Snow White

by

Barbara Delgado and Erin Huang

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Friday, May 23rd, 2014English 9Ms. Ninan

INT. A STORY BOOK BEING FLIPPED

VOICEOVER - Once upon time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a handsome prince. He was born to a king and queen, who were both overjoyed. However, the mother died soon after, and his father was heartbroken. Later, he married another beautiful woman, who became the princes step-mother, and the new queen.

SHOT - TRACKING SHOT

Snow Whites step-mother is seen on her throne, then stands up to face a mirror on the wall.

EVIL QUEENMirror mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?

MIRRORYou, my queen, are the fairest of them all.

EVIL QUEEN[She smiles satisfactorily, then sweeps her cape and leaves the room]

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EXT. THE CASTLE - DAY

SHOT - CAMERA PANS ACROSS CASTLE WALLS, THEN ENTERS A WINDOW

Some years later, Snow White is shown, now older and quite hand-some for a boy his age. He is seen reading, and humming quietly under his breath.

SHOT - CAMERA ZOOMS OUT, PANS ALONG CASTLE WALLS, THEN ENTERS ANOTHER ROOM WITH THE QUEEN IN IT

INT. THE QUEENS ROOM - DAY

The queen is stood across the mirror, and repeats again.

EVIL QUEENMirror mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?

MIRRORMy queen, Snow White is the fairest of them all.

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EVIL QUEEN(horrified)

Snow White is the fairest of them all?

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INT. THE QUEENS ROOM - NIGHT

The queen is furious and enraged. She calls upon her huntsman, who enters through the door and kneels.

HUNTSMANYou called, my lady?

EVIL QUEENI have a son, do I not? And yet he is more fair than I, but I cannot let this happen. Take him to the woods, and bring back only his heart.

HUNTSMAN[Bows, then stands and leaves the room briskly]

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EXT. THE WOODS - EVENING

The huntsman watches as Snow White frolics in the woods, splash-ing water and trying to talk to animals. The huntsmans face looks apprehensive.

SHOT - CAMERA TRACKS THE SUN GOING DOWN

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HUNTSMAN[Grabs Snow Whites sleeve, and whis-pers into his ear urgently]

SNOW WHITE(face turning horrified)[He wrenches himself away from the huntsman and runs into the woods]

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SHOT - HANDHELD FOLLOWS SNOW WHITE THROUGH THE WOODS

EXT. THE WOODS - NIGHT

Snow White tries to navigate his way through the woods, in a panicked fashion. He swipes at tree branches and stumbles on roots. There is a change in music, everything becomes lighter.

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SHOT - PANNING AROUND A MEADOW

EXT. SMALL MEADOW IN THE WOODS - DAY

Woodland creatures start appearing between shrubs, and hiding behind logs. They are all looking at Snow White, who is walking towards another clearing past this meadow.

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SHOT - TIGHT SHOT OF SNOW WHITES FACE

SNOW WHITE(surprised)

Oh! But what is this?

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EXT. THE DWARVES HOUSE - DAY

The house is lit up by sunlight, and looks very welcoming. Snow White walks up to the house, and knocks on the door. No re-sponse. He moves to the right, and tries peering in through the windows, that are dark and dusty.

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SHOT - CAMERA IS INSIDE DWARVES HOUSE LOOKING AT SNOW WHITE

SHOT - CAMERA PANS FROM WINDOW TO DOOR

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INT. THE DWARVES HOUSE - DAY

The door slowly opens, and Snow White steps inside. He is puz-zled by the state of the house - it seems lived in, yet utterly dirty and grimy.

SNOW WHITE[picks up a sock]

Why, this place seems to be lived in by children! Look at how small these chairs are!

[coughs loudly]

And yet this house is so dirty! (thoughtfully) These children must be orphans, without their mother!

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INT. THE DWARVES HOUSE - DAY

The door slowly opens, and Snow White steps inside. He is puz-zled by the state of the house - it seems lived in, yet utterly dirty and grimy. He walks around the house. Camera follows and shows the dust and cobwebs covering the area.

