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| Created Date | October 31, 2019 | |
| Expiration Date | November 30, 2019 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| City | Los Angeles | |
| Location | Los Angeles | |
| Project Type | Short Film, Union, PAID | |
| Project Title | The Lives of Millions | |
Description:
Logline: Salman, an Iranian immigrant, must face university life in America while sharing a room with the person who wants him there the least.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman | Male | Any | 18-19 | Look: Tanned skin, fluffy hair, frail, scrawny. Personality: Salman is charismatic and outgoing. However, his insecurity over the way he is perceived holds him back and causes him to doubt everything he does. He is meek in situations that require him to speak up. Story Arc: Salman moves to the United States in order to start a new chapter of his life by creating opportunities through university. Thinking it is going to be a great as it is in the movie, Salman is assigned to a room with a racist who consistently tries to intimidate him. Salman starts meek, unable to speak up. He wants to, but the fear of rejection and being viewed as different keeps him quiet. As he begins to understand that we all are unique because of our differences, Salman finds the courage with the help of Michelle, a girl who befriends him, to stand up against his tormentor. Accepting himself, Salman finds his place in a world that once seemed hopeless. |
| Maman | Female | ambiguous | 43-47 | Race: Middle Eastern (Iranian) Look: tanned skin, dark hair, dark eyes, long hair. Personality: a comforting presence. She is caring, worrisome, and nurturing in the way that she raises her child. She is an optimistic mother who tries to hold onto all the issues in her son’s world. She is selfless. Story Arc: Maman is the stability and security in Salman’s life. She struggles to help her son from so far away, relinquishing her assistance by strengthening him to stand up for himself. |
