Short film script, video production methods, and a script for a related TikTok video:
Title: “A Day in the Life of a Pet Owner”
Script:
Scene 1:
Location: Living room
Camera angle: Medium shot
Characters: Sarah (pet owner), Max (dog)
Action: Sarah is sitting on the couch, scrolling through her phone. Max jumps onto her lap.
Max: (excitedly) Woof woof!
Sarah: (laughs) Hey, Max! Do you want to play?
Duration: 20 seconds
Scene 2:
Location: Park
Camera angle: Wide shot
Characters: Sarah, Max, Jake (neighbor)
Action: Sarah is walking Max in the park. They meet Jake.
Jake: Hey, Sarah! How’s Max doing?
Sarah: He’s doing great! Say hi, Max!
Max: (wags tail) Woof!
Duration: 15 seconds
Scene 3:
Location: Kitchen
Camera angle: Close-up
Characters: Sarah, Max
Action: Sarah and Max are in the kitchen. Sarah prepares Max’s meal while Max eagerly watches.
Sarah: (pouring food into bowl) Here’s your favorite, Max!
Max: (barks excitedly)
Duration: 10 seconds
Scene 4:
Location: Bedroom
Camera angle: Over the shoulder shot
Characters: Sarah, Max
Action: Sarah is lying on her bed, reading a book. Max jumps onto the bed and lies down next to her.
Sarah: (smiling) You’re the best cuddle buddy, Max.
Max: (tail wagging) Woof!
Duration: 15 seconds
Scene 5:
Location: Backyard
Camera angle: Medium shot
Characters: Sarah, Max
Action: Sarah and Max are playing fetch in the backyard. Max excitedly chases after the ball.
Sarah: Good boy, Max! Bring it back!
Max: (drops ball at Sarah’s feet) Woof!
Duration: 20 seconds
Scene 6:
Location: Living room
Camera angle: Close-up
Characters: Sarah, Max
Action: Sarah is lying on the couch, watching TV. Max snuggles up next to her and falls asleep.
Sarah: (whispering) Sweet dreams, Max.
Max: (snoring)
Duration: 10 seconds
End:
Overall Duration: 90 seconds
Opening:
Welcome to “A Day in the Life of a Pet Owner”! Join Sarah and Max as they take you through their daily adventures and heartwarming moments. Let’s dive in!
