Thanks to bookwormprinces for the kick in the pants I needed to start writing again. :)

Character bible here

This is a very short scene basically introducing Ian (Paul McGann) and transitioning Alan (John Simm) from his work world into his father's retirement village.
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My cold open/pre-credits teaser for the pilot of Hostel Intent.

This is only my second foray into script-writing, and the first was for a five-minute comedy sketch, so any tips on formatting/style would be much appreciated. (Just fyi, this bit is decidedly dialogue-light; the rest has much more.) Concrit is also welcome, but please be gentle. ;)

( Cold Open/Teaser )

Hostel Intent

The 25-Word Treatment
A quiet retirement village is upturned when the threat of alien invasion spurs the residents to suspect one another of being an alien in disguise.

Setting
Whispering Pines Retirement Hostel in Pontypridd, Wales
Fairly close to the present, perhaps a few years in the future

( The Principals )