21/10/2024
✋CASTING CALL🤚
(NELSON FILMS)
From Nelson Films, the award-winning student film department of Nelson University
(Waxahachie, Texas), comes its 11th production and we’re inviting you to join us for the
ride!
Film Title: In the Nick of Time
Logline: A free-spirited time-traveler who works for a government agency in 2020 finds
himself at odds with his boss after marrying a woman in the 1980s. Determined to stay
40 years in the past, he must find a way to avoid arrest and keep the life he always
wanted.
Genre: Sci-Fi Drama
Projected Length: Short film (15-20 minutes)
Principle Photography: October 2024 – February 2025 (DFW area)
Production Company: Nelson Films
Director: Kabella Hendrix
Casting Directors: Kabella Hendrix and Kyla McMinn
Compensation: The main characters (Nick, Rita, Roberto, Agent Twisselman, Agent
Twaddle) will be compensated
Where:
Hagee Communication Center (HCC)
Nelson University
1200 Sycamore
Waxahachie, TX 75165
When:
Friday: October 25, 2024
4:00-9:00 pm
Saturday: October 26, 2024
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Callbacks
Saturday: October 26, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Contact casting director Kabella Hendrix to schedule an audition appointment at
[email protected]. Please include a headshot, resume, and any
video links to showcase your acting talent. Sides will be sent (via an email
attachment) based on role(s) for which you wish to audition. Please come to the
HCC lobby upon arrival.
Full Synopsis
In this sci-fi drama, Nicholas Reavers, a scatter-brained time traveler from 2020,
married Rita Davison back in 1980. Now it’s 1985, and he receives a visit from Roberto
Ramirez, his friend from 2025. He informs Nick that the technology company that sent
him to the past has agents coming to arrest him for breaking the Non-Interactive
Observer Clause. Not knowing what else to do, Nick runs through time trying to avoid
arrest. Later, finding himself between a rock and a hard place, he must make a decision
that will determine his family& #39;s future.
Character Biographies
Nicholas Reavers: (30-35) Male, dark hair, medium build, fidgety
He was selected to test LEAP’s new time travel device and record the events of
the past without interfering with them, but couldn’t help himself when he saw a woman
in need (Rita). Everything he does now revolves around trying to be a good husband to
Rita. When problems arise, he would rather try every solution possible than ever give
up. He’s hyper, fidgety, and restless. Wears 80s casual.
Roberto Ramirez: (Mid-30s) Male, Hispanic, stocky build, serious
The head of LEAP’s time travel department and a friend of Nick’s. He’s a man
who honors the rules. Should a rule be broken, there are consequences–regardless of
the individual. He has a no-nonsense attitude and does not sugarcoat anything.
Deadpan, serious. Wears business professional.
Rita Davidson: (30-35) Female, Hispanic, short hair, petite, relaxed, positive
Nick’s wife. She was in an abusive relationship before meeting Nick, but she
would never speak ill of the man who hurt her. She has a big heart and always puts
other people before herself. She’s calm and cool all the time. Wears 80s casual.
Agent Twisselman: (35-40), Male, tall, slender build, short dark hair, irritable
One of two agents sent to arrest Nick. Lives in a constant state of frustration,
especially when it comes to his partner, Agent Twaddle. He just wants to do his job.
Wears his agent uniform.
Agent Twaddle: (35-40), Male, tall, slender build, short hair, dumb
One of the agents sent to arrest Nick. He’s not all that smart and has a bad habit
of messing everything up. He doesn’t mean to cause problems, but he does. All the
time. Wears agent uniform.
**Director: (45-50) Male, short, heavy set, nervous
A sweaty man in 1890 scared of confrontation but forced into it. Wears a suit.
**Actress: (30-35) Female, tall, slender, uptight
A prima donna 1890 actress who does not accept no for an answer. Wears a
fancy dress and jewelry.
**Waitress: (45-50) Female, dark hair, slender
A diner waitress who has seen it all. Nothing phases her, but she loves her job.
Wears a dress and an apron.
**Old Rita: (70-75) Female, Hispanic, short hair, petite, relaxed, positive
The wife of Old Nick. She’s happy, kind, and never in a bad mood. She will find
the positive in every situation. Her age has not dimmed her beauty even a little bit. She
wears a simple dress.
**Old Nick: (70-75) Male, dark hair, medium build, fidgety
The husband of Old Rita. Even in old age, Nick still has lots of energy and a
scatterbrain. He’s just happy to be with his wife- who is his entire world. He wears jeans
and a t-shirt.
