CASTING/SHOOT LOCATION: NY AREA
SYNOPSIS: Dominick Watson, a rising high school basketball star, is consumed by a relentless obsession to fulfill his father’s sports expectations and legacy. As he trains rigorously, his grip on reality becomes increasingly fragile, plunging him into a spiral of self-destructive habits and haunting hallucinations. A snake looms in his nightmares and bleeds into his waking life.
With the City Title Championship Game approaching, Dominick must summon all his strength to help lead his team to victory. However, the crucial game only causes Dominick’s mania to spike. In the climactic build-up, Dominick must confront his shadow, break free from his suffocating loop, or risk succumbing to it.
DOMINICK (OCP) 18-20, Male, Black.
High School Junior, Dominick is a talented and obsessed star shooting guard. While he trains for the city playoffs his work ethic challenges his sanity. Plagued by trauma, he must learn how to cope with the constant reminders of his past while trying to achieve his goal of leading his team to the championship. Must have experience playing basketball.
Rate: $500/12 hr day
Shoot: 2 days of shoot bet 7/25-7/27
WILL (OCP) 30-39, Male, Black.
Dominickʼs father and a former basketball star, Will is both mentor and tormentor to his son. Willʼs own unresolved ambitions drive him to push Dominick to the brink, fueling his determination while exacerbating his inner turmoil. Must have knowledge/experience with playing basketball.
Rate: $750/12 hr day
Shoot: 2 days of shoot bet 7/25-7/27
YOUNG DOMINICK (OCP) 12-14, Male, Black.
Young rising basketball star. Along with proving himself on every court in his city, he desperately wants to reconcile with his estranged father Will. Must have experience playing basketball.
Rate: $300 per day as per NY child regulations.
Shoot: 3 days of shoot (7/25-7/27)