SNOW WHITE(happily, talking to animals that have followed him inside)

I know! Well clean the house and sur-prise them! Then maybe theyll let me stay!them maybe theyll let me

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SHOT - TRACKING SHOT

INT. THE DWARVES HOUSE - DAY

Camera follows the animals and Snow White around the house as they do various household chores, such as cleaning the dishes, dusting, while Snow White himself is sweeping.

SHOT - PAN OUT

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INT. THE DWARVES HOUSE - EVENING

The seven dwarves are entering their house after a busy work day. After stepping inside, they realize that something is wrong. All seven of them immediately become wary, and figure out that the intruder is upstairs.

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INT. THE DWARVES ROOM - EVENING

Snow White is sleeping on the dwarves beds, unaware that the owners of the home and trying to figure out his identity. There is whispering among them as they try to be quiet.

SNOW WHITE(yawning, slowly waking up)

Oh dear! What about the child-

(he is cut off as he sees the dwarves hiding at the foot of the bed)

Who are you?

HAPPYWhy, we live here. What are you doing here?

SNOW WHITEI am Snow White, and my mother tried to have me killed. Could I please stay here instead?

ALL DWARVESSnow White? The prince of the kingdom?

GRUMPY That queen is a witch, I tell you. She practices dark magic! As far as we all know, she could be able to see Snow White here with us.

SNOW WHITE(happily)

Oh, she doesnt know where I am! And if you let me stay, Ill keep house for you. Ill wash, sew, sweep, cook-

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ALL DWARVES(excitedly)

COOK? Can you cook apple dumplings?

SNOW WHITEYes! And plum pudding and gooseberry pie-

ALL DWARVES[interrupting him]

GOOSEBERRY PIE? HE STAYS!

INT. THE DWARVES KITCHEN - EVENING

Snow White starts ladling soup for the dwarves, but not before he reminds them to wash before supper. There is a great commo-tion, and he finally persuades them to do so.

SHOT - PAN ACROSS DINNER TABLE

All the dwarves are eating happily and raucously.

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INT. THE DWARVES KITCHEN - NIGHT

All the dwarves are dancing and singing after dinner, many of them are playing instruments and Snow White is dancing. Many woodland are gathering and watching them have fun. After the singing and dancing ends, the dwarves gather around Snow White.

BASHFULNow you do something!

SNOW WHITEWell, what should I do?

SLEEPYTell us a story! A true story! A love story!

SNOW WHITEWell, once there was a princess. And everybody could see that the princess was beautiful. The only one for me.

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ALL DWARVES(many speaking and interjecting)

Was she graceful? Could she sing? Was she small and petite, like a princess?

SNOW WHITEThere was nobody like her, anywhere at all.

ALL DWARVES(many speaking and interjecting)

Did he say he loved you? Did he steal a kiss?

SNOW WHITE[breaking out into song]

She was so romantic, I could not bear it.

Some day my princess will come,

Some day we'll meet again.

And away to her castle we'll go,

To be happy forever I know.

Some day when spring is here,

We'll find our love anew.

And the birds will sing,

And wedding bells will ring,

Some day when my dreams come true.

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Close shot of all the dwarves sighing dreamily at the words of Snow Whites song. After he finishes, they all clap enthusiasti-cally.

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SHOT - TIGHT ON A CUCKOO CLOCK THAT READS 11 PM

INT. THE DWARVES KITCHEN - NIGHT

SNOW WHITEOh! Its bedtime already!

(gets up and shoos the dwarves)

ALL DWARVESOh no! You can have the beds, well all stay downstairs.

GRUMPY[huffs angrily]

SNOW WHITEAre you quite sure?

ALL DWARVESOh, yes!

GRUMPY[huffs again]

SNOW WHITE(walks towards the upstairs door, then leans out)

Well then, good night everybody!

ALL DWARVESGood night, Snow White!

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INT. THE DWARVES KITCHEN - NIGHT

All the dwarves are sleeping, in various places in the house, from the sinks to chests. Everybody looks very content.

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