Project: BRIAN
Project Type: Feature Film
Union Status: SAG-AFTRA
Producer: Thomas Mahoney, Casey Hanley, Rebellium Films
Director: TBD
Writer: Mike Scollins
Casting Director: Chris Freihofer
Start Date(s): 11/23/2024
Audition Date(s): ASAP – SELF TAPE & IN PERSON
Shoot Location: Oklahoma City
PAY: SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Scale ($783/day +10%)
STORYLINE
Brian, a high school junior with a quick wit and a short temper, struggles with very public “freak-outs” that make social situations near impossible. His cooler older brother is a constant source of anger. His parents aren’t much help either. They regularly send him to a weekly therapist who listens to Brian word vomit his feelings. It’s the worst kept secret in school that Brian is hopelessly in love with his teacher and is made fun of by his classmates for it. Brian’s life takes a turn when the new kid in school befriends him. Eager to find a new way to stand out, Brian decides to run for class president, with his new friend as campaign manager. The race for class president becomes more than just a campaign; it’s Brian’s path to self- discovery and acceptance. Comedy.
BREAKDOWN OF ROLES
[NURSE] A school nurse who takes no grief from anyone. Her dry, sadistic sense of humor gets her through the day. 1 Scene, 7 lines.
[MARGARET] An adorable older woman in her 60s-80s, rides the city bus. She things Brian is going to a protest and she invites him to her women’s march coming up soon. 1 scene, 6 lines.
[NATALIE] A popular high school junior, surprised that Brian is running for class president. She needs Brian to take care of the problem girls. 2 scenes, 5 lines, 1 speech
[JESSICA] A popular high school junior, surprised that Brian is running for class president. 2 Scenes, 4 lines
[BUS DRIVER] He drives a city bus, but it’s just a day job. He’s really in a band. 1 scene, 3 lines.
[CAROL] A woman in line at the craft store, reminds Brian to watch his language. There are children (hers) present. 1 scene, 1 line
[JEN] A high school junior who looks 22 and is dressed way too sexy for school. She has fun hanging out last night. 1 scene, 1 line.
[WAYNE] A high school student at the assembly. He tells Travis to stop talking to him. 1 scene, 1 line.
[BRUCE] A man in his 60s, riding the city bus. He is surprised Wendy has a husband. 1 scene, 1 line.
[WENDY] A woman in her 50s-60s, She is on the bus, confusing Brian with someone headed to prison. 1 scene, 1 line
[AMANDA] A female student at the assembly. She wants the missing students brought home. 1 scene, 1 line.
[JOEY] A loudmouth high school student in the assembly audience. He shouts back to the stage. 1 scene, 1 line.
[JENNA] A high school student auditioning for the school play Guys & Dolls. Not sure why she chose a monologue from 12 Years a Slave, however. 1 scene, 1 speech, 1 line.
TO SUBMIT FOR THIS PROJECT:
READ AND FOLLOW THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY.
Failure to follow the instructions will likely result in your submission being lost, mis-filed or accidentally deleted.
- Email a photo and either an acting resume or a list of acting experience to the casting office
- Include all contact information including:
-NAME
-EMAIL ADDRESS
-CITY/STATE of residence (travel will NOT be compensated)
-Make the subject heading of your email: KNOX – (Name of Role). Example: KNOX – Showering Man
-Send the email to submit.freihofercasting@gmail.com
(If you do not send to the email address listed, your submission WILL NOT BE SEEN.)
-If you are selected to audition for the project, you will be contacted by email. Check emails regularly.
-NO PHONE CALLS