Whiplash · written by Damien Chazelle · 2014

Waiting with a completed transfer form, Andrew is called to Fletcher's office.

Scene 14 of 117 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act one

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Begins 11 min into a 1:54 film

The story so farBefore scene 14

A young jazz drummer pursues a place among the country’s best, pushing himself toward greatness under the control of a brilliant, abusive instructor.

Scenes 1–6
Andrew lives inside solitary practice, family movie nights, and an ideal of greatness learned from jazz legends.
Scenes 7–13
Shaffer's hierarchy makes Andrew doubt his prospects, while he wants a chance to become an exceptional drummer.
Just before
Scene 11
Andrew pushes his double-time swing faster until a stick snaps and his blistered hand gives out.
Scene 12
After hearing Buddy Rich play, Andrew puts away his transfer paperwork and recommits to drumming.
Scene 13
Andrew asks Nicole out at the theater; she accepts and gives him a Monday date.
Scene 14
This scene

14INT. GEHRING HALL - LOBBY OUTSIDE DEAN'S OFFICE - DAY

The next morning. Andrew, still riding high, is seated in a lobby outside the DEAN’s OFFICE. In his hand -- a FILLED-OUT TRANSFER APPLICATION.

ASSISTANT

Andrew Neiman?

(Andrew turns)

Dr. Fletcher would like to see you.

ANDREW

Oh. Ok...

Andrew’s thoughts are elsewhere. Distracted -- not sure what this is about but doesn’t really care -- he dutifully follows...