** Warning! This series contains themes that may be triggering. Please take this into consideration when auditioning. **
PLOT
Logan Grey didn’t know that the last time he saw his sister, would be the last time anyone saw her alive. After getting into an argument outside of school, Lauren Grey disappears. Three days later she is found dead. Haunted by guilt, knowing that he could have prevented her death, Logan’s state of mind starts to spiral as he starts to accuse friends, family, and strangers of the unimaginable.
Director’s Note
Hello and welcome! I am RabbitFilms and I am excited to finally be announcing the project I’ve spent the last few years developing. Grey is a short 6 episode Sims 2 mini-series with each episode ranging roughly between 10 to 15 pages so far. I am doing things a bit different with this series as episodes will not be shared publicly until after the full series is completed. However cast members will be receiving full access to episodes upon completion as well as exclusive previews during production. This is so that I can take as much time as I need to film and edit while not stressing over long pauses between episodes.
RULES
> Clear Mic. Pretty self-explanatory, please have as minimal background noise as possible.
> Please do at least 3 different takes of each line. Thank you.
> Use Emotion. This series is intended to be extremely emotional at times and I need people who will be able to display these intense emotions.
> Discord. For this project I am requiring those involved to be in a discord server dedicated to this project. This is so I can keep everyone updated at once as I work on the project.
> HAVE FUN. I can not stress this enough. This may be my passion project but it's you guys who will help bring life into it! So please feel free to ad-lib if you think it necessary. Once casted, I will set up dates to preform script reads so that everyone can get a better feel of the characters and how to portray them. These aren't required but participation is highly encouraged!
OTHER NOTES:
For those new to sims machinima, it can be a very time consuming process. It can take up to 6 months or longer to complete one
Payment is per episode. So if a role pays $40 then that character will receive a total of $240 by the end of production. If revisions or retakes are needed to be done, a compensation will be made based off of additional workload.
The deadline is subject to change depending on how many auditions I receive in the coming weeks. If it does, an announcement will be made with the new deadline to give everyone a fair chance to audition.
If you prefer to send auditions via email; please send them to: [redacted] with the subject being the project name followed by your name.
Example: Grey Audition - RabbitFilms
Hello everyone! I just wanted to give a small update and let those following the project know that I will be spending the next few days catching up on auditions (I can't believe there are almost 200!), as well as extend an enormous thank you to everyone who has auditioned so far!
For those still considering auditioning, you have about 2 months left before auditions close. Good luck everyone!
LEAD
Age: 18
Nationality: Caucasian
Pronouns: He/Him
Traits: Stubborn | Selfish | Anguished
Logan had never really been the easy going type of guy. But after his sister Lauren's disappearance, he became even more closed off to the rest of the world. Fueled with anger, more towards himself than anyone else, he struggles to move on. Refusing to believe that this was all an accident like the police are trying to frame it as.
[Annoyed] I’m tired of having to drop everything I’m doing just to haul your ass around. I’m not your taxi driver.
[Angry] How can you say that?! How can you stand there and act like nothing happened! How are you not angry?
[Upset, verge of tears] I still see her, you know. She’s everywhere I go, everywhere I look. I can’t close my eyes without seeing the way she looked at me before…before I–”
SUPPORTING
Age: 16
Nationality: Caucasian
Pronouns: She/Her
Traits: Playful | Easygoing | Inviting | Secretive
Lauren was the girl everyone wanted to be friends with. Her smile could light up a room and her warm personality always drew people in. This didn't keep her out of trouble, however, as she was constantly needing Logan to come to her rescue at the end of the day.
Why are you being so mean? I’m not asking you to be my taxi, I’m just asking for a ride home.
[Annoyed at first but then apologetic] You could have at least picked up the phone. (sigh) Hey, Logan...look. I’m sorry…about before. So call me back when you can, okay?
[Scared] Wh-what are you doing! Stop it!
