[opening theme music plays]
[explosion]
-[sirens blaring] -[horn honking]
[tires screech]
[blaring continues]
I am City Fire Chief, Freya McCloud,
here to give you three important fire safety tips
for your school.
One, if you see an area of your school
that doesn't have a smoke detector,
let your principal know.
Two, if you hear a steady beeping from a smoke detector,
tell an adult the battery needs changing.
And finally, four, in case of an actual fire,
have an escape plan.
Oh, cut! Four? [groans]
There are three tips, three!
Why do I keep messing that up?
Sorry, everyone.
[Billy] That was awesome, Aunt Freya!
Award-worthy! Have some water.
[yells] No time!
Oh! Sorry.
I'm on unfamiliar ground.
This could be so epic!
What if we dolly back from an extreme close-up
to a reverse truck-in with a smoke detector
in the background?
That does sound "epic," but I need to direct more scenes,
act, edit and send this film
to all the local schools by tomorrow afternoon.
Oh, a wide release.
[sighs] Why do I do this to myself?
I have so many other things to do.
I'm not a movie person.
I'll direct for you!
I totally have a vision for your video!
Maddy's even made a couple of her own movies.
In the park.
I can do this!
"Above the line! Match cut."
See? I speak film!
[bright music]
Well, I do need to get back to the station.
Promise me you'll keep it simple?
No "epic" necessary.
So simple.
Just like my extended cut of Maddy: Into the Maddy-verse.
Back to one, people!
Billy, you're promoted to star!
[anxious music]
[whirring]
Uh, Maddy, the script seems a lot,
uh, different from what the Chief wanted.
[nervous chuckle]
Yeah, now it's closer to my vision.
[groans]
Hmm. Feldman, can you give the shot
a little more oomph? A little more...
[Madison growls like a tiger]
Uh... [nervous chuckle]
That's okay. Maybe I can...
[groans]
Oh, yeah, that's it!
You know what? I'll just hold it.
[nervous chuckle]
Have a great day!
Fire safety tips PSA, "Tell the Principal."
-Take one. -[clapping]
[screams] Unexpectedly loud!
[Madison] Okay, Billy, you're walking,
you're looking for the smoke detector...
[stumbling in background]
-[thuds] -Ow!
Where's all those lights we had a minute ago?
[Madison groaning] Cut!
[ominous music]
[Madison] And... look for the smoke detector!
[Clemmons screaming] There's no smoke detector!
[Madison] Cut! That'll work!
Good ad-lib, Clemmons! Moving on.
Ad-lib?
[pensive music]
This is a lot more complicated than Aunt Freya was planning.
Yeah, my vision has more, "Wow," more, "Whoosh."
Okay, Feldman, for the lighting on the next scene...
Where'd she go? Where's Roastie?
I think they thought you had it under control,
so they left.
Oh. Okay.
I'm sure I can handle directing and lighting together.
Let's keep this going!
B-Dog, baby, you were sensational, by the way.
"B-Dog"?
You're really going after him in this scene.
You want the facts!
I have just one question for you Principal Schwartz.
-[sound cutting in and out] -Where were you
on the morning of April 7th?
[clattering]
[makes wizard-y noises]
-[groans] -[sighs]
By the cloak of Ilsgord the slightly chilly!
That's a cut on sound rehearsal!
Take five, everyone!
[mystery music]
Is that you holding a map?
Yes! Founders Day, long ago when I was
but a sorcerer's apprentice.
It was the last day anyone saw the original map of the City.
Original? What happened to it?
The map disappeared just after this photo was taken.
Actually, I think somebody said one of the older businesses
in town had it, but I forget which.
[mysterious music continues]
Hey, Clemmons, I was thinking, for this shot...
Actually, can I tweak the mic a little?
-[rattles] -[mic thumps]
There. You know what, Clemmons?
Why don't I take it for this shot?
-What's up, B-Cool? -"B-Cool"?
No, it's okay, you stay focused. I'll tell you later.
Well, if I'm not doing sound, I'm going back to firefighting.
It's safer and more relaxing, anyway.
[clapping]
Where was I that day?
I was in the east hall, greeting my young wizard-lings,
I mean, students.
[Billy] Did you look up?
Did you or did you not see there's no smoke detector there?
[Madison] And cut! Let's move on, people.
[groaning]
With Feldman and Clemmons gone, you could bring someone in to help you.
Nah. Then I'd have to train 'em, and there's not enough time.
Aunt Freya wanted this to be simple, remember?
Yeah, it'll be simply amazing!
[thudding]
[Madison groans in annoyance]
Okay, Billy, it's you and the smoke detector.
The big showdown!
[dramatic showdown music]
And you're... hit by the beeps!
[groaning dramatically]
You got me!
Oh! [dying groans]
[Madison] Cut!
[light music]
Maybe we should get a take of someone actually saying,
"If the smoke detector is beeping,
tell an adult to change the battery?"
It's already there, if you pay attention
to the subtext.
Subtext?
[Madison] Hey, Harl, could you help me out?
That's what I do!
Maybe we could try an angle from over here...
Or we could rig up a dolly and some track...
My idea is pretty complex.
Why don't I cover this shot for you?
Sure! If the best way I can help is to leave,
I'll see you later!
Before you go, can you make sure
the drone camera is ready outside?
You bet!
Okay, your entire crew has left.
And the video is due in just a couple hours.
[Billy] Unless you want this to turn out really bad--
Great emotion, B-Money.
Channel that for our action packed ending!
"B-Money"?
[dramatic action music]
Come with me if you want to escape.
I have a plan for all of us.
[Madison] And... run for the window!
Keep moving forward! One at a time! Keep calm!
Huzzah!
[Madison] Cut! On to the drone shot!
-[drone buzzing] -[light music]
Maddy, what is your vision for this video?
Because I honestly can't figure it out.
It's... You know how...
I guess I can't explain it.
But I can see it in my head!
Okay, everybody, this is the last shot.
Make it zowie!
And...
action!
[drone buzzing]
And... you're exiting the school calmly and safely...
Good!
[Billy distantly] Keep moving forward!
One at a time! Keep calm!
Better make sure the drone's mic can pick up the dialog.
Whoa!
[Madison yelping]
[yelping]
-[threatening music] -[yelps]
[Madison] Cut! That's a wrap!
Seeing all the footage together...
[groans] It's terrible.
It's not even close to what I imagined.
Maybe I should have figured out how to explain my vision
before I started filming.
Yeah, and the crew might've stuck around.
And maybe they would've had some great ideas
I hadn't thought of, if I was willing to listen,
and this would have been so great
and what your aunt wanted.
She'll be here any minute. And she's gonna be ticked off.
Don't worry.
I think you actually got some cool shots.
We'll make something awesome with what's here.
I have a vision, Rad Mad!
"Rad Mad?"
And later, I'll tell you about a lead I picked up today
about the founding of the City.
I am City Fire Chief, Freya McCloud,
here to give you three important fire safety tips
for your school.
Did you see there's no smoke detector there?
[Freya] One, if you see an area of your school
that doesn't have a smoke detector,
let your principal know.
Two, if you hear a steady beeping
from a smoke detector,
tell an adult the battery needs changing.
And finally, have an escape plan.
-It's... -[suspenseful music]
Perfect!
You got the message across, and you made it fun!
Everyone can enjoy this!
That was my...
our vision!
Oh! Maddy, we could have you direct a series of videos
with fire safety tips!
We could even do a series with police safety tips!
Everyone loves sequels, right?
[thuds]
[closing theme music]