CHAIRMAN

by Rayed Darwish

Short Film
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How many men are dragged by their partners to a shopping centre so she can shop? I remember one day I was “forced” to go with my girlfriend and all I wanted to do was sit outside on a bench – but they were all taken by men – waiting for their partners. So I came up with an idea. What if I brought a collapsible-chair I could take with me to make the experience more pleasurable? And what if all the other men followed suit?

 

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INT. SHOPPING CENTRE - GIRLS CLOTHING STORE - DAY
RAYED, a man of middle-eastern appearance in his late 20’s,
stands a lone man amidst a multitude of FEMALES looking for
the ever-elusive perfect look.
A little uncomfortable, he peers outside the store and sees
MEN fill an entire SEATING BENCH. “If only there was room
for me” ponders poor Rayed.

He heads back into the store and heads to the FITTING
ROOMS. Rayed’s girlfriend, DALLAS, walks out of one of the
rooms and looks at the MIRROR with a TOP she hopes to buy.
AN ANOREXIC FEMALE WORKER walks by Dallas and says --
FEMALE WORKER
You know, that really suits you!
Another FEMALE CUSTOMER, this time a broad woman, walks out
of the fitting room beside Dallas with a pair of JEANS on
and looks at her captive BOYFRIEND who just doesn't want to
be there. Rayed looks on.

FEMALE CUSTOMER

Be honest, honey. Does my ass
look too big in these jeans?

The hostage boyfriend can only look at her broad buttocks
and then replies with dishonesty --
BOYFRIEND
Honey, you look great.
Dallas stares at Rayed who feels he has to say the right
thing too.

DALLAS

So what do you think?

RAYED
You look great.

(beat)
Can we go now.
The female worker walks by Dallas again but this time with
another top.

FEMALE WORKER
Why don’t you try this one? I
think the contrast will add depth
and dimension to your body.
Rayed sighs in despair.
FADE TO:
2.
MOMENTS LATER
And Dallas walks by a HARDWARE STORE in the shopping
centre. Behind her is a struggling Rayed, who holds a
NUMBER OF GIRLS CLOTHING BAGS in his aching hands. He stops
b
y the hardware store and stares at something.
What he sees is a COLLAPSIBLE CHAIR.
PUSH DEEP into his eyes as we --
FADE TO:
EXT. HOUSE - DAY
SUPERIMPOSE : THE FOLLOWING WEEK
INT. HOUSE - BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
Dallas looks through her wardrobe to find something to
wear. Frustrated, she looks over to Rayed, who reads a book
on the bed.
DALLAS
I’ve got nothing to wear. I think
we should go --
RAYED
(interrupts)
Shopping? What a great idea.
Dallas tries to say something but her breath is taken away
by Rayed’s unusual response.
RAYED
Let’s go.
INT. GIRLS CLOTHING STORE
Dallas is about to take in a MULTITUDE OF CLOTHING ITEMS
into the fitting room.
DALLAS
Don’t go anywhere.
RAYED
Oh don’t worry about me.
The same anorexic female worker walks by an unusually upbeat
Rayed.
3.
MOMENTS LATER
And Dallas walks out of the fitting room in a whole new
outfit. She looks for Rayed but cannot find him. She asks
the anorexic female worker --
DALLAS
Have you seen --
And before Dallas can complete her question, the female
worker points her outside the store.
Dallas peers outside the store and is surprised at what she
sees.
DALLAS
Rayed? Is that you?
Rayed sits ever so comfortably in his collapsible chair,
reading the PAPER.
RAYED
Yeah. I’m OK.
(looks at her new
outfit)
You look great honey.
Dallas is a tad stumped by such unusual behavior but,
nonetheless, has sought the approval she seeks. Rayed keeps
reading, oblivious to the strange stares from ONLOOKERS.
INT. ANOTHER GIRLIE STORE - MOMENTS LATER
Dallas, with another new top on, walks out of the fitting
room with a BRIGHT RED TOP and walks --
OUTSIDE THE STORE
-- and looks at Rayed, with BOOK in hand, in his chair.
DALLAS
(a little guilty)
We can go now if you like?
RAYED
(keeps eye on book)
Don’t be silly angel. Take your
time.
(looks at Dallas)
That looks really good on you.
Red’s definitely your color.
Dallas thinks “OK” and walks back inside.
4.
The guy who lied to his broad girlfriend about her broad
ass sits next to Rayed with his own collapsible chair. He
bends down and comes back up with a FLASK, opens it and
hands Rayed a cup of HOT STEAMING COFFEE.
GUY
One or two sugars?
RAYED
One please, I’m looking after my
figure.
The guy’s broad girlfriend comes out of the store with
another pair of tight jeans on.
GUY
You look great honey!
Rayed and the guy are very content.
MONTAGE:
Of an ever-increasing amount of CHAIRMEN who sit outside
the girlie store, waiting for their other half to decide
what to buy.
FADE TO:
MOMENTS LATER
And there is little room to move outside the girlie store
as 30 CHAIRMEN wait patiently for their girlfriends to ask
for approval.
A SECURITY GUARD walks over to Rayed, who types on his
NOTEBOOK.
SECURITY GUARD
(looks around at
chairmen)
Great idea!
Seconds later and 30 FEMALES, led by Dallas and broad
woman, walk outside to the chairmen.
CHAIRMEN
(together)
YES HONEY, YOU LOOK GREAT!!
THE END.

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