Ramona & The Silver Screen | ✔︎

Act 4.1

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INT. RAMONA'S DORM ROOM – NIGHT

After two long weeks of filming whenever and wherever they could, at every chance they got, the production was finally nearing to an end. Ramona rests comfortably on the edge of her desk, watching Simon and Amelia act out the script with Leo's instructions.

LEO: Cut, cut!

Leo shakes his head.

LEO: This isn't working for me. Simon, could you maybe look a little more interested in Ruby? Adam's in love with her, for God's sake. This is the moment of truth, the big passionate reveal. Come on, man.

Simon sighs. He opens his mouth to speak, but Ramona makes a face at him, stopping him.

SIMON: Okay, fine. Sorry.

Leo goes back to his place and gestures for the cameramen to start filming again. Simon scrunches up his face, and Ramona holds her breath in anticipation of his line.

SIMON: Ruby, I—

AMELIA: Adam—

LEO: Cut! Cut!

Everyone looks at Leo, confused.

LEO: Chemistry's off. Can we—

Leo is jumpy as he approaches Simon and Amelia. He speaks under hushed tones, and Ramona furrows her brows, craning her neck to eavesdrop.

SIMON: What? No.

LEO: Dude, come on. We're all tired. Do you want Ramona's film to win or what?

SIMON: Of course I do.

Leo starts walking away from them as Amelia watches, going back to his director's seat.

LEO: Then do it.

RAMONA: Do what?

Leo waves his hand dismissively. When the camera starts rolling, it's Amelia who's first to speak.

AMELIA: Adam, I—

Simon leans in towards her face, but hesitates. Ramona's eyes widen.

RAMONA: Cut! Cut!

Leo turns to look at her, annoyed.

LEO: What now?

RAMONA: You didn't inform me about that change.

LEO: Ramona, please. I'm just trying to do what's best for this film.

RAMONA: Can we take five?

Leo rolls his eyes with a sigh. He throws his hands up in defeat and nods. Ramona gestures for Simon to follow her out into the hallway.