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3D

Written by

Zachary Sasim

WGA # 1633430

[email protected]

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FADE IN:

Shot of SAINT DOMINIC's church.

OLD AND GRAINY COLOR FRAME FROM THE 70s.

INT. CHURCH - DAY

YOUNG DANIEL(25) enters the church. He goes into the confessional, takes his place, and gets ready to make his confession. But there is no priest to hear him on the other side.

MULTIPLE SHOTS

-Young Daniel enters the church again in different clothes.

-He talks to an imaginary priest in the confessional box.

END OF THE OLD GRAINY COLOR FRAME FROM THE 70s

INT. CHURCH - DAY

SOMEONE sits in the confessional box.

The Catholic PRIEST (70) notices that SOME MAN talks to NOBODY.

PRIESTSon,if you need a confession I can take it for you.

DANIEL(O.S) I would prefer to talk directly to Him.

PRIEST (cont'd)Well, son, it is through me that you can talk with Him.

DANIEL(O.S)I understand, but I prefer to have a private conversation anyway, OK?

The priest looks at Daniel curiously but sends him a virtual blessing by making the sign of the cross over him.

INT. DANIEL'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

A view of the studio apartment. There are a lot of books about screenwriting on the shelf, along with some scripts.

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A pro-gun POSTER on the wall reads: THE SECOND AMENDMENT IS NOT ABOUT HUNTING DEER - IT IS ABOUT STOPPING THUGS FROM HUNTING YOUR FAMILY.

Next to the poster there is A GUN PERMIT IN A FRAME.

A MAN, covered with blankets on the bed, coughs. While sleeping he accidentally drops a bottle of pills on the floor.

The pill reads "cough relief". An ancient script, with some sort of sticker on it, lies to the floor.

INT. DANIEL'S APARTMENT - NEAR THE COMPUTER DESK

The chat app automatically pops up on the screen of the computer. The chair at the computer table is empty. The man, in bed, continues to sleep. The chat session on the computer starts. The sound of typing on a keyboard can be heard.

The user, nick-named Producer, types away.

MESSAGE ON THE SCREEN

Producer-"HOW ABOUT A MEETING AT 9PM TONIGHT?"

The user WRITER answers "WHERE?"

Producer- "AT THE RESTAURANT ON SANTA-MONICA PIER."

Writer answers "I'll be there."

The Producer answers "Great. Here is my number, 987-654-3210, but please don't call unless it's urgent. I'll call you if I'm running late".

The man continues to sleep in the bed. His SOUL flies toward the apartment balcony.

The first signs of morning appear in the sky. Red and yellow fill the horizon.

Daniel's DREAMING SOUL starts flying toward the PACIFIC OCEAN. His SOUL looks up to the zenith of the sky.

DANIEL(V.O)Where are you?Why you left me alone?I can't take it any more. At least do something with this old pathetic nobody, help me... or at least take away all of this mess of ideas and

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thoughts that you gave me. Come on, DANIEL(V.O) (cont'd)

I can't go on any longer...

INT.FANCY HOUSE - MALIBU - MORNING

The old man sleeps in his king size bed.

SUNNY ROOM - CONTINUOUS

The sliding door to the sunny room is open.

HOUSE MAIN GATE - CONTINUOUS

The main gate is also slightly open.

EXT. BEACH - MORNING

A DOG runs along the beach,but WE CAN'T SEE IT.

The dog sees everything in BLACK-AND-WHITE .

EXT. SHOPPING CENTER. PARKING LOT - MORNING

One of the shopping carts is separated from the shopping cart return section as if an invisible hand moves it away...

EXT. BEACH - MORNING

An EMPTY SHOPPING CART overcomes the running dog.

INT. DANIEL'S APARTMENT - MORNING

The alarm rings.

The clock reads - 7 AM

INT. SANTA MONICA - BEACH - DAY

The circus is setting up on the beach near Santa Monica pier at a FAST ROLLING TEMPO.

A SET OF THREE CLOCKS APPEARs ON THE SCREEN. THEIR HANDS MOVE IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS WHILE THE WORKERS SET UP A CIRCUS TENT.

The day grows late and starts to turn to dusk.

