“Longer Than a Layover”
Genre: Drama/Romance
Union Status: Non-Union
Distribution: Festival Circuit
Logline: Longer Than a Layover explores the ephemeral romance between Adam, an engaging pizza chef, and Zahra, a Turkish flight attendant during her overnight layover in Los Angeles. As their brief encounter nears its end, they face the challenges of fate and attraction.
Lead Roles:
Adam
- Description: Mid-20s, male, any ethnicity
- Character: Adam is portrayed through three parallel storylines: a stoic and rational demeanor, a charismatic yet soft-spoken personality, and a vulnerable, moody, and dejected nature.
- Compensation: $135/flat, copy, credit, meal (provided on 2nd day)
Zahra
- Description: Early 20s, female, Middle Eastern/Mediterranean
- Character: Zahra’s character evolves through three parallel narratives: in the first two, she is independent, reserved, and outwardly polite; in the third, she becomes bubbly, easy-going, and aloof.
- Compensation: $135/flat, copy, credit, meal (provided on 2nd day)
Shooting Dates & Locations:
- Sunday, July 7th: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM @ Echo Park, CA
- Monday, July 8th:
- Adam: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Zahra: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Tuesday, July 9th: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM @ Long Beach, CA
Note: Both Adam and Zahra must be comfortable with a brief kissing scene. No nudity is required. An intimacy coordinator will not be present, but the scene will be choreographed and discussed prior to shooting.
To Apply:
If interested, please send your reel and headshots to Bruce Clarke at bruce.clarke37@gmail.com.
