVID
Oooohhh...
EXT. BUILDING-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID get into their car.
CHRIS
Let’s go get a location permit and
do some filming in the desert
nearby Vegas.
EXT. ROAD-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID drive.
INT. CITY COUNSELING OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID walk up to the help window.
CLERK
May I help you?
CHRIS
Yes... We were wondering if we
could get a permit to film in the
desert here?
CLERK
You’ll have to fill out this form.
The permit costs five hundred. Then
you are required for insurance...
which is eight hundred.
CHRIS
Okay. That’s no problem.
The CLERK hands over a clipboard with the documents on it.
CHRIS and DAVID walk over to some chairs and sit down.
CHRIS starts filling out the paper work.
DAVID looks nervous.
DAVID
(Whispering)
I don’t think this is gonna work?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 14.
CHRIS
(Whispering)
Why?
DAVID
(Whispering)
We’re going to use a fake credit
card at the city counseling office?
They’re gonna find out right
here... right now.
CHRIS
(Whispering)
You need to chill out. It’ll be
fine. Just keep your mouth shut and
it’ll work out. Trust me.
CHRIS and DAVID walk up to the help window.
CHRIS
K. I got it all filled out.
CHRIS hands the CLERK the clipboard.
The CLERK looks at it to make sure everything is filled out.
CLERK
K. So your total comes to thirteen
hundred.
CHRIS
You take credit cards?
CLERK
Yes... sir.
CHRIS pulls out his wallet and hands the CLERK the fake
credit card.
CLERK
I need to see your I.D. too.
CHRIS hands her his fake I.D. to match the card.
The CLERK runs the card. It goes through. She hands him a
receipt and pen.
CLERK
I just need your signature.
CHRIS signs the receipt. The CLERK takes it.
The CLERK makes copies of the paper work and CHRIS’S fake
I.D.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 15.
The CLERK hands CHRIS the copies of the documents, his fake
I.D., his fake credit card, and the permit.
CLERK
Here you are... Sir. Make sure you
have that permit on you every time
you film there.
CHRIS
Okay. Thank you!
CHRIS and DAVID walk out of the building and into their car.
INT. CAR-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are in the car. CHRIS starts the car.
DAVID
Wow! I can’t believe you got away
with that!
CHRIS
I told you to trust me.
EXT. DESERT-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID film out in the desert. The film the
scenery.
INT. CAR-EVENING
CHRIS and DAVID are driving.
CHRIS
What a long day of filming.
DAVID
Yeah... I’m pooped.
CHRIS
But not pooped enough! Let’s go
have some fun since we’re going to
Vegas!
16.
INT. CASINO-NIGHT
CHRIS and DAVID are at the roulette table.
CHRIS and DAVID place several chips on to the board.
FADE
The dealer gives DAVID more chips.
FADE
The roulette spinner spins.
FADE
The dealer gives DAVID more winning chips.
FADE
DAVID places a lot of chips on the board.
FADE
DAVID’S chips are stacked.
DAVID cashes out. The cashier hands him big bundles of one
hundred dollar bills.
DAVID
This is all going towards our film!
CHRIS
Excellent... Buddy! I love the
commitment!
EXT. DAVID’S HOUSE-MORNING
The mailman delivers a package to DAVID’S house. DAVID
answers the door and accepts the package.
FADE
The mailman delivers a bigger package to DAVID. DAVID
answers the door and accepts the package.
FADE
The mailman delivers several packages to DAVID. DAVID
answers the door and accepts the packages.
17.
INT. CHRIS’S LIVING ROOM-DAY
CHRIS is operating the camera. There are a couple actors in
front of the green screen acting. DAVID is sitting in a
chair.
DAVID gets up out of the chair and stops the actors from
acting.
FADE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is on the computer editing.
FADE
CHRIS is on his e-mail.
CHRIS
I gotta get M.J. Fox to act in
this. We’ve improved... So I’m
gonna send him this new video.
CHRIS sends the video.
FADE
CHRIS reads his e-mail. He shakes his head no.
CHRIS
That M.J. Fox is the most stubborn
man... I swear...
FADE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are sitting at the computer.
CHRIS
I got the trailer done. Check it
out.
CHRIS plays the video.
CAMERA SHOWS THE VIDEO
The video ends. DAVID claps.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 18.
DAVID
Wonderful!
CHRIS
Okay... Let’s post it and see how
people feel about it.
CHRIS posts the video up.
FADE
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS and DAVID are on the computer.
CHRIS
Alright. Let’s see if there’s any
comments...
