Script/Screenplay

 Here is my teams script. Maxine and I completed this together.

PROJECT TITLE: The Illness That Wasn’t

GROUP MEMBERS: Maxine, Arnold & Kellie

DATE STARTED: 08/12/25

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SCENE HEADING

(INT. BLACK SCREEN -   911 CALL - NIGHT)

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SHOT NUMBER: 1

DESCRIPTION:
[The first and opening scene starts off with a recording of a disturbing 911 call. A man, struggling to get his words out, is trying to call for help because he’s trying to get away from his girlfriend. The conversation over the phone goes back and forth for about 30 seconds, before he gets cut off. His girlfriend overhears and finds out what he’s trying to do. We can hear the couple begin to argue and fight for the phone, when all of a sudden, the line ends. We hear the officer try to call out for him but no response is given.]

DIALOGUE:

Paula W (Police officer):	“911, what is your emergency?”
Daniel (boyfriend):	“S-something’s not right. I can’t move, I can’t get up…SHE’S TRYING TO KILL ME!”
Paula W:	“What is your location sir?”
Daniel:	“I’m gonna die, I need help, please! Quick!” [heavy breathing, muffles]
Paula W:	“Help is on the way to you right now okay? Just stay calm and keep talking to me on the phone, can you do that for me?”
Daniel:	“I can’t make it…she’s here I can’t” [shaky voice, sniffling]
Paula W:	“What’s going on? hello?”
Ava (girlfriend):	“What the hell Daniel?! Give me that phone” [wrestle noises] [phone ends]

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SCENE HEADING

(INT. DARK OFFICE ROOM -  DETECTIVE ROBERTSON INTERVIEW - NIGHT)

SHOT NUMBER: 2

DESCRIPTION:
[The next scene cuts to an interview with detective Robertson. He begins to briefly assess the situation for the audience, as well as providing information regarding Daniel’s girlfriend. He explains how he’s never seen a case this crazy before and this was a huge breakthrough in his career. He talks about how this generation continues to commit unthinkable acts. How concerning their mental health is. He says his colleagues all were astonished by the case.]

DIALOGUE:

Detective Robertson	This case.. is quite unique, to say the least. I’ve never seen a case quite like it.
Detective Robertson	To say that this case astounded us would be an understatement. I mean, this is complete.. unstable… psychopathic behaviour, and she hasn’t even graduated yet!
Detective Robertson	It’s hard to grasp that a woman of this age could even think about doing something this cruel, to someone she claims to be in love with. It’s terrifying really..This case is like something you’d see out of a horror movie!
Detective Robertson	What we’re dealing with here is borderline personality disorder, dependent personality disorder,  and Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA).
Detective Robertson	Ava couldn’t handle the thought of Daniel ever leaving her, so she took matters into her own hands.
Detective Robertson	The night of the 911 call was the first time Daniel was ever aware of what Ava had been doing to him for a long, long time.
Detective Robertson	Because he decided to confront her, she thought that in that moment, there was no choice but to end it ...end him essentially.

SCENE HEADING

(INT. OFFICE -   DR MORROW INTERVIEW - DAY)

SHOT NUMBER: 3

DESCRIPTION:
[This scene will be an interview of a psychiatrist, Dr Morrow. She will assess Ava’s behaviour and mental health, giving the audience context and answers some of the confusion in this case.]

DIALOGUE:

Interviewer (Voice-Over):	“We are consulting Dr. Matilda, a criminal psychologist, to unpack the behavior of the young woman at the center of this case.
Interviewer:	Dr. Morrow, from your perspective, how would you characterize her attachment style based on her behavior?”
Dr. Morrow	She definitely shows traits of anxious attachment. People with this pattern often struggle with self-worth and live in constant worry that their partner might leave them. Even minor conflicts or separations can feel catastrophic to them
Interviewer	So when she resorted to drugging him, what was driving that?
Dr. Morrow:	It was a misguided attempt to keep him close. It’s an extreme expression of dependency — using control to secure closeness rather than risking abandonment.”
Interviewer	Beyond attachment, her behavior also appears controlling and manipulative. Can you explain what it means in this case?
Dr. Morrow:	Yes, she used psychological tactics to maintain dominance in the relationship. Things like guilt-tripping, twisting the truth, or making him doubt his own judgment — those are manipulation strategies we often see when someone feels desperate to hold onto control.”
Interviewer	Based on her patterns, could she meet criteria for a personality disorder?
Dr. Morrow:	The combination of anxious attachment, manipulation, and emotional volatility can align with traits we sometimes see in borderline personality disorder or other Cluster B personality patterns. Of course, a formal diagnosis requires detailed clinical evaluation, but the behaviors do suggest significant instability
Interviewer	How would you summarize her psychological makeup?
Dr. Morrow:	She’s someone who fears abandonment so strongly that she crosses moral and legal boundaries to prevent it. Her need for control masks deep insecurity. With proper intervention — therapy that addresses attachment and emotional regulation — she could learn healthier ways to relate, but untreated, these patterns can be dangerous both to her and those close to her

SCENE HEADING

(INT. LAYLAS ROOM -   LAYLAS INTERVIEW - NIGHT)

SHOT NUMBER: 4

DESCRIPTION:
[In this scene, we interview Layla, Daniel's best friend. She talks about her point of view on their relationship, and how she felt about it all along.]

DIALOGUE:

Layla	You know, I never had a doubt in my mind that there was something off with their relationship.
Layla	Daniel’s my best friend, all I've ever wanted was for him to be happy…that’s why I stayed quiet.
Layla	I’m just glad he’s safe now, I knew eventually something like this would happen.
Interviewer	What do you mean when you say you knew something like this would happen?
Layla	It’s Ava…She’s always been psycho
Layla	Not once have I ever trusted that girl, I never wanted Daniel near her.

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A script was made for 2 psychologist but due to poor audio quality and disorganization, we did not end up using the scenes.