Title: Echoes of the Departed

Genre: Short Film / Drama

Duration: 4 minutes

CAST:
1. Aguilar 6. Eleazar
2. Alover 7. Pangilinan
3. Bolivar 8. Santos
4. Cabiedes 9. Velasquez
5. Custodio

CHARACTERS (hypothetical lang ang names, wala pa kasing naka assign).

Narrator
Alex (a painter)
Vanessa ( a crocheter)
Deceased bestfriend - Amabella
Patrick ( a dancer)
Deceased fiancée of Patrick - Jazzmine
Angelo ( a poet)
Deceased mother of the poet - Clarisse
Meinard ( a musician)
Sairah ( a singer)

Take note of the following abbreviations used in script:

● V.O - voice over
● INT. - stands for "interior", when a scene takes place inside an establishment.
● EXT. - stands for "exterior", when a scene takes place outside.

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INTRO: FADE IN

EXT. CEMETERY - DUSK

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The camera pans across a tranquil cemetery adorned with candles and flowers. Soft
whispers of wind create an ethereal atmosphere. The sky is painted in shades of purple and
orange.

NARRATOR (V.O.)
On All Souls' Day, we honor those who have departed, their echoes lingering in the world of
the living.

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SCENE 1: THE ARTIST’S STUDIO

INT. ARTIST’S STUDIO - DAY

We see ALEX (a painter) surrounded by canvases and paint brushes. She’s working on a
piece titled "Eternal Whispers."

ALEX
(muttering to herself)
Just a few more strokes...

Her phone buzzes. It’s a message from her friend, VANESSA. Alex’ face softens.

INSERT - TEXT MESSAGE: (with picture of Vanessa to identify her in the succeeding scenes)
"Are you coming to the cemetery tonight?"

Alex hesitates, glancing at her painting, then resumes working with more intensity.

As she paints, she reflects on her late best friend. Flashbacks of childhood moments
surface—her best friend’s laughter, warm embraces.

MEMORY FLASHES:
Painting with her best friend, Amabella (playing with the paints), while Vanessa crocheting
something for them.
A walk with Amabella and Vanessa (their best friend Amabella slowly fading from the
camera).

The camera focuses on Alex’ teary eye.

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ALEX
(muttering to herself)
I miss you everyday.

A red paint spills on the table.

Fade out...

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SCENE 2: THE DANCER’S REHEARSAL

INT. DANCE STUDIO - DAY

Cut to PATRICK (a dancer) practicing in front of a mirror. He’s choreographing a piece about
loss. His movements are graceful yet haunting.

The music plays softly: a melancholic violin piece. As he dances, flashes of memories with
his late fiancée appear in his mind.

MEMORY FLASHES:
Dancing with Jazzmine
Embraces of love.
Putting a flower on Jazzmine’s ear
Both are teary-eyed; Patrick on bended knee (proposal).

PATRICK (V.O.)
Every step is a conversation with you.

He finishes a move, breathless, and gazes at the empty space where his fiancée used to sit,
watching him dance.

His dance becomes more passionate, embodying both sorrow and hope. He pauses, looking
at the mirror.

PATRICK
(whispering, with a teary eye and a bitter smile)
I will make you proud.

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SCENE 3: THE POETRY

INT. ANGELO’S APARTMENT - DAY

The room is cozy but cluttered with notebooks and poetry books. ANGELO sits at a small
desk, pen in hand, staring at a blank page. A framed picture of him and his mother,
CLARISSE, smiles back from the table.

He begins to write, the words flowing as he recalls memories. The camera focuses on the
picture of him and his mother, highlighting their joy.

As he writes, tears fill his eyes, and a few drops fall onto the paper. He pauses, overwhelmed
by emotion, wiping his tears with his sleeve.

ANGELO (V.O.)
(reflective)
You taught me love, strength... how to see beauty in the world.

He continues writing, his face a mixture of sorrow and determination, determined to honor
her memory through his words.

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SCENE 4: THE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

EXT. TOWN SQUARE - DUSK

The square is bustling with people lighting candles and sharing stories. A small stage is set
up for a community performance. A folk band prepares to play.

Cut to MEINARD (a musician) tuning his guitar. He glances at the crowd, his expression
somber yet hopeful. Beside him is SAIRAH (a singer), a close friend who shares his passion
for music.

A few steps away is ANGELO (a poet), holding a notebook and looking inspired.

MEINARD

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(to the band)
Tonight, we play for those who are with us in spirit.

SAIRAH
(nodding, adjusting her microphone)
Let’s make it a night to remember.

The band begins to play a soulful song about remembrance. (Meinard and Sairah perform
together, harmonizing beautifully.) The camera captures people swaying and holding
candles. We see a FAMILY embracing, tears rolling down their faces.

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SCENE 5: THE CEMETERY GATHERING

EXT. CEMETERY - DUSK

The camera shifts to the cemetery where families gather, sharing stories and lighting
candles. Maria arrives, canvas under her arm. She spots Anna and hugs her tightly.

ALEX
(whispering)
I brought something special.

They walk to a grave adorned with flowers. Alex sets up her canvas, revealing a painting of
the grave adorned with light.

VANESSA
(looking at the painting)
It’s beautiful. She would love this.

Vanessa holds up her crocheting, a vibrant piece that reflects the joy of their memories. Alex
nods, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. Vanessa leaves Alex with a pat on her shoulder.

