At the Big Mess.
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EXT_UNDER THE TREE BEV PARK_DAY
DJEFF: Why ?...Can I seat ?
LYDIE: Sure. Pam and Lorenzo are too hormonals. I want a simple kiss and they almost make a baby.
DJEFF: Disadvantages of taking a real couple for a movie. What is your scenario ?
She tells and he listen to her carefully.
DJEFF: It's cute.
He tells his also.
LYDIE: You've got to put more dialogues. But what's wrong with Bri and Axel ?
DJEFF: Bri is too shy to kiss in front of a camera.
Lydie Laugh.
LYDIE:How could you ask my baby girl to make such things ? You should take my actors, and me yours.
DJEFF: But as we don't have much time left, we should work together.
LYDIE: Who will rewrite?
DJEFF: We'll film yours.
LYDIE: Which couple do we hire ?
DJEFF: Don't worry I'll play. We just have to find me a partner.
LYDIE: Who can we ask to ?
DJEFF: May be Brooke can play.
LYDIE: Which Brooke ? The one of last saturday ?
DJEFF: Yeah. It's gonna be quick. There are no feelings, so no risk of an uncontrolable kiss.
LYDIE: Oh...okay...
DJEFF: No need to pay, she owe me a pledge. Show me an example of what you want.
She turn on a video of a romantic movie scene.
DJEFF: Okay, I get the intonation.
She cut the video.
LYDIE: Well, you got it.
DJEFF: Why did you stop it? Let it till the end, I want to see the type of kiss you want.
She turn back on, and turn her face away during the kiss.
DJEFF: Alright.
She cut again, and he turns to her.
DJEFF: It's...are you blushing ?
LYDIE: What ?? I'm...it's my coffee. It's still too hot.
He start smiling at her.
LYDIE: Stop it...
DJEFF: Tomorrow it's saturday. I call Brooke and we start filming in the morning. Sunday we finish and I'll edit monday and tuesday.
LYDIE: Great. So see you tomorrow at 7. I send you the script when I'm home.
She takes her stuff and go.
EXT- BEVELY HILLS PARC- DAY
Saturday_7:30
BROOKE: See ? I even wore a dress to feel like my character, Maya.
LYDIE (looking in the camera): You guys are photogenic. Now Maya and Jakob are a blonde girl and a blue-eyed guy. Well let's see how it goes. Action!
They starts playing the first part. Seeing Lydie's satisfaction after the cut, they high five.
LYDIE: Now the scene of the eternal promise. Then, you look in each oher's eyes and finally kiss. Ready ? Action !
DJEFF: My muse...
BROOKE: My prince...I still love you.
DJEFF: Now that I found you, I'll never live you my love.
Maya and Jakob faces are getting closer.
LYDIE: Cut!
DJEFF: What was wrong ?
LYDIE: There is something missing. And... the "my love" was not necesary. Respect the script. Thank you.
They start over, and after five tries. Lydie could not be satisfied and had to cut as soon as they start speaking.
LYDIE
You know what ? Let's stop here for today. Tomorrow we film on the beach. Alright ?
DJEFF & BROOKE: Alright.
EXT- BEVERLY HILLS BEACH- DAY
This afternoon, Lydie can not resist to be a perfectionist. She found their body too close, not romantic enough, and stop Brooke right before the kiss because of a lack of magic.
BROOKE:Guys you know what ? It's already 5pm, and I got plenty things to do. I live your romantic, magical whatever. Good luck!
She walk toward her car.
DJEFF: Brooke!
LYDIE: Fine thanks. You can go, bye!
When the car starts, Djeff turns slowly to Lydie.
DJEFF: WHAT THE FU...
He interrupt hiself, clench his teeth, and walk away for a moment.
DJEFF (whispering to himself): Relax, find a solution don't mess up everything now.
As he comes back, Lydie is tidying up the material.
DJEFF: Are you not hungry ? Let's go eat something while finding a solution.
LYDIE: We are sunday evening. Unfinished scenes, no kiss...gosh what are we gonna do Djeff ?
DJEFF: Your fault.
LYDIE: What ?
DJEFF: Not your fault. Come on, let's go and brainstorm a solution.
INT- FAST FOOD- EVENING
They are sitting at a table, discussing of what they could do right now. Someone approches the table.
BOY VOICE: Hi Lydie!
Lydie and Djeff looks up, and sees two young men.
LYDIE: Oh hi Josh AKA Mr. Quaterback.
JOSH:Hi Djeff. I came to great you because Lydie turned down my invitation, due to some work and now I find you two...
DJEFF: No! It's not what you think. Uhm...
JOSH (Interupting): Kidding! Djeff man, you can date her at peace. But take care.
LYDIE: We are not dating! We are working. We need an actor for a class project. Do you guys know someone ?
JOSH: A girl ? A boy ?
