The Outback Page #4

Genre: Drama, Short
Director(s): Laura Smith
Year:
2012
10 min
502 Views


Oh, send a doo doo

to a Crocodile's job.

Come on, Wombats!

Attack!

Eenie, meenie, minie!

Moe!

Perfect score!

You can't stop me.

No one can stop me.

Now I'm going to take my new

slave to the Billabong personally

and show every animal in the outback

"Bog" is in charge!

Blacktooth!

I need to take a certain

leg before the journey ...

and I don't wish to be disturbed.

Got it?

We have to get help.

Kid. We've been

looking all over for you.

Just go away.

The carnival's right there, we're

home free? What's the problem.

Problem is ...

I ran away.

I just left that.

Johnny.

Don't think of it as running away.

Think of it as running towards ...

what you really want. The Big Top!

I don't care about the Big Top.

You do.

That koala girl really

got to you, didn't she?

And I lied to her.

I lied to everyone.

Koala Kid!

Charlotte?

You're free!

Miranda gave herself up for me ...

Now Bog's going to use her

to take over the Billabong!

What?

Mac tried to save

her but it didn't work.

She needs you.

- But what can I do?

- Koala Kid.

You can do anything.

You're a hero.

I'm no hero.

You saw the poster!

I'm just a freak from the Carnival!

That may be true. But...

You'd be a freak who rode an avalanche!

Made a bridge out of a tree!

And tied up two enormous

snakes like they were toys!

- Those were all lucky mistakes!

- They ain't mistakes.

- If you did them.

- Look. I just can't do it!

Well ...

You're feeling here.

Alright Johnny.

Let's take them together.

So, what are you gonna do, Johnny?

- I don't know what to do, but...

- But what?

- I'm no hero, Hamish.

- It's not a bad thing if you are.

It's about being yourself.

- I'm going back for her.

- I'd think that you would.

You know I'm with you.

And I am too!

I'm in too.

Although he's probably going to die.

Then, let's do this!

Yeah.

Hi Bull.

I knew you'd come.

Don't worry.

He's a friend.

Are you ready for some action, boy?

Let's take them together!

- Where did he pick up the lizard?

- I don't know.

Blacktooth?

What?

What do you want?

Look at what we got here.

Gentlemen. We are two travellers

who become lost on their journey.

The carnival is our home and

yet we can't seem to find it.

If it wouldn't be too much of an

inconvenience to you fine fellows

we were wondering if you

could possibly show us the way?

We'll show you the way.

Hey fellas, we ain't

looking for any trouble here.

Troubles, hey, guys?

Get them, Boy!

What's all the racket?

Some carnival fools stopped by.

I sent the boys

out for a little snack.

Carnival fools?

You idiot!

The albino is from the carnival!

- Where did they go?

- Let's split up!

Right!

Let's find them!

So now the show begins.

That's more right?

Do it!

Cutter?.

Is that you?

Butch?

What's wrong?

Hex?

You're okay?

What's happening?

What do you think!

We are under attack!

You'd better wake Bog up.

I'd rather deal

with what's out there.

Me too.

Blacktooth?

- No more dingoes, Bird.

- You just shut your trap ...

- before I ...

- Before you what?

Johnny?

Before I take off.

Let's go.

- Miranda.

- Which Johnny are you?

No more lies.

Or running away.

Thank you.

I should thank you. But right

now we got to get out of here.

So, I finally get to

meet the Koala Kid!

- Actually, the name's Johnny.

- Johnny?

Do you think I'm going to let some

freak carnival act come into my home ...

and steal my prize?

I don't think so.

I'll show you a carnival act.

Hold on!

Good.

What are you doing?

The Billabong's the other way!

I'm getting rid of Bog

once and for all.

Is he still behind us?

Still behind us!

What is going on?

Alright, Powder Puff!

You are in major trouble!

You're going to love the lizard!

I want one for a pet!

Stop it! Get away!

Now!

That's the Big Top!

The Wild Bushman!

Where did you come from?

Alright, big boy.

Think I'm ready for you.

Yes, mother.

A fish sandwich would be nice.

