PHYFF 2021: Script The Interview

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EXT. CORPORATE BUILDING - DAY George is dressed in a business suit and is holding a briefcase in one hand; he is about to have an interview.

He readjusts his tie, takes a breath, and walks into the building. INT. CORPORATE BUILDING - DAY George walks to the security behind the front desk. The security guard is reading a newspaper and doesn't look at George as he approaches.

GEORGE Hi, I'm George Parker, I'm here for an interview with the CEO.

George looks at the security guard as if he is expecting the guard to return the gaze. The security guard, who is unresponsive at first, continues to look at his newspaper. George continues to stare at the security with a unwavering, passive-aggressive expression.

SECURITY mhm. George swiftly turns his head to look around him, still wearing his annoyed expression. He bounces on one foot, clearly a little agitated and confused. George looks back at the guard. GEORGE Ahem. The guard suddenly puts down the newspaper and meets George's gaze. He looks tired and annoyed. He sighs and speaks in a tired voice.

SECURITY I heard you the first time, sonny.

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George watches as the security guard pushes a clipboard with a sheet of paper towards George and then points at the elevators with his left hand, holding the newspaper in his right hand. SECURITY Sign in here and take the elevators down there to the 25th floor.

The security guard goes back to his newspaper. George signs the paper and begins to walk down the hallway. After a few steps, he turns around and faces the guard again.

GEORGE Those ones over there?

Security does not look up from the newspaper

SECURITY Yessir.

George walks towards the elevator. He presses the button and turns around when he hears a woman's voice. JORDAN *faintly* Hi there, I'm Jordan. He sees a woman [JORDAN] walk up to the security guard. The woman, Jordan, is writing on the sign in sheet. George turns around again, facing the elevator and sighs. He looks down at his shoes. He is waiting for them to open. He hears footsteps approach him. Jordan walks up beside George. George peers at her, and Jordan glances at George and smiles at him awkwardly then looks away. George looks back down when the elevator doors open in front of them.

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3. George and Jordan both begin to walk in at the same time then both stop abruptly. George ushers Jordan to go in first. JORDAN No no it's okay, you canGEORGE Ah no really it'sThe both pause briefly then both walk in at the same time again. They stop abruptly again. JORDAN Okay justGeorge reluctantly walks inside the elevators first then Jordan walks in. they both face towards the elevator doors as the doors close. INT. ELEVATOR - DAY GEORGE Could you press 25th floor? Jordan glances at George. JORDAN Oh yeah, that's actually where I'm going too, so. Jordan turns her head back, facing forwards. George furrows his brow curiously. They are both facing the elevator doors. GEORGE Ah [chuckles faintly] I see... Jordan shrugs awkwardly, then briefly looks at George as she speaks. JORDAN so what brings you here today? George smiles nervously. GEORGE Oh, um [BEAT] I'm actually here for an interview for the position as operations research analyst, so uhThey both briefly glance at each other as George crosses his fingers and makes a face at her. They both face forwards

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4. again. JORDAN Oh I see, [BEAT] so, do you think you're gonna get it? George looks down at his feet with a smirk and chortles. GEORGE Well to be honest, I don't know anyone that's as qualified as me for this job [laughs] I mean all the other idiots are just so full of themselves. JORDAN Oh, well I can see that. George turns his head to look at Jordan. He is surprised. Jordan is still facing the elevator doors. GEORGE What's that supposed to mean? Jordan suddenly turns her head to face George. They meet each others' gazes. JORDAN Nothing. George looks her up and down. GEORGE What are you here for? JORDAN I'm here for an interview too. George acts surprised and starts laughing. Jordan turns her body to face George. Her face is solemn. GEORGE Let me just tell you nowThey meet each other's gazes again. George puts his hands on his hips. They stare at each other intensely. GEORGE It's not gonna work out for you. [BEAT] I can tell just by the look on your face.

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5. Jordan's serious face suddenly turns into a smug smile. The Elevator door opens. The Secretary is behind the front desk.

INT. CORPORATE BUILDING - DAY SECRETARY Good morning, Ms. Stevenson. You have an interview in...

Secretary checks his watch

SECRETARY ...two minutes. Your 9:00 appointment should be here shortly. Security just buzzed him up.

Jordan looks at George with a satisfied face. George glances from Jordan to the secretary with a scared and concerned look. JORDAN I'm sorry. I don't think it's gonna work out for you. George looks at Jordan, mouth agape. He looks scared. JORDAN I can tell, just from the look on your face.

Jordan presses the down button on the elevator. She takes a step out of the elevator and turns around, facing George. She tilts her head complacently and opens and closes here hands/waves George goodbye with a smile as the doors close. George is still dumb-struck, he continues to stare at Jordan in shock.

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6. The elevator doors close. After the doors close, the secretary looks at Jordan. SECRETARY Your 9:30 interview is here early, should I send him in? Jordan looks at the secretary. Her face is sincere, and there is no evidence of any tension.

JORDAN Yes, please do that.

Jordan smiles as she walks away towards her office. The sounds of a regular office are there. Elevator door dings. END SCENE

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