*Production title: *Nostalgia *Union / Non-Union:* Non-Union *Production Type:* Independent *Project length: *Short Film (25 minutes) *Director: *Perry Billett *Audition Location:* Cleveland Public Library *Shooting Location: *Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Canton, OH (transportation and meals provided) *Email:* pnb22@case.edu *Compensation: *No *KEY DATES* *Auditions:* March 11, 2017 11:15AM - 4:00PM *(Please email pnb22@case.edu <pnb22@case.edu> to schedule an audition within this time frame)* *Shooting Dates: * Select weekend days March 18th - April 9th (flexible based on schedules of those involved) *Synopsis:* An accident from Nadia's young adulthood has wiped away her memory of the last six years. To help her recover, Nadia’s mother frequently takes her to an expansive self-help group. The longer she retains her memory, however, the more Nadia begins to question her involvement in the group. *Character BIOS* [NADIA] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-25] [estimated 3-4 days of shooting] Tries to be honest with herself and is always pragmatic, never hesitating to make a decision in which she believes. The honesty is largely undercut, however, by a lingering sense of insecurity about living up to the standards and beliefs set forth by her mother. [JACOB] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 20-30] [estimated 1-2 days of shooting] Scraggly facial hair/beard and unkempt hair as a result of living out in the woods in relative isolation. Has a genuine charm, humility, and intelligence about him, which allows Jacob to skillfully hide his subconscious sense of self-importance. Although he tries to be honest with himself and has good intentions, the trials and tribulations of Jacob’s lonely situation has left him in a constant battle between pride and desperation. [NADIA'S MOTHER] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 30-65] [estimated 2-3 days of shooting] Scrupulous in her principled lifestyle and in her devotion to family. She is good-natured but sometimes allows her deep-seeded fear of the unknown to guide her decisions and beliefs. (note - although not formally named, Nadia's mother features prominently in the screenplay) [BAUTA (nickname)] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 30-65] [estimated 1-2 days of shooting] Narcissistic but with an undeniable and manipulative charisma, Bauta's extraordinary intelligence and calculated decisions are only stunted by his grandiose self delusions. Who better to lead a self-help group? *The film will be shot on a *Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera*, receive festival distribution, and be edited and distributed to those involved in a timely manner. As stated above, please email *pnb22@case.edu <pnb22@case.edu>* to schedule an audition or if you have any questions.