Draft Script

The Day That Changed My Life: Daddy Boxer

By Sam Ellis and Ashley Kay            

            

Picture	Commentary / Sound
SEQ. WS of Craig’s house MS of front door opening and Craig leaving Static WS of Craig jogging down the street Tracking CU of Craig’s feet running Tracking CU of Craig’s arms as he is running Tracking CU of Craig’s eyes as he runs WS of the gym MS behind Craig as he enters gym	COM “Craig is a twenty-one year old professional boxer from Dagenham who looks to have a successful career ahead of him in the ring. However, Craig’s journey was not an easy one, as he faced his biggest challenge yet.”
Title Sequence “The Day That Changed My Life”	Title Sequence
SEQ. CU of punch bag being hit CU of Craig’s face MS of Craig skipping CU behind speed ball (Craig’s face in background) WS of empty gym with Craig in the ring with trainer. Act Int. - GYM MS of Craig in the ring answering questions as he trains CA. CU on punch bags, equipment, drink bottle, gloves, Reaction shot of trainer.	Natural sounds from the gym “I’m Craig, I’ve been boxing since 2003. I currently box for TKO in Canning Town. I train a few times a week, on most of my days off work.” “I started boxing because…”
House Int. - Craig WS on sofa/interview area during interview MS on Craig CU on Craig Bedroom Int. Actuality shots of Craig showing us his boxing memorabilia, photos, equipment etc.	“I like boxing because…” “Ive kept all of my old boxing gear, gloves, wraps, pads, shorts. Ive got all my old trophies, ive got signed photos, signed gloves. Ive met loads of boxers, and I get to train with pros at TKO.”
House Int. - Craig WS on sofa/interview area during interview MS on Craig CU on Craig CA. CU on family photos	“I quit boxing for a few years because… …I was in a relationship and couldn’t fit it in around work and social time… …When we split up I began training again to stay fit…” “A few months after we split up I got a phone call from her, in which she told me that she was pregnant and the baby is mine.” “When I found out I felt…”
House Int. - Parents WS on sofa/interview area during interview TW on both CU on Mum CU on Dad MS switching between the two CA. CU on photos of Craig and Taylor, Baby photos of Taylor, Taylors toys	“How we felt when Craig told us he was going to be a Dad…” “Craig having Taylor has impacted our lives because…” “Craig has grown up, he’s more mature and…”
House Int. - Craig WS on sofa/interview area during interview MS on Craig CU on Craig CA. Taylor playing, Actuality shots in the garden, the two together etc.	“I like being a dad because…” “Having Taylor has meant that ive had to grow up, I cant always go out with the boys of a weekend… I have to be careful and think of Taylor first.”
Act Int. – Taylors Birthday WS of the room MS of Craig holding Taylor CU of family members talking WS of Garden MS of Taylor playing MS of Cake Int. with Craig	COM “Today is Taylors Birthday. Craig’s family have come over to celebrate.” (INTERVIEWS WITH VARIOUS FAMILY MEMBERS) “Taylor has changed my life for the better, he made me want to start boxing again and be the best that I can be. I’m proud to be his dad.”
Act Int. – GYM CU on gloves boxing MS on Craig WS on ring Shot of Taylor wearing gloves in the ring?	“I’m now Pro! I started boxing again a few years ago, after Taylor was born. I want to do my best not only for me but for him, I want to do him proud.”
SEQ. MS of Craig leaving the ring CU on Craig putting gloves in bag MS on Craig leaving the room CU on light switch turning off WS on Ring as the lights go off