SUPPORTING
*Spanish speaking required*
Age: 18
Nationality: Mexican
Pronouns: He/Him
Traits: Charismatic | Easygoing | Thoughtful
Owen tries his best to be supportive of Logan during his time of need, even if Logan is far from ready to accept help from anyone. And even if it means having to hide his own grief.
[Supportive] You know if you need to talk, you can come to me, right? I mean…you don’t have to go through this alone.
[Yelling] The past few weeks have been hell for everybody, not just you!
¡Mamá! Ya llegué a casa. Logan está conmigo.
SUPPORTING
Age: 17
Ethnicity: African American
Pronouns: She/Her
Traits: Cautious | Gentle | Supportive
Spencer and Logan had been dating for 6 months prior to Lauren's disappearance. She does the best she can to keep their relationship afloat but finds it difficult as Logan becomes more and more distant and obsessive over Lauren's death.
[Upset yet sympathetic] Why weren't you answering my calls? I was worried about you!
[Flirtatious yet cautious] My parents are going to be out Friday night. And Kenedi will be at their girlfriend's place. If....you know, you want to come over?
Why are you so adamant that someone hurt Lauren? Is it so hard to believe that this was all just a freak accident?
MINOR
Age: 16
Ethnicity: African American
Pronouns: They/Them
Traits: Carefree | Honest | Sarcastic
Kenedi is Spencer's younger sibling. She was in some of the same classes as Lauren and the two were on friendly terms despite having different interests.
[Worried] It's really coming down out there, huh. I hope it lightens up soon.
Do you think we should tell him what happened? I mean, he deserves to know...
Everyone experiences grief differently. We need to give him the space he needs, instead of trying to force him to open up to us.
SUPPORTIVE
Age: 30
Nationality: Caucasian
Pronouns: He/Him
Traits: Secretive | Apathetic | Volatile
Mr. Sinclair is Lauren's science teacher. Aside from Logan, he is the last one to have seen Lauren before her disappearance.
I will be passing out the test that was presented in class earlier today. You have until the end of detention to complete it, so I don't want to hear a single word spoken until then.
I don't know what you're trying to insinuate here, Logan, but I think it's time for you to leave my classroom.
I'm sorry to hear that Lauren is missing. But I have no inkling of where my students go after classes end. I wish I could be more helpful.
EXTRA
Age: 48
Nationality: Caucasian
Pronouns: He/Him
Traits: Calm | Grief-Stricken | Strict
Father to Logan and Lauren, trying his best to keep it together for Logan's sake.
This isn't up for debate, Logan. You're going to school.
I know these past few weeks have been hard on all of us. But we can not take it out on each other like this. Despite everything, we are still a family. And I expect us to act like one.
I got a call from the school today. Care to explain to me what happened?
EXTRA
Age: 41
Nationality: Caucasian
Pronouns: She/Her
Traits: Tense | Depressed | Overbearing
Mother to Logan and Lauren. Becomes irrational and desperate after Lauren's death...assuming that Logan will be next if she doesn't take her eyes off of him.
You're home late. Where's Lauren? I thought you two were together...
[Upset] Where the hell were you? Do you have any idea how worried I've been?!
[Crying] Please just talk to me. I can't lose you too.
EXTRAS
Various Ranges
Various Pronouns
Various Traits
This series will be needing a variety of extras throughout each episode. Below are a few examples of the lines that will be needed but I will also accept Demo Reels so that I can get a good gauge of your range. You may also be offered multiple roles as an extra.
Depending on the role, payment ranges from $5-$15.
[Student] Isn't that the kid who's sister died? He hasn't been to school in weeks...
[Teacher] Contrary to popular belief due to the musical, Hamilton did not aim his pistol towards the sky, but actually shot wide of Burr. This allowed him to honor his pre-duel pledge and the duel itself.
[Officer] There are details of the case that we have indeed kept confidential, even from family. So please let us do our jobs and I promise we will get to the bottom of this.
