POSTING DATE - 10/30/2024
PROJECT TITLE - “Recruitment Drive”
PROJECT TYPE - Student Short Film
PROJECT SYNOPSIS - The heartwarming tale of a romantically-frustrated college student who realizes her relationship troubles can be solved by starting her own cult
TONE- Goofy AF
UNION STATUS - Non-Union
PRODUCTION DATES - 11/23 - 11/24/2024
PRODUCTION LOCATION - Boise, ID
TEAM MEMBER DETAILS - Jake Losinski- Director, J. Kelly- Producer
COMPENSATION/RATE - $50/day + meals
NOTE: While the story deals with adult themes, absolutely NO nudity or intimacy is required
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
ERICA
Female, late teens or early 20s. Straight-A student, former bible-camper, who primarily didn’t put time or energy into relationships but is now seeking a little action, although she has no idea how to go about it. Historically she hasn’t been much fun, but it appears she is ready to leave her straight-laced life behind.
MARVIN
Male, 20s-30s. A mysterious self-proclaimed cult leader: Marvin says that he was born on horseback in the Himalayas, raised in a monastery, and reached a level of enlightenment through meditation not attainable by most mortals. Marvin’s mom says he was raised in suburban Akron, Ohio, and worked doing door-to-door cable sales.
LUPUS
Female, late teens or early 20s. Erica’s best friend and polar opposite, Lupus is entirely sexually-liberated. Spirit animal: praying mantis.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES - Submissions due 11/8/2024
SUBMISSION DETAILS - Please send headshot, resume, and links to reels (reel is optional) to jake@layaboutindustries.com
CALLBACKS - Will be scheduled individually either in-person in Boise, ID or remotely