Script for V/J Piece on American Football

Script for Video Journalism Piece

Location: Hull University

Camera work: Jason Russell/Ben Morgan

Script Writer: Jason Russell

Narrator: Jason Russell Intro.
(Piece to camera, walking towards the camera with action in background)

Hi there, and welcome to J.R Sports. I’m Jason Russell.

Today I’m at The University of Hull to uncover a major rising sport that has transferred its way across the pond, to right here in the U.K.

American Football has pledged its way into colleges, Universities, and sports clubs around the country, and is fast becoming as loved in this country, as it is in the States.

(Camera angle adjusts slightly to make me offset to the left so that the action can be seen more visible, and I can turn sideways to make reference)

As you can see behind me, here at the University of Hull, the training session for the University team is under way.

So what is it about American football that has gripped University students and sports groups alike, into making this sport so popular here in the U.K?

Joining me here is Student and Player for the University of Hull, Ben…

(Pan to the Right slowly, as Ben appears, and I am on the left, Ben is on the right of the screen. Ben speaks about American Football)

SO there you have it, American football… is (Make reference to something Ben has said i.e. fast paced, fun, energetic)

Stat attack.

Locally there are Fifteen University clubs that participate in American Football. That is in the BUAFL Northern Conference League. The UH Sharks currently sit second in the league table behind Sheffield University, and have enjoyed a great season.

The BUAFL American Football has six University Leagues around the country, organised by location. It is the largest organisation of American Football in the U.K and is growing at a phenomenal rate.

(Pan to the scenes of training, then back to me for the Outro)

Outro.

As the University season nears its climax, there is no doubt that the sports profile will continue to rise, and next season, promises to be an even bigger and popular one for American Football here in the U.K.

I’m Jason Russell, Thank you for watching.

(Approx. time, 3 ½ mins.)