A short film about communications engineers based on a true story

A short film about communications engineers based on a true story

FADE IN:

EXT. PANNING SHOT OF OFFICE BUILDING – DAY

EXT. SHOT THROUGH WINDOW OF BT ENGINEER ON MOBILE

INT. COMMS CUPBOARD

Tidily cabled, blinking lights on servers. Toolbox open on floor with spare cable ends on the floor.

BT MAN 1, short and wearing glasses and reflective jacket. Unshaven. Has Cockney accent and appears fidgety.

BT MAN 1
(on phone)
Yes so this end is done. Lights are on, just waiting for the test your end. Connect up…

EXT. PANS OVER TELEPHONE EXCHANGE

INT. EXCHANGE

BT MAN 2 is tall, bald and clean shaven. Has thick Norfolk accent. He is talking to BT MAN 1 on his mobile

BT MAN 2
Right, to where?

As incoherent chatter is heard over BT MAN 2’s phone, BT MAN 2 listens and nods, then shakes his head.

BT MAN 2
There is no 4… yes, I’ve checked. There’s just no equipment. Yes, I’m at the right exchange.

CUT BACK TO: BT MAN 1

BT MAN 1
(Into phone, frightened)
But I installed it myself earlier today. It can’t just be gone!

SOUND OF CRICKETS

FADE TO BLACK

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