THE GATES
Project Type: Feature Film
Union Status: SAG-AFTRA
Producer: Ross Kohn, Nancy Leopardi and Rebellium Films
Director: John Burr
Writer: John Burr
Casting Director: Chris Freihofer (local casting)
Filming dates 9/16/24-10/9/24
Audition Date: ASAP – SELF TAPE & IN PERSON
Shoot Location: Tulsa, OK
Rate of Pay / Contract:
SAG Basic Agreement Scale ($1,204/day, $4,180/wk) +10% agent commission
SPECIAL NOTE:
Please indicate if an actor lives outside of 500 miles from Tulsa, OK.
STORYLINE
Derek is a college student who is staying at his family’s upper middle-class home for the summer to help care for his ailing mother. He is lured out for the night by his childhood best friend, Tyon, and his new buddy, Kevin. In a “borrowed” new Dodge Charger the three young men depart the suburbs, heading for a nearby party to meet some pretty girls and – with any luck – a fun night of debauchery. Halfway to their destination, the guys find themselves re-routed through a very wealthy, very gated community. They become lost within its walls, and among its affluent residents.
Before they can find their way out they witness a man murder a woman inside his home. Temporarily managing to evade the murderer’s pursuit, the three begin a terrifying journey through the community, contending with the various forces hunting them as well as dealing with the widening rifts between them. As the night wears on, the tensions rise along with the body count. Alliances and assumptions on all sides will be stretched to the breaking point. If justice is going to prevail, the community’s darkest secrets must be forced into the light.
But our three young protagonists have the truth on their side. And within “The Gates” – absolutely nothing is more dangerous.
BREAKDOWN OFADDITIONAL ROLES
[CALEB] 12 to 14 years old, White boy. He spots someone in the yard and reports what he sees to his dad. After getting a shotgun from his dad, he chases the intruders off. No mature content. A teacher will be provided on set, and the parent/guardian is welcome on set. 1 Scene, 7 lines.[GARY] 40 to 50 years old, White man. Texas drawl. He gives his son a rifle and has him handle the intruders, keeping a careful eye on them as he does. 1 Scene, 4 lines.
[SANDY] 30 to 40 years old, White woman. Out for a walk on a summer evening, she spots a well-known neighbor and warns him of possible intruders running around. She cautions him to be careful. 1 Scene, 7 lines.
[GOLFER] 35 to 55 years old, White man. A little drunk and a lot sunburned from a day on the links, he is now grabbing dinner in the supper club, but grabs Derek because he is sure he knows him from somewhere but just can’t place him. 1 Scene, 3 lines.
[HOUSEWIFE] 30 to 45 years old, White woman. Attractive. At the country club for dinner, she grabs Derek and asks him to refill her prosecco. 1 Scene, 3 lines.
[HUSBAND] 35 to 55 years old, White man. While his wife is getting another prosecco, he needs Derek to also grab him another bourbon. 1 scene, 1 line.
[HOST] 25 to 40 years old, White man. The snooty host at the country club restaurant. He directs Derek to clean a table, but after realizing Derek doesn’t work there and is obviously trespassing, he instructs him to leave. This guy needs to have a punchable face. 1 Scene, 4 lines.
[WHITE DUDE] 18 to 25 years old, White man. Country club look. Translates Xavier’s request for Kevin to spit out a rap track at the party. 1 scene, 1 line.
[TRIAGE NURSE] 30 to 45 years old, all ethnicities any gender. The handsome tirage nurse calls for a rapid response team, stat, and informs the patient he is required to report the injury to the police. 1 Scene, 3 lines.
TO SUBMIT FOR THESE ROLES:
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 headshot and either an acting resume or a list of credits/experience to the casting office.
- Include all contact information including:
-NAME
-PHONE NUMBER
-EMAIL ADDRESS
-CITY/STATE of residence (Please indicate if your residence is beyond 500 miles from Tulsa, OK)
-Make the subject heading of your email: GATES – (Name of Role). Example: GATES- HOST
-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.
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