Watch The Skies! SHOT LIST VERSION
INT. OFFICE
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A file folder lays on a blotter on a desk set with pens, pencils, artillery shell bookends, and miniature American flags. The seal of the National Security Agency is emblazoned on the folder. An air force officer wearing aviator sunglasses abruptly slams a hand down on the folder.
(V.O.)
This is a highly classified report from
within the National Security Agency of
the United States. If you can’t keep a
secret, please look away.
The officer cautiously unties the clasp and opens to the first page of the folder, which is printed on official N.S.A. letterhead. Throughout the document, portions of text have been blacked out. The text is supplemented by artists’ renditions.
(V.O.) (CONT’D)
Contained within this
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highly classified report
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is highly classified scientific evidence,
shocking highly classified scientific
evidence, that human beings do indeed
have extraterrestrial neighbors...
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creatures from outer space!!!
The officer turns a page.
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On this page is a rendition of a long meteor scar through a cucumber patch, into which Martin Stubbs, a farmer, is looking, mesmerized. The scar is surrounded by fallen, scorched cucumbers.
(V.O.) (CONT’D)
Two years ago, Martin Stubbs, a farmer from Montana, discovered something in his cucumber patch that was neither long nor green. According to an audio interview with Stubbs, he thought it was, quote, peculiar and mesmerizing...
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The officer reaches to a metal utility cart parked next to the desk and pulls the play switch on a reel-to-reel.
STUBBS RECORDING (V.O.)
T-Touch it! I-I just wanted to touch it!
The officer switches the reel-to-reel off.
(V.O.)
...and he just wanted to touch it.
The officer begins to turn a page but is interrupted by the N.S.A. seal which fills the screen, as if the transmission is blocked.
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N.S.A. OFFICIAL (V.O.)
The following actions executed by Mr.
Stubbs would never have been condoned
by the National Security Agency of the
United States.
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The officer finishes turning the page.
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The new page consists of two renditions. The first is of Stubbs’s hand closing in on the Wonder Warmer, and the second is of Stubbs smiling down at his Wonder Warmer in his hands, quite pleased.
(V.O.)
Giving in to curiosity about his
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new non-cucumber friend,
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he approached the other-world visitor
and picked it up.
The second rendition on the page is of Stubbs smiling down at his Wonder Warmer in his hands, quite pleased.
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(V.O.) (CONT’D)
To our amazement, the creature did not
seem to activate any sort of
intergalactic personal defense system.
In fact, quite the opposite.
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The officer turns to the next page which consists of a rendition of Stubbs, activated Wonder Warmer in hand, looking extremely relaxed, almost sedated.
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(V.O.) (CONT’D)
The creature seemed to have remotely
triggered some sort of
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alien pleasure ray,
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possibly emanating from its alien vessel
high above earth. Top U.S. generals
have expressed great concern over this
incident. The visitors could have more
of these pleasure rays and use them any
time they wish.
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The officer produces a briefcase from down at his side which is handcuffed to the same hand. He positions it on top of the folder. He lifts one of the artillery shells and produces a key from beneath it, and unlocks the cuffs. He returns the key to its hiding place.
(V.O.) (CONT’D)
Over the next several months, more of
these creatures were discovered across
the globe. Virtually every continent
was visited by, what the public started
to call, “the wonder jellies.”
He slowly and cautiously slides the catches and opens the case to reveal file folders, official papers, black and white photographs, and snacks he has packed in little sandwich bags: Cheerios, raisins, cheese crackers. He removes the photographs and closes the briefcase.
(V.O.) (CONT’D)
Fearing a worldwi-
The officer quickly reopens the briefcase, snatches his cheese crackers, and fastens the catches. He hastily returns the briefcase to his side. He places the photographs in front of him, the first one being of three scientists wearing lab coats in a laboratory. They are playing with the Wonder Warmers and having a great time. One scientist is sitting with his feet up, covered in all styles of Wonder Warmers.
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(V.O.) (CONT’D)
Fearing a worldwide invasion designed to
conquer earth, top U.S. generals ordered
National Security Agency scientists to
study the wonder jellies in captivity,
in an attempt to uncover and foil their
imperialist plans.
The officer flips to a photograph of a cozy cocktail party, with people laughing and toasting. Wonder Warmers are dispersed amongst the guests, enjoying the party as well.
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(V.O.) (CONT’D)
Surprisingly, the wonder jellies, whose
name we learned is actually Wonder
Warmers, appeared to be on a peaceful
mission here on earth to help humans
and bring them warmth and joy.
The N.S.A. Seal suddenly fills the screen.
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N.S.A OFFICIAL (V.O.)
This statement is not supported by the top U.S. Generals.
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The officer flips to a photograph of the earth.
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TO
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(V.O.)
In order to survive, it seems these
Wonder Warmers possess a biological
need to provide comfort to the
inhabitants of this planet. Life as we
know it, may be changed forever.
The officer flips to a photograph of a giant Wonder Warmer enveloping the earth.
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(V.O.) (CONT’D)
Watch the skies!
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END.