LYDIE
Ow. You just gave me an idea... it can be a boy too! Sure. Uhm... is your friend single ? Or you ?
JOSH: Why would we do that ?
His friend punch him at the back.
JOSH: Aw. How. I mean, how would I do that ?
LYDIE: You would play Jakob, the boyfriend of Maya. We don't have a Maya so I'll play...
JOSH: With you ?? There will be a kiss. I hope.
DJEFF (Interrupting): Wait. We never discussed about th...
LYDIE (Ingnoring): You'll see it in the scenario! Well, see you tomorrow at 1 pm. Bev Parc. Be ready.
JOSH: I'm already...see you tomorrow Lydie
She clucks, watching them getting out.
DJEFF: Hello ? What are you doing ??
LYDIE: I'm saving our homework. Do you have a better idea ?
DJEFF: No. But...
LYDIE( Interrupting): Do you have a problem with this ?
DJEFF: No. Okay, fine.
He gasps.
EXT- BEVERLY HILLS PARC- DAY
Josh is laying down next to Lydie, laying his head on her long hair. He is complimenting her.
DJEFF: Josh! It's not in the script. Lay down on her hair, and fall asleep.
Few minutes later.
LYDIE: Jakob, I still love you...
JOSH: Maya, my love... I will never live you.
Their faces are getting closer and their lips brushes.
DJEFF: Stop! Cut, cut!...The look guys...
He gasps
DJEFF:There is 3 second look before the kiss. Very important. Ready ? Action !
LYDIE: Jakob my love, I still love you...
JOSH: Maya, my love...I'll never live you.
DJEFF: Cut!...You don't have to say "my love" twice. Whatever. I remove it...Action!
...
LYDIE: Jakob, I love you, I'm still in love...
JOSH: Maya, I love you.
DJEFF: Cut. No. Love. Three time, is too much.
JOSH: Djeff I'm done. I'm tired. Oh! look I just received a message from my coach. I have to go, bye. Good luck.
He runs to his car.
LYDIE: DJEFF!!!
DJEFF: What. It's not my fault if he's a bad actor.
LYDIE: He was so good!
DJEFF: I'm the public. And the public disagree.
LYDIE: Congrats! You messed up the plan B. Tomorrow is tuesday and we got nothing. Well done.
DJEFF: Are you kidding ? I messed up ? You are the one who kicked out Brooke, the plan A.
LYDIE: Be ready to take the responsibility of this mess in front of the class wednesday. Okay ?
They Tidy up the material, and Lydie starts her car first, and go. They don't even say goodbye, Djeff go.
EXT- UNIVERSITY CAMPUS- DAY
Today is a rainy day at YCLA university. However, it is crowded as it is always on wednesday.
INT- CINEMATOGRAPHY CLASSROOM- DAY
TEACHER: Good morning everybody.
STUDENTS: Good morning miss Marthon!
TEACHER: Happy to see that you are all here today. I guess you brought me your presents. Let's start with the first binomial.
Every group, goes in front and show the scene they wrote, filmed, and edited. The teacher takes notes to mark them.
TEACHER: I'm very happy with your works! Let's finish with the last group. The love scene. This one I know, was tricky. Only one scene to express love...
LYDIE: Uhm...Miss...
She stands up shyly.
LYDIE: We tried to film. Three time...we could not really finish and...
As the teacher is looking at Lydie, her eyes opens wider.
LYDIE: I...
She gasps annoyed and turns to Djeff.
LYDIE: Tell her! Don't let me clean up all YOUR mess.
DJEFF: We don't have the homework full stop. There is nothing. We deserve a zero. Who are the culprits ? You and me. So...stop babbling and sit down!
TEACHER: You two, shut up. My class is not a Tatami to settle your scores.
She stands up angry.
TEACHER: No love scene today, because you are still kindergarden kids. Get out of the class and wait at the responsible's office. And its not to talk about your marks because you've got a zero of course.
They get out, furious. After the class, they stayed two hours inside of an administration office, with the teacher. Their friends are waiting outside.
EXT- CAMPUS GARDEN- DAY
PAMELA: It's too much!
BRIANNA: From 5 am to 12 am, saturday. Inside of a sinister classroom. Just for a missing homework ?
LYDIE: No phone, no computer, no wi-fi, no books to write, no books to read. And we should wear something with no pockets.
PAMELA: What is allowed ?
LYDIE: There will be someone to bring us food. We just give the money. And we can sleep. I guess...
BRIANNA: Oh my poor baby... Who will oversee you ?
LYDIE: Some teachers ? I don't know...
PAMELA: That is jail. We'll try to come and help you.
BRIANNA: If you are optimistic, it can be a retreat. Just ignore Djeff. Or try to talk to him...
LYDIE: No way. Its his fault. He messed up my last weekend, and he destroy this one too.
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