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Helium3

is a gas ejected from the surface of the sun and blown through space by solar winds.It plays an essential role in Cold Fusion, often toted asthe solution to humanity’s future energy needs.There is one major problem...

Helium3

is extremely scarce on Earth. The gas does,however, exist in abundance on the Earth’s only naturalsatellite:The Moon.Should we turn to Cold Fusion in the future, it isconceivable that man will mine the Moon for

Helium3

and bring the precious gas back to Earth…

IN THE BLACK:We hear something -- a machine -- CHURNING and POUNDING.Constant. Rhythmic. Though the sound is slightly familiar,we’re not sure what it is yet. Hold for a few seconds andthenCUT TO:INT. REC ROOM -- MORNING1 1The sound belongs to a regular old TREADMILL like you seein most gyms across the world. Running on it: SAM BELL, midthirties, thick beard, handsome, striking blue eyes.Sam’s face is flushed and glistening with sweat. He lungesfor a towel draped over the treadmill’s bar, dabs his faceas he runs.We see OUTSIDE THE WINDOW: A gray, powdery landscapestretching beneath a BLACK SKY.CUT TO:EXT. MOON -- MORNING2 2Aerial view of the Earth’s only natural satellite, thecamera roaming about a hundred feet off the surface.Desolation. Serious, uncompromising, desolation. This placemakes Antarctica look like Tokyo.And utter silence.Eventually the camera arrives at a moon base, DIVING DOWNtowards it --TITLE CARD: “MINING BASE SELENE. CREW: 1.”CUT TO:INT. BATHROOM\SHOWER -- MORNING3 3Sam takes a shower, treading in a tight circle beneath thenozzle, eyes closed, hot water blasting his face.Liberty Films © 2007 - Version 2.5 2.