SUPER 8 - PM

EXT.PARKING LOT - EVENING


Two men in painter's uniforms walk quickly to the cargo van. One of them trips as he's walking. His uniform - he's wearing an elegant shirt underneath..

A MOMENT LATER

An engine starts. The van pulls away from the parking lot.

EXT. PACIFIC OCEAN - MALIBU - EVENING

The sun sets on the horizon - a spectacular view of MALIBU.

EXT. MALIBU - EVENING

A WOMAN (40) walks her little dog along the sidewalk of thePACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. She stops to read an ad posted on a light pole.

A disturbed look crosses her face. She looks at her dog and shakes her head.

EXT. VENICE BEACH - EVENING

The ocean waves wash ashore.

EXT. VENICE BEACH - SIDEWALK - EVENING

A large, SHAGGY DOG runs headlong down the VENICE BEACHSIDEWALK.

EXT. CIRCUS TENT - SANTA MONICA - EVENING

DANIEL/PRODUCER (60) passes by the CIRCUS TENT.

He looks sharp in an expensive suit as he glances up at the nearby MARQUEE that reads "Only Tonight - the Most Unique 3D Experience in the World: Illusory Fate".

The electric glow of the show shimmers through the cracks of the tents.

EXT. SANTA MONICA - FREEWAY - EVENING

A "Malibu Painting" cargo van with a ladder on top crawls along in heavy LA traffic.

EXT. VENICE BEACH - SIDEWALK - EVENING

A dog runs past trash bags filled with garbage. A HOMELESS MAN (60) with a hood over his head and a shopping cart full of junk walks toward the garbage bags.


He rummages through the bags, pulls out empty bottles and puts them into his cart.

EXT. SANTA MONICA - PIER - EVENING

Daniel walks quickly down the boardwalk of the Santa Monica pier. He periodically checks his ROLEX.


Cars HONKING in traffic.

INT. CARGO VAN - EVENING

MICHAEL (65) tries to change lanes. The car in front moves too slowly. Michael honks his horn,irritated.

MICHAELGet the fuck out of my way!

The passenger in the car coughs.

EXT. SANTA MONICA - PIER - RESTAURANT - EVENING

Daniel reaches the restaurant at the end of the pier just as it is closing. A HISPANIC JANITOR (30) is taking out bags of trash and placing them by the dumpsters.

Daniel looks around; the janitor gives him a puzzled look.

Daniel dials a number on his cell phone and waits a while for the person to answer; instead, he hears a beep to leave a voicemail message.

DANIELOh, hi! Daniel Dough again. I'm still at the pier. Ill hang out here for 15 minutes or so. Call me back! Thanks!

Suddenly the shaggy dog from the sidewalk on Venice Beach appears, jumps up on Daniel from behind, and starts licking his neck.

The homeless man with the shopping cart approaches Daniel, stepping out from the darkness.

DANIEL (cont'd)Damn dog -- get away from me!

HOMELESS MANto the dog( )

Come here, Mr. T!


The dog keeps bothering Daniel. Daniel pushes the dog away.

DANIELto the homeless man( )

Get your fucking dog away from me!!!

HOMELESS MANAah, don't be so rude, sir!

The dog gets more excited and starts playing with Daniel, jumping on him. Daniel drops his phone; he once again pushes the dog away.

DANIELGet out of here, leave me alone!

HOMELESS MANAah! Just don't hurt the dog! Animal cruelty is considered a federal offense!

The homeless man comes closer to Daniel/Producer and pulls back the hood of his jacket. He is Daniel's DOPPELGANGER.

Daniel/Producer looks at him, amazed, picks up the phone from the ground and backs away.

DANIEL/PRODUCERWho are you?!

DANIEL/HOMELESS MANMe? Me? Who am I? I could ask you the same question!

But anyway, I guess you're higher in society than I am. I'm your worst nightmare!

(jokingly,imitating German accent)

"Brat-worst" alptraum...

Daniel/producer looks at his phone and at the restaurant, feels threatened. THE HOMELESS MAN looks at his OLD-FASHIONED CLASSIC DIGITAL WATCH.

PRODUCERWhat do you mean?

HOMELESS MANI'm your alternate destiny. Let's put it that way.


PRODUCERHmm, OK. So, what do you want?