CHRIS looks.
CHRIS
Wow... So far two hundred and
thirty one people commented.
DAVID
That’s really good for only being
posted for a couple hours.
CHRIS reads the comments.
CHRIS
The idea seems good... but M.J. Fox
needs to be in it.
DAVID
Well... we tried...
CHRIS
Can’t have a sequel without our
main man M.J. Fox.
CHRIS
I won’t watch it unless M.J. Fox is
in it.
DAVID
I have a feeling all comments will
be about M.J. Fox...
CHRIS reads on.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 19.
CHRIS
Unfortunately... Yeah...
CHRIS
I tried asking him a couple times
more... but he still says no.
DAVID
We’re just gonna have to find
someone else.
CHRIS
I guess so.
INT. WAREHOUSE-DAY
CHRIS is operating the camera. The actors are acting.
DAVID walks in.
CHRIS
Cut! DAVID... Where have you been?
You miss half a day of shooting!
DAVID
You’ll never guess who I got!
CHRIS
M.J.Fox?!
DAVID
No... The DOC!
CHRIS looks at DAVID in disbelief.
DAVID
It’s the best I could do. It’ll be
fine.
The DOC walks in.
CHRIS rolls his eyes.
CHRIS
Fine. Let’s just do this.
DAVID
Okay people! We’re gonna do scene
eight.
DAVID pushes DOC towards the other actors.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 20.
DAVID
Alrighty... DOC... It’s your time
to shine.
DAVID walks out of the camera’s way.
DAVID
And... Action!
DOC
Roads... We...
The DOC is silent.
DOC
What am I doing?
DAVID
Cut! DOC... You’re line is roads?
Where we’re going we don’t need
roads.
The DOC nods his head.
DAVID
Places! Quiet on the set! And...
Action!
DOC
Roads... That’s why our taxes need
to be increased. Those potholes
aren’t gonna fix themselves ya
know?
DAVID
Cut!
DAVID hits his palm to his forehead.
DAVID
(To himself)
What was I thinking?
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS and DAVID are looking at some papers.
CHRIS
We are spending money too
recklessly!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 21.
DAVID
What do you mean?
CHRIS
We pay the actors way too much!
DAVID
These people work hard for this!
Some of them even quit their job!
CHRIS
I want them paid only minimum
wage... and the extras... the need
to be here only by volunteering.
DAVID
Are you crazy! That’s never gonna
work!
INT. WAREHOUSE-DAY
CHRIS is operating the camera and DAVID is directing. The
DOC and another are the only actors needed for this scene.
DAVID
And... Action!
ACTOR
DOC... I’ll tell you...
The DOC interrupts.
DOC
No... Let me tell you!
The actor looks at DAVID confused.
DOC
When I was a little boy... I wanted
to be a firemen.
DAVID hits his forehead with the palm of his hand. He shakes
his head no.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is editing. He looks tired and exhausted.
CHRIS
I think I finally got it done...
It’s all done.
22.
INT. MOVIE THEATER-NIGHT
The movie theater is playing Back to the Future Four.
CAMERA SHOWS LAST MINUTE OF THE FILM
The audience claps but does not give a standing ovation.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-DAY
CHRIS and DAVID are looking at the reviews of their movie.
CHRIS
That damn STEPHEN SPIELBERG... He
said it was crap and should burn...
CHRIS
And he wrote another comment saying
they should’ve stopped after the
first move.
CHRIS
And another negative comment...
DAVID
What a rude man he his...
DAVID shakes his head no.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-DAY
A couple months later.
CHRIS and DAVID are get an e-mail.
CHRIS reads the e-mail.
CHRIS
We are excited to inform you that
Back to the Future Four earned a
rotten tomato award.
Congratulations!
CHRIS
And we are also excited to inform
you that the DOC has won the oldest
actor who can’t cut it award. Once
again... Congratulations!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 23.
DAVID
Alright... Man! We did it!
CHRIS and DAVID high-five.
FADE
INT. DAVID’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
DAVID is typing a script.
He’s on the phone with CHRIS.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHRIS is typing a script.
He’s on the phone with DAVID.
CHRIS
Making Back to the Future Four was
fun and all... but I think we were
truly meant to keep to script.
INT. DAVID’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
DAVID is on the phone with CHRIS.
DAVID
I agree. It’s what we’re best at!
And now... We get paid good money
for it.
INT. CHRIS’S HOME OFFICE-NIGHT
CHIRS is on the phone.
CHRIS
And it’s all thanks to making that
movie. It got our name out there.
FADE TO BLACK
THE END
