The Cineplex
(Directed by Alan Del Tufo)
Synopsis of the film
The Cineplex is abuzz as the staff prepares for the arrival of their new concession stand manager, Yelena... a sharp, no-nonsense hire. The team is told everything must run smoothly, but skepticism abounds, especially from the ushers, who bet she won't last the week. Their doubts take a comedic turn when Dylan, the lovable, but not the sharpest knife in the drawer supervisor, is immediately smitten by Yelena and insists on impressing her.
Initially, things seem fine... Yelena is charismatic, but visibly unimpressed with The Cineplex's disorganized charm and over lunch, she candidly reveals her boredom. Hoping to win her favor, the ushers hype up the indie film series showing that evening, describing it as a "packed house for sure". The problem? Pre-sales are abysmal. With only hours to go, Dylan and Zeeshan, his partner in crime, scramble to drum up a crowd.
Just as things start to looking up, the director of the film has a "special request" that changes everything. He would like to bring the star of his documentary, that just so happens to be an escaped convict! In the end, through sheer ingenuity and some dumb luck... the team manages to pull off a memorable event.