Feature film shooting October 2025 to April 2026. The film takes place in various seasons and will be shot over three 1-week blocks and some weekends. Ongoing availability throughout the entire period is important for the characters of Emma, Ashley, and Henry.

Logline: Haley, an alienated, directionless content writer haunted by her past potential, drifts through depression, chronic pain, and distant relationships as she searches for her future.

640 Films is a collective of filmmakers who create visceral, personal cinema. We maintain an online marketing presence with nearly 1,400 Instagram followers and 635 subscribers on YouTube. As a collective, The Lovers (2023) is our first feature film, and The Collins Film is currently in post-production. View our work at www.640films.com

Writer/Director: Parker Keye Eisen is a freelance writer, cinematographer, and colorist. His debut feature film, The Lovers, premiered in 2023 and is now free to stream on 640 Films YouTube, where it has garnered over 85k views. Parker's work explores alienation, exploitation, and interpersonal relationships. View his website at www.parkereisen.com

Producer/Haley: Emily Proctor is an actor and writer, most known for her role as Louise in The Lovers and as The Hippie in The Collins Film. In addition to her acting experience, she is a creative copy and freelance writer with agency experience and social media management. Her claim to fame is that she self-published a novel when she was 12.

Project Details

Production Location: Filming will take place in Metro Detroit, likely in the Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Belleville, and Livonia areas.

Union Status: Non-union

Pay: $175/day. $20/hr for Dr Blank and Dr VanderWeide (only half days needed for each)

Additional Compensation: Travel, lodging, meals included. Profit-sharing based on the number of days worked. The actual value per day is to be determined prior to your deal memo.

Talent location: Metro Detroit/Michigan preferred, open to Chicago and surrounding states.

Rehearsals: The rehearsal process is very important to me, and consistent availability to rehearse at least once a week for a couple months is required for Ashley and Emma. Less rehearsal will be required for other roles and this time period may look different for everyone as the film takes place over multiple seasons.

How To Apply

Please send a resume, headshot, reel, and any previous work to 640films@640films.com, or, if you prefer, you can apply through Backstage.In your email, please list:

After your email is received, you will be sent sides and asked to record a self-tape. Within each set of sides will be some direction and context about the scene. You are encouraged to make it your own, as building the character with the actor is extremely important for the film.

If we are interested in you for the role, you will receive a callback to speak with Parker further about the role, the film, and the themes.

Roles

Emma: mid-20s, any ethnicity. Haley’s well-meaning but preoccupied roommate. Energetic, a bit chaotic, hyperactive. Always doing something, whether it's working, rehearsal, or socializing. Upbeat, chatty.

Ashley: early 30s, she/her, white. Haley’s older sister, well-adjusted, married, pregnant, and a nurse. Caring, empathetic, nurturing. Haley’s caregiver when she has the time. Helpful, loving, and supportive.

Henry: 30s, he/him, any ethnicity. Ashley’s husband. A kind and gentle Midwestern man who works in construction and drinks Two-Hearted. Calm, worn, practical. He and Ashley make a perfect match.

Zack: 20s, he/him, any ethnicity. Emma’s boyfriend. Stays in Emma and Haley’s apartment often. Talkative, outgoing, a bit strange. A decent boyfriend.

Ryan: mid to late 20s, he/him, any ethnicity. Haley’s ex-boyfriend from a few years ago, who moved to Chicago with his Midwest emo band. Charming, rugged, and worn-out. Loved Haley, but didn’t know how to care for her. Crushes PBR in a basement.

Rachel: college student, she/her, white. Haley’s stepsister from her mom’s second husband later in life. Smart, politically engaged. A student at Michigan who would have participated in the encampments. Takes an interest in Haley.

Margaret: late 50s, she/her, white. Haley’s mom. Conservative but “apolitical.” A devout Christian who continually gives Haley well-intentioned but unhelpful advice. New agey, positive affirmations, choose joy.

Tom: late 50s, he/him, white. Margaret’s second husband was, father of Rachel. A bit oblivious of her politics. Has a read every George W. Bush book. Family values.

Dr. Blank: any age 30-60, she/her, any ethnicity. Haley’s General Physician. Straightforward, not very sympathetic with Haley. Thinks it's all in her head. Cold hands. Sterile.

Dr. VanderWeide: any age 30-60, any gender, any ethnicity. Haley’s Gastro specialist. Kind, helpful, a caring doctor.