Short script featured on the Six-Page Scripts Podcast.

1. FINDING BIGFOOT
Written By
Justina MacNeil

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FADE IN:
INT. OFFICE - CORNER OFFICE - DAY
Plaques and framed certificates cover the office wall to
wall. Bright sunlight pours in through the two windows.
A large mahogany desk stands in the middle of the office. MR.
BRYSON (Middle aged, salt and pepper hair, obvious spray tan,
wears a suit) shuffles papers at the desk.
MR. BRYSON
Mark from HR has already compiled the
information on your benefits going
forward, as well as your last pay
check.
Sitting across the desk, BIGFOOT (ageless, 8 feet tall,
covered in brown fur, wears a button down and a flower-
printed necktie) furrows his brows.
BIGFOOT
Mr. Bryson, I don't understan-
MR. BRYSON
With the newest restructuring, the
whole department is getting phased
out.
Mr. Bryson files the papers into a manila envelope and
extends it over the desk.
BIGFOOT
(softly)
But.. but I've been here longer than
anyone.
Bigfoot's eyes shift between Mr. Bryson and the envelope, jaw
dropped. Mr. Bryson sighs and places the envelope down.
MR. BRYSON
(faux sympathetic)
Your years of service are very much
appreciated, but my hands are tied.
Maybe take this as a chance to try
something new!
Bigfoot opens his mouth for a moment for before exhaling,
dropping his shoulders and his gaze.

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MR. BRYSON (CONT'D)
Now, do you have any personal
belongings at your desk?
He nudges the envelope closer to Bigfoot.
INT. BIGFOOT'S APARTMENT - KITCHEN - DAY
Bigfoot pushes his front door open with his back, carrying a
large cardboard box with him.
He walks through his pristine kitchen, complete with marble
counter tops and hanging lamps over an island.
INT. BIGFOOT'S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Bigfoot drops the cardboard box onto a glass coffee table. He
picks up a remote and CLICKS on the flat-screen Television.
After scrolling through channels, he stops on a midday
sitcom.
KNOCK-OFF JERRY SEINFELD (O.S.)
I'm sorry, much for a slice of
how
pizza?
A LAUGH TRACK ensues. Bigfoot sighs as he slumps onto his
white leather couch.
KNOCK-OFF JERRY SEINFELD (O.S.) (CONT'D)
In economy?
this
Another Laugh track. Bigfoot loosens his tie as he sits
upright.
Bigfoot peers over the cardboard box and reaches in. After a
bit of digging, he pulls out a malnourished potted succulent.
BIGFOOT
Well, Wallace, looks like this is your
new home for a while.
He scoots beside the large window at the edge of the couch.
On the window ledge sit four other small potted plants,
varying in species.
BIGFOOT (CONT'D)
Here's the rest of the crew, don't
mind them.
Bigfoot shifts the plants around and places Wallace on the
shadier side of the ledge.

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BIGFOOT (CONT'D)
Not too much sun for a little guy like
you, but isn't this a step up from
that desk?
He finishes adjusting the plants before sitting back and
smiling.
BIGFOOT (CONT'D)
At least one of us is better off.
Another Laugh Track plays. Bigfoot sighs and flops onto the
couch.
INT. BIGFOOT'S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - SUNDOWN
Sounds of the city ring in through the open window. Only
orange sunlight and The Weather Channel on TV illuminate the
room.
INSERT: COFFEE TABLE
Pages of detailed paperwork are strewn across the coffee
table.
A red eviction notice sits on the edge of the table.
A piece of paper titled "SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS AND SERVICES"
is positioned directly in front of him.
BACK TO SCENE
A smart phone sits dark on the paper, playing ACOUSTIC HOLD
MUSIC.
Bigfoot leans over the table with his head on his hands and
begins to nod off. His cellphone suddenly lights up as a
CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKER speaks through it.
CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKER (V.O.)
(rushed)
Thanks for holding. How may I help
you?
Bigfoot jolts awake and clicks the phone off speaker before
putting it up to his ear.
BIGFOOT
Hi, hello, yes! I'm here to make a new
claim?

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He cradles the phone between his shoulder and ear, nodding
and flipping through the paper work.
BIGFOOT (CONT'D)
Uh-huh...yeah I have the form right
here. That number is 6-0-7..
Bigfoot squints as lifts the paper closer to his face.
BIGFOOT (CONT'D)
2-5-4-7...
He leans into the fading sunlight coming through the window.
BIGFOOT (CONT'D)
8-6..4?
Bigfoot leans over the window ledge, knocking three of his
potted plants onto the fire escape with a CRASH. He gasps and
leans out to the window to the shattered plants.
Bigfoot's eyes go wide before his gaze softens and he frowns.
He blinks before lifting his phone back to his ear.
BIGFOOT (CONT'D)
Sorry, yes I'm still here.
He sits back on his couch, staring straight ahead.
BIGFOOT (CONT'D)
Call tomorrow during business
hours...sure thing. Thank y-
A loud BEEP from the phone cuts him off. He glances at the
phone before tossing it on the couch and burying his face in
is hands.
INT. BIGFOOT'S APARTMENT - KITCHEN - NIGHT
Bigfoot digs a small hole into a soil-filled coffee mug.
Beside him sit two of the fallen plants, now re-potted in
separate coffee mugs.
After placing the remaining plant in the indent, Bigfoot
begins to pack in the soil until uniform.
BIGFOOT
These homes are just for a little bit,
so hang in there.

