Green Feet

By
Ward Booth

Concept by Sydney Film Base course

03 July 2009

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EXT - CITY CENTRE CAR PARK - DAY

FADE IN
LUKE (25), a man of average height and appearance is driving
a luxurious four wheel drive as it screeches into a car
park. The door of the car swings open madly and Luke steps
out of the car - clearly pissed off. Though he wears a
clever business suit, complete with neck tie and brass cuff
links, he looks very disheveled and is dripping wet. We
notice that he has no shoes or socks on either. He gingerly
walks on the rough pavement - moving as though he needs to
pee badly.
After slamming the door of his car, Luke heads off. We
notice that his neck is leaning to the side slightly. He
rubs it idly as he walks. Having walked no more than ten
paces he stops in his tracks and hops back to his car - a
look of pain mixed with annoyance is painted across his
face.
LUKE
Wheres my bloody suitcase?
He fumbles for the keys in his pocket, then realizes that
hes locked them inside the car. We can see them hanging
from the ignition.
Luke slaps the door of the car angrily then stares at the
keys hopelessly.
LUKE
(broken spirited)
This is not my day!
We see the suitcase sitting on the passenger seat. Quickly,
Luke tries the rear door then hops around to the other side
of the car and attempts to open the passenger side door.
From here, we see his shoes are sitting on the back seat of
the car. These also appear to be wet.
Luke looks around briefly, his movements are suspicious. He
removes his coat slowly and raps it around his right arm.
Moving in closer to rear passenger side window we see that
Luke is about to use his elbow to smash through the glass.
Just as he raises his arm, we see a well built PARKING
INSPECTOR (27) come into view.
PARKING INSPECTOR
Hey! You there, what are you doing?

(CONTINUED)

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2.

Luke grumbles to himself. His face clearly portrays his

displeasure at being caught. Over his shoulder we see the
Parking Inspector move warily towards Luke, his hand rests
on the mobile phone attached to his belt - like a
gunslinger. Lukes face changes immediately as he slips into
the role of the good guy - ready for diplomatic negotiating.
LUKE
I locked my keys in the car, I was
just about to...
PARKING INSPECTOR
Hold it right there, dont move!
Clearly this Parking Inspector thinks hes a Federal
Policeman - his movements are slow and cautious as he steps
towards Luke.
PARKING INSPECTOR (contd)
Put your hands on the bonnet of the
car.
LUKE
What? Who do you think you are?
PARKING INSPECTOR
Who am I? Ill tell you who I am
Son, Im the Parking Inspector! No
one smashes cars on my watch.
LUKE
But its my car!
PARKING INSPECTOR
Well see about that. Whats your
name?
LUKE
Its Luke. Look Im in a real
hurry, Ive had a crap day and I
need to get to the court house.
PARKING INSPECTOR
(reaching into Lukes pockets)
I see how it is then. Youre
obviously familiar with trouble?
LUKE
No, Ive never been in trouble in
my whole life. Im just telling
you...
Luke gives up and waits as he the Parking Inspector searches
his wallet.
(CONTINUED)

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3.

PARKING INSPECTOR
Well, well, well.. looks like weve
found our first lie, havent we?
Says here that this wallet belongs
to a Lucas Barnetby.
LUKE
(becoming angry)
Im Lucas Barnetby. Now give me
back my wallet, Im in a hurry!
PARKING INSPECTOR
Verbal violence will get you
nowhere. I see now that were
dealing with a temper too. BEAT.
You told me your name was Luke.
LUKE
It is Luke, I prefer it shortened.
My full name is Lucas Barnetby but
everyone, including myself, uses
Luke.
The Parking Inspector thinks about this briefly then hands
Luke back his wallet. He still looks skeptical and is
clearly unconvinced by Lukes story.
LUKE (contd)
Thank you. Now, can you help me
call my insurance company so I can
get my keys out of the car? Im
supposed to be in court now but I
need the evidence I have inside
that briefcase there.
Luke points to the briefcase on the passenger seat of the
car.
The Parking Inspector looks inside the car and spots the
briefcase. He steps back then looks Luke up and down, he is
still doubtful of Lukes story.
LUKE (contd)
(pleadingly)
Look, I need your help. Im not
lieing to you.
Luke points to his shoes in the back seat of the car.
LUKE (contd)
See my shoes there? Notice that Im
not wearing any shoes? Those are MY
SHOES.

(CONTINUED)

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4.

PARKING INSPECTOR
(raising an eyebrow)
Howd you get so wet?
LUKE
What?
PARKING INSPECTOR
Do I have a speech impediment? I
asked you a simple question.. How..
did.. you.. get so wet?
LUKE
Well it all began...
FADE OUT
CUT TO:
2

EXT - COUNTRY SIDE - DAY

A lush green backdrop of a forest provides a stark contrast

to the metal and concrete of the city car park. Luke is seen
walking across an open field towards a small congregation of
people by a thicket of trees.
We can hear a protest chant being repeated in the distance,
the sound becomes more distinct as Luke gets closer to a
treeline that hedges the field hes walking in.
As Luke nears the trees, we see several young PROTESTERS who
have chained themselves to the trees.
PROTESTERS
All you politicians - why wont you
listen? Stop the emissions - we
need our ecosystems!
The protesters are led by a young hippie girl named PATIENCE
(16), who is a little plump, wears glasses and is very
passionate about her cause.
PATIENCE
Look, its another suit whos come
to destroy OUR environment! How do
you sleep at night?
Luke merely smiles at them. A COUNCIL
leaning on a shovel as he watches the
protesters and Luke. A POLICEMAN (33)
folded, his reflective sunglasses and
sign of emotion as he watches on with
disinterest.