Daniel/Homeless Man pulls out a bottle of cheap vodka from the side of his cart and takes a swig.

HOMELESS MANYou think I want your fucking money? Not that crap! I just want to remind you of when we went our separate ways. It was 1980, at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, the "Royal Hill". Remember?

Daniel/Producer thinks about his question, scratching his head.

PRODUCERRoyal Hill--Royal Hill? Hmmm...

Daniel/Homeless man puts the bottle of vodka back in the cart and starts to get agitated. He picks up a plastic doll's head and shows it to the producer.

HOMELESS MANDon't tell me you got an intracranial neoplasm in your melon and don't remember!

The janitor brings more bags of trash to the dumpster.

HOMELESS MANHey, amigo, can you bring us some fancy vodka from the restaurant? My twin brother is gonna pay for it. I know you guys have plenty of it in your storeroom.

The janitor does not pay any attention to the producer or the homeless guy.

HOMELESS MANHey, hombre are you deaf, or what?

PRODUCERHe may not speak English - and besides that I'm not gonna drink anything.

HOMELESS MANWhy not? One shot can jar your memory and make you recall what happened at


the Royal Hill restaurant in the PRODUCER (cont'd)

summer of 1980 ..

PRODUCER (cont'd)OK, OK, you got me! I remember! Actually, it was always on my mind.

(pause)Thats where it all began. My life did a one-eighty then.

The homeless man and the producer watch as a plane takes off over the ocean. Daniel/Homeless man looks at his watch again.

DANIEL/HOMELESS MAN'S FLASHBACK

INT. ROYAL HILL RESTAURANT - EVENING(FLASHBACK)

Someone plays the saxophone in the restaurant.

OLD AND GRAINY COLOR FRAME FROM the 70s.

YOUNG DANIEL (25), dressed like a hippie, enters the restaurant. THE PORTER(50) looks at him aggressively.

PORTER(to young Daniel,like echo from afar)

Where are you going, sir?

YOUNG DANIELlike echo from afar( )

I have a meeting with that gentlemen. He's waiting for me.

PORTER(like echo from afar)

Yes, but we have a dress code here. And your clothes, sir....

YOUNG DANIELI'm not gonna stay too long.

ROBERT(45) sits at a table and waves to Daniel.

ROBERTHey, Dan, over here!

The porter gestures to Daniel to pass. Daniel walks to the table.


Robert sits at the table. The two men talk. Robert holds a bound screenplay. It's obvious that Robert has been reading the screenplay - and likes it.

ROBERTvoice echoes as from (far away)

Great job! Amazing script!

DANIEL-PRODUCER (V.O)Then, at our first meeting, the famous Hollywood producer Robert Clareman said he fell in love with my screenplay and offered me a job.

Robert looks at Daniel intently and takes a drink of wine.

DANIEL-PRODUCER(V.O)But, I couldn't tell what he liked more, my screenplay - or me.

INT. OFFICE - DAY

Young Daniel signs a contract with Robert in the office of a film studio.

EXT. BACKYARD OF AN UPSCALE HOME - DAY

Young Daniel and Robert eat brunch on a backyard deck. Two large shaggy dogs sneak between the two men and start nuzzling and jumping on them.

ROBERTto the dogs, with(his voice echoing, as from far)

Stop boys, not now!

Robert distracted, pats Daniel on his back affectionately.

EXT. SANTA MONICA - MOVIE SET - DAY

Young Daniel is behind the camera on a movie set.

A marquee advertises a "3D" film directed by Daniel Dough.

DANIEL-PRODUCER (V.O)So, from that moment on, I started an amazing career. Shooting films, awards, receptions, fans...

MONTAGE


STREET BANNER READS "HAPPY NEW YEAR, A NEW CENTURY AND A

NEW MILLENNIUM".

-Scenes from the Academy Awards ceremony.

-Daniel (40) receives an OSCAR.

-Daniel in a tuxedo drinks CHAMPAGNE.

-A YOUNG FAN(20) asks Daniel for his autograph.

DANIEL-PRODUCER (V.O) (cont'd)...and as always, great wealth comes with great fame.

-Shots of expensive cars, yachts.

