Script

‘FACELESS; WHO’S FOLLOWING YOU?’

BY JASMINE ROBSON AND EMILY KEENS

BIPPA PRODUCTIONS

EMILY (V.O.)

Facebook. Twitter...and even Match.com; there’s millions of them. Since the first social networking site, Six Degrees, which was created in 1997; social networking sites have become an essential part of our everyday lives. They have integrated themselves onto our phones, websites and gaming devices. They’re everywhere! No wonder we find them so addictive! They have provided us with new opportunities and ways of communicating with people from all around the world. They have allowed small businesses to flourish thanks to increased free marketing capabilities and allow audiences to interact with programs...like we’re doing right now! However, there is a darker side to these tools. With an ever expanding online network; more and more people are starting to take advantage of this networking revolution.

INT. OFFICE. DAY.

MR PARKER

(sat at a table)

[short extract from interview]

EMILY (V.O.)

In this program these networks will be exposed so we can find out the truth of how they are dramatically affecting our lives, economy and culture. So…who is following you?

EXT. PATH. DAY.

EMILY

(sitting at a computer)

Cyber bullying is when someone is bullied online. Due to the confidence given to the user by the protection of the computer screen cyber bullying has increased dramatically over the years thanks to the growth of social networking sites. In a sense, bullies become faceless as they can be literally anyone they want to be.

EMILY (V.O)

In a survey carried out by National Crime Prevention Centre, 40% of teenagers have reported being bullied online. However, new legislation which was introduced in 2009 by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection stated that every social networking site should provide a report button...

EXT. PATH. DAY.

EMILY

(Walking down a path towards the camera)

But what about those who don’t report it? And why don’t they? What happens to them? We questioned a high school headmaster about him, and his school’s, experiences of cyber bullying and the long term affects inflicted on the students involved.

INT. OFFICE. DAY.

MR PARKER

(sat at a table)

[interview]

[Update 6/1/12- We have decided to include 2 small vox pop interviews with teenagers about their social networking habits. These will be after 'No wonder we find them so addictive!'


[Update 23/3/12- After our teacher consultation we have decided to include an extra interview with a victim of cyber bullying. This will be introduced with a new presenter link. The script will therefore be as follows:

EMILY (V.O)

(Walking down a street towards camera)

As mentioned by Mr Parker, cyber bullying leaves victims feeling depressed. But what’s it really like? I’ve found a victim brave enough to speak up.

VICTIM

(sitting)

[interview]

(By Emily Keens & Jasmine Robson)