Example output
Title: Terminal Chaos
Logline: Follow the hilarious mishaps and misadventures of a diverse group of airport staff, passengers, and security personnel as they navigate the chaos of an international airport.
Characters:
Emily, a highly competent but socially awkward airport operations manager who has trouble connecting with her staff and passengers.
Ray, a grizzled veteran TSA agent who takes his job too seriously and often clashes with his coworkers.
Miguel, a flamboyant and outgoing flight attendant who is always looking for a good time.
Tom, a bumbling and naive baggage handler who constantly makes mistakes.
Sarah, a stressed-out businesswoman who always seems to be running late for her flights.
David, a nervous flyer who is afraid of everything and always causes chaos at the airport.
Captain Baker, a gruff and no-nonsense pilot who doesn't suffer fools gladly.
Storyline:
Episode 1 - "The Big Cheese"
In the pilot episode, we meet Emily, the airport operations manager who is trying to prepare for a surprise inspection from the CEO of the airline. She is determined to make sure everything goes smoothly, but chaos ensues when Ray, the TSA agent, accidentally confiscates the CEO's favorite cheese from his carry-on bag.
Meanwhile, Miguel, the flight attendant, is trying to find a replacement outfit for his colleague who has spilled coffee all over himself. He recruits Tom, the bumbling baggage handler, to help him find a spare uniform, but they end up getting lost in the airport's labyrinthine basement.
Sarah, the stressed-out businesswoman, is trying to make a flight to an important meeting, but she keeps getting delayed by David, the nervous flyer, who is convinced that his flight is going to crash. He causes a scene in the terminal, attracting the attention of Captain Baker, the no-nonsense pilot.
As the episode comes to a close, Emily is frantically trying to find the missing cheese before the CEO arrives, while Ray is trying to explain himself to his boss. Miguel and Tom are still lost in the basement, and Sarah finally boards her flight, only to find that David is sitting next to her.
Sample Script:
INT. AIRPORT TERMINAL - DAY
Emily is rushing through the terminal, checking her phone and clipboard. She stops to talk to a group of employees.
EMILY
Okay, people, listen up. The CEO is on his way, and we need to make sure everything is perfect. No delays, no lost baggage, no confiscated cheese...
RAY (O.S.)
(overlapping) Wait, what?
Emily turns to see Ray, the TSA agent, approaching her.
RAY
What do you mean, no confiscated cheese?
EMILY
I mean, we can't afford any more mistakes like the one you made last week.
RAY
Hey, that was a perfectly good jar of salsa.
EMILY
(interrupting) Ray, we can't have anything go wrong today. Understand?
RAY
(grumbling) Yeah, sure.
Emily walks away, and Ray pulls out his phone.
RAY (V.O.)
(to himself) I gotta call my guy. I need that cheese back.
As Ray walks off, we see Miguel, the flight attendant, and Tom, the baggage handler, enter the terminal from opposite sides.
MIGUEL
Tom, my man, you are a lifesaver.
TOM
(smiling) No problem, Miguel. I'm always happy to help.
MIGUEL
So, the thing is, my colleague spilled coffee all over his uniform, and I need to find him a replacement before our next flight.
TOM
(nodding) Got it. Let's head down to the basement. I know where the spare uniforms are kept.
Miguel and Tom head towards a door marked "Employees Only" and enter a dimly lit stairwell. As they descend the stairs, they hear strange noises coming from below.
TOM
(whispering) Do you hear that?
MIGUEL
(smiling) Sounds like an adventure.
They reach the bottom of the stairs and find themselves in a vast basement filled with pipes, wires, and boxes of supplies.
TOM
(looking around) Wow, this place is huge. How are we ever going to find the uniforms?
MIGUEL
(grinning) Let's split up and search. Whoever finds the uniforms first wins.
Tom nods eagerly and heads off in one direction, while Miguel heads off in another. As they search, they get more and more lost, and the noises from before grow louder.
Meanwhile, Sarah, the stressed-out businesswoman, is sitting in the terminal, checking her watch and tapping her foot impatiently. She glances up at the departure board and sees that her flight has been delayed.
SARAH
(sighing) Of course. Just my luck.
As she sits there, she notices David, the nervous flyer, sitting across from her, looking terrified.
SARAH
(trying to be friendly) Hey, are you okay?
DAVID
(shaking his head) No, I'm not okay. I hate flying. I hate airports. I hate everything about this.
SARAH
(smiling) Don't worry, it's not so bad. You just have to relax and enjoy the ride.
DAVID
(panicking) Enjoy the ride? Are you kidding me? We're hurtling through the air in a giant metal tube! We could crash at any moment!
Sarah rolls her eyes and goes back to checking her email, while David continues to freak out. Suddenly, they hear an announcement over the intercom.
INTERCOM (V.O.)
Attention passengers, this is your captain speaking. We have a minor delay due to a passenger who is causing a disturbance. Please remain seated until further notice.
David's eyes widen in terror, and Sarah sighs in frustration.
As the episode comes to a close, Emily is frantically searching for the missing cheese, while Ray is on the phone with his cheese guy. Miguel and Tom are still lost in the basement, and Sarah and David are stuck on a delayed flight.
FADE OUT.
End of Sample Script.