2. FADE IN
black screan then this comes up
People who obsess over art, music, and poetry and think
they’re so unique even though there are millions of them.
Those guys are a bunch of art fags.
INT. MARKS ROOM.DAY
Mark, a 17 year old slight geek who likes to dress smart
almost aspirational. He is attempting to put a portfolio
together, the art isn’t of a high standard. He looks up at a
calendar on this wall with a date circled saying interview
for art school.
INT. PALLS ROOM. DAY
Pall a 17 year old kid whatever is sat hunched working on
something.
Mark walks in to pall’s room with out knocking first
MARK
hey man whats up . what are you
doing
PALL
have you ever heard of knocking,
what would of happened if i was
having a bash or some thing
MARK
sorry man I’ll remember next time.
are u ready to go
PALL
ya wait down stairs i’ll be down in
a minute i just need to take a
piss.
Mark notices a pile in the corner covered in a sheet.
INT.
Mark walks down some stairs which open out into a living
room Where he see’s pall’s mum. Pall follows closely behind.
She is in her mid 30s, alcoholic, messy and sprawled on a
dirty looking sofa with a bottle of vodka in her hand
(CONTINUED)
3. CONTINUED: 2.
MARK
hello miss mallcovich
she grabs the bin next to her and stars vomiting into the
bin
PALL
is she throwing up again, that
stupid bitch lets go mark or were
going to be late
EXT. PALLS ROAD
Mark and Pall are walking down the street
MARK
So what where you up to in your
room then?
PALL
Shut up, you faggot its none of
your buisness.
Pall punches Mark, he stumbles back and pretends it doesnt
hurt.
MARK
(in a cowardly way)
Why did you do that?
They carry on walking down the street to school.
EXT. COURTYARD.DAY
Mark and Pall walk into to the courtyard of a private
school, as they get closer they notice Paula.
Paula notices them staring at her and her friends snigger.
PALL
What the fuck are you slags
laughing at!
Mark gets embarassed. The bells rings and everyone starts to
leave except Paula and Pall.
PALL
(to mark)
well go on then..piss off
Mark looks hurt. he turns to Paula who smiles at him. Mark
leaves. Pall watches him go then turns to Paula
(CONTINUED)
4. CONTINUED: 3.
PALL
Paula i wanna show you something
PAULA
Im busy, what do you want?
PALL
I wanna show you this picture i
drew of you
Pall pulls out the picture of her, she looks at it infront
of him and doesnt know what to say.
PAULA
Why have you drawn a picture of me,
are you stalking me?
PALL
(Offeneded)
No...
PAULA
Your such a wierdo, why would i
want this?
Paula walks off leaving Pall standing.
INT.CLASSROOM.DAY
through the window of the classroom Mark watches as Pall
leaves the courtyard.
EXT. ROAD
Pall is walking home really angrely, kicking dustbins overs
PALL
Fuck you god, what did i do wrong?
Pall is struck by lightning and explodes leaving just his
feet.
EXT. GRAVEYARD
Mark is standing upset at the funeral, a few people come up
to him saying how Pall was such a nice guy.
FUNERAL GUEST 1 O/S
he was such a talent
(CONTINUED)
5. CONTINUED: 4.
FUNERAL GUEST 2 O/S
such a polite boy
FUNERAL GUEST 3 O/S
kind and caring he loved his mum
poor soul
The eulogies keep coming as we look at the blank expression
on Marks face.
INT. MARKS ROOM.DAY
The calender in marks room has only one red mark on it. The
Interview.
INT. SCHOOL COMMON ROOM.DAY
Mark goes to school the next day, Paula comes up to him
PAULA
Pall was such a nice boy, its such
a shame. He had such potential.
MARK
what do you mean?
PAULA
his artwork it was truly amazing
mark looks at her in a confused way.
MARK
oh, is this about that picture pall
gave you?
PAULA
yes, it was really sweet
MARK
i probably shouldn’t tell you this
now, but i drew that picture, for
him.
PAULA
Oh... Ok well ill see you around.
MARK
Bye
6. 5.
INT. PALLS FLAT.NIGHT
Mark goes to palls flat, rings on the bell.
PALLS MUM
what do you want?
MARK
i left some of my school books
here, could i get them quickly
PALLS MUM
whatever, hurry up
Palls mum stumbles back over to the sofa and doesnt take any
notice of him.
