Mise en scene

C

Ziana

Black skinny jeans, white doc  Martens, Oversized Levi's jacket tied around waist, loose tie with tucked shirt, electric blue streaks in the front of hair

 Miss McNeil
Heels, black jeans, jumper,  undershirt/collar, Hair in a messy topknot.

Misfit 1 (Thomas)
Glasses, under jumper, good uniform.

Misfit 2
Hair down, untucked shirt, over jacket, trainers


L
In lab- bright white, use white sheets and aluminium foil to make it as bright as possible. When Ziana discovers her powers, lights flicker from slightly dimmer to slightly brighter. In corridor, slightly dimmer than lab but reasonably bright.



A

Musa- Misfit 1 (Thomas)
Isha- Misfit 2
Cerys- Miss McNeil
Emmanuela- Ziana
Extras- Random white people




M

Ziana
Winged liner, mascara, sculpted brows, light contour and highlight, dark red lip, golden contacts
Miss McNeil
Light coat of mascara, nude lip, natural eyeshadow
Misfit 2
lip gloss, mascara, sculpted brows







P
Phone,mini lightbulb, wires, crocodile clips,white lab coats







S
Glass vials filled with food colouring. Yellow, blue green.

Script Part 1

                                                                             The Dark Horses 

                                                                         Season Pilot Opening Scene





Cast:

Emmanuela as Ziana

Isha as Misfit 2

Musa as Misfit 3

Mr Halsey as Condescending teacher (Miss McNeil)

                  INT

Sir
Today students, as the last part of our Minority Up reach programme as a special treat, we have a STEM workshop in the Science Lab! Perhaps some you may even aspire to apply for University after this! It's all about small, manageable steps.

Ziana
Imagine that (?) She says in an overly bubbly sarcastic voice under her breath, mocking Miss McNeil followed by an eye roll when she turns her head.


The group of students and the teacher walk through the corridor and make their way to the science lab.

Sir
Today, we're making a series circuit, Now, I hope you are all aware---

Ziana
"That there are also parallel circuits but today we're making series because as I said it's all about baby steps" she says with a false smile

Miss McNeil
Well done Brianne!

Ziana
It's Ziana

Miss McNeil
Sorry! It's just you both-

Ziana
Deep Sigh "Have the same hair."

Miss McNeil's walkie-talkie lets out white noise.

Miss Mcneil
Excuse me students. Thomas, take the lead. EXT Miss McNeil

Ziana
Finally! Get me some wires, crocodile clips and a light bulb. Gesturing, her voice full of enthusiasm.

Short montage of constructing the circuit

Ziana
Adds light bulb to the circuit. Eyes flicker to a bright golden yellow colour.

Misfit 2
Zi! Your eyes! She says pulling out her phone

Ziana
What are you on about? Takes the phone and accidentally touches charging port. The phone's battery goes from 1% to 20%. She checks the camera and is horrified of her own reflection.

Misfit 3
Miss McNeil's coming!

Ziana
We have to use this to our advantage, who else is tired of being undermined and stereotyped and patronised? I'm tired! She said, as her eyes become constantly yellow and sparks form near them.





Sir
Is about to come in but instead eavesdrops and watches with a terrified expression. Walks away down the corridor quickly. camera follows her until she reaches the door. She opens it and it fades out