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Bigfoot lines the mugs next to each other. He sits back and
admires his work.
INT. FLOWER SHOP - GREENHOUSE - DAY
Rows and rows of various plants extend to the end of the
shop.
Bigfoot examines a blue ceramic pot and places it into his
hand basket with a smile.
He strolls through the rows of plants, occasionally stopping
to smell a flower. Bigfoot reaches for a potted fern and
lifts it to his face.
As he examines the plant, CORDELIA (mid-thirties, curly hair
tied in a bun, wearing comfortable clothing and a green
employee vest) walks by carrying a box of gardening supplies.
She notices Bigfoot staring at the plant and smirks.
CORDELIA
Those just came in the other day. The
mighty fern, symbol of confidence and
shelter.
Bigfoot's eyes stay on the fern.
BIGFOOT
Actually, depending on the version of
Flower Language you look at, fern's
are a symbol for magic. This is one
magical little dude right here.
Cordelia rests the box on her hip.
CORDELIA
You've got me there. Why don't you get
up there with the florists and start
showing them how it's done?
Bigfoot chuckles and places the fern in his basket.
CORDELIA (CONT'D)
I'm being serious! You're here all the
time, so might as well.
Bigfoot turns to her with a half smile and shuffles his feet.

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BIGFOOT
I mean, how much would it pay?
CORDELIA
We could already start you off as a
full florist, so it'd still be above
minimum wage.
Bigfoot sighs and drops his gaze.
BIGFOOT
I'd love to, Cordelia, but I don't
think I could do that right now. I
could barely afford my apartment
before, let alone now.
Cordelia furrows her brow and tilts her head.
CORDELIA
Hmmm. Well, I know it wouldn't be the
same as what you're used to, but we do
have some vacancies upstairs. Great
sunlight, constant smell of flowers,
surprisingly high ceilings...
Bigfoot looks up at the small gap between his head and the
ceiling.
Cordelia's eyes light up as she begins to dig through a vest
pocket.
CORDELIA (CONT'D)
As a matter of fact, we're working on
a trip next year to the Netherlands.
We could finally get to see the tulips
in person!
Cordelia pulls a colorful flyer out from her pocket and hands
it to Bigfoot.
CORDELIA (CONT'D)
It's technically for a trade show, so
the company's covering most of the
expenses.
Bigfoot grabs the flyer, reading it with eyes wide. Cordelia
smiles and lifts the box up again.

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CORDELIA (CONT'D)
Look, we both know that you'd fit
right in here, so really think about
it.
She walks away. Bigfoot looks up from the flyer, smiles and
stands tall.
INT./EXT. FLOWER SHOP - VARIOUS
MONTAGE:
1) Bigfoot picks a box out of a pick up truck parked outside
of the flower shop. He looks up at the building and smiles.
2) Bigfoot drops one final box into an attic with high
ceilings. Wooden beams stretch out over head and bright
sunlight pours in through the windows.
Bigfoot admires his new home as his dusts off a table with
his hand.
3) Bigfoot, now wearing a green employee vest, finishes
wrapping an elaborate bouquet of flowers and hands it off to
a customer.
4) Bigfoot carefully arranges his collection of plants on a
windowsill at dusk.
He steps back into his new home, now complete with tapestries
and hanging house plants.
Bigfoot walks into his kitchen and up to the kitchen sink.
The previously malnourished plant sits on the window above,
now teeming with life.
BIGFOOT
Welcome home, Wallace.
Bigfoot waters Wallace and beams.
EXT. THE NETHERLANDS - TULIP FIELD -DAY
Color block crops of blooming tulips stretch out for as far
as the eye can see. A rustic windmill stands stagnant in the
distance.
Bigfoot, wearing comfortable clothing and a straw hat, fluffs
out a blanket in a small clearing of the field. Cordelia
turns back as her and a handful of other TOURISTS walk away.

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CORDELIA
If you need anything, just give me a
call.
BIGFOOT
No, don't worry, I'll bike back when
I'm ready. Thanks!
Cordelia gleams as she waves goodbye and carries on.
Bigfoot, now sitting on his blanket, opens up a large picnic
basket. He takes out a large water bottle and a paper back
book.
Bigfoot props a large pillow up behind him before scanning
the field and smiling. He lays down and begins reading.
INSERT: BOOK
The cover of the book is titles "Finding Yourself: A
Beginners Guide to Feeling Alive."
BACK TO SCENE
A light breeze ruffles the surrounding tulips as the windmill
begins to turn.
FADE OUT