15 One Step at a Time (2/2)

She didn't give you any more attention than that. You are a nobody after all.

After taking the elevator to the eleventh floor, you ask around and found the department where you could deliver your screenplay. It is not an exaggeration to say that there are hundreds of scripts being submitted every month.

”Speed?”

A man in his forties receives you after you enter the department and reads the title of your screenplay.

He didn't read any further than that and hands you a form. ”Please leave your name, phone number, address and email. If there is any news, we will notify you as soon as possible.”

You thank him and quickly fill out the form and hand it back to the man. He looks at it and put it with your screenplay into a folder. He places the folder into a file cabinet nearby.

You take note all of this, especially the number of file cabinets stand unison, rows after rows. They all undoubtedly contain scripts and screenplays waiting to be reviewed. Some of them has dust on them, telling you that your chance here is almost zero.

”Is there anything else?”

The man asks once he has done his task.

”No. Thank you.”

You answer him. You didn't even mention about a director position, as the man is just an office worker and has no power whatsoever. Although your heart is unwilling to let it go like this, you knew there is nothing you could do.

Back to the lobby on the first floor, you pass by the receptionist.

”Thank you for your help. I have handed it in.”

The receptionist didn't give you a single shred of acknowledgement. She knew as well as you did that your screenplay will likely never see the day of light, and she is far too busy to have time for a nobody like you.

You shrug at her lack of response and find a seat in the lobby. You sit at one where you can basically see the entrance and the exit of the elevator. There, you wait patiently.

Becoming successful in Hollywood has never been a simple matter, especially for a nobody like you. However, with enough patience and determination, you are sure that you can seize an opportunity when it comes.

Of course, you must be there when the opportunity arrives.

”One step at a time.”

You tell yourself and keep a keen eye on the elevator. James Burton will leave his office eventually.