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First Impression

A short comedy film about a college student down on his luck hanging with his buddies in a movie theater when suddenly romance presents itself.

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First Impression

First Impression

First Impression

First Impression

First Impression

A short comedy film about a college student down on his luck hanging with his buddies in a movie theater when suddenly romance presents itself.

A short comedy film about a college student down on his luck hanging with his buddies in a movie theater when suddenly romance presents itself.

A short comedy film about a college student down on his luck hanging with his buddies in a movie theater when suddenly romance presents itself.

A short comedy film about a college student down on his luck hanging with his buddies in a movie theater when suddenly romance presents itself.

Madison Woodward
Madison Woodward
Madison Woodward
Madison Woodward
1 Campaign |
San Francisco, United States
$890 USD 27 backers
105% of $840 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

Hello, my name is Madison Woodward and I am a undergraduate Cinema major at San Francisco State. I'm currently in my senior year and working as hard as I can in order to shoot my thesis film FIRST IMPRESSION before I graduate. I have been working for the year on this comedic script trying to perfect it and make the concept a reality on screen. I have spent an immense amount of time location scouting, casting, gathering a crew and budgeting for this film. Now, I am finally ready to shoot but I still need help funding this project. This is where you come in. Any donation will not be overlooked and wil not be underappreciated.

What We Need & What You Get

In total we need $840 dollars to make this project happen. The cast and crew will be working for nothing except food but of course feeding twenty something mouths can get expensive. Locations are locked and fortunately I have booked them at no cost. Unfortunately, the locations are dark and I will need to rent some extra lights and equipment which can also get pricey. I want this picture to look as best as possible so it will get noticed at film festivals. If funding permits I would like to rent a couple prime lenses to make my project stand out.

I'm offering some unique perks for those willing to help fund this project.

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For those interested, here is the script (unfortunately not in script form).

Thank you for your time.

The Script

INT. MOVIE THEATER - NIGHT

A scattered attendance fills the few seats of an old theater showing nothing worth watching but allows for an escape to the audience.

INT. RIGHT SIDE OF THE THEATER. 5TH ROW

A modestly hip dressed pretty woman sits alone looking somewhat aggravated as she eats her popcorn by the hand full. This is LINDSAY.

Suddenly a douche looking man wearing the exact outfit off an Abercrombie & Fitch mannequin strolls up to her. This is JOSEPH.

JOSEPH

Lindsay?

The woman looks up at the man, her demeanor doesn’t change much.

LINDSAY

Yes.

JOSEPH 

Hey, it’s Jo, I’m really sorry for being so late.

LINDSAY 

It’s alright, most of the guys Jamie set’s me up with are losers.

Joseph stands slightly opened mouth almost knocked back by the comment.

JOSEPH

Yeah, ahh, is it alright if I sit?

Lindsay exhales.

LINDSAY

I suppose.

JOSEPH

Thanks.

the two sit in awkward silence for a minute.

JOSEPH 

So Jamie told me you were into music?

LINDSAY

Yep..

JOSEPH 

Do you play anything?

LINDSAY

I play the drums and guitar a little and sometimes I sing in  my brothers band.

JOSEPH 

Oh wow, I’m on a date with a real rocker huh?!

Lindsay awkwardly smiles and nods her head. After a second she turns her head towards the screen and starts watching the film once more.

After a few seconds Joseph nods his head and smiles.

JOSEPH 

So have you heard the new System Of A Down cd?

Lindsay tightens her lips and almost bites down on them trying not to laugh while she slowly shakes her head to signal that she hasn’t all while never taking her eyes off the screen.

JOSEPH 

It’s cool, I’ll burn it for you.

                                                                                                  CUT TO:

Just a couple aisles up and over sit three young men.

The one in between the other two, sits staring at the couple in disbelief shaking his head in disapproval. His hair unwashed, his beard weeks long, and his flannel shirt scorched with wrinkles. This is DAMIAN.

The one on the outermost side dead in the center of the theater stairs earnestly at the screen slowly chewing his popcorn enjoying every kernel. A fairly good looking shorter fellow with a grey t-shirt. This is MIKE.

And lastly, the one sitting closest to the couple and the aisle, turns his head back and forth from couple to screen trying to catch all the "action" happening around him. He is not so stylish yet is not a complete slob. He dresses like most 23 year olds: black jeans, vans, button up from urban outfitters. This is BEN.

DAMIAN 

Look at this asshole.

MIKE 

here we go.

Mike takes another bite of his popcorn while still staring at the screen.

DAMIAN

I mean, just talking her ear off while the movie’s going? What a rude ass... and that last line! Jesus someone kill me now! System of a Down?? Really? System of a Down?? Dude couldn’t have picked a more relevant band. 

Damian turns to his friends.

DAMIAN 

Hey guys you heard the new Nickelback single? Oh hey bros you check out that new Limp Bizkit jam. Jesus, I have never heard such a worse line, especially one to spark her interest back.

BEN 

You have to admit though, that girls being a bitch.

