Independent Short Film
Genre: Dark Buddy Comedy
Writer/Director/Executive Producer: Kwame Alexander
Production Company: KlicKNet Productions
Union Status: Nonunion
Supporting Roles: Pay Depends on Film Budget
Day Player Role: Free/Not Paid
Background Roles: Free/Not Paid
Filming Location: New York City Area
Table Read: TBD 2025
Shooting Date: September 2025
Production Description: Casting for "Rhodey, NY" a spin-off to the 2023 Brooklyn College Comedy thesis short film: "NickCam."
Synopsis: "In a spin-off to NickCam, the gang has gone their separate ways after ending their web show and graduating from High School. Fast forward a few years later, some of them now attend college in New York City, where we embark on a new adventure with Nick's best friend: the dimwitted and clumsy ladies' man Rhodey-Bill Wilde (portrayed by Tova Yarbrough), who goes by the nickname 'Rhodey B.' Living in an apartment with his tech savy and more responsible friend Qristyl Logano (portrayed by Betsy Regus), Rhodey B is hyped about breaking into the podcast business, because a video podcast producer has agreed to listen to the pitch he and Qristyl have put together for a new show. But when news break that a serial killer posing a famed producer is on the loose, Rhodey B and Qristyl make the mistake of thinking the person whom they're pitching show to is out for blood, and then attempt to take the law into their own hands. This leads to them thinking they just killed an innocent, which then sets off a hilarious chain of events that are navigated through Rhodey B's cool-but-oddball behavior and Qristyl's smart-but-awkward tactics to stay out of trouble.
More Details: 'Rhodey, NY' is not only a spin-off to NickCam, but it's viewed as a dark buddy comedy short film, satirizing certain themes like misinformation, misinterpretation, and anxiety in a comedic tone. People are often misinformed by news they read on the internet, specifically faux news, and without proper evidence of the truth, they draw their own conclusions. The main focus of the film is about two best friends from childhood who get the opportunity-of-a-lifetime, which is now jeopardy due to one big misunderstanding and they constantly stress about what consequences await them if the truth is discovered.
The script of the film is inspired by the fourth episode within Season Three of Nickelodeon's 'SpongeBob SqaurePants: Nasty Pasty,' which first premiered on TV back on March 1, 2002. There are many elements from that episode in this script, but not everything is word-for-word, there are much different actions written by the director to keep it fresh and original, as well as a few pop culture references and themes to make the film feel like it's taking place in NYC. The creatives of this film will feature two actors from NickCam portraying the same roles from before (and are credited as Co-Executive Producers for this new project), a brief cameo from another NickCam cast member, a supporting cast of new characters, and a diverse crew who will help to bring the film to big screen."
Cast members will receive compensation depending on how much money can be raised for this project. Meals and transportation will be provided.
Auditions: Please send your resume and a self-tape audition that includes a brief summary about yourself and one of two things: either act in your own comedic scene/monologue or act in the role you have selected for Rhodey, NY. The script will be provided." If you get a callback, please give your contact information and availability for shooting.
Above all, apply for roles at backstage.com if you can. The script is available here.
Characters
Role: Pear Producer – Supporting. Female. Age 25-37
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Latino/Hispanic, South Asian/Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander, or White/European Descent
Role Description: The Pear Producer (with no first or last name) is a no-nonsense and impatience type of lady who doesn't tolerate the childish antics and bickering of others. She works as a video podcast producer for Pear Podcasts (a parody of Apple Podcasts). She comes to Rhodey and Qristyl's NYC apartment - on behalf of the Pear Inc. - to see their pitch presentation for their own podcast show. The two lead characters mistaken her to being a serial killer and throughout the film she suffers a lot of pain at the hands of Rhodey and Qristyl.
Actress for this role must wear a business suit and do lot of physical comedy for the whole shooting.
Role: Garrett Van Cleef – Supporting. Male. Age 21-25
Ethnicity: White/European Descent
Role Description: Garrett Van Cleef is Rhodey and Qristyl's college friend who is both witty and nerdy at the same time. He is very attractive to Sidney as he shares her friendly nature, and while he does suspects what's going on around him, he's a bit more naive than Sidney. After Rhodey and Qristyl bury the evidence of their false crime, he (alongside Sidney) invites them to a fun night out in New York City.
Role: Sidney "Sid" Brooks – Supporting. Female. Age 21-25
Ethnicity: Black/African Descent
Role Description: Sidney Brooks (sometimes known as Sid) is Rhodey and Qristyl's college friend who is considered to be an energetic party girl. She's sweet, friendly, very liked by others, and she's often suspects what is going on around her, much like Garrett. She enjoys a great party and, moments after Rhodey and Qristyl bury the evidence of their false crime, she (alongside Garrett) invite them to a fun night out in New York City.
Role: Cameraman – Day Player. Male. Age 21-25
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Latino/Hispanic, South Asian/Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander, or White/European Descent
Role Description: The cameraman appears in the first and last scenes and only has one line to close out the film. Actor may wear whatever they wish for this role, however, T-Shirts with branding on them are prohibited.
Role: Party Guests – Background/Extra. All Genders. Ages 20-30
Role Description: A minimum of twelve extras are needed for a scene taking place at a party. This role is available to anyone and does not require applicants to send in a self-tape audition.
For more information, please contact me (the Writer, Director, and Executive Producer) at kazallen3017@gmail.com or (347)-954-5195.
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