Struggling prostitute who goes by the name 'Sugar' finds herself at the end of her tether. Tormented by the perpetual abuse from her dictating flesh peddler Vance she is left bruised and hollow, she frantically attempts to contact a distant companion, but its clear their relationship is decayed as the phone rings out from which she begins to leave a message “...Hey Jonny its me again. I don't know if you got my last messages, not heard from you, I dunno. I could just, I'd love to see you. It's not like last time, I'm OK for money, really. I just need need to get out of here. Please Jonny, call me back... I love you.” Following on from this Sugar goes to meet a client, he picks her up and they go back to a hotel room which results in his demise.
I would this piece to illustrate the bitterness of human relationships and how they sometimes break down, yet we long to make amends often to no avail. I would like strong focus on the emotion of the characters, to convey their ethos I plan to use the technique of neo realism where by the camera will hold on a character without cutting thus sustaining a more profound relationship so that the audience can value the person in real time and space rather than a fictional character. I would like for the piece to sustain a simplicity of visuals and sound therefore wide shots and long takes will resonate throughout, the first scene will be shot through a doorway restricting the audiences view of the violent opening, serving not only as a stylistic choice but voyeuristic opportunity for the viewer. (Refer to 'Blue Valentine' and 'Shame'). The visuals will accommodate a vivid colour palate with punchy uses of red and gold, the grade throughout will be high contrast. A minimalist soundtrack will compliment the simple photography, building tension witnessing the tainted nature of her callous trade. The opening will set the tone for this beautiful but agonising short which transcends into a bleak finale.
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