2001
Milo Connor, a brilliant young programmer, accepts a job at the powerful software company Outpost, led by the charismatic but obsessive Gary Boyd. Milo soon discovers that Outpost is secretly stealing code from independent programmers, including his best friend Teddy Chin, who is later murdered. Realizing the company's sinister nature, Milo teams up with fellow Outpost programmer Lisa to expose Gary's illegal activities and bring justice to those wronged. They plan to broadcast evidence of Outpost's corporate espionage and murders using a hidden satellite dish on the Outpost campus. Despite attempts by Outpost security to stop them, Milo and Lisa successfully transmit the incriminating data, leading to Gary Boyd's arrest and the dismantling of his corrupt empire.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A young programmer, Milo, is lured into the world of tech giant Outpost and discovers its dark surveillance secrets after his friend’s suspicious death.
Open full beat sheetMilo Connor is listed as Protagonist / Programmer. 21-year-old computer genius, clear-eyed and innocent. In the parsed data, Milo Connor is connected to 77 scenes, 109 dialogue lines, 109 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
77 scenes / 109 dialogue linesLisa is listed as Outpost Programmer. Beautiful, mysterious, and highly skilled programmer. In the parsed data, Lisa is connected to 39 scenes, 59 dialogue lines, 60 text mentions, first appearing around scene 36.
39 scenes / 59 dialogue linesGary Boyd is listed as Antagonist / CEO of Outpost. Early 40s, brilliant, powerful, and obsessive software mogul. In the parsed data, Gary Boyd is connected to 23 scenes, 36 dialogue lines, 37 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
23 scenes / 36 dialogue linesAlice Poulson is listed as Milo's girlfriend. 21-year-old artist, hiply dressed. In the parsed data, Alice Poulson is connected to 22 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.
22 scenes / 26 dialogue linesLarry Lindholm is listed as Milo's friend. Skeptical, anti-Outpost programmer. In the parsed data, Larry Lindholm is connected to 19 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 42.
19 scenes / 4 dialogue linesBob Shrot is listed as Head of Physical Security. 40, ex-cop, suspicious of the geeks. In the parsed data, Bob Shrot is connected to 13 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 57.
13 scenes / 8 dialogue linesPhil Tate is listed as Outpost Senior Manager. 40, bald, ruthless. In the parsed data, Phil Tate is connected to 12 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.
12 scenes / 9 dialogue linesTeddy Chin is listed as Milo's best friend. Third-generation Chinese-American, brilliant coder. In the parsed data, Teddy Chin is connected to 10 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 37.
10 scenes / 11 dialogue linesLyle Barton is listed as DOJ Prosecutor. Asst. Prosecutor, Seattle Branch Office. In the parsed data, Lyle Barton is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesRandy Grimes is listed as Outpost Senior Manager. 36, gray eyes. In the parsed data, Randy Grimes is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 51.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesOutpost '98 launch event with balloons and employees.
Daryl discusses the company's perks.
Milo and Teddy attend an Outpost recruitment presentation.
Milo Connor, Teddy Chin, Larry LindholmLarry exits the auditorium and meets Alice.
Alice Poulson, Larry LindholmMilo is approached by an Outpost recruiter and receives a call from Gary Boyd.
Milo Connor, Gary Boyd, Teddy ChinMilo and friends discuss the job offer.
Milo Connor, Alice Poulson, Teddy Chin, Larry LindholmMilo and Alice discuss his feelings about Gary Boyd.
Milo Connor, Alice PoulsonMilo visits Gary Boyd at his home.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydMilo is visited by a DOJ prosecutor.
Milo Connor, Alice Poulson, Lyle BartonRedmond gives Milo a tour of the Outpost campus, showing the facilities and explaining the company culture.
Milo Connor, Larry LindholmRedmond and Milo arrive at Building 20 and discuss Gary's management style.
Milo Connor, Larry LindholmMilo receives his temporary ID pass.
Milo Connor, Larry LindholmRedmond shows Milo the office environment and introduces him to Desi.
Milo Connor, Larry LindholmMilo and Redmond pass Lisa's office.
Milo Connor, Lisa, Larry LindholmRedmond shows Milo his new office.
Milo Connor, Larry LindholmBob Shrot issues Milo his permanent swipe card and explains security protocols.
Milo Connor, Larry Lindholm, Bob ShrotMilo and Redmond discuss Shrot's tense demeanor.
Milo Connor, Larry LindholmMilo and Redmond discuss the construction of Building 21.
Milo Connor, Larry LindholmMilo and Redmond have lunch; Milo notices Lisa again.
Milo Connor, Lisa, Larry Lindholm, Phil Tate, Randy GrimesLisa sneaks into Milo's office.
LisaGary visits Milo to introduce himself as his counselor.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydGeeks observe Gary in Milo's office.
Gary BoydGary gives Milo advice on coding.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydMilo and Alice visit their new home.
Milo Connor, Alice PoulsonGary is deposed by DOJ agents.
Gary Boyd, Lyle Barton, Phil TatePhil gives Gary a page of code.
Gary Boyd, Phil TateGary brings Milo new code.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydLisa watches a news report about a suicide.
LisaLisa approaches Milo.
Milo Connor, LisaLisa shows Milo her graphical interface work.
Milo Connor, LisaMilo waits to see Gary.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydGary gives Milo more code.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydMilo and Alice have dinner.
Milo Connor, Alice PoulsonMilo and Lisa have lunch.
Milo Connor, LisaMilo and Lisa walk together; Brian interrupts.
Milo Connor, LisaMilo talks to Brian, who asks for help with his programming. Lisa is present. Milo mentions his girlfriend.
Milo Connor, LisaMilo calls Teddy from a phone booth to discuss hacking and his new relationship.
Milo Connor, Teddy ChinGary and Phil discuss Milo's work and Gary's desire to be liked by him.
Gary Boyd, Phil TateGary walks Milo to his car, appearing to apologize.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydAlice tells Milo that Teddy was killed in a hate crime.
Milo Connor, Alice PoulsonMilo visits Teddy's workspace and finds a fiber optic filament.
Milo Connor, Alice PoulsonMilo attends Teddy's funeral and talks to Larry.
Milo Connor, Alice Poulson, Larry LindholmMilo returns to work and Gary approaches him to discuss Teddy.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydGary shows Milo his code, which uses the same phrase Teddy used.
Milo Connor, Gary Boyd, LisaMilo realizes the fiber optic filament is a camera and suspects Outpost.
Milo Connor, Alice PoulsonMilo infiltrates the security office to manipulate the system.
Milo Connor, Bob ShrotMilo explores Building 21 and finds only a generator.
Milo ConnorMilo realizes the dog sculpture is a satellite dish.
Milo ConnorMilo tracks a path to a bench, notices a dog sculpture that resembles a satellite dish, and realizes something is hidden in plain sight.
Milo ConnorMilo enters the Day Care and discovers a secret computer room where he accesses surveillance data.
Milo ConnorPhil and Randy discuss their surveillance operations.
Phil Tate, Randy GrimesMilo uses his swipe card to bypass security and watches disturbing surveillance footage.
Milo ConnorMilo hides under the table while Randy enters the room.
Milo Connor, Randy GrimesMilo visits Lyle Barton at the DOJ to report his findings.
Milo Connor, Lyle BartonAlice reports to Phil about Milo's behavior.
Alice Poulson, Phil TateMilo and Lisa meet in the rain to discuss the conspiracy.
Milo Connor, LisaBob Shrot and Len Dietz discover an irregularity in the security camera system.
Bob Shrot, LisaMilo and Lisa discuss posting information about Gary on the internet.
Milo Connor, LisaShrot and Len discuss the frozen cameras and decide to check card entries.
Bob Shrot, LisaMilo and Lisa discuss finding a media outlet to expose Gary.
Milo Connor, LisaShrot and Len watch the printer output swipe card entries.
Bob Shrot, LisaGary visits Milo and questions him about his past.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydEstablishment of the library.
Milo and Lisa research media ownership to find a way to expose Gary.
Milo Connor, LisaMilo and Lisa plan the broadcast and discuss the risks.
Milo Connor, LisaMilo's phone rings.
Milo ConnorAlice hangs up on Milo.
Alice PoulsonMilo and Lisa discuss their situation and Milo's plan to release the code.
Milo Connor, LisaMilo returns home and lies to Alice about where he was.
Milo Connor, Alice PoulsonShrot and Len continue investigating the card entries.
Bob Shrot, LisaMilo sees a news report about Gary's party and confronts Alice about not being invited.
Milo Connor, Alice PoulsonLisa climbs the scaffolding to access the satellite dish.
LisaEstablishment of the school.
Milo uses a computer at the school to work on the code.
Milo ConnorLisa visits Shrot to explain her presence at the building.
Lisa, Bob ShrotMilo and Lisa meet and discuss the progress.
Milo Connor, LisaGary invites Milo to his benefit party.
Milo Connor, Gary BoydShrot and Len question Delbert about the card entries.
Bob Shrot, LisaMilo and Lisa finalize the graphic interface for the broadcast.
Milo Connor, LisaMilo and Alice arrive at Gary's party.
Milo Connor, Alice PoulsonTime-Warner has a 40 per cent stake in Gary's set-top device. That also takes out CNN. "GE joins Outpost in new venture," which means NBC is out. "Disney joins Outpost," ABC is out. "Outpost and Newscorp in new deal," Fox is out. Any of these places could have a mole. Or all of 'em. It's like a a continuous loop. We can go to some alternative press place that 1,000 people read, get them and us killed. But anything big enough for this is a parent of or a subsidiary to something Gary's got a finger in!
Beggar. We're at a disadvantage with Outpost. Our experts aren't as smart as theirs. Sometimes we can't tell which technologies pose the threat of a monopoly. We need a really smart guy to help us pick our fights. I'm taking a shot in the dark, here. I can offer you 32,000 a year, a Buick. I'm hoping you've got a feeling it's the right thing to do.
You'd have to start practically from scratch. But this is all you'd be working on. No marketing meetings, no product seminars. We can't waste the time. Half the Valley's working on convergence. So're media conglomerates, cable companies, phone companies. 'Can't finish second, Milo. There is no second... Now what would you like to ask me?
Not yet. 'Love to bust my ass cause I'm not in frigging Mensa. I swear to God, it's that kid Milo, I told 'em so in the first place, but they didn't even wanna hear about it. Let's run a printout on card entries.
One window'll be obits I downloaded, based on the scenarios you described. The other windows'll accommodate the surveillance stuff you told me about. The idea is, this works with anything, since we can't edit.
I know you think I'm too attached to him, but still. I am close to Gary. And you're the most meaningful person in my life. I'm going back to the Comix place, why should I be killing myself.
Milo, you told me those DOJ Agents are all over the place. How could they hope to hide a surveillance post? And how can you get in there, anyway? With the cameras and the swipe cards --
Okay, yeah. I did something naughty... There's this amazing Comix store in Seattle. To tell you the truth, I did it once or twice at Stanford. 'Guess I can't keep anything from you...
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