Greater Philadelphia Film Office
INFORMATION:
Project type: Pilot
Project title: Don’t Be Sk8
Project logline: Olive and Simone get wrapped up in some risky business while on the hunt to find their missing friend, Brett.
Theme: Coming-of-age, young adult, drama
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIVE SENTENCES:
Olive: Female, 18 – 25, POC, Protagonist, Skater punk/Alt, energetic, emotionally dynamic, able to ride a skateboard – preferred
Simone: Female, 18 – 25, POC, Protagonist ‘Sidekick’, Urban skater – streetwear aesthetic, Calm & Cool (counterpart to Olive), able to ride a skateboard – preferred
Brett: Female, 18 – 25, POC, braids, Missing friend of the protagonist, fresh skater, studious, ‘Geeky’, tertiary friend of Olive and Simone
Lee: Male, 25-30, Antagonist, Tattoos are a plus, Smug, Semi Narcissistic
Nate: Male, 25-30, Charismatic, aloof, energetic, reminiscent of Freddy Mercury in attitude, trust-fund baby, a friend of Simone
Marvin/Marline:, small part side character, friendly older person, “Neighborhood grandparent” – type. Actual age doesn’t matter
NOTES: Thank you for showing interest in our student film! While this work is unpaid, this is a great opportunity for portfolios and acting reels. Weekend availability is a must and filming will begin on October 29th, 2023 until November 19th with 6 shoots (Tentative). If interested please fill out the casting information form/availability and submit both the form and a video audition to Lillian Doty at dontbesk8@outlook.com. Please forward any questions to Lillian at dontbesk8@outlook.com. SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE REVIEWED ON OCTOBER 13TH, PLEASE SUBMIT BY THEN.
LINK TO FORM AND SIDES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hrveMtEpRI4oUbsY_kCATXrzrBxuyb-yiL-2l5mYaW4/edit?usp=sharing