Storyboard

First Scene-

During this scene we will be filming a wide shot of a quiet suburban street early in the morning. The camera will be still to establish the calm setting of the town. This scene is meant to show how normal and peaceful the environment feels.

Second Scene-

This scene will be a close-up of an alarm clock going off on a bedside table. The sound of the alarm will cut sharply through the silence to signal the start of the teen’s rushed day.

Third Scene-

During this scene the camera will show a medium shot of the teen turning off the alarm and sitting up in bed. The teen looks tired and stressed. This scene shows exhaustion right from the start of the day.

Fourth Scene-

This scene will be a close-up of the teen’s phone lighting up with multiple unread messages and missed notifications. We wanted this shot to visually show pressure without dialogue.

Fifth Scene-

During this scene the teen unlocks the phone, scrolls briefly, and then locks it again. The camera will remain tight on the phone to emphasize avoidance.

Sixth Scene-

This scene will be a wide shot of the teen’s messy bedroom. Clothes, papers, and personal items are scattered around. This shot helps show the teen’s overwhelmed mental state.

Seventh Scene-

During this scene we will use a close-up shot of unfinished homework on the bed. The assignment is clearly incomplete. This visually represents academic pressure.

Eighth Scene-

This scene will be a medium shot of the teen quickly shoving the homework into their backpack. The movement is rushed and aggressive to show stress.

Ninth Scene-

During this scene the camera will show the teen brushing their teeth while staring blankly into the mirror. This will be a mirror shot to reflect emotional emptiness.

Tenth Scene-

This scene will take place in the hallway outside the bedroom. A parent knocks on the door, reminding the teen they are late. The teen does not respond at first.

Eleventh Scene-

During this scene we will use a wide shot of the kitchen during breakfast. The teen and parent sit silently at the table. The lack of dialogue creates tension.

Twelfth Scene-

This scene will be a close-up of the parent looking frustrated while checking their phone. This helps show tension at home without a confrontation.

Thirteenth Scene-

During this scene the teen grabs a piece of toast and rushes toward the door. This will be a medium shot showing urgency and impatience.

Fourteenth Scene-

This scene will be a close-up of the teen’s phone vibrating on the kitchen counter after they leave. We wanted to show missed communication.

Fifteenth Scene-

During this scene we will film the teen walking quickly down the sidewalk. The camera will follow from behind to show isolation.

Sixteenth Scene-

This scene will be a tracking shot of the teen passing identical houses and parked cars. This emphasizes routine and repetition.

Seventeenth Scene-

During this scene the teen waits alone at a bus stop. This will be a wide shot showing empty space around the character.

Eighteenth Scene-

This scene will be a medium shot of other teens across the street laughing together. The main character watches but does not interact.

Nineteenth Scene-

During this scene we will show a close-up of a public clock or bus schedule showing the time. This reinforces the theme of time pressure.

Twentieth Scene-

This scene will take place inside a bus or rideshare. The camera will be tight on the teen’s face while background noise surrounds them.

Twenty-First Scene

During this scene the camera focuses on the teen’s hands fidgeting nervously. This close-up shows anxiety building.

Twenty-Second Scene-

This scene will be a shot of the teen looking out the window, with their reflection visible in the glass. This visually shows introspection and isolation.

Twenty-Third Scene-

During this scene the teen exits the bus or car and steps into a public area. The camera pulls back slightly to show them alone again.

Twenty-Fourth Scene-

This scene will be a close-up of the teen checking their phone and opening a serious message for the first time. This moment leads directly into the major shocking event later in the film.