SMALL TOWN GIRL

Logline

In a small Midwestern town in 1973, the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl unravels buried secrets, forcing an unlikely local to confront disturbing truths and implicate two suspects, only for an unexpected twist to shock the community years later.

PRODUCTION SUMMARY

SMALL TOWN GIRL will be shot in approximately 18 days in Hibbing/Chisholm area in Northern Minnesota.    All the roles listed below are paid and lodging will be provided if needed.

MAIN CHARACTERS

MAJOR ROLES (8+ DAYS)

RUDY SIMMS (13-16) is a diamond in the rough. Her naive and gentle nature makes her come across as daft. She has a close relationship with her mother and sings, plays the guitar and enjoys writing.

PAULA SIMMS (30-35) is Rudy’s single mother who is petite and attractive but worn down from life. She dresses simply and wears no makeup. She is a devoted and supportive mother with a “mama bear” personality.

ANNISA CORWIN (13-17) is the most popular girl in her class. She looks older than her years. She is very two-faced and calculated. She has a controlling personality.

KAYLA MARTIN (13-17) is Anissa's best friend. She is slender and attractive and goes along with anything Annisa says.  She can be timid and upset in difficult situations.  She is the satellite to Anissa's star.

  

SUPPORTING ROLES (1 to 8 days)

MARTIN ROGERS (60+) is the county sheriff; He is gruff on the exterior but has a big heart. He is respected by the community and is firm when he needs to be.

SIMON PECK (60+) Local troublemaker. He's a bit disheveled, but handsome in an old cowboy kind of way. He always holds his head high despite his reputation. He’s sweet on Dottie.

JACOB COLE (15-18) is Anissa's boyfriend. He is a star basketball player with teen idol good looks. He tends to be arrogant and fawns over Anissa.

MITCHY GIBBONS (15-18) is Jacob’s sidekick and a star basketball player. He is tall with dark, unruly hair. He has integrity and a softer side. He has feelings for Rudy.

DOTTIE BURNS (60+) is the owner of the diner. Very friendly, but no nonsense. At the diner, she is the captain of the ship. She has a cozy relationship with Simon.

NORA BUTLER (50+) is a family counselor.  She is a compassionate and reassuring figure. Her empathy abounds. She becomes a mother figure to Paula.

EVELYN CORWIN (40+) is Annisa’s mother. She is an attractive woman who appreciates having the nicest home in the town and pampers herself.

VONDA KINNEY (40+) the landlord, is a prissy, middle-aged woman with a good heart.

MS GUNTHER (40+) is a prudish middle-aged teacher who oversees and hosts the annual community talent show. She’s very officious and enthusiastic.

 

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CASTING FORM

INQUIRIES

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