A basketball Gets Thrown Into Brazil
A basketball Gets Thrown Into Brazil
The Brazilian Bounce
Logline: A rogue basketball, shot from a rooftop in New York, embarks on a wild journey across the globe, landing in the heart of Brazil, where it finds itself in the middle of a vibrant street basketball game.
Scene 1:
INT. ROOFTOP APARTMENT – NIGHT
The New York skyline glitters under the neon lights. A young man, MARK (20s), stands on the rooftop, ball in hand, facing a makeshift hoop made from a metal pipe and a rusty rim. He takes a deep breath and throws the ball with all his might.
The ball arcs through the air, a perfect shot…but it sails over the hoop, over the rooftop wall, and disappears into the night.
Mark sighs, “Damn, that was a good one.” He shrugs and heads back inside.
Scene 2:
EXT. CARGO SHIP DECK – DAY
The ball, battered and dusty, lies on the deck of a cargo ship, bobbing gently with the motion of the waves. It’s surrounded by shipping containers, all destined for Rio de Janeiro.
Scene 3:
EXT. RIO DE JANEIRO DOCK – DAY
The cargo ship pulls into the bustling port of Rio. Workers unload the containers, their shouts and laughter echoing in the humid air. The ball rolls off the ship, landing unnoticed amidst a pile of bananas.
Scene 4:
EXT. RIO STREET – DAY
The sun beats down on a busy street filled with vendors, street performers, and bustling life. The ball rolls out of the banana pile, landing in the middle of a dusty street basketball court.
Scene 5:
EXT. RIO STREET BASKETBALL COURT – DAY
A group of teenagers are playing a fast-paced game. They are skilled, their moves fluid and athletic. The ball lies forgotten in the middle of the court.
One of the players, a charismatic young man named JOAO (17), notices the ball. He picks it up, examines it, and laughs.
JOAO: (To his friends)
“Hey, look at this! A gringo ball. Let’s see what this baby can do.”
He bounces the ball, testing its weight and feel. He then takes a shot, a perfect arch that sinks through the net.
His friends cheer, impressed.
Scene 6:
EXT. RIO STREET BASKETBALL COURT – DAY
The game continues. Joao, using the gringo ball, shows off his skills, his every move met with cheers and whistles from the crowd that has gathered around the court.
The ball, once lost and forgotten, has found a new purpose, a new life, a new home.
Scene 7:
EXT. RIO STREET BASKETBALL COURT – NIGHT
As the sun sets, the game ends. Joao, his face flushed with exertion, holds the ball, a smile on his face.
JOAO:
“This ball, it’s like a lucky charm. Maybe it’s a sign from the universe, telling us to keep playing, keep dreaming.”
He looks at his friends, their faces lit by the fading sunlight.
FADE OUT.
