Hey Dude Where's Chato (The animated surfari adventures of Dude and Chato)

This is a series my good friend Dimitri and I developed. Eventually I hope to post the characters he drew, they're fantastic. It's kind of fun, enjoy!

ps- Sorry about the format, not sure how to make Final Draft work in this blog.


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EXT. MC SPOCK’S RESTAURANT
DUDE and CHATO have just jumped out of the Surfari 9000 Space Van and are walking towards the entrance. There are all kinds of tough looking biker types hanging out.
DUDE
OK Chato, we’re just getting food and fuel and then we’re outa here. This place creeps me out.
CHATO
Yeah and there’s no surf here either. It’s been three days since we’ve caught some waves. I can’t take it.
Chato’s attention quickly turns to two Farley 123 space hogs parked in front. He’s enamored by them.
CHATO (CONT’D)
Hello my little friend.
He sees that the coast is clear, and jumps up on one of the bikes.
DUDE
Hey man, that’s a really bad idea!
Chato is already in his own little world and doesn’t hear a word Dude is saying.
DAYDREAM:
EXT. SPACE
Chato is flying through space riding the Farley 123 space hog.
CHATO
Whooohooo!
He does a fly by through a Mc Spock’s space station and waves at some girls and then starts showing off for the crowd that has gathered. He starts riding the bike like it’s a surfboard. He does hand stands, etc... Because he’s showing off, he doesn’t see the big space RV pulling out in front of him. By the time he sees it it’s too late and in an effort to avert the RV, he wipes out. Then we hear loud crashing and we see stars. Then Chato snaps back to reality.
END DAYDREAM
EXT. MC SPOCKS BURGER RESTAURANT - DAY
Chato is dressed in his normal clothes sitting in the seat of a space bike that’s parked in front of Mr. Mc Spocks restaurant, jumping up and down on the seat. In the excitement of his imaginary flight, he has caused the bike next to him fall over. There is a cloud of dust and Chato cringes knowing that there’s going to be some serious damage. When the dust settles however, there’s no damage at all to the bike. In fact, it even sparkles. Chato looks relieved.
CHATO
Man that was a close one.
He shrugs his shoulders and turns to walk into the Mc Spock’s thinking he got away with one. At that moment, we see a hand come from behind him and firmly grab his shoulder. The hand has skull rings on each finger and there’s a spiked band on the wrist. Chato turns expecting to find a huge scary biker, but laughs it off when he sees the little guy before him.
CHATO
Buzz off amigo, I’m trying to eat my lunch.
Laughing, Chato turns to Dude.
CHATO (CONT’D)
Can you believe this guy, Dude?
SPACE BIKER
(in a refined voice)
I am not your amigo and furthermore you are liable for the damages done to my space bike. You’ll be hearing from my attorney promptly.
He snaps his fingers and an ATTORNEY appears from nowhere and issues Chato papers saying that if he doesn’t pay for the damages he’ll have to do ten years hard time.
Close up: Papers
CHATO
Damages? What Damages?
Then we hear the creaking of one of the bike’s mirrors as it falls to the ground and shatters. Chato gasps in horror.
DUDE
I told you it was a bad idea.
SPACE BIKER #2 steps in and nudges Space Biker #1 on the arm.
SPACE BIKER#2
(Whispering)
Hey Bernie, remember what I said about playing the part. That’s what these weekend rallies are all about.
SPACE BIKER
Of course Frederick.
(Tough guy voice)
Listen, I ain’t your amigo. You’re gonna have to pay for that mirror, or you’re really gonna pay.
MONTAGE:
INT. PRISON
We see Chato working on the chain gang. Eating awful looking food. And shivering in a cold dark cell. All in view a beach with people surfing and having fun.
END MONTAGE
Chato looks destitute.
CLOSE UP: Chato pulls his pockets out and there’s a family of cockroaches in one pocket with a for sale sign on there house.