END OF MONTAGE

EXT.CEMETERY - DAY

Daniel (late 30s) attends Robert's funeral. The inscription on the gravestone reads - Robert Clareman 1935-2000

DANIEL(V.O)Of course, the glory and glamorous life won't last forever! Your money disappears with your last breath.

EXT. YACHT - DAY

A YOUNG GIRL (20) is lying on a lounge chair. Daniel kisses her on the cheek in passing, then walks to a young fan to clink glasses.

INT. DANIEL'S HOUSE - MALIBU - DAY

Daniel is hysterical, throwing things around the house in a fit of rage. He sits, unshaven, and sips whiskey.

He angrily tears to pieces the photo of the same young fan who was on the yacht.

DANIEL-PRODUCER (V.O.)Things don't always go like you think they will. Stress takes over, fate teaches that you will pay for everything you ask for.

INT. DOCTOR'S OFFICE - DAY


Daniel sits in the doctor's office. A DOCTOR (50) examines him.

DOCTOR(like echo from afar)

You have to take better care of yourself, Mr.Dough.

DANIELlike echo from afar)(

I will. I promise.

INT. CAR - DAY

Daniel drives his car along the coastal highway, smiling. A bouquet of roses rests on the passenger seat.

A photograph of the young girl from the yacht is visible in a pendant hanging from the rear view mirror.

DANIEL-PRODUCER (V.O.)But right after those very dark days, the sun comes out!

Daniel gets out of the car near a church. He wants to go inside, but his pager beeps. He looks at the screen and returns to the car.

END OF FLASHBACK


The homeless man smirks, then pouts.

HOMELESS MANTerrific story! Everything changed for me, too, after that night in the restaurant.

The homeless man angrily pushes his cart toward the edge of the pier. Some of the bottles from the cart fall into the ocean.

He drifts back into his memories.

DANIEL/HOMELESS MAN'S FLASHBACK

INT. RESTAURANT "ROYAL HILL" - EVENING(FLASHBACK)

Young Daniel(25) enters "Royal Hill", obviously searching for someone. The porter asks young Daniel if he is, indeed, looking for someone.


YOUNG DANIELLike echo from afar( )

I have a meeting here with the producer Robert Clareman. Here is his business card.

Young Daniel shows a business card to the porter.

PORTERAnd where is that producer, sir...?

Young Daniel and the porter look in the restaurant. There is no trace of Robert.

YOUNG DANIELHe's supposed to wait for me here. We're meeting at 6.

Daniel points to the clock on the wall. He moves to the side, intending to wait for the producer in the corner.

PORTERWell, sir,I am afraid that you cannot wait for him here. Your clothing doesn't comply with our dress code.

EXT. RESTAURANT. FRONT. - EVENING

Young Daniel waits for Robert outside the restaurant.

DANIEL-HOMELESS MAN (V.O.)Robert never showed. And when I didn't make it in Hollywood, I lost all hope. He was my last chance. Instead of just flying home to my parents, I decided to hear from the producer about my script.

EXT. FILM STUDIO - DAY

Young Daniel stands in front of the "Robert Clareman Film" production studio.

A pretty secretary (the same young girl from the yacht whose picture is in the pendant hanging in the car) hands him the screenplay with a label on it "Return to Author".

She shuts the door in Daniel's face.

Daniel pounds on the door with his fist.

Daniel walks by a church - he rips the cross from his neck and throws it in the church's direction.


His face is distorted with bitterness and anger.

DANIEL-HOMELESS MAN (V.O.) (cont'd)Then all my hope for success and for a bright future shattered like a cheap bottle of whiskey.

INT. YOUNG DANIEL'S APARTMENT - EVENING

Drunk, Daniel throws a bottle of whiskey against the wall of his apartment. The bottle shatters.

EXT. FRONT OF THE DANIEL'S APARTMENT BUILDING - MORNING

A van with a Malibu Painting sign on the side is parked in front of Daniels apartment building. His friend MICHAEL (late 20s) is trying to convince Daniel to come to work for his company.

YOUNG MICHAEL(heard like echo from afar)

Come on buddy, you'll like it! Me and you gonna make the big bucks..

YOUNG DANIEL(heard like echo from afar)

No man, it's not for me. You know, I'm a writer. I'm kinda overqualified to paint walls.

