"Casting Call"
“Casting Call” is a contemporary romantic dramedy played against the Hollywood life of two young, creative people. Shannon Mills in her 30’s is an attractive executive and producer at an independent commercial production house in Santa Monica California. Ambitious and smart, Shannon has neglected a personal life to become a “player” in the industry. Shannon is always trying to prove herself to her boss, stylish and slick entrepreneur, Roland Bridges 50’s. Shannon has traded a personal life to become a vice-president in what is traditionally a man’s world. One of her close friends and co-producing partner is 55 year old Gordon Shipp.
Richard Donald, also in his 30’s, is an attractive African American actor who is living the dream making a living in commercials but hoping for stardom in feature films or a TV series.Frustrated like most actors, Richard is a charming talent and has sacrificed any real meaningful relationship to concentrate on pursuing his career. Richard and his friendly golden retriever Sampson live in an old legendary Hollywood Apartment building. A close friend and champion is his agent, Astrid Sommers 40’s. Astrid is the owner of one of the top boutique Commercial Agency’s in the country.
On an evening when Richard is performing at an industry awards dinner, he later comes to Shannon’s aide at when she is involved in a car accident. Following her home to help calm her nerves, he offers her additional comfort when she learns that a dear friend, mentor and one time lover has just died. She falls apart under the stress and Richard lingers until dawn to watch over her through a restless sleep.
In spite of the tragedy, Shannon recognizes but fights an unspoken mutual attraction she and Richard experience. Richard, respecting the situation, leaves her to her grief. Shannon buries her emotions by returning to work with Gordon Shipp to guide a very important account for her company. Roland, her boss, puts her under particular pressure to deliver.
Richard is under his own pressures fearing any real chance at success because of a lack of opportunities (due to discrimination). He is stressed and forced to accept Astrid’s hospitality and stay at her Beverly Hills home while his aging apartment building is undergoing some renovations. Suspecting Shannon has some interest in Richard, Astrid invites Shannon to a surprise birthday dinner for Richard.
After a lovely evening Richard and Shannon spend the rest of the night really getting to know one another. Opening up their hearts, affection turns to feeling. Both are afraid of intimacy so they go slow. But when business gets mixed up with emotions, conflict and outside pressures begin to unravel the relationship.
Both struggle internally with hard choices not sure if they want to save their relationship. Shannon and Gordon are pressured by their boss, Roland Bridges, to deliver a very important contract. Shannon stands to lose this big account in an effort to improve the campaign and help Richard. When she is forced to pull the plug on the project and lose Richard his big ($) chance, he is hurt and angry. Both wallow in self-pity until Astrid, for Richard and Gordon, for Shannon, work behind the scenes to resurrect new options for their compatriots.
In an emotional climax Shannon and Richard in separate situations put themselves on the line for what they believe. Richard takes a risky chance to win Shannon back. Love doesn’t solve everything but in the end, courage and integrity show the way.
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Richard Donald, also in his 30’s, is an attractive African American actor who is living the dream making a living in commercials but hoping for stardom in feature films or a TV series.Frustrated like most actors, Richard is a charming talent and has sacrificed any real meaningful relationship to concentrate on pursuing his career. Richard and his friendly golden retriever Sampson live in an old legendary Hollywood Apartment building. A close friend and champion is his agent, Astrid Sommers 40’s. Astrid is the owner of one of the top boutique Commercial Agency’s in the country.
On an evening when Richard is performing at an industry awards dinner, he later comes to Shannon’s aide at when she is involved in a car accident. Following her home to help calm her nerves, he offers her additional comfort when she learns that a dear friend, mentor and one time lover has just died. She falls apart under the stress and Richard lingers until dawn to watch over her through a restless sleep.
In spite of the tragedy, Shannon recognizes but fights an unspoken mutual attraction she and Richard experience. Richard, respecting the situation, leaves her to her grief. Shannon buries her emotions by returning to work with Gordon Shipp to guide a very important account for her company. Roland, her boss, puts her under particular pressure to deliver.
Richard is under his own pressures fearing any real chance at success because of a lack of opportunities (due to discrimination). He is stressed and forced to accept Astrid’s hospitality and stay at her Beverly Hills home while his aging apartment building is undergoing some renovations. Suspecting Shannon has some interest in Richard, Astrid invites Shannon to a surprise birthday dinner for Richard.
After a lovely evening Richard and Shannon spend the rest of the night really getting to know one another. Opening up their hearts, affection turns to feeling. Both are afraid of intimacy so they go slow. But when business gets mixed up with emotions, conflict and outside pressures begin to unravel the relationship.
Both struggle internally with hard choices not sure if they want to save their relationship. Shannon and Gordon are pressured by their boss, Roland Bridges, to deliver a very important contract. Shannon stands to lose this big account in an effort to improve the campaign and help Richard. When she is forced to pull the plug on the project and lose Richard his big ($) chance, he is hurt and angry. Both wallow in self-pity until Astrid, for Richard and Gordon, for Shannon, work behind the scenes to resurrect new options for their compatriots.
In an emotional climax Shannon and Richard in separate situations put themselves on the line for what they believe. Richard takes a risky chance to win Shannon back. Love doesn’t solve everything but in the end, courage and integrity show the way.
Interested potential investors are invited to contact us for more details.