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| Created Date | September 06, 2019 | |
| Expiration Date | September 26, 2019 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| City | Los Angeles | |
| Location | Los Angeles | |
| Project Type | Short Film, Non union, PAID | |
| Project Title | Pool | |
Description:
Casting 'Pool,' a narrative short about a chance encounter between an ex couple in an Uber Pool ride.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy | Male | Caucasian | 24-34 | A textbook Love Avoidant. He hides from any sign of emotional intimacy, but yearns for love and affection which typically comes at the expense of the people closest to him. He can be charming, witty, but uses it as a coping mechanism to shield people his true self. His emotions are black and white, ranging from explosions of love to raptures of anger and rage. Externally exudes strength, internally weak and chaotic. He's handsome but not overly attractive - no models. I want this character to deeply, richly, authentically explore what happens when his toxic masculinity gets checked - with no escape - by someone who knows him in and out. |
| Olivia | Female | Caucasian | 24-34 | Addicted to love. She puts everything on the table, all the time. She is a survivor, she has endured infinite pain and trauma from men. Yet, she is still here. Her addictive need for a man's validation and approval often leave her in toxic relationships where she isn't able to reach her full potential. A raw, hopeless romantic who is spiritually stoic. Her sharp tongue could slash your throat. Externally volatile, internally filled with fortitude and strength. She's uniquely beautiful. No models. I want this character to exercise her power - finally - when faced with the opportunity to confront and reckon with her abuser. |
| Farzad | Male | Any | 49-64 | He fled Iran to provide his family with a better opportunity in the states, giving up his dream job as a pediatrician in Iran to drive Uber in the US. He sacrifices daily for his family, for their wellbeing, for their survival. He knows life is never a straight line. His dreams were quashed, but he works so that his children can achieve all the things he wasn't able to. He intimately understands oppression - not only on a government or state level, but on a personal level in relation to relationships. To him, oppression is internal fear manifested as external control. And within that realm, there is a complete void of true love -- the ability to share yourself with others without fear or judgement, to let them in, wholly. His experiences gave him immense wisdom, often delivered through his kind eyes, thick accent, and warm, welcoming spirit. Every wrinkle on his face tells a story, a hardship, a hurdle he overcame, so he wears them with great honor and pride. In regards to his views of true love, our actor should refer to this letter from Steinbeck to his son: First, if you are in love, that’s a good thing, that’s about the best thing that can happen to anyone. Don’t let anyone make it small or light to you. Second, there are several kinds of love. One is a selfish, mean, grasping, egotistical thing which uses love for self-importance. This is the ugly and crippling kind. The other is an outpouring of everything good in you — of kindness and consideration and respect — not only the social respect of manners but the greater respect which is recognition of another person as unique and valuable. The first kind can make you sick and small and weak but the second can release in you strength, and courage and goodness and even wisdom you didn’t know you had. |
