Smoke and Mirrors

Production Company
Independent
Producer(s)
Nathan Rivers
Director(s)
Nathan Rivers
Casting Director(s): 
Nathan Rivers
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Volunteer

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
1 day between March 10th and 15th (specific date TBD)
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
North Delta
Submission Deadline
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Submission Instructions

Please email nathanriversfilm@gmail.com with your headshot, demo reel, resume, CV, availability, etc, by February 25th, 2025

Project Synopsis
Independent narrative short film, inspired by the works of Charlie Chaplin, Pixar, and the eternal pursuit of becoming our own best audience member. "When a novice Magician drops the ball on his first public performance, a faint laugh sets into motion a journey of self rediscovery."
Character 1
The Magician
Age
20s
Gender
Open
Description
The Magician is the kind of kid that would sit at the back of class and juggle all day instead of doing any classwork. Magic has been with him for as long as he can remember, and he couldn't imagine a life without it. He kept to himself, and just kept doing what he loved. He's ambitious, hopeful, and passionate about his craft, so much so it's left him feeling alone and alienated from the world around him. His pursuit of giving the audience a good show, however, has left him paralyzed under the weight of their expectations. His once child-like enthusiasm has quickly turned to butterflies in his stomach, at the worst possible time.