Shot List · Diamond Dental × Megafon · Production 3, Shoot 1

One Shoot Day at Kingsway.
Every Script, One Page.

Built from the Production 3 notes doc Shamil and Nabila reviewed on Nov 3. Each talking head and skit has its own teleprompter button, each movie skit has its audio clip, and every video has a tick box so Jay can run the day.

Shoot
Sat Nov 21
11 AM · 2505 Kingsway
On the list
17 videos
6 talking heads · 10 skits · 1 test
Plus
1–2 testimonials
+ Kingsway b-roll
Before Saturday

Read This First

Logistics, who is on camera, what to bring, what's still open.

Sat Nov 21 · 11 AM · 2505 Kingsway, Vancouver · Jay runs it

  • Moved from Mon Nov 16 because the clinic is short two dentists. Saturday, office closed, the day before Shamil and Nabila fly to Japan. Today is the only window.
  • Start time is 11 AM on the invite. Nabila picked the 21st but didn't confirm the time, so check with her before Friday.
  • Neema is on call. Small wording fixes on set are fine. Keep the opening line of each talking head as written.
  • Raw footage goes in the shoot folder: Drive raw folder.

People on camera

  • Dr. Shamil: every talking head and the dentist in every skit.
  • Assistant or hygienist: skits 08, 11, 13 and the reaction shots for 01 and 02. Nabila is bringing team, friends or family since it's outside office hours.
  • Patient in the chair: skits 07, 08, 11, 14, 17. A child for 16 (Monsters, Inc.), if one can come.
  • 1 to 2 real patients for testimonials (Nabila arranging).

Bring list

  • Jay: fake blood (skit 08), chair cover and bibs, teleprompter on iPad.
  • Clinic: metal tongue scraper, soft toothbrush plus a worn one, whitening strips, shade guide, sensitivity toothpaste.
  • Clinic: a bite-wing X-ray of a hidden cavity on a screen, no patient name (talking head 06).
  • Phone or speaker to play the movie clips: all 6 clips in Drive.

Still open in the doc

  • 10: who tests the whitening strips is blank.
  • 17: the ChatGPT skit stops before its last line.
  • 04, 05: no format or caption yet. Film them as plain talking heads.
  • 16: no text overlay yet. The editor can add one.
Order

Running Order · Sat Nov 21

Suggested times from an 11:00 start. Tap a number to jump to its script.
TimeSetWhat we filmNotes
11:00Set upLights, audio, teleprompter in an op room. Fake blood, props and patients checked in.30 min
11:30A · Talking headsDr. Shamil to camera, teleprompter: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06About 60 min. Hygienist reaction shots for 01 and 02 right after.
12:30D · Testimonials1 to 2 patients Nabila is bringing. Short interview, see the questions below.30 min. Do these early so patients don't wait.
1:00B · Chair skitsDentist, assistant or hygienist and a patient in the chair: 07, 08, 09, 17About 60 min. 08 last (fake blood).
2:00C · Movie skitsLip-sync to the clips: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16About 45 min. Play each clip a few times first.
2:45D · ExperimentWhitening strips test: 10Start the strips at 11:30 so the hour is up by now.
3:00B-rollThe new Kingsway clinic: outside sign, reception, ops, equipment, team at work.15 min
Shot log

The Full List

Tick each one when it's in the can.

0 of 19 shot. Ticks save on this device.

#VideoFormatSet
01Brushing teeth with too much pressureCommon Belief BusterA
02Stop rinsing after brushingCommon Belief BusterA
03Check your toothbrush right nowThis is Your ReminderA
04Morning tongue scraping routineTalking headA
05Whitening with sensitive teeth warningTalking headA
06White teeth hiding hidden decayCommon Belief BusterA
07POV: Your dentist asks you complicated questions about your weekend while both of their hands are inside your mouth.POV skitB
08POV: Your hygienist gently asks if you have been flossing daily while your bleeding gums tell the real truth.POV skitB
09Me calmly performing a complex extraction vs. me biting my cheek eating soft bread.Comparison SkitB
10Whitening strips, one hour testexperimentD
11Lion King (movie skit)Movie SkitC
12Talladega Nights (movie skit)Movie SkitC
13Arrival (movie skit)Movie SkitC
14Horton Hears a Who (movie skit)Movie skiitC
15Evil Dead II (movie skit)Movie skitC
16Monsters, Inc. (movie skit)Movie skitC
17POV: dental in 2030skitB
T1Patient testimonial 1InterviewD
T2Patient testimonial 2 (if a second patient comes)InterviewD
Set A

Talking Heads

Dr. Shamil to camera. The bold line is the spoken opener. The text overlay goes on in the edit.
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Brushing teeth with too much pressure

Common Belief BusterSet A
Text overlaybrushing teeth with too much pressure

Caption promises the hygienist's reaction at the end: film a 2-3 s reaction shot of a hygienist after the last line.