He looks at the Space Bikers with a fearful look on his face and starts crying.
CHATO
I ain’t got no money.
Dude taps Chato on the shoulder.
DUDE
Hey man, why don’t you surf in the contest.
Chato looks shocked.
CHATO
Surf contest? I didn’t even know there was an ocean on this planet!
Dude points to a spaceship overhead that’s pulling a banner which reads: “Intergalactic Surfing Championships - Today”. What they don’t see is the part of the banner that’s folded over, which says, “Space Donkey Intergalactic Surfing Championships-Today.”
Chato speaks as if he came up with the idea.
CHATO
Wait a minute, I can surf in the contest and after I win I can pay for the mirror with the prize money.
Dude gives him a look.
DUDE
Yeah, and we’ll have gas money too, so we can continue on our search for perfect waves.
EXT. BEACH - DAY
Dude and Chato pull up to the beach. There’s a huge crowd gathered, and various creatures with surfboards.
Chato walks down the beach and sees the sign saying “Space Donkey Intergalactic Surfing Championship.” He gets a nervous look on his face and turns to leave, but the Space Bikers are right behind him.
DUDE
Not space donkeys! They smelly and loathsome, and viscious and rude and, did I mention smelly?
CHATO
I can’t stand space donkeys!!! Space donkeys are the lowest forms of life in the galaxy!
SPACE BIKER
(refined voice)
Well, it appears you’ve come to a bit of a crux my friend.
SPACE BIKER#2
Ahem...
SPACE BIKER
(tough guy voice)
I mean, it looks like it’s the big house for you!
Chato looks at Dude.
CHATO
Dude, are you thinking what I’m thinking?
DUDE
That Jamie Lynn Spears is da bomb man!
CLOSE UP: Chato’s face.
CHATO
The wheel is rusted and the hamster has died ladies and gentlemen...
Chato shakes his head.
CHATO
No Dude... that I need to figure out a way to surf in the contest and I think I’ve got it.
Chato runs into the bushes. We see a bunch of commotion and then he springs back out looking like one of the space donkeys.
CHATO
Not bad eh?
DUDE
Whoa, you look just like my old girlfriend Shirley.
Dude pulls out a photo from his wallet and shows them. She looks a lot like Chato does in his space donkey get up.
DUDE (CONT’D)
She had the prettiest smile.
The Space Biker and his friend look confounded.
SPACE BIKER
(whispering)
You know the weekend isn’t over yet. I can call Hal and have him book us a tee time over at Bushwood.
SPACE BIKER#2
(whispering)
Get it together Bernie. This role playing relates directly to your skills as an effective leader down at the office. Besides, I think they’re really scared of us.
SPACE BIKER
I suppose you’re right Freddie.
He turns towards Chato and gets in his face.
SPACE BIKER
(tough guy voice)
I don’t care what you do, just get me my money!
CHATO
Easy Fonzy. I’m going to surf circles around these donkeys!
DUDE
Hey man, isn’t that Donkey Darko over there?
Walking down the beach with board in hand, is DONKEY DARKO.
Chato freezes and his confident smirk turns to a look of fear.
CHATO
Holy chiquita banana, not Donkey Darko!
ANNOUNCER
Welcome to the Space Donkey Intergalactic Surfing Championships! It’s a great day, with perfect waves!
The announcer sounds the horn, beginning the heat.
EXT. WATER
Chato begins paddling out next to Donkey Darko. He’s got a big obnoxious smile on his face.
DONKEY DARKO
Do I know you?
CHATO
No, I don’t think so.
DONKEY DARKO
Oh well then you probably need a quick briefing on the rules. Rule number one. Don’t get in my way!
A long beat.
CHATO
What’s rule number two?
DONKEY DARKO
You look like a slow learner. Why don’t you just stick with rule number one for now.
CHATO
Ay chihuahua. How do I get myself into these messes?