- What's your plan?

- It just got knocked out.

This show is over.

Now you're mine.

You little freak. You can't

defeat me. I'm Bog!

I control you and

all your Billabong friends!

Goodbye Koala Kid.

Bog!

Johnny!

You have to get up!

Come on!

You're finished!

Oh my God! Quick!

You can run!

But you can't hide.

Hurry!

Johnny!

Finally, you're coming at him.

Johnny!

What are you doing up there?

So, this is the carnival.

Miranda!

Miranda!

Hang on!

I'm coming!

Johnny!

Miranda!

Miranda!

Miranda!

No worries, little gal.

I've got you.

Koala Kid for dinner.

Billabong animals for dessert.

It's a good day.

Not so fast.

Cradle it in your palm.

Snap the wrist when it's ready.

Johnny?

Hey Johnny!

Johnny!

That was beautiful, Kid.

- You are a hero.

- A royal have I come.

And he didn't die.

Hey? Powder Puff.

Remember, when I told you,

your show was finished.

Like, baby.

We can ... uggh!

I was wrong.

You are center ring material.

- Ready?

- Ready!

Go!

So, how are you liking the carnival?

I don't know, I don't really fit in.

What about you?

Well, I fit in ... wherever you are.

Hey Johnny, where are you going?

Your show's ahead!

I'm a white Koala!

I'm a mutant cotton ball!

Yeah!

What a walker.

I'll be the midget polar bear?

Come on, we'll be

late for the carnival!

Wait for me!

See! I got my new pet!

What was that?

That's my cup.

Hey, you can talk.

That's a secret

between you and me, Baby.

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Laura Smith

Laura Smith is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter. She is best known for her 1995 single "Shade of Your Love", one of the year's biggest hits on adult contemporary radio stations in Canada, and for her adaptation of the Scottish folk song "My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean" which she entitled "My Bonny". She recorded a version of this with The Chieftains, which they erroneously listed as "My Bonnie" on their album Fire in the Kitchen. In December 2010, that version received a nod for Song of the Decade from Bill Margeson at LiveIreland. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Smith was encouraged in her early writing by the noted poet Margaret Avison, then writer-in-residence at the University of Western Ontario. She began playing music as well, making her debut in area coffeehouses. She moved to Toronto in 1975 for nine years and in 1984 she moved to Cape Breton.Smith released her debut album, Elemental, under the auspices of CBC Variety Recordings in 1989. It was recorded at CBC Halifax. Alas, unbeknownst to Smith or CBC, at about the same time, Loreena McKennitt released an album with the same title, so Smith's debut release was changed to Laura Smith when she leased back the masters from CBC. Her second album, B'tween the Earth and My Soul (1994) brought her national acclaim and earned her two East Coast Music Awards (Female Artist, Album of the Year) and two Juno nominations for Best New Solo Artist and Best Roots and Traditional Album. The next year, 1997, she was awarded a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Performing Arts Program or Series.In 2003, Smith was given an DHumL from Mount Saint Vincent University for her songwriting. She continued to work through the 2000s, including two seasons on stage in Prince Edward Island in the role of Marilla in the musical Anne & Gilbert at the Victoria Playhouse in Victoria-by-the-Sea and the Jubilee Theatre in Summerside respectively. However, through the decade she suffered three debilitating accidents which resulted in chronic pain. This led to the use of increasingly stronger prescription drugs which eventually led to dependence. She attempted to obtain a Music Therapy degree from Acadia University, but gave up her studies to concentrate on healing. She disappeared from the music scene for a time, but by 2010 she was performing again, having overcome her dependency through the adoption of non-narcotic pain treatment therapies. Her story was featured in a radio documentary which aired on CBC Radio One's morning program The Current on February 3, 2010. In 2010 and 2011 she performed several shows across Canada, touring with Ryan MacGrath.In 2012 Cathie Ryan recorded a version of Smith's "I'm a Beauty" on her album Through Wind and Rain. Smith completed her first recording in sixteen years, Everything Is Moving, in January 2013. It was released by Borealis Records on April 10, 2013. more…

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