B-roll: brush pressed on the back of a hand, bristles splaying.

▶ Teleprompter

Brushing harder cleans your teeth better. That is completely false, and here is why it ruins your enamel.

Your enamel is the hardest substance in your body, but it is not indestructible. When you scrub aggressively, you are literally sanding off that protective outer shield. Once enamel is gone, it never grows back, which leads to sensitivity, yellow dentin showing through, and receding gums.

Plaque is actually soft and sticky like jelly, not cemented onto your teeth. You do not need power, you need technique. Angle the bristles at 45 degrees toward your gum line and use small, gentle circles. Let the bristles do the work instead of your forearm muscles.

Here is an easy test you can do right now. Press the brush against the back of your hand. If the bristles splay out wide or turn your skin white, you are brushing way too hard.

Switch to an extra soft or soft toothbrush, take two full minutes, and treat your teeth like fine porcelain, not a dirty driveway.

Caption My hygienist's reaction at the end was priceless #dentaltips #oralhealth #teethcare #hygienist

SC02

Stop rinsing after brushing

Common Belief BusterSet A
Text overlaystop rinsing after brushing

Caption promises the hygienist's reaction at the end: film a reaction shot after the last line.

▶ Teleprompter

Rinsing with water right after brushing cleans your teeth. That is actually wrong and here is the reason.

Toothpaste contains fluoride, which takes about thirty minutes to actually strengthen your enamel and prevent cavities. When you immediately rinse with water, you wash all of that protective shield right down the drain before it does any work.

The right move is simple: spit out the excess toothpaste, put the brush away, and walk away. Do not drink water, do not use mouthwash, and do not rinse for at least twenty to thirty minutes.

I know it feels strange if you grew up rinsing with a cup of water every single night. But leaving that thin layer on your teeth is literally free protection against decay.

Just spit and walk away. Try it tonight and your enamel will thank you.

Caption My hygienist's reaction at the end says it all #dentaltips #oralhygiene #brushingteeth #dentalhygiene

SC03

Check your toothbrush right now

This is Your ReminderSet A
Text overlaycheck your toothbrush right now

Caption promises a reveal at the end: close-up of a worn, splayed toothbrush next to a new one.

▶ Teleprompter

This is your reminder to replace your toothbrush every 3 months to avoid brushing with disgusting bacterial buildup.

Most people use their brush until it looks like a scrub brush for tires. Once those bristles splay outward, they stop removing plaque along your gumline and start trapping moisture and bacteria between the fibers every single morning.

The rule is simple. Replace it every ninety days, or immediately after you get over a cold or flu so you do not reinfect yourself. An easy hack is setting a recurring calendar alert on the first day of every season.

A fresh five-dollar brush today saves you a ton of painful dental work down the road. Go check your bathroom cabinet right now.

Caption The reveal at the end genuinely terrified us #dentaltips #dentalhygiene #oralhealth #teethcare

SC04

Morning tongue scraping routine

Talking headSet A
Text overlaymorning tongue scraping routine

No format or caption in the doc yet. Prop: metal tongue scraper.

▶ Teleprompter

This is your reminder to scrape your tongue every morning to avoid embarssing bad breath. Here is how.

Most bad breath bacteria lives on the back third of your tongue. Grab a metal scraper, stick your tongue out, and set it as far back as you comfortably can without gagging yourself.

Pull forward with light pressure in one smooth glide. Rinse the scraper under running water, repeat three to four times, and wash it with soap when you are done.

It takes five extra seconds, clears out the bacteria your brush leaves behind, and keeps your breath completely fresh all day.

