The Meeting

Man sat behind a desk, sharply dressed with an aspect of lack of formality, e.g: suit with top button of shirt undone, slightly creased, messy hair. Stressed and irritated, playing with items on the desk: including pictures of people; without them knowing, rough writing on pieces of paper, writing on tape. Looking at phone from time to time. Silent Background, the man is seated, looking inpatient. Wide establishing shot, Boss in the centre of the shot. Phone lights up and rings on the table. Sound of the phone vibrating against the desk. Extreme close-up of the phone with the contact showing. Left to ring for 1 or 2 times. Answers. Boss Yes, well you better hurry. Shot changes to a medium shot in front of the desk, watching the boss as he has his conversation. Time elapses, short time whilst the boss is waiting for a reply from the other end of the phone. Boss So? I dont care, no more excuses just get here. Bang from outside the door, someone is struggling to get it, no reaction from boss. He knows whos coming in. Camera changes to a view outside of the room, above the two mobsters that are about to come in, making them look weak in comparison with the boss, as they open the door the camera switches again to them walking in, again above them making them look weak. Two men struggle in, the first being pushed by the other man. Camera pulls round so that the three are all in shot, medium shot to give a wide view of the room, one of the men sits down, and the boss stands to present his anger.

Guy 2 We came as soon as we could boss, T ain all the driver he said he was. Yah seeBoss interrupts: Boss - I dont care! You were chased by the police? No. no you werent. Useless, you just cant drive. T Well I, I canBoss I dont accept liabilities, its not like I have all the time in the world, I want things done, and done well and if you dont deliver. Slowly delivered lines, reinforces the words said and the emotions of the boss. Camera cuts to the pistol on the desk. Close-up. Boss Im sure you understand. Camera behind the chair to see the action and identity of the boss, but to hide that of the individual he is pushing into the seat. Stands up, slowly steps around desk, and slowly pushes Guy 2 into his seat. Camera now sits over the shoulder of the man who has just been pushed into his seat, feels like you are the mobster being forced around and you have to sit and listen to the boss. Boss I want to expand the business (hand signals large). People need to know my name in this city. People need to -deep breath out- fear me. Camera swaps to over the boss shoulder (shot reverse shot) whilst T is speaking.

T We, need, a, big, job. Ts line is delivered slowly, as if the idea has to form on his tongue- lack of intelligence. Switches back over one of the mens shoulders (shot reverse shot). Boss says his lines enthusiastically. Boss YES YES, youre finally getting it, something to make this place think wow. Paralinguistic features- large glittered hand movements Boss Perfect.