“The Portfolio”
by Brodrick Aberly
Based on a true story
A Creative Services Production
INTRO:
FADE IN:
INT. COMMUNITY THEATER - AFTERNOON
[CLOSE-UP] A worn-out camcorder. Red light blinking.
[WIDER] BRODRICK ABERLY (30s, cheerful, determined)
He adjusts the camera. Checks the shot.
BRODRICK (V.O.)
Some folks just have a thing they’re born to do.
Me? I tell stories.
BEAT.
MY WORK
INT. EDITING ROOM - EVENING
Dimly lit.
Monitors glow — videos, podcasts, brand concepts in progress.
BRODRICK
(eyes fixed on the screen)
People always ask what I do.
The fancy answer?
I use media strategically to help organizations build audiences and communicate value.
(He laughs. Shakes his head.)
BRODRICK
But really?
I help people get their products and ideas into the world.
SMASH CUT TO:
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My CV
INT. OFFICE - DAY
A bulletin board filled with headlines, accolades, and photos from projects.
Brodrick pins another clipping to the board, steps back to take it all in.
BRODRICK (V.O.)
(smiling)
I’ve worn a lot of hats.
Producer. Strategist. Storyteller.
He pulls down a resume, glances at the bullet points.
CV HIGHLIGHTS:
Emmy-Nominated Television Producer
Creative Strategist
Multimedia Skills — video, audio, design, and copy
Decorated U.S. Navy Photojournalist
FADE TO BLACK.