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Scriptwriting Sample


Infomercial Scripts
Supporting Economic Reforms in Ukraine

Written by Steven R. Van Hook

Broadcast on Nationwide and Regional Television
1997-98

[Format: Cinema veritae (shaky camera, quick edits) :20 spots]

Old-timer in park playing chess: I may not understand much about economics, but there are some things I know for sure: bad times can get better; important things are worth working for; everything we do matters; and once in awhile, good things do happen.
[Voice Over: Economic Reform - the time is now!]

Farmer in wheat field: Economic issues leave me very confused. But I do understand farming. I know that you plant seeds, work each day, and wait through the rains, finally the harvest will come. Isn't that what economic reform means?
[Voice Over: Economic reform - the time is now!]

Ani Lorak (Pop Star) in recording studio: I may not know much about economics, but I have learned through my music that if you dream, and work hard, dreams sometimes do come true.
[Music sample / Voice Over: Economic reform - the time is now!]


Middle-income, private industrial manager on busy factory floor: Who's got time to talk about economic reforms? I'm busy every day trying to make a success of my business. I employ people and pay their salaries. Every month we become even busier. Isn't that what economic reform means?
[Voice Over: Economic reform - the time is now!]

Success-story montage (from program success-story video archives): Business is finding success in our Ukraine. Providing more choices for shoppers. Providing jobs. Providing regular salaries. It takes hard work to make a better future. So let's get busy.
[Voice Over: Economic Reform - the time is now!] 

Srvh
6/9/97

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