10-11-2016, 04:32 PM
Joshua Steel, an agent with the Sodor Film Association glanced around the The Gordon's atrium confident that no expense had been spared in ensuring that Suddery's famous five star hotel was up to the task of hosting the IDU Film Festival - an event at which the SFA were a main sponsor.
Chandeliers illuminated the replica movie posters from days gone that adorned the walls whilst fixtures and fittings, polished to within an inch of their lives, sparkled and shone. Nostalgic film memorabilia was positioned discreetly around the atrium although the centre piece, Jack Conway's black 1956 Cadillac Eldorado from 'Devil's Road' sat proudly in front of the doors. The bar staff were in the process of checking stock to ensure that the promised complimentary drinks would not be in short supply.
The first representatives were due to arrive shortly and Joshua knew that they would likely have flown into the newly renovated Maron Airport before taking a bullet train through a few miles of lush forest south into Suddery, the island's capital. SFA representatives posted at Central Station would then direct the attendees into the city's fully integrated public transportation network - an essential part of the Island's infrastructure given its car free nature - to the Gordon Hotel where each had been allocated a suite for the duration of their stay.
Across the atrium he saw Max Turner, an executive with Suburban Cohort Films Tanned and possessed of a healthy appearance like most Nova Sodrians Max was, at present, on his mobile phone perhaps finalising details of Sodor's own offering at the festival - a thriller named 'Thirty Six Percent'. Details of the film had been kept secret even from the SFA and Joshua was looking forward to seeing what the enigmatic title referred to.
One of the lifts across the lobby chimed to indicate it's arrival and Joshua looked up to see the first representatives had arrived. Smiling he walked over. "Hi I'm Joshua Steel with the SFA. Welcome to the film festival - can I interest you in a complimentary drink?"
Chandeliers illuminated the replica movie posters from days gone that adorned the walls whilst fixtures and fittings, polished to within an inch of their lives, sparkled and shone. Nostalgic film memorabilia was positioned discreetly around the atrium although the centre piece, Jack Conway's black 1956 Cadillac Eldorado from 'Devil's Road' sat proudly in front of the doors. The bar staff were in the process of checking stock to ensure that the promised complimentary drinks would not be in short supply.
The first representatives were due to arrive shortly and Joshua knew that they would likely have flown into the newly renovated Maron Airport before taking a bullet train through a few miles of lush forest south into Suddery, the island's capital. SFA representatives posted at Central Station would then direct the attendees into the city's fully integrated public transportation network - an essential part of the Island's infrastructure given its car free nature - to the Gordon Hotel where each had been allocated a suite for the duration of their stay.
Across the atrium he saw Max Turner, an executive with Suburban Cohort Films Tanned and possessed of a healthy appearance like most Nova Sodrians Max was, at present, on his mobile phone perhaps finalising details of Sodor's own offering at the festival - a thriller named 'Thirty Six Percent'. Details of the film had been kept secret even from the SFA and Joshua was looking forward to seeing what the enigmatic title referred to.
One of the lifts across the lobby chimed to indicate it's arrival and Joshua looked up to see the first representatives had arrived. Smiling he walked over. "Hi I'm Joshua Steel with the SFA. Welcome to the film festival - can I interest you in a complimentary drink?"