Short film: RTO
Synopsis: Short film. Comedy. An array of characters navigate the absurdities of Corporate America. Think Office Space meets Knocked Up meets Dont Look Up.
Date of the shoot: late September, 2 -3 day shoot
Location: Center city Philadelphia +3 in Philadelphia
Rate: Non-union, Volunteer/unpaid
Compensation: Food, travel stipend, reel footage, credits, access to any film festivals that showcase the film. Possible compensation post- production
Seeking talent from Philadelphia area and who are open to being the face of the characters in marketing campaigns.
Director: David Vincent DiBona, IG- @davidvincentdibona , Writer: Antonia Manohar
If interested in any of the below roles or if you have questions please reach out to tndibona@proton.me or david.dibona1@gmail.com.
Character glossary:
Character Name: JP
Age range: mid to late 30s
Gender: Male/single
Character description: JP went to school for journalism but ended up working for Fleet Corp, a big corporation that makes exercise equipment, as a Technical Writer. He’s talented/ great at his job but does not really care about job titles/promotions/etc. because he sees through corporate B.S. He just does this job for the paycheck and the fancy loft apartment he has in Northern Libs. He’s laid back, sarcastic, and funny.

Character Name: Rohan
Age Range- mid to late 30s
Gender: Malel/Single
Character description: JP’s best friend. He’s from India here on an H1B work visa. Has a posh Indian accent. Hardworking but laughs along with JP about the absurdities of corporate life. He’s a nerd at heart but is one of the best looking out of the nerds. He has gourmet and refined tastes that JP makes fun of. Has a little thing for Olivia but would never admit it.

Character Name: Kim Walters
Age Range:30s
Gender Female/single
Character description: Kim is JP’s boss. She’s a mid-level manager who is vying for that one big promotion. She’s A-type personality. She’s quirky but well put together. She’s serious about her job and her life at Fleet Corp but she sometimes talks gossip (only with JP. )

Character Name: Olivia
Age Range: early 20s
Gender: Female/single
Character description: Olivia is an attractive young 20 something who studied business and physical fitness in college in hopes of being a personal trainer. After joining Fleet Corp, a big corporate exercise equipment company it becomes clear she wants to climb the corporate and social ladder at all costs. Rohan has a crush on her but she gets a lot of other male attention.

Character Name: Rob
Age Range: anywhere from 30 to 50s.
Gender- Male
Character description: Total teacher’s pet. Workaholic. He’s one level above Kim. He thrives in corporate culture. Always wears a suit. He’s a bit flamboyant.

Character Name: Wendy
Age Range: late 20s/ early 30s
Gender Female
Character description: She works for a consulting firm that Fleet Corp hired to do professional development. She’s bubbly, enthusiastic with forced faked confidence.