Les Immigrants - "The Party"
Short-film Logline: A romantic dramedy exploring modern dating, identity and self-worth, seen from the eyes of an immigrant woman navigating a chaotic night that shifts from illusion to reality.
12 roles
Jean-Paul. Age range: 35-40, male, open ethnicity, French of Italian accent prioritized Jean-Paul is charming, intelligent, emotionally unavailable, and deeply insecure beneath the surface. He craves connection but fears vulnerability. His actions often contradict his feelings, creating tension between what he wants and what he allows himself to have. Note: Actor must be comfortable performing intimacy on camera, kissing scenes.
Juan. Age range: 30's, male, Latin/Mexican ethnicity, with a Spanish accent Juan is charismatic, confident, impulsive, and impossible to ignore. He moves through the world with ease, charm, and a reckless sense of freedom, but beneath his playful exterior is a man who avoids vulnerability. Note: Actor must be comfortable performing intimacy on camera, kissing scenes.
Kaddie. Age range: 25-35, female, open ethnicity Kaddie is beautiful, confident, magnetic, and emotionally dangerous. She walks into a room and immediately becomes the center of attention, but beneath her charm is a deeply competitive streak and a need for validation. She is always keeps people guessing. Note: Actor must be comfortable performing intimacy on camera, kissing scenes.
Receptionist-Cashier: age range: 40-50, open gender, open ethnicity The Receptionist has personality, warmth and a strong sense of self. This person brings a brief moment of levity/comedy and human connection in our protagonists journey.
Patron: age range: 40 to 65, male, open ethnicity, can be out of shape/all body shapes A regular at the underground party with strong presence and personality. He helps create the unique atmosphere of the underground party and adds texture, humor, and realism to the environment.
Bartender: age range: 25-40, open gender, open ethnicity, non-speaking on camera, must be tall The bartender is effortlessly attractive, charismatic, and confident.
Featured background/SOC - a prostitute is walking through and standing in an alley downtown as our protagonists enter a club.
Featured background/SOC - a homeless street person/drug addict is hanging out in an alley downtown as our protagonists enter a club.
Featured background/SOC - a bounder is minding the door in an alley as our protagonists enter a club.
Featured background/SOC-a couple is kissing under a lamp in the distance in Gastown
General background-playing S&M swingers club types, may wear character appropriate clothing (if you have, even better). Tell your friends.
General background-playing rave/warehouse dance club going types, may wear character appropriate clothing. Tell your friends.