DAMIAN 

No I agree completely, but she has every right to. Didn’t you see her standing out front by herself waiting around the ticket booth the entire time it took us to arrive, get our tickets, hit the head, and buy our treats.

BEN 

Oh yeah, that was her huh? Hard to see in the dark.

DAMIAN 

Dude’s a dick, stood this girl up till almost the end of this movie then thinks everything is going to be hunky-dory once he pulls the System of a Down line. Give me a god damn break.

MIKE 

Oh man, you guys just missed the best part. 

Mike points at the screen. 

DAMIAN

And you know what, I bet this guy does that shit all the time to these girls that somehow he gets dates with. In fact, I feel like most guys pull this shit. When I take a girl out I pull no stops. I pick THEM up and take THEM to a great movie and then the best pizza in the city. Afterwards, the park or maybe the beach if it’s not too cold. Somewhere romantic you know?

BEN 

That’s why you’ve been on so many dates since you and Denise broke up?

Mike cracks a laugh.

DAMIAN 

Okay, that’s true. I haven’t really been going out for a little while.

BEN 

A little while? Dude it’s been 3 months and you only went out with Denise for what 5 months tops?

DAMIAN 

I know, but I’ve just been waiting for the right person.

MIKE 

Really? Cause it sounds like you’ve been watching too many romantic comedies trying to come up with the "perfect date" scenario rather than do your laundry which obviously you need to.

DAMIAN 

What do you mean?

BEN 

Dude, you look fugly as hell right now.

MIKE 

Yeah man, you’re never going to get it in with that babe in sectionals if you look and smell homeless.

Mike still staring at the screen takes another bite of his popcorn.

BEN

Ahh, what babe is this?

DAMIAN

No one.

MIKE

This cute little chick named Sandy from class that Damian has a huge crush on but is a pussy and won't talk to her.

BEN

Why Damian, is this true?

DAMIAN 

No... I.. I think she’s cute yeah but I’m not being a pussy I’m just waiting for the right moment.

BEN 

The right moment? Dude it’s five weeks into the semester. Sounds like you’re being a pussy.

DAMIAN

No I’m not, we’ve had interactions.

INT. FINE ARTS BUILDING. CLASS 106 - DAY - (FLASHBACK)

Damian sits in his desk writing notes, next to him is a cute girl wearing big grandma glasses with a t-shirt, black jeans, and an american apparel hoodie. Her name is SANDY.

Sandy’s pen rolls off of her desk falling in between herself and Damian, she bends down to grab it.

DAMIAN

I got it!

Damian plunges head first down headbutting Sandy super hard.

SANDY 

Ouch!

DAMIAN

Damn it.

The two rub their forehead respectively.

                                                                                                JUMP TO:

 INT. FINE ARTS BUILDING. CLASS 106 - DAY - (FLASHBACK)

Damian is now sitting in a circle with a silent group of his classmates including Sandy.

DAMIAN 

So, what are ah all of your names?

Sandy smiles.

CLASSMATE #1

Jake

CLASSMATE #2

Tim

SANDY

Sandy

DAMIAN

And I'm um, Damian.

Then nods his head, the group continues to be silent and again it becomes awkward, then Sandy looks up at Damian and as he starts to look back at her he suddenly sneezes and mucous get's all over his hands.

DAMIAN

Son of a bitch.

INT. RIGHT SIDE OF THE THEATER. 7TH ROW - NIGHT 

Mike and Ben are cracking up, Damian sits unhappily.

DAMIAN 

That’s the one set back, I think I’m allergic to her perfume or something. But besides that, I’m just not like you guys alright? I need more to say than just pick-up lines when I’m talking to a new girl.

BEN 

Dude, what are you talking about just go up and talk to her. Walk up, open your mouth, and make noises. I’m sure she’ll reciprocate.

DAMIAN 

Oh, maybe I should just walk up and start telling inappropriate jokes or something??

MIKE 

Hey man, don’t hate on my style. That shit works.

DAMIAN 

Like the hooker one?

BEN

Which one is the hooker one?

MIKE

Why do hookers make more money than drug dealers?

BEN

Why?

MIKE

They can wash their crack and sell it twice.

Damian’s face is horrified. Ben starts to laugh.

BEN 

Oh my god, that’s a good one. How many chicks have you gotten with that one.

MIKE 

Two this week

Mike picks the kernels out of his teeth with his tongue and shakes his head like he’s pissed, still not breaking away his eyeline from the film.

DAMIAN 

That’s what I’m saying, I’m just not like you guys. I don’t want to talk to this girl or any other one for that matter for just a random one night stand.

BEN 

Listen man all I’m saying is this, whether you just want to fuck them or you want to spend the rest of you’re life with them it all starts from talking. On Monday you need to sit by that Sandy chick and just start talking about something, anything and I swear you’re natural instincts will take it from there.. but before then you should probably do a wash and shower.

Ben winks at Damian.

DAMIAN 

I don’t know guys, I feel like you’re no better than this asshole sitting down there.

Damian points down while still looking at his friends.

Mike breaks his concentration and looks down at the couple.

