Self-Portrait Documentary Script (Please click to open)

Opening Scene (0:00 - 0:30) – The Present
(Visuals: Medium-shot of Patrick playing piano (FUr Elise), Close-up of Patrick typing on a laptop, then pan to HKUSPACE student ID / books.)
Narration (Patrick):
"At 65, most people think about retirement. But here I am—back in a classroom, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Media Production. Why? Because learning never stops."
(Cut to montage of Hong Kong streets, then old construction sites.)

Act 1: The Early Years (0:30 - 1:30) – From Civil Engineering to Policing
(Visuals: Old photos of young Patrick in work gear, Patrick's site supervision and inspection works, Auxiliary Police uniform, Mobile phone time-line animation)
Narration:
"I started as a Works Supervisor in 1978, back when Hong Kong’s infrastructure was booming. By day, I built the city’s underground networks. By night, I served as an Auxiliary Police officer—keeping the same streets safe."
(Cut to a faded pager on a table—transition to 1990s tech.)
"Then came the 90s. I shifted to tech, developing radio pager systems. Imagine—before smartphones, we relied on these!"

Act 2: The Pivot (1:30 - 2:30) – Adapting to Change
(Visuals: Time-lapse of Hong Kong’s skyline evolving, mixed with Patrick’s certificates.)
Narration:
"Hong Kong kept changing, and so did I. I earned diplomas in Safety, Engineering Contracts—always upgrading. But my real passion? Music and creativity."
(Cut to choir photos, then Patrick humming a tune while editing a video.)
"I sang bass in the Police Choir, studied music theory. Now, I’m using those same creative instincts—but with cameras and editing software instead of sheet music."

Act 3: Why Media Now? (2:30 - 3:15) – A New Chapter
(Visuals: Patrick filming with a smartphone, editing in Premiere Pro, or sketching in SketchUp.)
Narration:
"After decades in construction and tech, why media? Because stories shape the world. I want to document Hong Kong’s history—not just through blueprints, but through films."
(Cut to classmates laughing in a workshop, then Patrick holding an old photo next to a new selfie.)
"Some ask if I’m too old to start. But age is just a number. If I could go from concrete to code, why not to cinema?"

Closing Scene (3:15 - 4:26) – The Future

(Visuals: Patrick walking through HKUSPACE, then a sunset over Victoria Harbour.)
Narration:
"What’s next? Maybe a documentary on Hong Kong’s unsung engineers. Or a short film about lifelong learning. One thing’s certain—I’m not done reinventing myself."

(Final text on screen: "65 is just the beginning.")

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Bachelor Degree MC016 - BA (Honours) Media Production - COMM5049-1128AW - Screen Languages
Student Name: Mak Wai Keung Patrick
Student no.: 20286151

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