Video Production: Narrative Digital Media
Actor: Rob Jaeger
What’s the additional charge for home delivery?
INT. Back of City Cleaners Shop
The Shop has been set up to resemble a very crude recording studio, with a sheet hanging in the back like a curtain.
SIR CLEAN enters the shot from behind the curtain, slightly wrestling with it as he does.
SIR CLEAN
Hello! And welcome to another segment of “Your Questions, Scrubbed Away!” I am your host, the Clean, Impeccable, Tidy, Always willing to answer “Why?”…
VFX
Words appear on screen as he says them, eventually spelling C.I.T.Y.
CLEAN
IMPECCABLE
TIDY
Y
SIR CLEAN
… SIR CLEAN!!
SIR CLEAN strikes a classic superhero pose but much more closely resembling Artie, the strongest man in the world, from Pete & Pete.
SIR CLEAN
I hear we have yet another question from a local clean-clothed enthusiast. Let’s see what it is.
SIR CLEAN pulls a card out of his shirt pocket and holds it up in the air, and then proceeds to read the card.
SIR CLEAN
Robert in Green writes, “Hello, SIR CLEAN…”
SIR CLEAN looks up from the letter directly into the camera.
SIR CLEAN
Hello, Robert.
SIR CLEAN looks back down at the letter
SIR CLEAN
“Hello SIR CLEAN, What is the additional charge for home delivery at City Cleaners?”
SIR CLEAN carefully folds the letter into a small square and tucks it into his shirt pocket. Gives it a quick pat and looks back at the camera.
SIR CLEAN
Robert, come, have a seat with me.
SIR CLEAN beckons the camera to follow as he pulls a chair onto the set. He sits in the chair, a smile on his face, impeccable posture, and very trusting body language. He turns his head to the side. We cut to a closer camera so we get the feeling we’re sitting in a chair next to him.
SIR CLEAN
I’m glad you’ve asked this question, Robert. It’s something that has always weighed heavily on my mind. And that something is charging extra money for delivery.
SIR CLEAN puts his head in his hand as if a great sadness has just come over him.
SIR CLEAN
How can they do that to people? Why do they do it?
We cut to the first camera as SIR CLEAN looks up into the ceiling of the studio, crying out dramatically.
SIR CLEAN
WHHHHYYYY???
He goes quiet still looking up. We take a beat before he suddenly snaps back to reality and we cut back to the closer camera shot. SIR CLEAN now looking calm again.
SIR CLEAN
I’ll tell you why.
SIR CLEAN jumps out of his seat, as we cut to the first camera shot and him running up to it.
SIR CLEAN
Because they’re not City Cleaners. You can trust City Cleaners not to nickel and dime you.
SIR CLEAN reaches into his pocket pulling out a handful of change, and letting it cascade from his hand.
SIR CLEAN
We find enough nickels and dimes in our pockets, we don’t need anymore. You can also trust us not to charge you an arm and a leg. Mostly because we believe in affordable cleaning services…
SIR CLEAN turns to camera 2, his hand up to his mouth as if telling a secret.
SIR CLEAN
… but also because we enjoy cleaning sleeves and pants so much.
SIR CLEAN turns back to camera 1.
SIR CLEAN
City Cleaners won’t surprise you with silly upcharges, and we’ll get your clothes done on time and have you looking spectacular because we believe looking fresh shouldn’t break the bank.
SIR CLEAN looks over to camera 2.
SIR CLEAN
Trust us, we’ve been around for over 130 years.
SIR CLEAN looks back to camera 1.
SIR CLEAN
Well, ladies and gentlemen, hopefully, I’ve answered your question as well as City Cleaners keeps your clothes clean. And if anyone else at home has a pressing question, send them in and we’ll get you an answer! I’m SIR CLEAN, and this has been another “Your Questions, Scrubbed Away”! See You next time!
SIR CLEAN waves at the camera as we cut to black.
