IAT343 Animation
Script
Robo the Helper comes to the rescue in a series of heartwarming encounters with his bunny friends: Puffs and Riffs. He retrieves a lost balloon for Puffs by flying up to the tree to retrieve it; helps Riffs reel in a tricky fishing mishap, though the effort leaves him with a broken arm. In the end, the bunnies come together, using teamwork and care to repair Robo’s arm —highlighting the power of support and true friendship.
EXT. SUNNY PARK - DAY
Big, bubbly letters drift in mid-air, forming the words 'Robo the Helper’
PAN DOWN.
A grey bunny, Puffs, skips happily in a vibrant park, clutching a bright red balloon. A sudden gust of wind lifts the balloon high into the air—higher and higher—until it gets stuck in the branches of an old oak tree.
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Puffs’s wide, worried eyes follow the drifting balloon as it bobs against the tree’s leafy canopy.
Nearby, a friendly little robot—Robo—floats into view, levitating just a bit above the ground. A small light on top of his head blinks with soft alarming sounds—signaling that a task has been detected.
ROBO
(beeping softly in reassurance)
Robo’s body hums as he gently lifts off the ground, rising towards the top of the tree. He carefully maneuvers between the branches, his movements smooth and precise. With a soft tug, he reaches out and plucks the balloon from where it’s tangled.
Drifting back down, Robo lands lightly in front of Puffs and offers the balloon.
As soon as Robo hands it back to Puffs, the light on his head turns off.
Puffs’s face lights up with gratitude.
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EXT. POND SIDE OF PARK - DAY
A peaceful pond glistens under the sunlight. Riffs, a brown bunny, sits at the water’s edge, gripping a small fishing rod. He squints at the surface, focusing.
Suddenly—TUG! The fishing rod jerks violently. Riffs plants his feet but struggles to pull it back.
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At this time, Robo is still with Puffs, but his alarm goes off again. Ding! Ding! Ding! Task detected.
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Robo rolls up.
Bracing himself, Robo grabs the rod alongside Riffs. With a great heave—WHOOSH!—a giant fish breaks the surface, splashing water everywhere as it flops onto the grass. Robo’s task light flickers off.
But just at the same time—CRACK!—Robo’s arm detaches from the force, landing beside him with a soft clunk. His task light now flickers red.
Robo beeps softly, tilting his head. Riffs' ears shoots up in concern as he carefully picks up Robo’s detached arm, turning it over in his paws.
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EXT. COMMUNITY GATHERING AREA - AFTERNOON
Puffs and Riffs gather around Robo, their little paws and flippers working together. Using pieces of steel, hammer, and careful teamwork, they repair Robo’s broken arm.
With a final click! they secure the arm in place. Robo flexes it, testing. Robo’s eyes glow gently.
A moment of warmth passes between them. The friends each have a heartily smile on their faces.
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A close-up of Robo’s face, his light now off, surrounded by his smiling bunny friends. The camera slowly pulls back, revealing the community united in care.
Big, bubbly letters drift in mid-air, forming the words 'The End’