I just got a job interview with a production company in Vancouver.  I am meeting a film director, his name is Roger Evan Larry and he directed a film called Crossing(you can look it up on IMDB).  The job I am being interviewd for is that of a reader.  I am very excited and scared at the same time.  I get soooooooo nervous the first time I meet people, and on top of that I stutter when I'm nervous, I hope I don't make a fool of myself.  I also look like I'm 14 when in fact I'm a few years older than that, I got kind of a baby face, I hope that doesn't hurt my chances.  anyways I am meeting them for lunch on wednesday in vancouver.  I hope I don't blow this, this could be a real opportunity

Thank you very much Tomson.  I am unsure how to dress, I don't kmow if I should go with a shirt and tie, or casual, or conservative.  the restaraunt they are taking me to is an upper class place so I don't wanna look out of place.  Anyways I'm gonna try my best and watch my language and hope it goes well.  thanks again.

Thanks again Tomson.  do you think I should take my earings out or not, does that make a difference?

okay.  thank you very much

Wow!

Good luck, man.  I don't know what else to say.

Do everything you think right and don't do anything you think wrong and you should be ok..

Try not to be too nervous, be yourself, honest and to the point..

Like Tomson said, good to inject a little humor too as long as it's not over the top..

Tell him you're a regular member of SimplyScripts.com

Tell him you read a lot of screenplays by other writers, and you do this too on SimplyScripts..

You make comments on their 3 ACT structure, story. Characters and other such stuff..

Just sell yourself.. You probably know what the guy's looking for so don't disappoint him. He wants a guy like you so getting the interview is 50 per cent, now use the other 50 per cent to impress..

Know what I mean?

You should be fine..

Good luck with this.. Keep is all informed..

Thank you Heretic, my body is still kinda shaking, I haven't even told my girlfriend yet, she's out with her mom and I can't get a hold of her >, anyways, I probably won't beable to eat till after wednesday...LOL.

Thanks Kevan for your vote of confidence, that really means a lot to me , it would be cool if I got the job and if I told them I have read some really great scripts on this sight and if they would want me to send them some because I have read a few here that I think would make great features.  anyways, thank you very VERY much.

Good luck.

I think the advice you're getting is good.
Better to error on the side of conservatism (no earrings for now).
Those first impressions are important.
You can dazzle them with your reading/crtiquing skills later... after you've nailed the job.

I interview writers (aspiring journalists) on a regular basis, and I look for people who feel at ease with themselves, among other qualities.
You have experience writing and reading scripts on this board, so you have the skills.
Nervousness is natural.  I'd rather have somebody be a little nervous in my presence than be cocky.  I view nervousness as somebody who cares and wants to make a good showing.

Humor is OK, but don't force it.
If it isn't natural for you to be humorous, than don't go overboard.
Stay within your comfort zone.
Smile when you can.  A smile is disarming.  It makes you likeable.

And don't over-talk.  Some people get nervous and ramble on.
practice answering questions.  If you have time, rehearse with somebody.
I find that being prepared for questions that will likely be asked is helpful.

Have you ever done coverage of scripts?  Anything on paper??  Just wondering.

I don't know anything about you, but you come across online as a cool guy.  Friendly.
That will work to your advantage.

Best of luck.  

Wow this sounds exciting! I hope you do a good job and congrats! And if they don't give you the job, key their car.

Hehe just kidding. Good luck!

Sean

Thank you very much Abe, I am definatly taking the advice people have been so kind on giving me in this thread.  to answer your question I have not done coverage on scripts on paper, what I think got me the interview is that I wrote a script that was produced in california, I think that helped me a lot, plus I had to send them samples of my writing as well.  Thank so very much for your help and advice, this is really helping me a lot

Thank you Sean.  Now if I don't get this job I'm gonna feel like a real shit, I probably won't beable to show my face here for a while , anyways thanks again for your response.

Congrats, dude. Don't know what else to say that hasn't already been said. Good luck.

Thank you James it means a lot to me. I'm acting like such a 12 year old right now dancing around my room to AC/DC (IF YOU WANT BLOOD, YOU GOT IT  )

Congrats and it's a small world...

I'm currently talking with Relevision about a horror script treatment that they requested from me. From my conversations with them, they are very nice.

I may just see you around!