Casting and Crewing Up for "Dinner Party"

What's Up?
Thanks to an amazing short film idea that was given to me by Ethelwynne Crain Mathews (gotta give credit where credit is due...), I am now in early pre-production for a fun little project. The purpose of this short is to 1) give me additional footage for my director's reel, 2) to submit to festivals and get myself a directing and screenwriting imdb credit, and 3) to test out some new camera techniques and equipment. I hope to shoot on a consecutive Friday and Saturday in late October.

Will I Get Paid?
Please note that this is a VOLUNTEER opportunity. I will feed you some yummy food and provide you with an imdb credit. That's all I can promise.

What's It About? 
It is a single-location, character-driven story about a bunch of old college friends that get together for a dinner party to celebrate the recent marriage of one of their friends who they haven't seen in over 10 years. Turns out their happy charade isn't quiet as blissful as they all pretend.

Is There a Role For Me?
Kathleen & Mike: both late '30's, married for over 10 years, college sweethearts, professional upper middle-class. Still in love after all the years, they are the ideal lovey married couple - almost sickeningly so.

Shane & Sarah: both late '30's, got married young, Shane has a good paying but stressful job to support Sarah (stay at home mom) and their 4 kids. Sarah is the happy homemaker and Shane prides himself on being the breadwinner. On the surface they appear to be the perfect family. Sarah was college roommates with Kathleen.

Ben & Cassie: Ben is in his late '30's, lawyer, no one thought he would settle down. Cassie is in her early '20's, thin and drop-dead gorgeous, but not the brightest bulb in the chandelier. Ben and Cassie live out of state and are in town visiting - hence the reason for the dinner party. Ben and Mike were best friends in college.

Ed: Late '30's, the eternal bachelor. Handsome, funny, charming. Kathleen has been trying ti fix him up for years, but he refuses to settle down. His friends give him a hard time, and he is sick of them telling him how wonderful marriage is, so he comes to the dinner party to shed light on their perfect lives. Ed was also friends with Mike and Ben in college.


Do You Need Crew?
We are also looking to fill some crew positions, so hit me up if you are interested.



Location?
AND, I need a location: upper middle class suburban home with a large kitchen, formal dinning room, and large entryway. Will likely only need it for 1 day (maybe 2).



What Now?
Interested in helping a girl out? Shoot me an email: jacqgaul@gmail.com.