WORKER (35), is
exchange between the
stands with his arms
stern face betray no
increasing

(CONTINUED)

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5.

LUKE
Alright, alright - calm down and
listen to me for a second.
PATIENCE
Were sick of listening to you!
Youre a typical politician - all
you do is talk. Its time for
action!
LUKE
If you just have some patience and
hear me out...
PATIENCE
I am Patience, so shut up and let
me speak. We dont care about your
rules! None of us are moving from
here until you take your bull
dozers and chainsaws away.
LUKE
What? We have no chainsaws or bull
dozers! Youre trespassing on
Government land. (points to the
Council worker) We could have you
sent to the childrens court for
this. Im trying to..
PATIENCE
Im tired of hearing your threats
and empty promises. (rallies the
other protesters again) All you
politicians...
PROTESTERS
(taking up the chant)
Why wont you listen? Stop the
emissions - we need our ecosystems!
As they continue their chant, Luke walks over to the Council
Worker and beckons the Policeman to join him.
LUKE
Theyre just kids. Call their
parents and have them pick them up.
POLICEMAN
(deadpan)
I can beat some sense into them if
you want?

(CONTINUED)

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6.

COUNCIL WORKER
I say we leave them here over
night. Temperature is suppose to
get to minus three tonight!
The Policeman and the Council Worker both look at Luke
hopefully.
LUKE
No, do the right thing and call
their parents. The last thing we
need is a couple of kids with
hypothermia in a hospital chanting
that.. (points to protesters)
We hear the protesters continue their chant.
LUKE (contd)
Anyway, Im in a bit of a hurry.
Thanks for the call though, I dont
suppose you know where the nearest
toilet is?
COUNCIL WORKER
You got two options. First one is
behind the trees there. (points to
protesters) Second one is a bit of
walk. (points in the general
direction) Over near the pond.
Luke looks at the trees where the protesters are standing,
then quickly turns towards to the direction of the toilets.
CUT TO:
3

EXT - CITY CENTRE CAR PARK - DAY

Luke and the Parking Inspector are standing by the car where
we last saw them.
The Parking Inspector rubs his jaw thoughtfully.
PARKING INSPECTOR
(looks Luke up and down, then
points at him)
So this is piss then? Howd you
manage that?
LUKE
What?

(CONTINUED)

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7.

PARKING INSPECTOR
None of that explains how you
became so wet, so I figure it
happened in the toilet.
LUKE
Well, Im getting to that.
CUT TO:
4

EXT - CANBERRA LAKE WALKING TRACK - DAY

Luke is seen walking briskly along a track towards a toilet

block. The teenagers, led by Patience, are following no less
than 30 metres behind.
Luke walks like a man in need of urgent bladder relief.
Suddenly, one of the female teenagers runs up and grabs his
suitcase.
LUKE
What are you doing? Give that back,
now!
The teenagers laugh at him and the girl with the suitcase
holds it up high and hurls it into a nearby pond.
Patience sticks her tongue out at Luke.
PATIENCE
Thats natures way of protecting
herself!
The teenagers run off, chanting their anti politician song
as they leave.
Luke runs to the suitcase and wades out into the water. He
reaches for it and loses his balance, falling into the
water.
LUKE
Shit!
After
pulls
takes
cold.
car.

he fetches his suitcase he wades back to the edge and

himself out of the pond. He sits on the ground and
a few deep breaths, clearly the water is freezing
Removing his shoes and socks he heads up towards his
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8.

EXT - CITY CENTRE CAR PARK - DAY

The Parking Inspector nods and grins at Luke.

PARKING INSPECTOR
Sounds like youve had a bad day my
friend. Alright, Ill see what I
can do to help you.
LUKE
Thanks, I really appreciate it.
The Parking Inspector rings the insurance company as Luke
waits patiently.
CUT TO:
6

INT - COURT HOUSE - DAY

Inside the court room, we see a number of people sitting in

the seats before a female MAGISTRATE (58). Amongst them is
the Council Worker, Patience and some of her friends. There
is no sign of Luke.
MAGISTRATE
Next is the case against MultiCorp.
Are the applicants here?
A LAWYER (40), dressed in an immaculate suit stands up and
raises his arm.
LAWYER
Yes, your Honor.
MAGISTRATE
Is the respondent here?
There is no reply. The Magistrate looks down at her
paperwork.
MAGISTRATE (contd)
Mr. Lucas Barnetby?
Still no reply. Patience and her friends look satisfied by
what theyre hearing.
MAGISTRATE (contd)
With no one to respond to the
applicants and no evidence before
me I see no reason to prevent
MultiCorp from building their
factory on the nature reserve...
(CONTINUED)

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9.

Patience and her friends look confused - they dont seem to

understand whats going on here.
Luke bursts through the front door before the Magistrate can
finish her sentence. He has no shoes on and no briefcase.
Everyone in the room turns to look at him.
LUKE
(breathing hard)
Your Honor, Im sorry Im late I...
MAGISTRATE
Where are your shoes Mr. Barnetby?
Patience and her friends now appear shocked by the turn of
events.
LUKE
In my car but I...
MAGISTRATE
Do you have the evidence?
LUKE
No but I...
MAGISTRATE
I suggest you better prepare
yourself next time then. I award
this case in favour of the
applicants MultiCorp and I wish
them success with their factory.
Next case please.
Lukes shoulders slump as he turns and leaves the room.
Patience looks sad and remorseful.
CUT TO:
7

EXT - CITY CENTRE CAR PARK - DAY

As the credits roll, we see Luke walking dejectedly towards

his car. As he reaches it we see a parking fine flapping in
the breeze from the wiper blades.
Luke picks it up and reads it, then puts it in his pocket. A
final nail in the coffin.
FADE OUT

(CONTINUED)

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10.

THE END