Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
SAG SPA Agreement - $300/day +10%
Deadline:
Apr 30, 2025
Shooting starts:
May 19, 2025
Shooting finishes:
May 30, 2025
Shooting locations:
Los Angeles, CA
Cities for response:
New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Austin, Portland, Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Columbus, San Jose, Denver, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Provo, Salt Lake City, Columbia, Indianapolis, Wilmington, Hartford, Tallahasse, Tampa, Honolulu, Frankfort, Baltimore, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Nashville, Raleigh, Knoxville, Richmond, Shreveport, Houston, Oklahoma City, Jackson, Charleston, Orlando, Sacramento, Albuquerque, St. Louis, San Antonio, Trenton, Newark, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Milwaukee
Comments
THE PERSONS AND EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS CASTING BREAKDOWN ARE FICTITIOUS. ANY SIMILARITY TO ACTUAL PERSONS OR EVENTS IS UNINTENTIONAL.
Attachments: Josh Radnor (RABBI BINDER), Rachel Bloom (MRS. FREEDMAN)
The short is based on the famous Philip Roth short Story "The Conversion of the Jews" from his 1960 National Book Award winner GOODBYE COLUMBUS.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW SHOOT DATES.
Attachments: Josh Radnor (RABBI BINDER), Rachel Bloom (MRS. FREEDMAN)
The short is based on the famous Philip Roth short Story "The Conversion of the Jews" from his 1960 National Book Award winner GOODBYE COLUMBUS.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW SHOOT DATES.
Storyline
Based on Philip Roth’s story, Ozzie is a free-thinking student who is constantly getting in trouble with Rabbi Binder for questioning his faith. After disputes with his mother and rabbi, he threatens to throw himself off the roof of the synagogue, unless they answer his questions about his religion. Josh Radnor will be playing Rabbi Binder, Rachel Bloom will be playing Mrs. Friedman.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | ITZIE | Male 10 - 14 Years old |
Description White Boy, age 10-14. He is practical and conventional. Loyal to his friends even though he doesn’t always understand their rebellious nature. This is the kid you want as your best friend. LEAD | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | YAKOV BLOTNIK | Male 65 - 79 Years old |
Description 70s, Male. The school custodian. He moves through the halls like a ghost from another world—, mumbling and always watching. The kids see him as a foreigner, or curious relic towards whom they are alternately fearful & disrespectful. They mock him, fear him, ignore him. But Blotnik sees everything. His muttered words, which Ozzie likens to a strange, droning prayer, hide a quiet wisdom. He’s bemused by the children’s antics—never surprised, often silently judging...SUPPORTING | ||