Montage:
We see Chato Drop into a wave and Donkey Darko comes flying by and sprays him and he gets pitched over the falls. Donkey Darko knocks all the other space donkeys from their waves too and wins the heat.
EXT. BEACH - LATER
ANNOUNCER (OVER P.A.)
After a long day of surfing, we’ve narrowed the field to two competitors.
Dude and the Space Bikers walk up to Chato.
DUDE
He’s making you look like a dufus out there.
SPACE BIKER
Yeah, your friend’s right, he’s shredding all over you. You better get it together or you’re dead meat!
CHATO
(to himself)
There’s no way I’m going to the slammer!
ANNOUNCER (OVER P.A.)
We need the two finalists to report to the beach please.
Chato and Donkey Darko are standing on the beach side by side.
DONKEY DARKO
Prepare to get squashed!
CHATO
Ay chihuahua, what am I gonna do?
From nowhere appears a small yet mystical man. MR. MIAGO
MR. MIAGO
Come with me.
Montage:
We see a dilapidated house. Mr. Miago takes out a hammer and some nails. Chato basically remodels the whole house.
Next he is painting the house. He wipes the sweat from his brow and chugs a bottle of water.
CHATO
(panting)
Is my training now complete sinse?
MR. MIAGO
Sure kid whatever you say. Thanks for fixing my house up.
EXT. WATER - LATER
Chato and Donkey Darko are paddling out into the surf. Without Chato seeing it, he puts a shark attractor on his surfboard.
DONKEY DARKO
Now there’s no way I can lose.
Donkey Darko drops into a really nice wave and leaves Chato sitting alone on the outside. Behind him we see two large fins closing in on him.
CHATO
Holy guacamole. Time to catch a wave!
Fortunately for Chato, a set comes and Chato catches the biggest wave of the day. The sharks are right behind him. Chato turns around and sees the Sharks and then he notices the beacon.
CHATO
Ay Chihuahua! What’s this?
Chato grabs the beacon and tosses into one of the Sharks’ mouths. Instantly, the other shark stops chasing Chato and goes after the other shark.
EXT. BEACH - MOMENTS LATER
ANNOUNCER
Let’s hear a huge cheer for our winner!
Cheers (i.e.- Tom Slick)
CROWD
Yeah.
DONKEY DARKO
Wait a minute, that’s no donkey!
The crowd gasps in disbelief (i.e. Tom Slick)
CROWD
Ahhhhh.
CHATO
Oh yeah, prove it!
Donkey Darko tries to pull off Chato’s donkey get up, but it won’t come off. Chato looks into the camera and winks.
DONKEY DARKO
This can’t be. I’ve never been beaten. Ahhhhh!
EXT. BEACH - LATER
Dude and Chato are walking back to the Surfari 9000.
DUDE
Hey man, would it be OK if you waited a little while before changing?
Chato gives Dude a harsh look.
CHATO
Are you crazy Dude? There’s no way I’m sick of looking like a space donkey.
DUDE
I just really miss Shirley man.
Chato tries to pull off the outfit. He pulls and pulls and finally he gives up.
CLOSE UP: Chato’s face.
CHATO
I guess I shouldn’t have used super goop to put this stuff on with..
Chato and Dude walk side by side and Dude pulls his hand from his pocket and puts his arm on Chato’s shoulder, and Chato brushes it off.
SPACE BIKER
(refined voice)
That’s it Freddy, forget about the stupid mirror.
SPACE BIKER#2
(refined voice)
I agree Bernie. Come on, I think we can still get in those eighteen holes.
The space biker pulls a gadget from his pocket, hits a button, and they both transform back into the yuppie golfers that they really are.
Dude puts his hand back in his pocket for a few more steps. Then he pulls it out again and puts his arm on Chato’s shoulder again. Chato brushes it off once more. (Repeat 4x) Then Chato looks into the camera.
CHATO
The search continues.
Fade out: