ANNOUNCING THE MOTION PICTURE INSTITUTE
STUDENT THESIS FILM AUDITIONS

SATURDAY – January 27th at the Motion Picture Institute in TROY.
11:00am – 4:00pm
Doors will lock at 3:00pm but auditions, once you are inside, will continue to 4:00pm.
2040 Crooks Rd B, Troy, MI 48084

On Audition Day, doors will open at 11am. Scripts will be available, and rehearsal space will be provided for you to practice. No one will be admitted after 3:00pm. All auditions must conclude by 4:00pm.

The students are gearing up to bring their visionary stories to life, and we’re on the lookout for passionate actors to breathe life into a diverse array of characters. From the depths of emotional drama to the peaks of comedic timing, our films offer a canvas for your talent. Dive into the detailed film overviews and intriguing character studies waiting just a click away. Your role in our next cinematic masterpiece is just a step away – are you ready to take the leap?

Last updated: January 16th

These are student films – there will be no compensation – but Actor Reel Footage will be provided! This is a great opportunity to grow your reel and get some film experience for your resume.

You may bring these assets to your audition, but they are not required if you do not have them:

  • Basic information (name, age, contact info, etc.)
  • A list of all parts you are auditioning for

A DAY AT AUNTIES HOUSE

Directed by: James Gilmore/Sato Xiong

Genre: Comedy

6 Principal Characters

MOM (supporting)

FEMALE | BLACK | 20-40

A very short tempered woman with quick comebacks.

AUNTIE (lead)

FEMALE | BLACK | 20-40

A very short tempered woman that can’t wait to make some kids act right.

TREY (supporting)

MALE | MULTI-ETHNIC APPEARANCE | 20-24

A more mature man with some class.

DARIUS (supporting)

MALE | MULTI-ETHNIC APPEARANCE | 18-24

A very quick witted young man that loves to crack jokes.

JODE (supporting)

MALE | MULTI-ETHNIC APPEARANCE | 18-24

A semi-paranoid young man that is quick with comebacks.

JEREMY (supporting)

MALE | WHITE | 19-24

A very unaware young man that has never been in another ethnic household.

A VERY DARK CHRISTMAS

Directed by: Mona’h Terry

Genre: Drama, Comedy 

A group of three girls kills Santa on Christmas Eve.

4 Principal Characters

MOLLY (lead)

FEMALE | WHITE | 18-20

Short, blonde hair, blue eyes (eye color doesn’t matter), always next to her phone, in her own little world.

RICO (lead)

FEMALE | BLACK | 18-20

Brown skin, long black hair, carries around green M&M bag, chill vibes, here for a good time not a long time.

SAGE (lead)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 17-19

Tall, long curly black/brown hair, loves playing instruments, sarcastic, youngest in the group but also the “mom”.

SANTA CLAUS (supporting)

MALE | WHITE | 40-50

Just jolly old Santa Claus doing his job, poor fella ends up getting stabbed in the back… literally.

OFFICER (background)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20-30

Officer over the phone.

REINDEER 1 – RUDOLF (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18+

Rudolf the red nose reindeer.

ROOFIED

Directed by: Morgan DeKeyser

Genre: Drama

A guy confesses his love to a girl but she doesn’t feel the same, so he poisons her.

3 Principal Characters

AUSTIN (main character)

MALE | WHITE | MID 30’S

Tall, life put together, dresses nicely, short hair.

EMMA (secondary character)

FEMALE | WHITE | MID 30’S

Short, long hair, dresses nicely.

BARTENDER (tertiary character)

MALE | WHITE | LATE 30’S

Tall, short hair, proper.

MR. PRODUCER

Directed by: Joshua Schmitz

Genre: Comedy

In a film about making a film, Peter attempts to create a movie with only audition tapes.

4 Principal Characters

PETER (lead)

MALE | WHITE | 20-40

Peter wants to be creative, but when things turn out differently than anticipated, Peter cannot adapt. He is stubborn and hopeless, but has good intentions.

JACK (lead)

MALE | WHITE | 25-50

Jack narrates the film. He is also a good friend to Peter when he is at his low points. He has the best intentions to see Peter succeed.

STEVEN (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 40-60

Steven is a playful and excited guy. In the film he is auditioning for a serious role, but completely misreads it and delivers his lines excitedly, and again, playfully.

MAGGIE (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 35-60

Maggie is someone auditioning for the film. Her lines are menacing and threatening in an over the top way.

WHATCHU GOT

Directed by: Jaden Steuerwald

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Four lifelong friends look back on the time spent with each other before facing big changes.

4 Principal Characters

JAY (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 14-18 IN APPEARANCE

Aspiring filmmaker, values relationships. Professional in tomfoolery. Fears change, dry sense of humor, very well spoken in his head. A near graduate of high school.

CHARLIE (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 14-18 IN APPEARANCE

Sharp and witty, calm in demeanor but comfortable around his people. A near graduate of high school.

LANA (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 14-18 IN APPEARANCE

Kind, compassionate, cares for her friends. The voice of reason in the group. A near graduate of high school.

ZANE (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 14-18 IN APPEARANCE

Displays emotions in a complicated manor, wild and weird, but secretly a genius and quite smart when he wants to be. A near graduate of high school.

OPEN YOUR EYES

Directed by: Sato Xiong

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance/Family

MC has a girlfriend who cheats on him and he finds out he was blinded by love. He then finds someone better for him.

1 Principal Character

G (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-21

Pretty, long haired girl. Looks like a stereotypical, popular high schooler. Wears high dresses and makeup.

MC (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-21

Tall, handsome fella. Wears casual clothes and looks happy.

CO (lead)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-21

MC’s coworker. Likes MC and is pretty. More nerdy look but very kind.

DENNIS (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-21

MC’s best friend. Very high with energy and has a lot of fun.

CORY (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-25

Bad boy look. Tall and wears black clothes only.

CULINARY CHAOS

Directed by: Aidan Wilson

Genre: Comedy

A series of chaotic culinary related events between two roommates.

4 Principal Characters

JAKE (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-25

Jake (early 20’s) is a distinguished and smart college student living with his polar opposite roommate, Max, in an apartment on campus. They are very different from each other, as Jake likes to watch sports and follow the directions while cooking. He always gets annoyed with Max’s obnoxious cooking creations, and he does not like when Max gets high.

MAX (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-25

Max (early 20’s) is a disorganized pothead who lives with his polar opposite roommate, Jake, in an apartment. Max spends his time smoking weed and creating wild cooking creations, and Jake is never impressed. Max aggravates Jake by being obnoxious and putting weed in his food. It is an ongoing feud between the two, with both opposite personalities crashing into each other.

KYLE (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-25

Kyle (early 20’s) is a rather mysterious character as he only says a few lines in the story, he is one of Jake’s friends, a sporty college dude who is kind of cocky. He is pretty quiet though.

BARRY (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-25

Barry (early 20’s) is another one of Jake’s friends in college, he is less mysterious than Kyle. He is sarcastic but polite, he is also into sports.

MANIC.

Directed by: Alec Stewart

Genre: Comedy, Horror/Suspense 

Two boys plan their attack on their fellow classmates and things do not go as planned.

4 Principal Characters

JACOB (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 16-22

A quiet teenage boy. Often keeps to himself except for his best friend, Ty. People tend to dislike and keep their distance from him. Ty likes to control Jacob and has more power in the friendship.

TY (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 16-22

An outspoken, narcissistic teenage boy with slight sociopathic tendencies. He is controlling over his best friend, Jacob, and has now convinced Jacob to aid him in killing his classmates.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPLE (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 40-60

A middle aged man. He has been waiting for Jacob to come down to the front office after a teacher and student voiced their concerns.

SECURITY GUARD (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 30-50

A middle aged man. He was called down with the principal or back up, if needed. He has noticed Jacob throughout his time at school and feels sympathetic towards him.

THE HILMA AF KLINT PRINT

Directed by: Vincent Culver-Young

Genre: Drama

A poet finally finishes his book after six years of writing day and night. But no one wants to read it, not even his own mom.

0 Principal Characters

VINCENT (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20-60

Vincent considers poetry his life; everyone he knows considers it a waste of his time. He strongly believes he has talent, but he feels gaslit about his self-belief by the whole world. Desperate to inspire people, he decides to face his biggest fear: public speaking.

YOUNG EMILY (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-30

Young Emily is willing to do “whatever it takes” to become a movie star in 1980’s Hollywood. But after seeing a print by an obscure female painter, she is inspired to become one of New York’s most successful abstract art gallerists at a time when the business is dominated by men.

EMILY (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 50+

A pioneer for women in the world of abstract art, Emily flies to Detroit for a meeting with an up-and-coming artist. While out on the town, she encounters a poet who seems to know more about the most important event of her life than she does herself.

COMEDIAN (background)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18+

A newbie to stand-up, Comedian performs at a small open mic night. With twenty of his friends in attendance, he has a great time because he’s feeling their love as well as his own improvement.

M.C. (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 30-55

M.C. owns professional audio equipment and provides open mic, karaoke, and DJ services for businesses and special events. He’s been MC-ing for several years, is quick-witted, and intimidatingly confident.

HECKLER (background)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 35-60

A construction worker, Heckler drinks, smokes, bowls, and watches sports; he hates the broke, rich, and over-educated. In other words, he hates pretty much anyone who’s not like him – and here comes Vincent, a performing poet.

STAR KILL-HER

Directed by: Sydney Spiridon 

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Two best friends (Star and Joey) take drugs together. They kill a food delivery boy. Joey drugged Star and framed the murder on her.

3 Principal Characters

JOEY (lead)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-24

Joey is a witty tom-boyish girl. She is a tall, young adult and doesn’t care about other people’s opinions. Joey is very confident and humble.

STAR (lead)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-24

Star is an artistic, feminine, young adult. Star is insecure to a certain extent. She is comfortable and confident around people she is close to but not others. Star is more of a “girly girl”.

CODY (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-24

Cody is a chill, monotone young adult. He vibes with everyone and everything. Cody is a “nice guy”.

MR. GREEN

Directed by: Collin Harris

Genre: Drama

A man living in his car searching for work to get back on track after his wife’s passing.

2 Principal Characters

KAREEM (lead)

MALE | BLACK/ALL ETHNICITIES | LATE 20’S – EARLY 40’S

BRYSON (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | ANY AGE

I AM OKAY

Directed by: Ribka Medhanie 

Genre: Drama

Two college students, Trish and Vinny, are in the same friend group when they decide to hang out alone for the first time. Trish, who is a lesbian, is under the impression their plans to hangout are platonic. Vinny however, has other intentions once alone.

5 Principal Characters

TRISH (lead)

FEMALE | MULTI-ETHNIC APPEARANCE/ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-30

Appears as female in early 20’s, preferably woman of color, enrolled in local University. Dresses as a tomboy. She is outgoing and friendly with everybody. Her face is kind and trusting, which unfortunately gets taken advantage of. She struggles with setting firm boundaries as she sees the best in people and always assumes they have no ill intent. When a friendly smoke session with someone she views as a friend turns abusive, she struggles coming to the realization that someone she trusts could betray her like this.

VINNY (lead)

MALE | WHITE/ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-30

Appears as male in early 20’s, enrolled in local University. His wardrobe is almost nerdy and his personality is shy and sweet, but he is more outgoing with his friends. Overall, he seems like a safe guy and good friend. However, when alone with Trish he crosses all her boundaries, touches her inappropriately, and attempts to manipulate her.

MOM (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 40-60

Appears as female in her 40’s or 50’s, same race as Trish. A caring mother with a daughter in college. She sits at the kitchen table as Trish rushes in through the front door, visually upset. She is very concerned and immediately tries to comfort her daughter.

GROUP MEMBER 1 (supporting)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-30

Appears as a person (any gender) in their 20’s. Friend of both Trish and Vinny. Small speaking role.

GROUP MEMBER 2 (supporting)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-30

Appears as a person (any gender) in their 20’s. Friend of both Trish and Vinny. Small speaking role.

GROUP MEMBER 3 (background)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-30

Appears as a person (any gender) in their 20’s. Friend of both Trish and Vinny.

THE GOLDEN DAYS

Directed by: Jeremy Glinski 

Genre: Comedy 

Four guys get together for a fun filled night, years after separating when going to separate colleges.

4 Principal Characters

JEFFREY (JEFF) FIGLEY (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 25-40

Jeffrey is the one who pursued film after high school. He wears black boots with tan Levi jeans. He’s always in a flannel with a graphic tee (actors choice).

JIM ROBOWSKI (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 24-40

Jim was the one who’d do crazy dares on a whim, so he could be liked. These dares also earned him the nickname, Rotten Robowski. Currently, he’s become an accountant and has completely changed his ways. He is always seen in a golf shirt, with khaki pants and brown/black shoes (varying on what “golf” shirt color is used). His hair is always neatly styled and combed.

ANTHONY CARBODACCI (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 24-40

Anthony is self employed, but he claims to dabble in waste management. He’s the fast talker of the group, and typically the first talker as well. He wears jeans and a bombers jacket with black boots.

BENJAMIN (BEN) CARMINE (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 24-40

He ended up going into the army during Desert Storm. His position was to be a line cook, but with his stories of pasta sauce puddles and pot kisses, you’d think he was on the front lines! He wears light blue denim pants and American themed shirts.

HIGH STAKES

Directed by: Jack Nogas

Genre: Drama, Action/Crime

The stories of three men and how they ended up in a back room poker game.

3 Principal Characters

JIMMY (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 25-35

Young, immature watch salesman who likes to party and never makes the right decisions.

TOMMY (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 21-30

Young, arrogant, mafioso who’s trying to make a name for himself, but his ego and temper always hold him back.

PETER (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 35-45

Aging, gruff detective who hates his job but is in debt to some shady people.

DEALER (background)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 35-65

Timid, quiet, scared.

THE UNDERSTUDY

Directed by: Joseph Molter

Genre: Comedy, Action/Crime

An aspiring actress, Lucy, gets caught in a comedic whirlwind when her nosy neighbor, Tracy, accidentally involves her in a crime, leading to a quirky chain of events with a surprising finale.

6 Principal Characters

LUCY (lead)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 30-45

Lucy is a chronically exhausted single mother. She could really use a hobby but lacks both time and energy necessary. Nevertheless, she decided to try acting and got herself cast in the lead role of a play. She lacks social enthusiasm and is blunt. The morning before the performance, she is massively underprepared and gets hit with additional complications.

TRACY (lead)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 25-40

Tracy is a duplicitous diva. After being the lead in a couple of plays, she has developed an addiction to stardom. She put everything into her recent audition but got cast as an understudy to Lucy. As a result, she is jealous and vengeful but pretends to be Lucy’s friend. As the performance nears, she becomes willing to do whatever it takes to get her role back.

PRINCIPAL (supporting)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 30-70

An irritated school principal who is navigating and attempting to swiftly resolve the discovery of drugs in Alex’s Backpack. They have a hardened exterior from dealing with youths all day.

ALEX (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 10-18

Alex is a golden child who is timid as a result of an unavailable single mom. He is ultimately framed for drug possession as a casualty of Tracy’s plot against her.

PRINCE CHARLES (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 25-45

Lucy’s Costar in her play. He is a nervous wreck because she is not showing up.

MEDIEVAL WOMAN (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 25-60

A supporting actress in the play, she is an unofficial communicator among the cast, trying to solve the problem of the missing lead actress.

I PROMISE FOREVER

Directed by: Julia Huff 

Genre: Drama, Romance/Family 

A young married couple is tragically killed in a car accident but they are reincarnated over and over again, destined to find each other in every new life.

4 Principal Characters

JENN 1 (lead)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20’S – 30’S

The first version of Jenn. This is the original Jenn before she is reincarnated at all. She has a strong emotional role in the story. She is a kindhearted and caring individual who is devastated by the loss of her husband and impacted by the trauma of the car crash.

SAM 1 (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20’S – 30’S

The first version of Sam. This is before he reincarnates at all. He is a protective, supportive, strong, flirtatious man. He loves his wife very much and would do anything to make her happy. He also goes through a lot as the story begins with a car crash and then he has amnesia for a part of the story and dies in the end.

JENN 2 (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | MID 20’S – 30’S

This is Jenn in the second life she lives as the first reincarnation of the character and the second time she meets the love of her life (Sam) who she lost in a past life. She is a kindhearted and caring individual like the original version of herself.

SAM 2 (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | MID 20’S – 30’S

Similar to the original Sam 1, he is a protective, supportive, strong, flirtatious man. Sam 2 is the first reincarnation of the character. He is a strong and bold man who is a smooth talker and a gentleman although he always teases Jenn 2.

LOVE SAYS HELLO

Directed by: Kincaid Hopkins 

Genre: Drama

Love Says Hello is a story about connection and hope communicated through a love of music. It covers a conversation between an older gentleman and a younger kid. Even though their gap in age is very distant.

2 Principal Characters

RALPH (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 60-75

Ralph is very kind-hearted and caring, with an old-school swing about him. He is an owner of a failing record store that is slowly but surely running out of business. Ralph previously co-owned the store with his son Michael, but unfortunately no longer does due to his son’s recent passing. Ralph is struggling financially, and his spirit is broken. Dealing with all of this turmoil has caused Ralph to lose hope, and even lose a piece of himself. He always had a deep passion for music, and opening a record store with his son had always been a dream of his. Over the years Ralph has noticed a decline in the demand for older vinyl, and is slowly but surely losing hope for the business he had such an interest in.

ANDREW (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 15-18

Andrew is curious and young-spirited. His presence breathes life into any environment he’s in. He’s hopeful and full of wonder, wanting to learn new things every chance he gets. He loves all types of music, and despite being brought up in a different generation, adores older styles of jazz, rock, and blues. He loves to talk about music any chance he gets. Andrew is almost in college and is very unsure about his future. Andrew is a great contrast to Ralph.

LOST WITH A MAP

Directed by: John DeMatio

Genre: Comedy

Losty is having problems finding his destination despite reaching the map’s mark.

2 Principal Characters

LOSTY (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-30

Losty is a charismatic and optimistic lead who wants nothing more than to find his purpose.

LEXI (supporting)

FEMALE SPEAKER | ALL ETHNICITIES | ALL AGES

Lexi is an annoying and nihilistic character that always doubts Losty’s dreams of finding his purpose.

MANAGER (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 30-45

The Manager is the character who hires Losty, and shows him around the kitchen. He has a very dry personality and doesn’t express much emotion.

KAREN (supporting)

FEMALE | WHITE | 30-45

Karen is an entitled and rude woman who cares about her own personal desires more than anything else.

DINNER WITH THE FIXER

Directed by: Eli Ill

Genre: Action/Crime

A young hitman makes one too many mistakes and must meet with his handler, a mob lord, to discuss what happens next.

0 Principal Characters

HOUSTON (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20-30

Hitman, very clumsy and has an issue taking things seriously but really does like his job.

SALERNO (supporting)

MALE | WHITE | 40-50

Old-fashioned mob boss, has an anger building just under the surface always. A very Tony Soprano-type of character.

WINSLOW (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 50+

A level-headed political figure, the target of Houston’s screw up.

WAITRESS (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20-25

Nice young lady, has a bit of bite to her.

FRANKIE (background)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 50+

A partner of Salerno’s. Quiet but sure.

PROJECT: LAIN

Directed by: Hunter Chakrabarty

Genre: Horror/Suspense, Science Fiction

Lain, the shy teenager, explores the darkest parts of humanity through the Wired, a virtual reality server, to understand why her classmate took her own life in this abstract film.

6 Principal Characters

CHISA (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 16-21

An almost omniscient presence to the story, disgusted by society.

JESSICA (background)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 16-21

Classmate of the leads.

BUSINESS MAN (background)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | LATE 20’S – 50’S

An aggressive Business-man harasses their lover, to engage in kissing.

WOMAN (background)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | LATE 20’S – 50’S

Partner of businessman, woman to be harassed, and later engage in kissing.

RYAN (background)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 16-21

Classmate of the leads.

CLUB-GOER (background)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 21-40

Rebel punk, frequent partier.

IN ANOTHER LIFE

Directed by: Tatiana Abboud

Genre: Drama, Romance/Family

Two people share a love that transcends multiple lifetimes, but this might be the only life where they don’t make it in the end.

2 Principal Characters

MARIANNE (lead)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 21-28

Skeptical romantic. She has a fiery approach to life and feels everything deeply but enjoys the little moments with the people she cares about.

JAMES (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 21-28

He is trying to navigate his own life but puts love above everything else. He is his own worst critic.

YOUNG MARIANNE (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 11-16

She is very self-motivated and open to new adventures.

YOUNG JAMES (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 11-16

He is mushy over Young Marianne. He is a nervous wreck trying to remain cool whenever he’s around her.

OLDER MARIANNE (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 50-60

She has been in love with Older James for 35 years. Besides being married for so long, they are each others best friends.

OLDER JAMES (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 50-60

He has been in love with Older Marianne for 35 years. Besides being married for so long, they are each others best friends.

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Directed by: Aidan Sullivan

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Action/Crime

A shady drug heist goes south, this is the aftermath.

3 Principal Characters

CALEB (supporting)

MALE | WHITE | 40-50

A well put together businessman (such as Saul Goodman seen in ‘Breaking Bad’/Better Call Saul’).

ETHAN (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20-28

A reckless kid type that’s got caught up in the wrong business, and becomes too eager for more, messes up and faces the consequences.

DAN (lead)

MALE | WHITE | 30-40

A shady, smug, know it all, teams up with business partners to overtake the drug business underworld.

CAUGHT BY THE MOB

Directed by: Spencer Fleek

Genre: Comedy, Action/Crime

The Detective with more wit than teeth must escape certain death from the mob (Italian Style).

4 Principal Characters

DETECTIVE COLA (lead)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20-45

A detective who was climbing the ranks of the Italian Mob before getting snuffed out as a rat and being captured. They are grizzled and experienced. They are fast paced, easy to anger, Heroic to the point of idiocy.

THE MOB BOSS (lead)

MALE | WHITE/MULTI-ETHNIC APPEARANCE | 25-45

He is if Spaghetti can speak, Lead of the Mob and wants you to know it. Brutal and smooth, tries his hardest to look intimidating and intelligent while kinda not being either.

MAIN GOON 1 (supporting)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20-65

Silent and stone faced. Sunglasses, nice hair and a well-maintained suit. Follows the word of The Mob Boss like gospel.

MAIN GOON 2 (supporting)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20-65

Silent and stone faced. Sunglasses, nice hair and a well-maintained suit. Follows the word of The Mob Boss like gospel.

WHERE DO WE GO?

Directed by: A Ray Jones

Genre: Drama

Bruce loses his wife in a mass shooting. He now has to come face to face with his faith and explaining to his son is there a heaven.

0 Principal Characters

BRUCE (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 30-35

A heartbroken man who’s lost his faith and has an issue with God for taking his wife away from here.

VANESSA (MOTHER) (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 50-60

She’s a retired pastor, strong and faith. Disapprove of her sons break away from faith but is understanding.

KATE (supporting)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20-25

Voice of reason, always helpful even when she can come off as annoying.

BRUCE JR (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES |10-13

Open minded to life, curious about everything around him. He looks for understanding.

ME, MYSELF, AND I

Directed by: Fen Pearson

Genre: Drama, Action/Crime, Horror/Suspense

When up against yourself, there’s no one to trust but you.

1 Principal Characters

ME (lead)

FEMALE | WHITE | 18-25

A young woman with dark hair and dark eyes. Someone to be desired. An encapsulation of hopes and dreams.

DJ 5 MIN DIALOGUE

Directed by: DeJaunta Jenkins

Genre: Drama, Action/Crime, Horror/Suspense

Andrew is looking for the man who killed his sister and after years his detective friend finally gives him a lead. However, the man who killed her has been right in front of him.

3 Principal Characters

ANDREW JENKINS (lead)

MALE | BLACK/ALL ETHNICITIES | 21-30

Andrew is a man who is scared by his past. Has a big heart but is unwilling to show it. His goal in life is to travel the world backpacking but for the time being he is dedicated to getting the man who killed his sister.

THE CROW (lead)

MALE | BLACK/ALL ETHNICITIES | 25-35

The Crow is an insane man who enjoys causing pain to others—a prolific serial killer who has claimed at least 15 victims by the time of this story. He is very good at deceiving people but make no mistake. He is someone who The Reverse Flash and The Joker wish they could be.

DETECTIVE ROSE DEARBORN (lead)

FEMALE | ALL ETHNICITIES/PREFERABLY SOMEONE WHO IS A PARENT | 30

Detective Dearborn is a brilliant detective with 5 years of experience. She is Andrew’s best friend and always has his best interest at heart. However, she is a mother first and will do anything to protect her kid, even betray her best friend.

SERVER (extra)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES |18-45

You are a server who doesn’t like the night shift but you do what you need to do to get by. With it being late you could be really snarky.

THE PACT

Directed by: Ethan Hernandez 

Genre: Drama, Comedy

A group of best friends hanging out in the woods are having a blast together as they end up dying one by one, only for it to be revealed that they were dead the whole time from a suicide pact.

0 Principal Characters

ZEKE (lead)

MALE | MULTI-ETHNIC APPEARANCE | 19 – MID 20’S

Wild, ambitious, and always ready for action.

JESSICA (lead)

FEMALE | WHITE | 19 – MID 20’S

Loves mother nature, caring, but surprisingly feisty.

JAESON (lead)

MALE | ASIAN | 20’S

Nerdy, introverted, but always down for an adventure.

CRACKHEAD MAN (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 30’S – 60’S

Suspicious looking, raggedly dressed, short tempered.

ZEKE’S MOM (supporting)

FEMALE | MULTI-ETHNIC APPEARANCE | 40’S

Abusive, hot head, substance user.

JESSICA’S DAD (supporting)

MALE | WHITE | 40’S

Caring, loving, sweet.

ROOM OF PASSAGE

Directed by: Caleb Banks

Genre: Drama, Comedy

A young ambitious adventurer must answer a riddle from a dragon in order to get some treasure.

2 Principal Characters

ADVENTURER (lead)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20’S

Young, ambitious adventurer seeking treasure and hoping to achieve great things. They have some underlying doubt if achieving great things actually has any meaning.

CHANSY (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 20+

Chansy is an old dragon cursed to guard a bounty of treasure with semi-challenging riddles. After watching so many adventures seek great things he doesn’t think that there’s any point to it.

THE SIGN

Directed by: Weston Wendyker 

Genre: Horror/Suspense

A ‘Twilight Zone’ like horror short, where two friends are driving along a road that does not end.

0 Principal Characters

CHRIS (co-lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-24

Chris is a naive kid with a heart of gold who’s emotions are on his sleeve.

JASON (co-lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-24

A smart kid with a smart ass sense of humor who can be mature when it calls for it.

GOTHIC LOLITA CHRONICLES

Directed by: Krista Kangas

Genre: Horror/Suspense

A politician is hunted down by a cyborg Lolita. Suspense with a mix of ‘Tron’ and ‘Twilight Zone’.

1 Principal Characters

XAVIER IRARAH (lead)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 30-50

Xavier Irarah is a businessman who’s very good at his job as a financial advisor. He is also a family-man and charismatic to everyone he meets. Multiple emotions are seen with this character and as such an actor with experience is preferred.

DYING CREATIVITY

Directed by: Ja’Nelle Hall

Genre: Drama

A depressed artist struggling to find inspiration.

3 Principal Characters

KLEO (lead)

FEMALE | BLACK | 21-30

A young evolving Afrocentric artist.

QUINN (supporting)

FEMALE | BLACK | 21-30

A young evolving Afrocentric artist.

HARMONY HUES (supporting)

FEMALE | BLACK | 35-45

A mature Afrocentric artist.

A WOMAN’S WORK

Directed by: Tela Haley

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Action/Crime, Horror/Suspense, Romance/Family

Sexual Harassment is NOT OKAY.

5 Principal Characters

ALEXIS (lead)

FEMALE | BLACK | 25-42

Highly intelligent, Black High Society Member, from a very wealthy family. She is a pillar of the community dedicated to bringing peace and healing the brokenness in the impoverished communities.

PHOEBE (supporting)

FEMALE | WHITE | 25-35

Smug, narcissistic, and arrogant. Uses her sex appeal and sex to get what she wants.

BOB (supporting)

MALE | WHITE | 40-55

Arrogant, racist, male chauvinist.

TORY (speaking background)

ALL GENDERS | ALL ETHNICITIES | 18-28

Biological male in the process of transitioning.

PAPER SNOWFLAKES

Directed by: Paradise Brooks

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Cubby & N’Dia are currently the only ones home, but now Cubby is in a rush getting ready to leave & go to a party himself, soon leaving N’Dia to be home alone.

3 Principal Characters

CUBBY (lead)

MALE | BLACK | 18-24

Black African American, it doesn’t matter what shade of skin tone in particular, we come in many different pigmentations (lightskin, brownksin, darkskin, etc.) His other physical attributes don’t matter, the actions of the character in the scene when getting ready can be changed to fit his physical appearance. (For example, there’s a scene where he brushes his waves, if you have dreads, this can be switched out for a different action.) You can also be younger then the age presented or older then the age presented, as long as you LOOK the age that’s needed. Older brother to N’Dia.

N’DIA (supporting)

FEMALE | BLACK/MULTI-ETHNIC APPEARANCE | 7-11

Of Black African American descent, her other physical attributes don’t matter. (Preferably having short hair if possible, such as shoulder length or shorter. There’s a scene where she gets decapitated, and the mannequins hair that will be used to execute this is very short. If her hair is too long, it can be braided in two French braids straight to the back, and the mannequins hair can be braided in a similar style to match.) You can also be younger then the age presented or older then the age presented, as long as you LOOK the age that’s needed. Younger sister to Cubby.

MY GUY (supporting)

MALE | BLACK | 18-24

Black African American, it doesn’t matter what shade of skin tone in particular, we come in many different pigmentations (lightskin, brownksin, darkskin, etc.) His other physical attributes don’t matter, the actions of the character in the scene can be changed. Best friend to Cubby, his real name isn’t mentioned once throughout the film, just what he is saved as in Cubby’s contacts when texting him.

THE BAG

Directed by: Julian Guvetis

Genre: Action/Crime

When a simple heist for an unknown employer goes wrong, the surviving men begin to lose faith in each other.

7 Principal Characters

TIGER (lead)

MALE | WHITE | 30-45

A badass middle aged white male with a clean shave, the leader of the thieves, intelligent, and makes the final decisions.

SPIDER (supporting)

MALE | WHITE/HISPANIC/MULTI-ETHNIC APPEARANCE | 25-35

An arrogant, sarcastic, loud mouth who says what’s on his mind and doesn’t conform to the normalities others do.

BEAR (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 25-40

A quiet, heavy set, observant man with a deep, jarring voice.

SNAKE (supporting)

MALE | ALL ETHNICITIES | 25-40

A man who’s not as smart as the others but is more professional, takes direction well, and works well with his team.

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