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| Created Date | August 31, 2020 | |
| Expiration Date | February 06, 2021 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Chicago/Napierville/Elgin,Peoria,Rockford,Champiagn,Springfield | |
| Project Type | Short Film, Union or non-union, PAID | |
| Project Title | Rickshaw County | |
Description:
COCO, her boyfriend, and two friends plan a getaway to a small, all Black town called Rickshaw County. What seems like a beautiful oasis for Black people carries a dark secret that changes Coco's life forever.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coco | Female | African American | 21-29 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN, female, 20s - Coco is an inquisitive and curious Black girl who’s not afraid to ask questions and root for everybody Black. She can overthink at times, but after some convincing, she'll go with the flow |
| Ivy | Female | African American | 21-29 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN, female, non-binary, or trans, 20s - Ivy comes off as a Sour Patch Kid - first she’s sour, then she’s sweet. But don’t be fooled by her friendly smile. |
| Keith | Male | Caucasian | 23-35 | WHITE, 20s-30s, male, swaggy, Ken Doll type - Keith is Coco’s funny and charming boyfriend of 6 months and a pediatrician. |
| Shaniya | Female | African American | 21-29 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN, female, 20s - Coco’s best friend and Raymond’s girlfriend. Shaniya is a carefree Black girl that just wants a good time. |
| Raymond | Male | African American | 21-29 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN, male, little bit hood, 20s - Shaniya’s boyfriend. One of the funniest and hungriest people on the planet, he immediately falls in love with the hospitality he finds at Rickshaw. |
| Hazel | Female | African American | 60-80 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN, female, 60s-80s, - Hazel is one of the eldest residents of Rickshaw County and the owner of Hazel's House. She is highly respected throughout Rickshaw and her heart bleeds for her people. |
| Wayan | Male | African American | 21-30 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN, male, artistic type, 20s - Ivy’s brother who is a gifted musician whose vocals have hypnotic-like powers. He, like his sister, does not tolerate ignorance and is Ivy’s right hand when it comes to enforcing what's right. SINGING ABILITY REQUIRED. |
| Amarie | Either | African American | 21-30 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN, female, non-binary, or trans, 20s - Wayan’s bandmate and powerful guitarist. The way she can play a guitar is ungodly and greatly compliments Wayan’s hypnotic voice. MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY GUITAR. |