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Whitening with sensitive teeth warning

Talking headSet A
Text overlaywhitening with sensitive teeth warning

No format or caption in the doc yet. Props: a box of whitening strips, a sensitivity toothpaste.

▶ Teleprompter

If you have sensitive teeth, do not ignore this warning. Your everyday whitening routine could be destroying nerves.

Most store-bought whitening kits use high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. When your enamel is already thin, that bleach travels straight down microscopic tubes directly into your pulp, literally inflaming the nerve.

Here is your exact fix. Stop the daily bleaching strips immediately. Instead, prep your teeth for two weeks with nano-hydroxyapatite or potassium nitrate toothpaste to plug those microscopic tunnels first.

Once your sensitivity barrier is rebuilt, only use lower-percentage carbamide peroxide gels spaced three days apart. If you feel even one tiny electric zap, you stop immediately.

Now your teeth can actually stay bright white without sending shockwaves through your skull. Check your whitening ingredients tonight before you brush.

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White teeth hiding hidden decay

Common Belief BusterSet A
Text overlayWhite teeth hiding hidden decay

Needs a bite-wing X-ray on a screen showing a hidden cavity under a white tooth. No patient name or chart on screen.

▶ Teleprompter

I'm gonna prove why perfectly white teeth can secretly be rotting inside.

Everyone thinks white equals healthy, but whitening products only bleach the very outside layer called enamel. That shell can look like a shiny new car while the engine underneath is completely burned out.

Most sneaky cavities start between two teeth where your toothbrush bristles never reach. Bacteria feed on leftover food, dig a microscopic tunnel straight into the softer dentin layer, and eat the tooth from the inside out.

From the outside, your smile looks ten out of ten. But look at this X-ray right here. That white top looks flawless, but see that dark shadow tunneling underneath? That is an active cavity spreading without making a sound.

Don't judge your dental health solely by color. Daily flossing cleans those hidden contact points, and regular bite-wing X-rays catch the decay long before it hits the nerve.

Caption Wait till you see what the scan showed #dentaltips #teethcare #oralhygiene #dentistsoftiktok

Set D

Patient Testimonials

Nabila is bringing 1 to 2 patients.

Patient testimonials · 1 to 2 patients

  • Off-camera questions, patient answers in full sentences (they repeat the question in the answer).
  • What were you nervous about before you came to Diamond?
  • What did Dr. Shamil or the team do that was different?
  • What changed for you after treatment?
  • What would you tell someone who has been putting off the dentist?
  • Get a signed consent for paid ads before they leave.
Set B

Chair Skits

Main lines first, then the alt takes as separate takes so the editor can pick.
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POV: Your dentist asks you complicated questions about your weekend while both of their hands are inside your mouth.

POV skitSet B
Text overlaysitting in a dental chair

Patient talks with the dentist's hands in their mouth. Film the main take and the Alt 1 lines as separate takes.

▶ Teleprompter

Dentist So did you end up doing that road trip with your sister, or did you guys cancel because of her boyfriend?

Alt take · Dentist So tell me everything about your cousin's wedding, did your uncle end up causing another scene at the reception?

Patient Auh uh went to da caah-bin but da caahr bwoh-kuhn down...

Dentist Right, totally. And keep your tongue to the left for me please.

Dentist Wow, that is wild. Good thing you called AAA. Open a little wider. So what did she say after that?

Alt take · Dentist Honestly, classic Dave. Just gargle and spit whenever you're ready.

Caption His reaction at the end took me out #dentalhumor #dentistlife #dentalhygiene #dentistvisit

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POV: Your hygienist gently asks if you have been flossing daily while your bleeding gums tell the real truth.

POV skitSet B

Every time the scene cuts to the patient, more blood appears.

Every cut back to the patient shows more blood. Shoot the clean take first, then add fake blood in 3 stages.

Fake blood: Jay sourcing. Cover the chair and bib before stage 1.

▶ Teleprompter

Hygienist So, how often would you say we are getting in between those back teeth with the floss? Every day, or just before appointments?

Alt take · Hygienist Be honest with me, are we flossing daily, or is dental floss more of a holiday tradition in your house?

Patient Oh, every single day. Twice on Sundays. I love flossing.

Alt take · Patient Religious about it. I basically carry floss in my pocket at all times.

Hygienist Okay, because right now your lower molars are looking like an active crime scene.

