Co-Producers: Chantal Marie and Victoria Rose Sampson
Writer/Director: Chantal Marie
“DR. DIRECT”
INT. PSYCHIATRIST'S OFFICE – DAY
The wall is plastered with diplomas from prestigious medical schools. In the middle of the wall
is a PHOTO of SIGMUND FREUD and of CARL JUNG.
An ATHLETIC LOOKING MAN (40's) sits in a chair across from a MALE PSYCHIATRIST
(50's). Despite the patient's manly appearance, he fidgets like a 9-year-old boy with ADHD.
The psychiatrist listens intently as his patient gives vent to his frustration.
ATHLETIC MAN
Every night and every weekend, my wife and I
can't stop fighting. She says I spend too much time
and money at football games…and baseball games…
and hockey games… and basketball games. I know
I'm not home much, but I can't give up my games,
I can't, I can't!
The psychiatrist reflects a moment.
PSYCHIATRIST
Be direct.
INT. PSYCHIATRIST'S OFFICE - DAY
A WOMAN (30's) suffering from insomnia sits clasping a BOX OF TISSUES. She has deep,
dark circles under her eyes. Used tissues blanket her lap. She blows her nose LOUDLY. The
psychiatrist is completely absorbed in what she is saying.
SLEEPLESS WOMAN
This makes nine nights in a row that I haven't slept.
I'm trying to take your advice and exercise, but my life
is so busy and hectic, how am I supposed to find the time?
She breaks down, SOBBING from nerves and exhaustion. The psychiatrist swivels in his chair
to face her and leans forward, jabbing his pen in the air for emphasis.
PSYCHIATRIST
Be direct.
INT. PSYCHIATRIST'S OFFICE - DAY
A BUSINESSMAN (30's), dressed in an elegant suit and a beat up BASEBALL CAP, sits in the
chair. The man removes his cap, exposing patches of missing hair on his scalp. He pulls
nervously at some hair above his ear and a TUFT comes off in his hand. Embarrassed, he stuffs
the hair in his pocket.
BUSINESSMAN
My job just gets more and more demanding. But if
I don't nail these accounts there's just another, younger
guy waiting to take my place. I have no fun in my life
anymore.
PSYCHIATRIST
Just be direct.
INT. PSYCHIATRIST'S OFFICE - DAY
A TECHY GUY sits in the chair. He alternates between biting his nails and adjusting his tie.
The psychiatrist reaches for his PRESCRIPTION PAD.
PSYCHIATRIST
I am refilling your prescription.
TECHY GUY
Thank you, Doctor. You know, I really don’t
think I’m asking too much. I just want to see life
clearly...yes, with utter clarity.
(boldly)
I’m through with lowering my standards!
(he slumps, meek again)
Do you think that’s asking for too much?
PSYCHIATRIST
Just be direct.
TECHY GUY
I don't understand, Doctor.
PSYCHIATRIST
DIRECTV!
The psychiatrist tosses his prescription pad aside, grabs a REMOTE CONTROL from the coffee
table and swivels his chair to face a TV on the bookcase. He presses a button on the remote and
a crystal clear HD image of FLOWERS fills the frame.
TECHY GUY
(in awe)
Wow!
PSYCHIATRIST
You want to see things clearly? With access to over
130 HD channels, DIRECTV has three times as many
HD channels as cable. And DIRECTV On Demand delivers
over 4,500 movies and shows that you can watch whenever
you want, including loads of free titles.
CUT TO:
INT. BUSINESSMAN'S OFFICE - DAY
The businessman is at his desk which is drowning in stacks of files, piles of paper, etc. He is at
his computer using DIRECTV's DVR Scheduler to record a show on his home DVR. He smiles
as he enjoys all of his options.
PSYCHIATRIST (V.O.)
Tied up at work? With DIRECTV's DVR Scheduler you
no longer need to be at home to program your DIRECTV®
DVR. You can even schedule your DVR remotely by phone
or computer from anywhere in the world.
The door opens and his SECRETARY sticks her head in.
SECRETARY
The meeting is starting now.
The businessman nods and gets up. He pauses a moment to glance in a MIRROR on the wall,
quickly runs his hand through his now regrown hair, and heads out of the office.
INT. ATHLETIC MAN'S HOUSE - DAY
A football game is on DIRECTV. FAMILY and FRIENDS sit around the TV cheering their
team on and throwing POPCORN and CHIPS at each other.
PSYCHIATRIST (V.O.)
...Plus, you can catch every NFL Sunday football game
and get behind-the-scenes looks into the League you
can't get sitting in nosebleed seats...
The Athletic Man surveys this vision of domestic harmony. He puffs out his chest and throws an
arm around his wife's shoulder. She looks at him adoringly.
INT. SLEEPLESS WOMAN'S HOUSE - DAY
Dressed in YOGA GEAR and in the pink of health, the sleepless woman mimics the movements
of a YOGA INSTRUCTOR on DIRECTV.
PSYCHIATRIST (V.O.)
...DIRECTV has all the shows you love, with
256 channels of entertainment.
The woman performs the "Half Lord of the Fishes Pose," closes her eyes and lets out a
profoundly blissful SIGH.
INT. PSYCHIATRIST'S OFFICE - DAY
The psychiatrist is in his chair, sideways to the camera.
PSYCHIATRIST
My treatment plan...?
He rubs his chin thoughtfully, then abruptly swivels his chair to face the camera.
PSYCHIATRIST (CONT’D)
Be direct! DIRECTV.
He glances fondly at Freud and Jung's photos on the wall.
PSYCHIATRIST (CONT’D)
I think they would approve.
Dr. Direct Budget
Production:
Length:
Location:
Dr. Direct
4 Minutes
Los Angeles, CA
Category
Script &
Rights
Producer
Director
Cast
Specifics
0
0
0
0
ABOVE THE LINE TOTAL:
200
1st AD
Script
Supervisor
Food
Camera
Lighting
Sound
Locations
Art Dept
Office
Expenses
Petty Cash
Film or
Tape Stock
Insurance
Editing
Music
Final Post
Mix
Cost
$0.00
125
350
Kit, Crew,
Expendables
Kit, Crew,
Expendables
Kit, Crew, Accessories
Fees & Permits
Props, Wardrobe,
Makeup, etc.
Paper supplies, fax,
internet etc.
Score
Sound mixing session
675
600
500
500
500
200
100
500
150
In Kind
PRODUCTION TOTAL:
200
400
POST PRODUCTION TOTAL:
GRAND TOTAL ESTIMATE:
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET:
ACTUAL GRAND TOTAL:
$4,400
$600
$5,000
$5,000