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Looking for Actors for "Vanderbilt" Short Film

Nashville, TN, United States
ID: 207280Exp: 12/2/2022
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking actors for "Vanderbilt" Student Short Film. Please see the details below. About the project: Jamie, an aspiring rabbi, and Tessa, his girlfriend of six months, invite Rabbi Gould and his/her daughter. Lily, for a Shabbat dinner at their house. Everything goes well until Tessa brings out the lasagna, Jamie's favorite dish yet taboo for a Shabbat dinner. Rate: Credits and copy provided. Additional info: Production Date: Dec 3 or 4 (TBD) Location: Nashville, TN When applying, please send 2. Picture, Resume, and Reels (if available).

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3 roles

JamieMale18-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Lead, White (preferably Jewish) A college senior. The host of this Shabbat dinner and an aspiring Rabbi. He's Tessa's boyfriend of six months. Normally he is gentle, at least he seems to be. During the dinner, he loses his temper and yells at Tessa for the first time.

TessaFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Lead A college senior and a future med school student. Jamie's girlfriend of six months. She is a strong, independent woman. She wants to be a good dinner guest so she brings Jamie's favorite dish, lasagna, the worst food to have on a Shabbat dinner table since it is non Kosher. Throughout the dinner, she is confused about Jamie's hesitation to eat the lasagna, yet she tries to keep her temper. She finally gives up after Jamie harshly blames her for her ignorance of Kosher in front of everyone.

Rabbi GouldBoth genders35-60 y.o.White / Caucasian

Supporting, White (preferably Jewish) A rabbi. He/She always loves seeing college students involved in the local Jewish community. He/She focuses on his career as a rabbi. When he/she was called to lead the congregation in this area, he/she moved his/her entire family across the country within a week. He/She used to have a close relationship with his/her daughter, Lily, but hasn't had a deep conversation with her since his/her work got busier.