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Film By the Sea 2023 - 14. Marton Public School - Passing on the Cape

[children chattering]

KID 1: Today, are you guys doing your speeches?

KID 2: I think today.

KID 3: I think tomorrow.

KID 1: So what do you get for your birthday?

KID 4: He choked on watermelon.

KID 1: Of all the stories, he's the best one.

CAPTAIN CROOK: Hello. My name is Captain Crook. You've probably heard of me. I'm Stanley Public School's number one saviour and resident superhero. Obviously, I can't reveal my true identity.

KID 5: Hey, Leroy, the Frisbee is stuck on a tree again.

CAPTAIN CROOK: Duty calls.

I'm retiring to high school in a few weeks. So today, I'll be conducting tryouts to see who I'll be passing my cape on to. I've narrowed it down to four impressive capes.

WORM GIRL: Bug.

Hi, I'm Worm Girl. People say I'm really kind. I love bugs and-- a butterfly. Sorry, what were we doing again?

SPEEDY SAM: Anyways, I'm Speedy Sam. I'm the sixth fastest kid in the entire school.

SKUNK BOY: Hi, I'm Skunk Boy.

CAPTAIN CROOK: So Skunk Boy, what's your power?

SKUNK BOY: I'm doing it right now.

SILLY PHIL: Good for you, mate. Hi, my name is Silly Phil. I hate crime and love making people laugh. People say I'm really fun at parties. I also collect rocks.

CAPTAIN CROOK: There'll be four superhero trials. First up is the flight test. On the count of three, you guys are going to jump-- 1, 2, 3.

KIDS: [groaning, crying]

SILLY PHIL: My eyes! My beautiful eyes! [scream]

CAPTAIN CROOK: All superheroes need to be strong.

STUDENT: I'm not even getting paid.

CAPTAIN CROOK: Come on, are you superheroes or not?

SILLY PHIL: I guess.

CAPTAIN CROOK: What are all superheroes?

KIDS: Strong. [groaning]

CAPTAIN CROOK: This is the toughness test. And these are the hottest chilies in the world. Just to warn you, they're banned in 3 states. Everybody take one. Fine, I'll do it. It's not even hot.

WORM GIRL: The chillies? Yeah, they were hot. Awesome work today, future superheroes. Now, for the final test.

SPEEDY SAM: So yeah, we quit.

CAPTAIN CROOK: Maybe there just aren't any more superheroes.

I'd like to introduce Kid Crook. It turns out our school is in safe hands, after all.

KID CROOK: You're weird Captain Cook.

CAPTAIN CROOK: Captain Crook. It's a work in progress. Ahh!

KID CROOK: Ahh!

[upbeat music playing]

CAPTAIN CROOK: Captain Crook, signing out.