about the project
A SAG-AFTRA Feature Film with a pending Mod-Low Agreement, this Romantic Mystery dives into a heartbreaking mystery that's gripped the life of one man for a lifetime.
Filming in Central Illinois at Flyover Film Studios during the summer of 2026, this project is looking for Champaign County local talent for background to join our Chicago actors and name talent in this heartfelt mystery.
character breakdown + audition info
We have included the fulls cript and a copy of all the sides in the links below. If there is a role you'd prefer to read for from the script (keeping in mind the leads are cast) please feel free to submit an additional tape in your audition reading for the role of your choice.
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Slate: Please tell us your name, height, if you are a Champaign County local hire, if you're not, your city of residence, and turn profile.
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If you're a minor, please state your age.
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Take One: Stick to the script as much as possible, and keep your timing to one page = one minute.
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Director's Note: All the characters have a setup and a payoff in this film. I'm looking for power, presence, and warmth.
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Take Two: Show us your opinion on this take - feel free to improvise a little bit, and lean into a grounded, thoughtful approach to this take. If you could do anything, what would you do with this character - that's what we want to see this take.
If you have any questions, get in touch!
NOTE
There are about forty (40) roles in this script. If you would like to be considered for one specifically, please let us know. You may be called back or booked for a role you didn't audition for. There are so many roles, we're doing this on purpose!
project breakdown
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Project Name: The Boy Code
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Synopsis: On the eve of Y2K a recently fired ad copywriter finds employment helping an eccentric professor write a book comparing 1949 to 1999. Suddenly this historical book project becomes a personal investigation when the young writer discovers the professor’s fascination with 1949 may be the key to solving a fifty year old mystery.
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Project Type: Feature Film
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Union Status: SAG-AFTRA (Modified Low Agreement)
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SAG ID: 00607737
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Rate: Scale + 10%
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$449/8
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$1,560/week
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Production Company: Imagination Colony
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Producer(s): Matt Corrado + Emilio Morrone
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Director: Jack Kenny
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Writer(s): Jack Kenny
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Dates:
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Callback/Chemistry Reads Date(s): Pending Jack’s avail
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Fitting/Rehearsal Date(s): As early as the last week of
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Shoot Date(s): July 22nd 2026 - September 1st, 2026
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Locations: Flyover Film Studios - Rantoul, IL
how to submit
Actors who have been requested through Casting Networks, please submit directly to the audition request. All other submissions should follow the button below.
