Casting Call – August 2011
Unexpected Places
This is a faith based endeavor. Our goal every step of this process is to cast, direct, produce
and create a production that is honoring to God above all. At the same time we wish to
entertain our audience and leave them satisfied that it was worth their time to watch our
movie. We seek to portray truths that are contained in the Holy Bible and inbed them in a
dramatic production that is compelling and high quality. Our goal it to create a favorable and
intriguing view of prayer and what God can do in our lives. We believe that no person
regardless of what he or she has done is beyond redemption.
STORY SUMMARY
Cody is a troubled son who continues making bad choices into adult life. Watching his
descent causes his mother Pam almost unbearable grief. Mother and son hit bottom
together. Cody struggles with addiction and crime while Pam is affected in all the
relationships in her life including her marriage and her work. Her faith is shaken and she feels
more alone than ever. She is hanging on by a thread, thanks in part to the support from her
prayer group.
There is an amazing journey for mother and son concluding with God intervening and
opening both their eyes to redemption and restoration. This film will speak powerfully to
parents or anyone agonizing over their loved ones making poor decisions. This story, loosely
based on true life events, demonstrates miraculously that what is impossible for man is
possible for God.
THE MAJOR CHARACTERS:
PAM is remarried and working as a high level executive enjoying her demanding position as
a corporate controller. She also tries to unsuccessfully manage both her son’s lives as well.
She is involved with her church faithfully and doesn’t understand or relate to her two children
who make a series of poor choices with increasing severe consequences. She feels helpless
much of the time. The one positive thing she does is become part of a prayer group that
nurtures and supports her through the difficulties. She reaches a crisis with God when she
realizes that she can’t change her children.
CODY spent much of his youth in various schools and programs because of behavioral
issues. His parents divorced and back and forth between them getting in trouble wherever he
was. Eventually his dad sends him to live in Michigan with his mom where our story begins.
Cody has an opportunity for a fresh start but instead chooses drugs and poor choices.
Eventually he hits bottom where he is forced to face himself and the truth.
ALAN is married to Pam and stepfather to Cody and Dustin. This is Alan’s first marriage and
he has no children of his own. Alan is committed to his wife, but he has a difficult time
dealing with all that is going on with her children and how much it intrudes on their
relationship. He trusts in God and he supports Pam, but when things go too far he’s forced to
take a stand.
DUSTIN is Pam’s older son and has his own issues. He doesn’t attend church and wants to
live according to how own rules. He has been dating his girlfriend, Mandy, for a few years
and they have a baby. They live together but don’t intend to get married which really upsets
Pam.
MANDY is Dustin’s girlfriend. Her mother passed away several years earlier and she has no
other close family. She wants to be a good mother because she understands how brief life
can be. Mandy misses her mother and tries reaching out to Pam and her church though
Dustin resists.
SUSAN is a positive and devoted Christ follower. She loves her friends, family and especially
her husband. Her greatest prayer is for him to turn to God. Susan and Pam have been
friends for about 10 years and together they start a prayer group. The group is tight knit and
actively pray for their loved ones, their church and the needs of those around them.
THE PRAYER LADIES – ANN who is a working mother often feels as though she is a victim
but turns to prayer to help overcome this. DAWN is a widow with grown children who are
troubled. She is somewhat depressed but she fights against it with the help of the group.
LINDA is good natured and takes things as they come. She strongly believes in the power of
prayer and she is a strong encourager. NANCY is slightly angry and dealing with issues of
her health situations going on her life. She loves the group and their willingness to have her a
part of it.
JASON meets Cody at the campground where they both work. His parents are divorced and
he lives with his mom who struggles to get by. Jason and Cody have a lot in common and
quickly become friends. Eventually Jason decides that drugs might not be the answer and he
strikes up a friendship with Alan who encourages him to consider another path.
PAUL is Pam’s boss. He is a high level executive who demands much from her. His is
supportive until she asks for his help resolving issues within his team. Eventually they clash
and Penny takes a stand.
This is a Casting Call for a feature length movie to be filmed during August and September in and around Milford & Brighton, Michigan. The fictional story is very loosely based on true events that transpired in the life of the screenwriter and her family. This is a no-budget production (no payment) with the goal of producing a compelling movie that will speak of God’s redemption power and His desire to work in seemingly impossible circumstances.
This is an adult-themed production and there are only speaking parts for adults, but there are several scenes requiring extras of all ages. “CODY’S JOURNEY HOME” is being produced by REVEAL FILM GROUP, creators of the “TIM”, “DON”, “LISA” & “CRYSTAL” short testimony redemption videos.
THIS FILM WILL NOT CONFLICT WITH OUTREACH 2011 – You can perform in both productions.
We are looking for actors for the following roles (see PDF for actor requirements age/sex):
MAJOR ROLES
There are 11 significant roles which will be a major time commitment – although we will work around your schedule, there will be some night scenes
SUPPORTING ROLES (generally these parts are 3 scenes or less)
There are another 12 medium roles (1-3 scenes) and 18 minor characters
Extras for several church scenes
There are also non-acting opportunities to get involved including film crew, production support, makeup, lighting support, audio support – and others too numerous to mention. If you would like to be involved, please complete the form below and give it to either Penny Carlisi or Megan Farnsworth and you will be contacted. Penny’s phone is 248-756-1692 and her email is penny@revealfilmgroup.com and Megan’s phone is 248-228-4064 and her email is megan0revealfilmgroup.com Feel free to pass this along to any friends know who might be interested in this opportunity.
Contact:
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