FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDIO - 08:30
Standing in front of a full length mirror, PETER is dressed in a stylish, eye-catching outfit.
PETER (V.O): I'm going to perform my "Ah-Ah" song live in a party this afternoon.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): But I'm not sure if I can play the chords of the song correctly.
Picking up a 12-string acoustic guitar, Peter strums a few chords and stops.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Wrong Intro! I'm so used to play C, Am, F and G7.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): For this song, the Intro should be C, G7, Am and G7.
Having strummed C, G7, Am and G7...Peter begins to sing: HKUST, HKUST...
Act 2
INT. LECTURE THEATRE, HKUST - 12:00
Coming out, Peter is in thoughts.
PETER (V.O.): My performance is scheduled around 15:30. Should I return home to practise my guitar playing?
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I'd better check the venue environment first.
INT. BASE, HKUST -12:30
Arriving, Peter sees a STAFF opening the door for OTHERS and then checking his output.
STAFF: Are you Peter?
PETER: Yes! You're Tiffany, right? Having attended a talk here just then, I come to have a feel of the venue.
TIFFANY: Yes, our colleagues are having a buffet lunch party...
PETER: I believe it is okay for me to rehearse before them...
Later, as Peter strums his 12-string guitar and sings his song on stage, we see smiles across many faces.
PETER (Singing): ...HKUST, HKUST...Ah-ah-ah, Ah-ah-ah-ah!
We see and hear some colleagues echoing Peter:.Ah-ah-ah, Ah-ah-ah-ah!
PETER (V.O.): What a great rehearsal before an unexpected audience!
MONTAGE OF WHAT FOLLOWS
A. Peter observes the Office of Knowledge Transfer having a retreat.
B. An ASST VICE-PRESIDENT does a structured presentation.
C. Divisional HEADS share their team roles before the end of the retreat.
D. Another group of GUESTS appear. A VICE-PRESIDENT makes appreciation remarks.
E. Havnig shown on a big screen the MV of Peter's song, Peter plays his guitar and sings his song, captivating the audience.
END MONTAGE
PETER (V.O.): I've strummed two wrong chords. Who cares?
A photo session follows, featuring Peter playing the guitar among guests.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I look like a performer. But what I want to showcase is creativity.
After the Asst Vice-President's briefing, the guests begin to mingle among themselves.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): It's networking business again.
We see GUESTS#1,#2, #3, #4 #5 engaging Peter and hear:...the mood of the party changed when you sang...
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Was I disruptive in my special way?
Later, when the party is nearly over, GUEST#6 notices Peter.
GUEST#6: You're carrying a guitar?
PETER: Yes, haven't you watched my performance with it?
GUEST#6: No... I got to finish my work before coming here...
PETER: I can do it again just for you!
As Peter plays the guitar and sings his song with precision and confidence, Guest#6 listens intently, her eyes filled with amazement and admiration.
GUEST#6: You wrote it?
PETER (V.O): Who would write a song on knowledge transfer?
Act 3
INT. STUDIO - 20:00
Peter prompts an AI bot in his smartphone to generate a drawing entitled "Unplanned Encore..."
PETER (V.O.): By embracing the unexpected, I open myself up to new opportunities and experience.
Smiling.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): The unplanned encore forms a personal connection and makes the staff feel appreciated.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I believe the real emotion and effort I put into my endeavours can resonate deeply with others than perfection.
FADE OUT
THE END
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