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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Project Name & Synopsis:</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>'Beautiful Dreamer'</b> is a heartfelt, character-driven
story that follows Neil and Molly from the spark of their first date through
the life they build together—full of love, conflict, growth, and deep
connection. What begins as two people stepping just outside their comfort zones
quickly becomes something far greater: a shared life shaped by friendship,
family, and the quiet, meaningful moments that define a lasting relationship.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">As their story unfolds—from young love to marriage,
children, and the passage of time—it is interwoven with a present-day reality
in which Neil lies in a hospital bed after a tragic accident. Moving between
past, present, and imagined future, the film explores the profound impact of
love, the fragility of time, and the legacy we leave behind. At its core, <i>Beautiful
Dreamer</i> asks: what does it truly mean to share a life with someone—and what
remains when that life is over?</p>

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</b>Houde School of Acting’s Short Film<b></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Pay:<br>
</b>Unpaid – credit and footage for reel<b></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u>Roles Casting:</u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Neil</b> – Male, 25–35, open ethnicity<br>
An excitable, worldly young man seeking a stable, fairytale life.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Molly</b> – Female, 21–30, open ethnicity<br>
Bright, charismatic, and grounded, looking for both stability and spontaneity
in love.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Raphael</b> – Open gender/ethnicity, 30–40<br>
An “old soul,” deeply invested in Neil and Molly’s relationship.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Raphael’s Partner</b> – Open gender/ethnicity, 25–40<br>
A warm, supportive presence within the friend group.<br>
<b>Neil (Older)</b> – Male, 55–70, open ethnicity<br>
A man reflecting on a life of love after loss.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Doctor</b> – Open gender/ethnicity, 40–60</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Detective</b> – Open gender/ethnicity, 35–50</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u>Non-speaking roles:<br>
</u>Neil & Molly’s Children</b> – One male, one female, ages 5–10, open
ethnicity<b><u></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Neil’s Parents</b> – One male, one female, ages 50–60,
open ethnicity</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Nurse</b> – Open gender/ethnicity, 25–40<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Filming Dates:<br>
</b>Towards the end of June beginning of July 2026</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Location of Filming:</b><br>
Cleveland, Ohio area</p>

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</b>Sunday, April 19, 2026<br>
<b>Then we will send any actor we would like to see sides to send in a
self-tape audition.</b></p>

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For any questions regarding this project, please contact:<br>
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