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CHRISTY GARCIA
Must be 18 by actors first shoot day Any ethnicity. Mia’s lifelong bestie. Christy is Type A, popular, driven and embraces society’s expectations of what an empowered woman should be. She is also addicted to her phone like everyone, loving the curated lifestyle. When she learns that her best friend Mia may not want the same career path they have always dreamed of together, she is devastated and not sure how to handle it.
ETHAN SMITH
Must be 18 by actors first shoot day Any ethnicity. Thoughtful and down to earth classmate of Mia’s who works at his family bakery in town. He’s the only one who really sees Mia for who she is rather than the person she has curated for herself. They form a deep friendship and start to date during Mia’s detox.
BEVERLY DELUCA
BIPOC. Mia’s workaholic mother. She’s a respected and high-powered attorney in Windsor. However, her relationship with her daughter is strained as she always prioritizes work over family life. It ended her marriage years back which deeply affected Mia growing up. Even though she is deeply unhappy on the inside, Beverly encourages her daughter to get a law degree and focus on her career over anything else.
GEORGIE
Must be 18 by actors first shoot day Any ethnicity. Completes the friend trio for Mia and Christy. She is fully addicted to her phone, and doesn't know how to separate herself from it. She struggles with making connections with the people who are right in front of her and instead chooses the ones that are far away she can text with. When Mia takes on this new journey in her life, Georgie doesn’t know how to fully react to it and is confused by Mia’s decisions.
AUNT CHERYL
Mia’s Aunt and Beverly’s younger sister. Mia babysits her kid weekly. She does not have the type of job that keeps her away from her family for long periods of time. She is noticeably happier than Beverly and this does not go unnoticed by Mia.
Mr. Pappas
Any ethnicity. The school’s Guidance Counselor and a mentor to Mia. He is one of those guys who peaked in high school and never left. He actively encourages and pushes Mia to be all she can be in the working world after she graduates, helping her think outside of the box. But his encouragement leads Mia down her detox path which he is not a fan of at first.
MRS. CLARK
Any ethnicity. Mia’s law teacher can come off as a little tradition and cold with her teaching tactics. But all she is trying to do is push her students to be the best they can be. She sees Mia has great potential and wants her to succeed.
HEATHER SANDERS
Any ethnicity. A youth psychologist who delivers a presentation on the effects of social media on youth. She likes to capture any room she’s in even though her talks can sometimes bore the young.
J. Edgar Hoover
Feature film - “Robeson”. Part - Voice of J.Edgar Hoover - we need an actor who can impersonate the distinctive voice of US FBI Director J.Edgar Hoover. The actor need not look like Hoover, but must be able to “do” his voice and imitate his distinctive cadence and speaking style. NOTE: Please record your audition as a video. The actor will be on camera, we need to see your rendition of US FBI Director J.Edgar Hoover. Although the actor's face and body will be altered with AI, we need your performance. Pay - $250. Please use the attached script sides to create a self-tape audition and submit by Wednesday, July 15. Use the attached link (or many others available on YouTube) as a model for his voice.
Mom
Talent will be required to wear a bathing suit for the pool and beach shots. Outdoor active wear will be required for hiking and the attractions. Real families are encouraged to submit. Please make a note stating any real family members.
Dad
Talent will be required to wear a bathing suit for the pool and beach shots. Outdoor active wear will be required for hiking and the attractions. Real families are encouraged to submit. Please make a note stating any real family members.
Daughter
Talent will be required to wear a bathing suit for the pool and beach shots. Outdoor active wear will be required for hiking and the attractions. Real families are encouraged to submit. Please make a note stating any real family members.
Son
Talent will be required to wear a bathing suit for the pool and beach shots. Outdoor active wear will be required for hiking and the attractions. Real families are encouraged to submit. Please make a note stating any real family members.
Couple - male
Talent will be required to wear a bathing suit for the pool and beach shots. Outdoor active wear will be required for hiking and the attractions. Real couples are encouraged to submit. Please make a note stating any real couples available.
Couple - female
Talent will be required to wear a bathing suit for the pool and beach shots. Outdoor active wear will be required for hiking and the attractions. Real couples are encouraged to submit. Please make a note stating any real couples available.
Ryan
RYAN (17) Quiet, emotionally complex teen grieving his mother. Sensitive, withdrawn, and carries a soft masculinity with hints of unspoken femininity. A skater and musician. Must carry emotional weight non-verbally. Age Range: 16–20 Gender: Male or non-binary Ethnicity: Open Skills: Skating and/or musical ability (drums/guitar) a bonus
Silas
SILAS (18 ) Ryan's best friend. Scruffy, magnetic, and sharp. A River Phoenix type who masks his sensitivity with humour. Their connection is emotionally charged and layered. Age Range: 16 - 20 Gender: Male or non-binary Ethnicity: Open Skills: Guitar playing and/or skating a bonus
Ashley
ASHLEY (12) Ryan’s younger sister. Strange and captivating, with wild eyes and a curious mind. Has a strong bond with Ryan. Playful yet grounded, she provides a sense of warmth and subtle wisdom. Age Range: 11–14 Gender: Female Ethnicity: Open
Bill
BILL (40s) Ryan’s father. Handsome, rugged, emotionally distant. A former Woodstock-type struggling to hold it together while parenting through grief. Age Range: 40–55 Gender: Male Ethnicity: Open