DANIEL-HOMELESS MAN (V.O.)My friend Mike tried to get me to work for him, to partner with him in his small business.(fervently)I said no, and continued my fabulous down-hill slide.

INT. APARTMENT BUILDING - DAY

Daniel's LANDLORD(60) escorts him out of his apartment.

DANIELheard like echo from (afar)

I told you I'd have the rent money tomorrow.


LANDLORDheard like echo from (afar)

You've been telling me that shit for weeks. I'm not running a fucking charity here - this is business!

Daniel shuffles out the door, dejected.

EXT. ON VENICE BEACH - EVENING

Young Daniel sits on Venice Beach and plays guitar with aSHADY LOOKING GUY (the same guy who appeared earlier as the young fan).

They are smoking a joint and laughing. The police arrest Daniel and the shady looking guy.

INT. POLICE CAR - EVENING

Daniel and the guy are sitting in handcuffs in the police car.

DANIEL-HOMELESS MAN (V.O.)And finally I hit rock bottom.

MONTAGE

-View of a detention center.

DANIEL-HOMELESS MAN (V.O.) (cont'd)Though for some, hitting rock bottom can turn out to be the best thing, not the worst. I conquered the Himalayas, traversed the jungles of Costa Rica, was frozen by icy winds in the north, and was bitten by poisonous snakes. I enjoyed life as it should be enjoyed.

- Daniel, with a beard, climbs the snowy mountains in Tibetan dress. Half-naked, Daniel, carrying a machete, chops a path through overgrown jungles.

-A day view of the Pacific Ocean and Venice Beach.

-Old homeless Daniel runs along the beach and plays with his dog, "Mr. T".

-The dog jumps over the people sunbathing on the beach.

-The old Daniel-Homeless man laughs. People are pissed at him.


-The old Daniel-homeless man pets the dog.

END OF MONTAGE. END OF FLASHBACK


The homeless man brings his cart back and starts rummaging through it.

HOMELESS MANOh well, let's not reminisce too much. What are you doing on the pier so late?

PRODUCERI'm supposed to meet a screenwriter here, but he's running late. (pause)And this purebred dog really isn't yours, right? Probably you stole it?

HOMELESS MANDon't keep jabbering - tell me what kind of writer, a really promising one?

PRODUCERAre you curious?

HOMELESS MANYea, I am fucking curious!

PRODUCERWell, we've been in touch over the Internet for two years. He's got a very special script for me.

The homeless man finds a woman's bag in a pile of garbage in his cart. He takes out an old, wrinkled, and torn copy of a screenplay.

He sees that someone has placed a "Return to Author" sticker over the title.

HOMELESS MANReally? Cause I gotta script for you too.

Daniel/producer does not even look at the script he shows him.


PRODUCERLike I said it's a VERY special script.

HOMELESS MANAnd whats so special about it? I'm dying to know!

PRODUCER(looking at his watch)

Well, I should have left a long time ago, but it seems you want to hold me up by talking to me.

The dog runs up and sits down, looking between the homeless man and the producer. The homeless man scratches the dog with the folded script.

HOMELESS MAN(also looking at his own watch)

Well, let's just say I'm in no hurry to go anywhere.

PRODUCERh, OK. Well, in the script he was somehow able to describe my life in great detail, things that only I would know. I'm wondering, where did he get all that information?

HOMELESS MANI bet he got connected to the Akashic records, to the so-called internal dimension.

PRODUCERInternal dimension?! What the hell is that?

The homeless man takes an LA map out of his pocket and then puts it back.

HOMELESS MANCheck this out! If we pretend that this map is our world, then the pocket would be that internal dimension.

(pause)Or what do those people in church call it?


The homeless man assumes a praying pose and looks up at the sky.

HOMELESS MAN (cont'd)The eternal home beyond the plane of existence...

The dog sits on the ground. The homeless man points out to the producer that under the streetlight only the dog's shadow is visible on the boardwalk, not theirs.

HOMELESS MAN (cont'd)We also think that we're here right now, but it could be that we aren't. We could just be somewhere in the imagination of some sick, freaky guy. Or maybe of God?

The homeless man and the producer walk to the very edge of the pier.

They look toward the ocean at the blood-colored sun and watch a plane taking off from LAX.