MIKE 

Well that "asshole" down there is getting a fucking handjob in the popcorn bucket! 

Damian throws his head around to see Lindsay’s hand moving extremely fast and popcorn flying everywhere.

Damian is shocked, Mike and Ben jump up and give a standing ovation.

BEN 

Yeah buddy!!!

MIKE 

Proud of you.

The couple turn around and become extremely embarrassed, they stand up and hurry out of the theater, Joseph struggling to put his pants back on trips over and quickly runs after Lindsay.

Mike and Ben continue clapping and yelling. Finally some other moviegoers towards the back of the theater get angry.

MOVIEGOER #1 

Shhhhhhhhhhh!!

MOVIEGOER #2 

Shut the hell up.

Mike and Ben sit back down.

BEN 

That was awesome.

They both continue to watch the movie, Ben reaches over and grabs a handful of popcorn from Mikes tub.

MIKE 

Dude what the hell man? You just took the last of my popcorn.

BEN 

What are you talking about, there’s still stuff in there.

MIKE 

No there’s not, there’s only corn kernels left.

BEN 

Yeah, just eat those.

MIKE

What the hell are you talking about? No one eats those.

BEN

Yeah, they're like nuts. Go for it.

MIKE

What? No they aren't. They are like corn kernels because they are fucking corn kernels and that shit gets stuck in my teeth.

Mike takes a deep breath.

BEN

You want more popcorn?

MIKE

Yeah.

Ben looks over at where the couple were sitting.

BEN

I think I see some fresh popcorn sitting right over there. Maybe you'd like that? I believe it's extra buttery.

DAMIAN 

I’m going to do it.

BEN 

I was just joking dude, we’re not really going to eat that semen popcorn.

DAMIAN

No, I'm going to talk to Sandy on Monday.

BEN

Oh, good for you man.

DAMIAN 

If that asshole can get a damn HJ, then I’m sure I’ll at least get Sandy’s number.

MIKE 

Actually dude, looks like you won’t have to wait till Monday..

The film has began to roll credits and as the small crowd starts to file out the back, the three friends see Sandy and a girlfriend of hers stand just a couple aisles in front of them.

BEN 

Oh dude!! Is that her? Awesome man, go talk to her dude.

DAMIAN 

Holy fuck!!

Damian begins to turn red and sweat nervously.

DAMIAN 

I’m not ready for this. I’m.. I don’t know what to say and I’m sweating and dirty and.. and.. I think I might have just shit...

MIKE 

Suck it up bro.

BEN 

Yeah man, just say whatever come to mind.

Ben and Mike each grab an arm of Damian and forcefully stand him up and drag him to the end of their row to meet Sandy as she walks up towards the exit.

DAMIAN 

Guys, I’m serious, I.. I don’t feel well.

MIKE 

Too late... HEY SANDY!

Mike ducks his head behind Damian.

Sandy now in the aisle way just feet from the guys, looks confused as she tries to make out the three shadows that stand in front of her.

SANDY 

Oh.. hey.. you guys are in my sectionals right? Mike and Damian right?

The guys smile.

SANDY 

And sorry, I don’t think we’ve met.

BEN 

Oh, haha, Ben.

Ben puts a hand up to wave.

BEN 

Nice to meet you.

SANDY 

So, did you guys like the movie?

There is an awkward silence for a second before Mike hit’s Damian on the back forcefully.

DAMIAN 

Oh.. yeah.. it was rad... how about you?

SANDY 

Yeah, it was pretty good but this asshole a few rows up from us kept talking for like half the movie.

Damian looks awkward.

DAMIAN 

Oh yeah, I heard that guy too, what an asshole... 

Damian awkwardly laughs.

There is an awkward silence. Mike looks Damian dead in the eyes and nudges his head towards Sandy.

MIKE (Mouthing)

Make your move... do it..

Damian takes a deep breath and again looks up at Sandy, she smiles back at him.

DAMIAN

So Sandy.. 

Damian, Mike, and Ben all stand nervous.

SANDY 

Hey, Damian, you guys want to come with my friend and I? We were about to get some food.

Sandy nods to her friend and her friend nods back. 

Damian smiles to the rest of the guys get all stoked.

DAMIAN 

Um, yeah, I would love t...

Suddenly, Damian starts to uncontrollably breath heavily. Ben shakes his head. Sandy looks horrified.

Damian sneezes extremely hard.

DAMIAN 

Oh my god! I’m so sorry! Let’s get you cleaned up and - -

Sandy’s face is covered in mucous. Sandy stands somewhat stunned at what just happened.

SANDY 

Is there snot on my face?!

Damian cringes and nods yes.

SANDY 

Yeah.. um okay, um I’m going to leave now. 

Sandy and her friend make a break for the exit.

Mike and Ben are unable to hold their laughter inside and start cracking up.

Damian’s jaw dropped with globs of snots hanging from his nose stands motionless.

Mike puts his arm over Damian’s shoulder while Ben hands him a napkin.

MIKE 

Probably should have waited till Monday man.

BEN 

Yeah, once you felt better...

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