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Student Series Audition

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Ready to be part of an original student series? Fill out the audition form and upload a 2-4 minute audition video, tell us who you really are, complete the assignment in the plot synopsis below. Show us your personality, creativity, and commitment. No prior acting experience required. Check out our FAQs for eligibility requirements.

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Participating Students Receive:

  • Person letter of recommendation

  • Professional reference

  • Film credit/job experience

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Plot Synopsis

Earlier this year, Mx. Remy gave their English classes one simple assignment:

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“Tell us who you really are.”

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There were no rules. They could use any form they wanted: art, dance, short film, collage, poem, music. As long as it was honest.

None of them turned it in.

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So their English teacher failed them. Now, they’re stuck in summer school with one final chance. One week to complete the project. One week to figure out how to be seen.

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The classroom is the same, but something’s shifted.

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Months earlier, they lost a classmate, one of their own. No one talks about it.

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But the grief lingers, quietly touching everything.

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​​Over the next week, through awkward starts, unexpected connections, and moments of honesty, they begin to see not just each other, but themselves. And by the time the final day arrives, their projects don’t just answer the prompt, they reveal everything they were afraid to say.

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No claps. No corrections. Just quiet truth.

Five voices. One shared silence.

Available Roles

(Student Cast)

All roles are gender-neutral, encouraging inclusive casting. The film will be created collaboratively by students, filmed at Elsie Allen High over summer break 2026. Filming begins July 2 - July 31, 2026. Premiere night August 15, 2026 on campus with 100% of the proceeds going to Elsie Allen High School of Santa Rosa, CA.​

  • The Jock, admired for strength, drowning in silence.
     

  • The Popular One, always seen, never really heard.
     

  • The Nerd, overlooked until their only friend is gone.
     

  • The Outcast, misunderstood and hyper-aware.
     

  • The Punk, all noise on the outside, all responsibility on the inside.

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Available Roles

(Student Crew)

We are looking to fill the following behind the scenes crew:

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  • 6 Assistant Directors

  • 6 Director of Photography (cameraman)

  • 6 Assistant Editors (DaVinci Resolve)

  • 6 Production Assistants

  • 6 Social Media and Marketing Assistants

  • The Arts Team (4-6)

  • The Sound Design Team (4-6)

  • Lots of extras

Audition Form

Are you an Elsie Allen High student?
Grade Level
Are you available to shoot between July 2nd - July 31st, Monday - Friday, 9AM - 3PM?

If you are a student interested in joining the cast, please upload your short (around 2-4 min) audition video for one of the 5 main characters. Tell us who you really are, complete the assignment in the plot synopsis.  If you would like to be part of the film crew, upload the required document below.


Please upload a one-page document briefly describing the role you are interested in on the film crew. Include any relevant experience (school projects, personal work, or professional experience), skills you bring to the team, and why you would be a good fit for this role. No prior professional experience is required. Enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn are encouraged.


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Adult Volunteers

(Chaperones/Donors/Sponsors)

  • At least one chaperone is required each weekday (Monday–Friday), from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, throughout the production period, July 2 – July 31, 2026. Chaperones may be a parent or guardian of a participating student, or an Elsie Allen teacher or member of the school staff.

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  • We are seeking sponsors and donors to support essential production needs, including camera equipment and Airbnb accommodations for our film mentors. All sponsors will receive a post credit (individual or business name) in the film, a tax receipt from our nonprofit producing partner, The Joy Lab, Inc., and a dedicated social media post. Select sponsors may also be eligible for a custom social media video spotlighting their business.

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  • We will NOT be taking any cash donations.

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Adult Volunteers

(Chaperones/Donors/Sponsors)

Relation to school/project
If you are offering to chaperone, please select the range of dates you are willing to chaperone.

At least one chaperone is required each weekday (Monday–Friday), from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, throughout the production period, July 2 – July 31, 2026. Chaperones may be a parent or guardian of a participating student, or an Elsie Allen teacher or member of the school staff. Please note: the final week of filming is reserved for reshoots and is not yet final.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or donor? (We will NOT be taking any cash donations)

  • We are seeking sponsors and donors to support essential production needs, including camera equipment and Airbnb accommodations for our film mentors. All sponsors will receive on-screen credit (individual or business name) in the film, a tax receipt from our nonprofit producing partner, The Joy Lab, Inc., and a dedicated social media post. Select sponsors may also be eligible for a custom social media video spotlighting their business.

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I understand this is a student-led production and agree to participate in auditions and, if selected, in filming activities as scheduled. You can read the full agreement here.

Filming Begins
July 2 - July 31

Mon - Fri

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

599 Bellevue Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

submissions@fabafilms.com

912-289-7330

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Produced By

The Joy Lab, Inc. is a non-profit organization that supports this project through its Restorative Joy Youth Project (RJYP), a youth-centered approach designed to center student voice, well-being, and authentic storytelling throughout the filmmaking process.

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