The homeless man looks AGAIN at his OLD-FASHIONED CLASSIC DIGITAL WATCH...

CUT TO:


The cargo van with the "Malibu Painting" sign is still stuck in traffic.

INT. VAN - EVENING

We see only Michael. There is a passenger in the van, but he REMAINS OFF SCREEN.

MICHAELglances at the (passenger side)

Don't worry, man! Even if we are a little late, I don't think he'll leave right away.(pause) Shit! What horrible traffic! Goddamn LA!

The van swerves sharply into the left lane.

The passenger coughs horribly. Michael looks at him regretfully.



The Producer and the homeless man walk along the edge of the pier. The producer tries to avoid bumping into and touching the homeless man.

PRODUCERAlso, the screenwriter wrote that my life will end abruptly.

HOMELESS MANLife is such a pitiful state, even if it ends, we shouldn't regret it. By the way, I came here, to this pier, to settle the score with my pathetic existence.

Daniel/homeless man makes a "cut-throat" gesture with the side of his hand across his neck.

HOMELESS MAN (cont'd)But since I met you, I've delayed my plan for maybe a half an hour...

The homeless man tries to hug Daniel.

Daniel keeps his distance, he won't allow the homeless man to hug him - not with those dirty hands.

HOMELESS MAN (cont'd)Let's walk around here for about ten minutes more. Tell me more about yourself.

The dog sneaks in between them.

A sunbeam breaks through the clouds,irritating their eyes. They glance toward the sun, shielding their eyes with their hands.

PRODUCERAnd what else can I tell you about me - I'd also like to live the life of an average guy, just like you. I'm tired of all this luxury, of hypocrisy and plastic friends from the movie business.

PRODUCER (cont'd)I am sick of how they compete in this rat race. Screeching, and biting each others' tails, to be the first, to not let others succeed.


(pause)PRODUCER (cont'd)

How great it would be to sink to the bottom of the ocean, turn into a deep-sea fish and never see the light of day again..

HOMELESS MAN(sarcasticly)

Right, and who said that "nothingness" is worse than being?

The homeless man smiles. He slaps Daniel's back. The stain from his grimy hand remains on the producer's clean white shirt.

HOMELESS MAN (cont'd)And that's it! Enjoy the sunset of your life! It's good to know that when the sun sets, all your suffering will end.

(pause)What a great expression! (in a drawling voice)"Suuunset oof my liiife"!!

CUT TO:


The van is still stuck in a traffic jam.

INT. VAN - CONTINUOUS

Michael drives the car; he glances at the passenger side. Someone pushes buttons on a phone.

THE VOICE MAIL RECORDING You have no new messages

CUT TO:


The homeless man and the producer stand side by side, looking at the ocean.

The homeless man looks for the LAST TIME at his OLD-FASHIONED CLASSIC DIGITAL WATCH## --- IT BLINKS WITH ###### -- empty symbols.

The sun goes down completely. WE CAN SEE the tag on the dog's collar, but can't read what's written on it.


EXT. PARKING LOT - SANTA MONICA - PIER - EVENING

The "Malibu Painting" van pulls into the Santa Monica Pier parking lot.

The REAL DANIEL(60), dressed in a painter's uniform in the passenger seat of the van, nervously unbuckles his seat belt and opens the van door.

MICHAELIs it worth being upset over this? You've been writing screenplays for like forever and you got nothing! Do you think it will be different this time?

DANIEL/PAINTERWe'll see, Mike!

Daniel/painter slams the van door behind him.

MICHAEL(after him)

That producer could have called you by now, but he hasn't!

(Aside,quietly, trying not be heard)

You probably dreamed up this producer, just like you did the last time.


Daniel hurries to the restaurant on the pier; he looks around. A janitor places trash bags beside the dumpster.

DANIEL-PAINTER(to the janitor) )

Hey man, have you seen a rich looking guy?

JANITORNo one is here, sir. I've been working here for half an hour and haven't seen anybody.

(pause) Other than this dog.

"Mr. T", the dog, runs back and forth.

Daniel/Painter looks at his watch, takes out his cell phone and dials a number 987 654 3210.


WOMAN'S VOICE WITH A PRE-RECORDED MESSAGE

The number that you have dialed is not in service or has been disconnected..