Alt take · Hygienist Got it. Well, your gums are reacting like I just used a garden rake back here.

Caption Her face at the end took me out. #dentalhumor #dentistsoftiktok #hygienistlife #teethcare

SC09

Me calmly performing a complex extraction vs. me biting my cheek eating soft bread.

Comparison SkitSet B

Two scenes: calm in scrubs at the chair, then at a table with soft bread. Film the Alt 1 line as its own take.

▶ Teleprompter

Dentist Slight pressure here, you're doing great. Root tip is out clean. Perfect.

Dentist Oh my god! Why did I do that?! It was soft bread! Literally foam!

Alt take · Dentist My own mouth attacked me. I need to lie down for three days.

Caption The second reaction took me out #dentistlife #dentalhumor #dentistry #dentaltok

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POV: dental in 2030

skitSet B
Text overlayPOV: dental in 2030

Dr and patient have a conversation but asks chatgpt for help for every reply.

The doc stops at the patient asking ChatGPT what to say about payment. The last line is still open: write it on the day or skip that beat.

Phone on screen or a voice-over for ChatGPT. The editor can add the ChatGPT voice after.

▶ Teleprompter

Dentist chatgpt thanks for walking me throught the tooth extraction, what do i do now?

ChatGPT tell the patient you're all done

Dentist We're all done

Patient chatgpt, Dr Shamil says we're all done. What do I say now?

ChatGPT Say thank you and ask if you can book your next appointment

Patient Thanks, can I book my next appointment?

Dentist chatgpt, they want to book their next appointment, what do I do?

ChatGPT book their next appointment and ask how they would like to pay today.

Dentist How would you like to pay today?

Patient chatgpt, he just asked for payment, what now?

Set C

Movie Skits

Play the clip, lip-sync the line, film it 3 or 4 times. The editor lays the real audio over it.
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Lion King (movie skit)

Movie SkitSet C

Visual: Dental lights lighting the patient's mouth.

♫ Play the clipLip-sync to the clip. Play it on set, no prompter.

Dentist Look Simba, everything the light touches is our kingdom.

Assistant Wow....

SC12

Talladega Nights (movie skit)

Movie SkitSet C
Text overlayMe after a complicated procedure

Visual: Dr Shamil walking out of the room after a complicated procedure, removing his facemask and gloves

♫ Play the clipLip-sync to the clip. Play it on set, no prompter.

Dentist Well Dick, here's the deal, I'm the best there is plain and simple. I mean I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. And nobody can hang with my stuff

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Arrival (movie skit)

Movie SkitSet C
Text overlayWhen the assistant hands you the wrong tool

Visual: Camera from the patient's POV looking at Dr Shamil and assistant

♫ Play the clipLip-sync to the clip. Play it on set, no prompter.

Assistant Am I fired?

Dentist You're better than the last guy

Assistant That doesn't make me feel any better

Dentist You both have until 0200 hours to figure something out

Assistant What happens then?

Dentist You go back in

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Horton Hears a Who (movie skit)

Movie skiitSet C

Visual: Patient gets up as they hear screaming in another room. Dr. Shamil lays patient back down.

♫ Play the clipLip-sync to the clip. Play it on set, no prompter.

Patient uh?

Dentist hello and how are we today, Mr Mayor?

Dentist Say ahhhhhhh

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Evil Dead II (movie skit)

Movie skitSet C

Visual: Dr shamil after he pulls out a tooth from a patient's mouth

♫ Play the clipLip-sync to the clip. Play it on set, no prompter.

Dentist gotcha, didnt I? You little sucker!

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Monsters, Inc. (movie skit)

Movie skitSet C

Visual: Dr turns on loud dental instrument. Child looks unphased.

♫ Play the clipLip-sync to the clip. Play it on set, no prompter.

Dentist Kids these days. They just don't get scared like they used to.

Set D

Experiment

Start the strips at the beginning of the day so the hour is up by the end.
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Whitening strips, one hour test

experimentSet D

Who tests the strips is blank in the doc. Decide on the day (Shamil or a team member). Props: whitening strips, shade guide, timer.

Film a shade-guide check before and after the hour.

▶ Teleprompter

Apparently whitening strips give you porcelain teeth in one hour, so ____ is testing them today.