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Walking Walking Walking....

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Eye Closing - Study

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Bouncing Balls

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COVID-19 has changed us. But together, we found new ways to connect, grow, and look forward.

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A Chat Grabbed from "The New Normal"

Ashley: Good morning, Baby. I miss you. Wanna meet you soooooon. Javid: Good Morning, Darling. Ashley: I'm gonna call you. We have a lecture now. Javid: Miss you too. I also wanna meet you, baby. But what to do? Wait until this lockdown thing is finished. Ashley: (emoji) Javid: I’ve just woken up. Whassup? Ashley: Making my breakfast. Do you want some? Hehe. Javid: (emoji) Ashley: Now go. Get ready for the lecture. Javid: Oooki

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JAVID

A 20-year-old design student. He stands at 5.7 feet with an athletic build. Jay's casual attire reflects his gentle and kind-hearted nature. His soft features include a warm smile and expressive eyes. As a creative soul, he always carries a sketchbook filled with design ideas, showcasing his artistic flair. Jay's passion lies in creating beautiful artworks. Growing up in a small town surrounded by nature, he draws inspiration from the world around him.

ASHLEY

Ashley is 20 and loves to learn about design. She is not very tall and has long hair that she lets hang loose. This shows she is relaxed and free-spirited. Ashley and her boyfriend, Javid, are in the same design class. They like to create things together. People think Ashley is nice because she is always kind and has a friendly smile. Her eyes show her feelings, and this makes people feel close to her. She wants to help others.

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The New Normal - Screenplay for a 1 Minute 2D Animation

EXT. JAVID'S TOWN - MORNING The streets lie deserted under the shadow of COVID-19 lockdowns. A gentle breeze dances through the quiet town.

EXT. JAVID'S TOWN - MORNING

Restaurants and shops are closed. A hungry cat meows and runs. A siren wails in the distance.

INT. JAVID'S ROOM - MORNING

The locked-down city view through Javid's window. The siren and Javid's phone alarm blend into the background. A closeup on Javid's phone as the alarm rings. Javid wakes up and reaches for his phone on the nearby table. The table is empty except for the phone. Extreme closeup on his phone showing a COVID news alert and a Good Morning message from his girlfriend, Ashley. The screen focuses on their WhatsApp chat.

Ashley: "Good Morning, Baby. I miss you. Wanna meet you soooooon." Javid: "Good Morning, Darling."

INT. ASHLEY'S KITCHEN - MORNING

Ashley, Javid's girlfriend, receives his message. She quickly grabs her phone and opens the chat. The chat display appears as an overlay.

Ashley: "I'm gonna call you. We have a lecture now." Javid: "Miss you too. I also wanna meet you, baby. But what to do? Wait until this lockdown thing is finished." Ashley: (emoji) Javid: "I’ve just woken up. Whassup?" Ashley: "Making my breakfast. Do you want some? Hehe." Javid: (emoji) Ashley: "Now go. Get ready for the lecture." Javid: "Oooki."

INT. JAVID'S ROOM - MORNING

Javid sits on the bed, looking around. He feels lonely. Then he stands up, approaches the camera, and leaves the scene. The bathroom door opens and closes, and the tap can be heard running in the background.

INT. JAVID'S BATHROOM - MORNING

Javid looks at himself in the mirror. He has a flashback of memories.

FLASHBACK: INT. LECTURE HALL - MORNING

Javid sits in the lecture room with Ashley and some close friends. He turns his head to look at Ashley and his friend Kevin.

FLASHBACK: EXT. GROUND - DAY

Javid plays cricket. He hits a big six and the ball soars into the sky. The camera follows the ball, transitioning into the sun.

FLASHBACK: EXT. VARIOUS LOCATIONS - DAY

Javid and his friends travel through different locations: a mountain area, a traditional bridge, a beach, and Polonnaruwa. The background changes and cuts to show the travel.

FLASHBACK: EXT. PARK - EVENING

Javid and his friends hang out in a park.

INT. JAVID'S BATHROOM - MORNING

The phone rings, bringing Javid back from his flashback. He closes the tap and goes to answer the call.

INT. JAVID'S ROOM - MORNING

Javid answers a call from his mother.

Javid: "Hi Amma. Good morning." Amma (VO): "Good morning, Putha. What’s up? Did you have your breakfast?" Javid: "No, Amma. I have a Zoom meeting now. Will prepare later." Amma (VO): "You are always missing your meals, Putha. Just take them on time." Javid: "Okay, Amma." Amma (VO): "Don’t go out and always wear a mask, okay? If you feel unwell, just call me." Javid: "Mhmm. Okay, Amma." Amma (VO): "Nangi and Malli are always talking about you. They want to see you." Javid: "What to do, Amma. I can’t think when they will lift the lockdowns. I’ll come home right after the lockdowns. No worries." Amma (VO): "Okay, Putha. Here, we also have some COVID patients in the neighbourhood." Javid: "Okay, Amma. I’ll take care. Now I have to log in to the lecture. I’ll call later." Amma (VO): "Okay, Putha. Goodbye. Take care." Javid: "Bye."

The call ends. Javid turns his phone down and takes a deep breath.

FADE INTO BLACK

Text Overlay: "COVID-19 has changed us. But together, we found new ways to connect, grow, and look forward."