Daniel clutches the script in his hand. The front cover reads "3D, written by Daniel Dough". Daniel looks toward the dark ocean to the quickly fading light of the sunset.

The driver, Michael, approaches Daniel.

MICHAELSo, the whole thing was because of your new script?

DANIEL/PAINTERYou know, in this script I described everything that I saw in that dream -it was so real! I just know that the producer exits.

(pause)I was in touch with him last night-I haven't lost my mind yet!

MICHAELAlright. I understand that. Forget about it.

Daniel/painter is frustrated.

Daniel gestures with his hands to prove his point. Michael steps back and becomes very serious.

DANIELIt was for real, man! It wasn't a dream!

MICHAELOK, OK, Dan. I believe you! Everything is gonna be all right!

Daniel looks at the ground like he lost all hope.

DANIEL/PAINTERI wasn't able to get a career or fame in this life, not even a tiny bit of success!

MICHAELDon't worry about a career, Dan. There are more important things in life than fame and success!


MICHAEL (cont'd)Let's go to the pub and get drunk! We worked hard as hell today!

DANIELEven if we leave fame and glory aside let's take a look at what I do have. Nothing! The business is yours, the van is yours ...

Daniel pulls at his uniform.

DANIEL (cont'd)Even this fucking piece of fabric is yours!!

Daniel coughs. He takes tablets with "Cough relief" written on them from his pocket.

DANIEL (cont'd)This stuff I have isn't bronchitis, but lung cancer ... I know that deep inside.

MICHAELCome on, Dan! Stop all this and get yourself to a doctor. I'm sure he'll tell you that it's just bronchitis... Let's get drunk and forget about all of this. Come on man, calm down.

DANIELI'll calm down when I'm in the ground...

Mike hugs Daniel and maneuvers him toward the parking lot. Daniel frees himself from Michael's grasp and continues coughing...

MICHAELLet's get to "Last Hop"

The two men walk slowly to their van.

The dog runs after them, jumping and whimpering. Michael notices a tag on the dog's collar and takes a closer look.

The tag reads: "Mister T", owned by Robert Clareman of Robert & Mr. T Film Production Tel.310-012-3456"

MICHAEL (cont'd)Look, there's a tag on the dog's collar.


Daniel looks at the tag and his eyes widen in amazement.

EXT. MALIBU - NIGHT

An AMAZING night view of Malibu.

EXT. MALIBU - SIDEWALK - NIGHT

An ad posted on a light pole reads "Missing Dog, answers to "Mr.T". Substantial Reward. Please call Robert Clareman any time, day or night. Tel.310-012-3456"

EXT. SANTA MONICA - BEACH - NIGHT

The lights of the circus on Santa Monica beach flash.

BACK TO THE PARKING LOT

Daniel continues to stare at the tag on the dog's collar, his eyes wide in amazement:

SUDDENLY, the earth under Daniel's feet melts away and a huge smile appears on his face. Night turns into day. It seems that he is flying above the ocean shore. Behind him are palm trees - in paradise.

Daniel/Homeless man, along with his dog, is also smiling and seems to float in the air... Next to him is a smiling Daniel/Producer, who twirls in the air as if he is dancing...

DANIEL(V.O)(sounds like an echo from afar)

My cough is gone...

EXT. CIRCUS TENT - SANTA MONICA - NIGHT

A life-sized GOLDEN OSCAR STATUETTE stands near the tent's entrance. The statue begins to move - it's A REAL PERSON. The statue beckons us inside the house.

WE UNZIP the curtain of the circus tent and go inside.

INT. CIRCUS TENT - NIGHT

The projectors start projecting a hologram show onto the circus stage.

SERIES OF SHOTS

The show is about Daniel's hypothetical life. Daniel/painter changes out of his uniform and puts on an elegant suit.


He signs a contract in a movie studio. He takes part in a movie shoot.

ACTOR AT THE PODIUM AWARDING THE OSCAR(V.O)

(sounds like an echo from afar)And the Oscar goes to... Daniel Dough.

Wild applause is heard. Daniel, in a white shirt, stands on stage, illuminated by the projectors. He holds the statue of the OSCAR over his head, smiling and bowing.

A close-up of Daniel and the statue comes into full view.

A dog howls from afar.


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