Mark picks up the box he noticed before.
As he approaches the living room, he puts his head around
the corner and sees Palls mum passed out on the sofa, he
walks straight out.
INT. ART SCHOOL. DAY
Mark enters the room for his interview looking nervous. He
notices two old people with glasses and suits looking very
formal.
INTERVIEWERS 1
Good afternoon, Mr. Burrows
MARK
Hello
Mark shakes his hand and sits down
INTERVIEWERS 2
So Mark why have you chosen to
apply for ’London College of the
Arts’?
MARK
Its always been my dream to come
here, you have no idea how hard its
been for me to come here.
INTERVIEWERS 1
Could we possibly see your
portfolio?
(CONTINUED)
7. CONTINUED: 6.
MARK
I have it here
Mark hands them the portfolio, its a large book with pages
hanging out and rough doodles on the front.
INTERVIEWERS 2
Thank you Mark, could you please
wait outside for a a couple of
minute.
INT. ART SCHOOL OFFICE. DAY
Mark is sitting patiently, he leans back and rubs his eyes.
As he moves his hands away he notices them coming out of the
room, very impressed.
They walk over to Mark
INTERVIEWERS 1
Mark, we have looked over your work
and would love to offer you a place
at this college, your work is
sensational.
INTERVIEWERS 2
We would be honoured to offer you a
place that our college, the college
fees and infomation will be sent to
your house.
MARK
Sorry, but how much are the fees?
INTERVIEWERS 1
$9,500 a term
MARK
Ok well thank you, it was a
pleasure
Mark walks off thinking about how he is going to pay for the
college.
INT. SCHOOL COMMON ROOM.DAY
mark walks in to the common room were his art teacher is
sitting with a cup of tea
(CONTINUED)
8. CONTINUED: 7.
MARK
sir i wandering if you could do me
a favour , i have got in to the
London Collage Of the Arts
TEACHER
very well done mark im very proud
of you , what was the favour you
wanted
MARK
ya could you help me set up a
gallary, kind of like an art show,
its the only way i can pay the
school fees
TEACHER
well i guess i could make a few
calls i have a few friends that own
gallarys
MARK
thank you soo much sir
INT. MARK ROOM . EVENING
Mark is looking threw the stolen art work and trying to
decide what too show art show at that gallery.
He puts toghter a few pictures and paintings he thinks are
the best, and leaves to go to the art show.
INT. GALLERY
Mark is waiting around and no one is coming to his gallery
except his art teacher.
After a short while we see loads of his fellow students
flooding through the door, after a short montage of him
showing people his art.
EXT. OUTSIDE GALLERY. NIGHT
Paula approaches Mark who is having a cigarette
PAULA
Mark, i know that Pall did that
picture of me...
(CONTINUED)
9. CONTINUED: 8.
MARK
Paula just fuck off, this is my big
night i dont need you ruining it
PAULA
How can you do this to Pall he was
your best mate
MARK
You, me and everyone hates that kid
why are you sticking up for him
now?
PAULA
What your doing is wrong!
Mark walks off back towards the gallery, throwing his
cigarette into the road angerly
EXT. OUTSIDE GALLERY. NIGHT
Mark is outside having a cigarette again, just about to go
home. When he is approached by a man, wearing a suit and
specs.
ART DEALER
Mark, i just want to congratulate
you on your show it was truely
inspiring.
MARK
Thank you sir, i worked hard for it
ART DEALER
I represent some very high up art
collectors and i think they would
be very interested in your work, i
would like to give you an offer for
the load.
MARK
Well, ofcourse thats amazing
the art dealers says nothing, gets out a checkbook,
scribbles on it and passes it to mark.
We see the check says $2,000,000
ART DEALER
I think that should surfice
10. 9.
EXT. PAULA’S FRONTDOOR. NIGHT
Mark sprints up to Paulas door and pants then presses the
buzzer.
Paula opens the door
PAULA
what do you want Mark?
MARK
you where right the art work was
Palls, but i have enough money for
us to start a life toghter, im
sorry but look
Mark shows her the check
MARK
So what do you say, would you run
away with me and leave this
shithole
PAULA
what you want me pack my thing now
and leave in the midlle of the
night leave my hole life behind
MARK
il get you new things we can make a
new life together
PAULA
paula grabs mark and kisses him
MARK
so i guess thats a yess
