Script Report Sample 1

Script Report - Sample 1

Title: Miss Kebab

Writer: Kamila Czul and Natalia Koryncka-Gruz

Director: Natalia Koryncka-Gruz

Producer: Sol Papadopoulus (Hurricane Films) and Euroka Studio, ORKA

Cast: Unknown

Budget: Unknown

Genre: Drama

Setting: UK

Period: Present

Pages: 161

Date: 10/11/2024

Reader: Barbora Sopoligova

RECOMMEND

SCORE: 3/10 (average of cast, concept, SR, IP, below)

LOGLINE

A schoolteacher MK (Miss Kebab) from Poland battles misbehaved students from socially and economically challenged families in a struggling British school, searching for belonging amid cultural misunderstandings and societal apathy.

SYNOPSIS (include age of characters)

MK, nicknamed "Miss Kebab" by her students because of her part time work at a kebab stand, is a young Polish woman who moved to England. She juggles two jobs—teaching in a rough, low-income school and working nights in a kebab shop to make ends meet. Her mother regularly calls from Poland, urging her to return home, but MK insists on making her life work in England, even if it means daily confrontations with difficult students and a demeaning work environment.

At school, MK faces a lot of resistance from her students, who disrespect her and disrupt all of her attempts to teach and educate. All children carry their own trauma from their instable families and are clearly neglected. Some, like Vaneska and Daniel, reflect the harsh realities of neglected youth. Other students, such as Rosa, a traumatized new student, reveal the vulnerabilities hiding behind their rough exteriors. MK’s empathy and persistence are tested by both her students and her boss, the principal Chicken, who dismisses MK’s efforts to connect with her students. MK oversees preparing a Christmas play and rehearses with her class which is very chaotic, disorganised and children are unmotivated to participate. The play represents a pivotal chance for MK and her students to showcase progress, resilience, and teamwork and also would give her a chance to get a raise she needs so badly.

As tensions rise, particularly with students like Liam and Vaneska, MK faces a moment where her determination and empathy are tested to the fullest, leading her to question her future and whether she belongs in this job or even in England. The script ends at a small moment in the future of each child MK teaches, some sad and dark moments, some more positive, like Vaneska’s as she discovers her talent for performing.

CREDITS

Director (as director):

Has directed 5 feature films.

Warsaw by night (2015), budget unknown, $235,249 WW, no major festivals or awards, no streaming deal

Producer:

Sol Papadopoulus

Has produced 7 feature films:

The Last Bus (2021), £2,500,000 budget, WW $2,347,781, no major festivals or awards, no streaming deal

CAST SCORE: 2/10

CONCEPT

What’s the concept? The concept blends an immigrant experience in the UK, with teaching and the role of an educator in a tough British school environment, cultural identity and economic hardship.

Is it original? Yes.

CONCEPT SCORE: 5/10

SOCIAL RELEVANCE

Is there any social relevance? If so what? Realities of immigrant life, socioeconomic issues, and systemic challenges in education.

Yes, the script is socially relevant. It talks about experiences of immigrants in the UK and its education system. Set in a rough British school, the script illustrates the disparities in the education system, where both teachers and students are often neglected or misunderstood by the larger society.

SOCIAL RELEVANCE SCORE: 5/10

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Is there any intellectual property? If so what? No intellectual property.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SCORE: 0/10

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

The character development of MK revolves around her journey from a hopeful but struggling immigrant teacher to someone who takes initiative, gains resilience, self-awareness, and a nuanced understanding of her place within a difficult environment. The character development is subtle, realistic, suitable for a drama. MK is shaped through a series of small but meaningful moments that capture her resilience, adaptability, and self-discovery in an unwelcoming environment. She grows alongside the children she teaches as she learns more about what they are going through. MK’s character development is organic, reflecting the struggles and small triumphs of many in similar situations. Her character is grounded in realism combined with humour which her more relatable.

STRUCTURE

The way this script is formatted and written is not correct. Many words are combined, the script is not in the script format which makes it difficult to read and go through. This unfortunately draws away from the potential this story has. The story is captivating and interesting to read, and if it wasn’t for that, the script would be impossible to read. I suggest the writers go over the pdf that was sent and correct it in the right format, correct grammar and film language. Besides the formatting issue, the script follows standard three act structure with a nice flow of the events and reads well as the environment the story is set in is interesting. The structure effectively supports the narrative that emphasizes that success doesn’t always involve radical change or complete resolution, but rather small, meaningful shifts in understanding and self-worth.

PACE

Despite the formatting issues that in result make this script 161 pages long (in my estimation, in a correct format, this would be around 90pages), the structure maintains a balance between humour, frustration, and introspective moments. Thanks to this balance, MK’s journey feels both grounded and engaging. This blend of realism and humour supports the narrative’s steady pacing. It captures well the slow, hard-earned growth typical of many real-life struggles in education and immigrant life.

DIALOGUE

Despite grammatical errors, words combined together and incorrect formatting, the dialogue is very entertaining, often funny and dark. MK’s inner voice funnily reflect on situations that are often tough and without revealing her inner thoughts to the audience the script would, and situations would be too heavy and dramatic. This monologue allows her unspoken frustrations and sarcastic observations to surface, giving the audience insight into her thoughts in a way that dialogue alone wouldn’t convey. Beneath the humour, the dialogue reveals moments of vulnerability and empathy, particularly as MK gets to know her students better.

AUDIENCE

The film’s themes and narrative style make it suitable for audiences who are interested in character-driven dramas that address immigrant experiences, education, and economic hardship. It would appeal to viewers seeking narratives that reflect the experiences of underrepresented or marginalized communities, educators, and with the powerful message it carries, film festival audiences and indie film lovers.

DIRECTOR’S PAST WORK

Natalia Koryncka-Gruz is a Polish director, writer, and producer with a background in documentary and feature films. Her work explores complex characters and socially relevant themes. Over the years, she has directed two notable feature films: Amok (1998) and Warsaw by Night (2014) (watched by the reader).

Amok earned her the Best Feature Film Award at the Gdynia Film Festival and was a well-regarded work within Polish cinema. Warsaw by Night is a multi-story drama exploring love and human connection in urban settings. In addition to her feature films, Koryncka-Gruz has created several documentaries, such as Mała Zagłada (2018), which examines the aftermath of wartime trauma, and Simona (2022), a biographical documentary about biologist Simona Kossak that delves into her life in Poland’s primeval forests and her environmental activism.

COMPS

Another Round (2020)

I’m Your Man (2021)

Limbo (2020)

CONCLUSION

Overall, overlooking formatting issues and grammatical errors, the idea and concept of the script is very strong. The script presents a unique perspective on the immigrant experience within a challenging, often hostile environment. One of the strongest aspects is its authentic and darkly humorous tone. The character development is compelling, showing MK’s gradual growth as she navigates her way through difficult relationships with her students. The script touches on the prejudice MK faces but could explore this further to highlight the struggles and misunderstandings between her and British society. MK’s students play a central role in her life, but some of them lack dimension, often coming across just as one-dimensional or disruptive figures. Adding backstories or individual motivations for more students would add to the depth and add to the realness of the script.

Elements which recommend the script?

The idea and themes are strong. This script provides a look into poor British school and its operations, life of immigrants in the UK and overall, provides relevant themes intertwined with interesting characters and dark humour.

Elements which let the script down? Biggest let down of the script is formatting, grammar and words combined that made the script hard to read and tough to go through.