Endless Green

Genre: Psychological Thriller / Found Footage

Synopsis:

Ethan Marsh, a cinematographer in search of inspiration, stumbles upon a vast expanse of rolling green hills while driving through an unfamiliar route. Intrigued by its vivid beauty, he returns to film the area under a pristine blue sky. But as he attempts to leave, he finds the road replaced by endless hills, leaving him stranded in an impossibly vast, empty landscape.

Plot Outline:

Discovery:

Ethan's dashboard camera captures him driving through a quiet country road under a perfect midday sky, with puffy white clouds lazily drifting overhead. He notices an expanse of flawless green hills stretching across the horizon. Captivated, he pulls over, briefly films the scenery, and promises to return with his gear.

The Return:

A few days later, Ethan returns mid-morning with his camera gear. He comments on how vibrant and "unreal" the hills look, with the bright sun highlighting their pristine grass. He parks his car near the road and begins setting up his equipment, eager to capture what he calls "endless greens"

Filming the Landscape:

Ethan films long, sweeping shots of the rolling hills, occasionally stopping to narrate his thoughts. "Everywhere you look, it's like a postcard." He walks deeper into the hills, drawn to their serene beauty. "This light is perfect, like it's staged somehow."

Time Passes:

After several hours of shooting, Ethan realizes he's far from his car. He glances at his watch and notices the time hasn't changed since he arrived, though the sun remains high in the sky. He brushes it off, chalking it up to a broken watch, and begins the trek back to his car.

The Missing Road:

Cresting the final hill where his car should be, Ethan stops in confusion. Instead of the road and his car, he's met with more rolling green hills stretching endlessly into the distance. He pans the camera around, visibly baffled. "I know I parked right here…"

Searching for the Road:

Ethan retraces his steps, narrating as he films. His voice becomes increasingly tense. "Maybe I walked the wrong way… But it was right here!" He tries to climb to a higher vantage point, but every crest reveals only more hills. The camera captures the enormity of the landscape, the blue sky sharp and vivid above him.

Final Scene:

Ethan stops on top of a hill, filming the endless expanse. He's silent for a long moment, the camera recording the serene yet unsettling beauty of the landscape. He finally mutters to himself, "It just goes on forever…" The screen cuts to black, leaving only the faint sound of the wind and his breathing before silence.

Visual and Stylistic Elements:

Found Footage:

All scenes are filmed through Ethan's camera, with smooth pans, shaky handheld movements, and occasional tripod setups.

Lighting and Atmosphere:

The time remains frozen at midday, with the vibrant blue sky and puffy white clouds lending the landscape a surreal quality. The bright lighting contrasts with the growing tension as Ethan becomes increasingly disoriented.

Sound Design:

Subtle but effective—just the sound of the wind, grass rustling, and Ethan's footsteps, creating a stark sense of isolation.

Potential Expansion:

Future episodes could follow Ethan's journey deeper into the landscape, exploring themes of isolation, obsession, and survival. His recordings might capture hints that the hills are more than they seem, or simply delve into his unraveling psyche as he searches for a way out.