EXT. Office Building. Day.
Matt walks out of the main entrance. He's wearing his best
jacket, trousers and shoes. He looks nervous, keeps looking back up at building
windows. As he gets further away he starts to smile and look more confident.
MATT (O.S)
Hi, I’ve uh… I’m here to uh see
RECEPTIONIST (O.S)
Mr Martin?
MATT (O.S)
No I’m uh Mr Donahan. No, no, yes. I’m here to see Mr Martin,
I’m Mr Dona-
RECEPTIONIST (O.S)
Go right down the hall, then the door on your left.
EXT. Street. Day.
Walking down street. Bumps into woman, who is carrying lots of
bags. Drops one.
MATT
Whoa, I'm sorry. Oh god, I’ll get that, I’m sorry/
Woman looks slightly shocked.
WOMAN (O.S)
No, I wouldn’t worry about it love, honestly.
MATT fumbles enthusiastically
still
She awkwardly grabs her things and walks away. Matt carries on
walking looking disheartened and nervous.
MR MARTIN (O.S)
Afternoon. Sit down, sit down. I’m Mr Martin.
MATT (O.S)
Hi, I’m Matt, uh Matthew.
It’s great to meet you. Really.
MR MARTIN (O.S)
So Matt. I know you know the position but I’m more interesting
in your drive and personality. Why do you want this?
MATT (O.S)
Well, uh. Being an architect, it’s just something I've been
wanting. Well, not just wanting, it’s just all ever seen myself doing, well it’s
all I’ve ever wished I’d be able to do.
MR MARTIN (O.S)
Well that's good to hear. (sounding nonchalant)
Matt
is feeling optimistic despite the interviewer’s obvious lack of interest.
EXT. Bus Stop. Day.
Matt walks up to the bus stop and sits down. He looks around
and sees a tramp further down the street. He walks over and gives him the
change in his pocket. About £3.50. He then continues walking as that was his
bus money.
As if finally acknowledging Matt.
MR MARTIN (O.S)
Oh, you brought some sketches?
MATT (O.S)
Uh yeah, just a few designs. They’re not amazing, uh, but I
really think, uh they show how uh creative I can be and uh-
MAN (O.S)
Yeah, yeah, I see. Ah, these are good, yeah.
Ext. Sandwich Shop. Afternoon.
Matt walks out with sandwich. Turns to look back inside.
MATT
Cheers
He walks down the street. Eating his sandwich looking very
happy.
MAN (O.S)
So what kind of experience do you have?
Awkwardly and as if reading from an autocue
MATT (O.S)
Well I've studied for this at college and since then I've
continued my studies independently, and I'm a quick learner. I'm confident I'll
be able to work effectively here.
MAN (O.S)
Ah, great, great, great. (droning)Well I think that's all we
need (staggered). We'll get back to you shortly Matt. Thank you for coming.
MATT (O.S)
Thanks so much for seeing me, I really appreciate it.
INT. House. Afternoon.
Matt enters his house. He puts everything down and rushes to
his phone. There are two messages. He presses to hear them.
MATT’S BROTHER (O.S)
Ah, you’re not answering. How’d it go man? Just gimme a bell or
summat and tell me how it went n that. Really hope it was alright mate, you
deserve it. I’ll see you in a bit then I s’pose. Good luck
Matt has a broad, confident smile, nodding.
MATT
Cheers man
MATT'S BROTHER (O.S)
You back yet Mr bread winner? Gimme a ring and we’ll go out or
summat, drink your first real wage away before you’ve got it? Plan? Surely.
MATT (quietly)
Sounds like a good plan.
He waits for the next message. Nervousness coming back onto his
face.
MAN (O.S)
Mr. Donahan, this is Sonet on behalf of MR MARTIN, just in
regards to your interview with us this morning. We'd like to say that we were
very impressed with your interview and your work. Unfortunately, you’re not
what we’re looking for at this time. We wish you all the
best in your future endeavours . Goodbye.
Matt just stares at the phone. His shock apparent on his face.
He puts his hands on the table and leans on it. His head down. His fists clench.
Then he falls back onto the sofa, looking defeated.
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