When mysterious scenes begin appearing on Hollywood bathroom walls, the industry experiences out-of-control speculation. Leaving people with the question, “Can a man with only a Sharpie marker make it in Hollywood?”

SYNOPSIS:

http://www.magicalrealism.us/2013/05/26/sharpie/ Screenplay by Lee A. Miller ACT ONE – FRAGMENTED SCRIPT CAUSES A MYSTERY The first 10 minutes presents the “normal Hollywood” — before everything goes haywire. However, we reach the “point of no return” when industry professionals begin to notice strange film scenes on various Los Angeles bathroom walls of restaurants and industry office buildings. Soon the media hype threatens to change the way films are written. While these aren’t entirely stalls that the top film producers would use, many important filmmakers take notice. It is the talk of the city’s water coolers. But, no one in Hollywood knows who is writing the scenes. Gina Calder, a TMZ journalist, photographs as many of the scenes she can find. As the other newspapers and media report the strange occurrences, interest in the fragmented script increases. The mystery goes viral on the internet and is carried repeatedly on cable news. It seems several of the scenes, on their own merit, are strong enough to attract attention of the top producers. However, there isn’t any knowable sequence to the work and it is speculated in the media. Some reports are that it is a comedy. Other analysts report that it is an action adventure. One brave television reporter speculates that it is a conglomeration of many genres – from film noir to magical realism. Still some speculation is that the mysterious writings aren’t a single work but fractions of many stories. It is a genuine mystery. The scenes that are creating all the speculation are the work of a homeless man. If there is going to be any solution to the mystery, the newspaper reporter must learn the secret. The reporter does something near police work, using fingerprints and surveillance cameras to get a description. ACT TWO – REPORTER LEARNS THE WRITER’S IDENTITY Investigating, the TMZ reporter encounters Dax Bainbridge, a homeless schizophrenic, who travels about Los Angeles with a sharpie marker writing scenes on walls. During the conversation that follows, Gina learns that Dax once wrote a script and the film was made. It was a well regarded surfing film from the 1960s. It is calculated that Dax was 15 years old at the time. Gina gets a copy of the 1960s surfing script and reads it. She watches the film. She tests Dax on the script and of course Dax passes the test. He really was the writer. He doesn’t drink or do drugs. He is odd certainly but innocent. Curious as to how a young man can write such a nice script, ended up on the streets, Gina contacts the film’s producers but learns that no record of Dax being paid exists. Though at first figuring a schizophrenic, who’s talented, isn’t worth his time, Gina soon realizes that he has no better story to write about. Luckily, she soon learns that Dax wasn’t paid for the script. The producers (now very old) have several different excuses for not paying the writer; none are legitimate reasons. Now Gina has a story. Finding Dax the next day, Gina says she wants to write about him. Dax doesn’t appear to be paying attention; he feels that Gina is a producer looking to steal his ideas not a reporter. Getting nowhere, Gina finds and contacts Ayers’ high school English teacher, who gives the columnist the information he needs: Dax was once a child prodigy, until he began displaying symptoms of schizophrenia. Unable to handle the voices, Dax dropped out of school and society and ended up on the streets. ACT THREE – FILM INDUSTRY LEARNS THE WRITER’S IDENTITY Gina writes her article. Many producers are so touched, they send contract offers. One producer sends him a tablet for Ayers. Gina brings it to him and Dax quickly becomes proficient. He is obviously intelligent but is odd. Unfortunately, his tendency to wander puts both Dax and the tablet in danger, so Gina talks him into emailing her his work so nothing is lost. Dax doesn’t email screenplays to Gina but uses the tablet to film random scenes in Los Angeles. About once an hour, Dax emails a pitch for a film to Gina. Gina reports the plots in the tabloid but primarily she is interested in the script he is writing on the walls. She follows him and documents the writing with a digital camera. Dax discovers that she is following him and photographing the script. Dax becomes upset at her and their relationship suffers. A concerned Gina tries to get a doctor she knows to help. She also tries to talk Dax into getting an apartment, but Dax refuses. After seeing a reaction to the scenes played at a school for actors, Gina persuades another friend, Graham, a writing coach, to rehabilitate Ayers. The lessons go well, though Dax is shown to be getting a little too attached to Gina. Gina eventually talks Dax into moving into an apartment by threatening to abandon him. Gina’s article on Dax gains so much fame, Dax is given the chance to meet many producers. Sadly, he loses his temper, attacks one and leaves. This convinces Gina’ doctor friend to get Dax some help. But when Dax learns what Gina is up to, he throws Gina out of his apartment and threatens to kill him. While speaking with Dax’ former teacher, Gina realizes that not only has he changed Ayers’ life, Dax has changed him. Determined to make amends, Gina brings Ayers’ teacher to meet Ayers. Dax and Gina make up. Later, while all watch Dax’ surfing film, Gina ponders how beneficial their friendship has been. Dax still hears voices, but at least he no longer lives on the streets. In addition, Dax has helped Gina’s relationship with her own family. In conclusion, Dax finally reveals to Gina the mystery of the fragmented script. With the correct order of the scenes now Gina can now report in her tabloid the plot of the film. THE MYSTERY The mystery of this debated screenplay is that the scenes have elements from all 36 plots. It might be a genius has combined all the possible stories into one Masterpiece. However it might be the work of a schizophrenic. It might make no sense at all. supplication deliverance crime pursued by vengeance Vengeance taken for kin upon kin pursuit disaster falling prey to cruelty/misfortune revolt daring enterprise abduction The enigma Obtaining Enmity of kin Rivalry of kin Murderous adultery Madness Fatal imprudence Involuntary crimes of love Slaying of kin unrecognized Self-sacrifice for an ideal Self-sacrifice for kin All sacrificed for passion Necessity of sacrificing loved ones Rivalry of superior vs. inferior Adultery Crimes of love Discovery of the dishonour of a loved one Obstacles to love An enemy loved Ambition Conflict with a god Mistaken jealousy Erroneous judgement Remorse Recovery of a lost one Loss of loved ones

THE SHARPIE

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