CASTING CALL for SUNY Purchase Senior Thesis film, SQUIRREL, which will be set in a small cabin in the Hudson Valley. Please send inquiries and resumes to david.corbet@purchase.edu with character name in the subject line

The Project:

Shortly after his parents divorce, a young boy, Samson (10-15), spends his first weekend with his dad, Patrick (35-45). Hoping to connect with his dad, Samson is thrown when Patrick introduces him to his new girlfriend, Stephanie (25-35).

Filming will take place on two consecutive weekends (1/12 and 1/19). While the exact shooting location is TBD the actors will have a place to stay in Kerhonkson. Unfortunately, the production cannot provide pay, but transportation expenses and food will be covered.

Character Bios:

SAMSON MOLER, Age 12 (accepting 10-15) - Unaware of exactly why his parents divorced, Samson still loves his dad but has become wary of him. He is a quiet boy, but very observant. He comes across as shy, but thoughtful.

PATRICK MOLER, Age 40's - Since the divorce Patrick hasn't seen his son except for the odd video chat here and there. He moved into the family vacation house that hasn't been used in the past 4 or so years (since the marriage started downhill). While he loves his son very much and did his best to make his marriage work, he only stayed in it for his son. Ultimately, the divorce is Patricks fault as he started seeing another woman.

STEPHANIE, Age 25 ish - Stephanie is Patricks co-worker and girlfriend. She does feel a lot of guilt and responsibility for the divorce despite Patricks insistence that it was inevitable regardless. This weekend is her first time meeting Samson and she is extremely nervous to make a good impression.