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SCENE 6: THE DANCE INTERLUDE

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EXT. CEMETERY - DUSK

As Alex wipes the painting of her late best friend, Patrick appears and begins to dance
amidst the gravestones. The music from the square can be heard faintly. His movements
evoke grief and joy, celebrating life and loss.

Children watch, captivated. A couple embraces, tears in their eyes.

PATRICK (V.O.)
We are not alone. They dance with us, in the shadows of our hearts.

The dance becomes more intense, reflecting both the beauty and pain of memory. Alex
stops painting, mesmerized by Patrick’s performance.

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SCENE 7: THE CONNECTION

EXT. CEMETERY - DUSK

As Patrick finishes his dance, he notices Alex and approaches her.

PATRICK
(breathless)
That was... freeing. Your painting?

ALEX
(smiling softly)
It’s for my best friend. I wanted to capture her spirit tonight.

Patrick offers Alex a soda and sits beside her. They share a moment of understanding,
connected by their loss.

PATRICK
I feel like they’re watching us. Every note, every brushstroke… it’s like they’re still here.

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SCENE 8: THE MUSICAL CULMINATION

EXT. CEMETERY - DUSK

The band finishes their song in the town square, and Meinard steps up to the microphone.

MEINARD
(addressing the crowd)
Let’s raise our voices for the ones we’ve lost. Together, they live on.

The band plays a powerful, uplifting song. The camera captures Alex, Vanessa, Patrick and
Angelo, each lost in their memories yet united in their grief.

As the music swells, the crowd joins in, voices blending into a beautiful chorus. Candles
flicker, illuminating the cemetery.

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SCENE 9: ANGELO’S POET

EXT. CEMETERY - DUSK

ANGELO
(stepping forward)
And I’ll share a few words to honor them.

After the song, Angelo steps up to the microphone, taking a deep breath.

ANGELO
(addressing the crowd)
In memory of those we’ve lost, let us weave their stories into our hearts.

He pauses, looking down at his notebook, filled with lines dedicated to his late mother.

ANGELO (V.O.)
(reflective)
My mother taught me the power of words. She would often say that poetry is a bridge to the
soul, connecting us to those we've lost.

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ANGELO
(continuing)
She passed away last year, and I still hear her laughter echoing in my heart.

He recites a poem about love, loss, and the echoes of memory, infused with his mother’s
spirit:

ANGELO
(reciting)
"In the whispers of the night, she lingers,
A soft caress in the autumn air.
With every tear, a memory lingers,
A reminder of love beyond compare."

While the crowd listens intently, emotions running high, as Angelo’s words resonate deeply,
memories of Angelo’s Mother (Clarisse) flashes.

MEMORIES FLASHES:
His mother, cooking for him
His mother, warm embraces
His mother, sweet smiles

A sorrowful song played again...

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SCENE 10: A MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE

EXT. CEMETERY - DUSK

The performance winds down. People start placing candles at gravestones. Alex and
Vanessa kneel at their best friend's grave.

VANESSA
(placing a candle)
I miss her every day.

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ALEX
(tearfully)
Me too. But she’s still with us, in every song, every dance.

They share a quiet moment, gazing at the candles’ glow, reflecting on their shared
memories.

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SCENE 11 THE FINAL MOMENT

EXT. CEMETERY - DUSK

As the candles light up the cemetery, the camera pulls back, revealing a mosaic of flickering
lights. Alex wipes her painting, stepping back to admire it. A soft smile forms on her lips.

ALEX (V.O)
They will always be with us.

The camera captures Patrick and Angelo standing nearby, a look of contentment on his face
as he watches the community come together.

ANGELO (V.O)
In every dance, every brushstroke, they live on.

PATRICK (V.O.)
In our hearts, they are never truly gone.

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FADE OUT.

NARRATOR (V.O.)
On All Souls' Day, we find beauty in memory, in art, in life itself. We honor the past while
creating echoes for the future.

TITLE CARD: ECHOES OF THE DEPARTED

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ROLL CREDITS.

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END.

Additional Infos.
In case this concept becomes final, we must ensure all the following props and outfits
are ready.

NEEDED PROPS for Each Scene:

S1:
1. Canvas/Finished Painting (available naman sa amin)

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2. Paintbrushes, rulers (available)
3. Easel and Paints (wala po, mga tuyo na )
4. Other art materials
5. OOTD as a painter

S2: Violin
Wedding ring
Flower

S3:
1. Paper and Pen
2. Pictures and frames (ng characters)

😭)
3. Books, notebooks, etc. na nagkalat
4. OOTD with sleeves (pamunas luha/sipon

S4:
1. Microphone
2. Guitar (if not available, anything as a substitute)
3. OOTD

S7: 2 Soda (if not available, anything as a substitute)

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Other Scenes: Candles and Flowers

P.S. About the setting of our film, I came up with the idea of Cemetery at Dusk. Para
sumakto talaga sa theme na "All Souls Day". However, if hindi sya feasible, like di
talaga pwedeng malate ng uwi sa bahay after filming, ibahin nalang natin yung time or
lugar mismo.

Regarding the outfits (OOTDs), it’s important that they are different for the memory
scenes. Whoever will be assigned to the characters requiring memory scenes, please
prepare different outfits. Also, we need a volunteer for the house that is flexible and
available. If may na missed ako na details here, paki add nalang.

Thank youuu mwah mwah!! ✨

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