
about the project
A six page short film from the brain of Timothy Kidwell, this Christmas story will break your heart and make you want to hold your loved ones close. Seeking actors with comfort in emotional distress and being seen not at their best.
Synopsis: Broke, financially and emotionally, a father grapples with his son’s mortality during Christmas.
Filming for two days in Rantoul, IL during the Christmas parade season 🎄

Jim
Lead
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Slate: Please tell us your name, height, and city of residence before turning profile.
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Scenes: We've included two scenes in your sides. Please keep the director's notes in mind and send us TWO TAKES of each scene.
Character Info
In need of a shave, some extra-strength Tylenol, and a breath mint. Not even trying to hide his failures from you anymore.
Director Notes
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Make sure that Jim with Buddy and Jim without Buddy are two different people. Feel free to go on a journey of how much or how little you believe that Buddy is still there- help us understand that you don't know if you’re losing your mind or if he’s actually there.
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Lean towards the person who’s doing his best towards the end of the piece
Buddy
Lead
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Slate: Please tell us your name, age, height, whether you have a valid work permit, and city of residence before turning profile.
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Scenes: We've included two scenes in your sides. Please keep the director's notes in mind and send us ONE TAKE of each scene.
Character Info
His eyes look into yours with a million questions. Cool confidence, like a young savant counting cards in a casino.
Maria
Supporting (MOS)
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Slate: Please tell us your name, height, and city of residence before turning profile.
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Scenes: Please find one MOS scene, which
Character Info
Your one sick child is her thousandth... this year. And also her favorite. They all are. She likes you, too. She worries about you. She wonders if you ’re eating. We want to see her care for the whole family.
Director Notes
She shows her care through attention, not mushiness. She's firm, kind, and always watching you and the kids she's treating.
Panhandler
Supporting
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Slate: Please tell us your name, height, and city of residence before turning profile.
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Scenes: Please send two takes - the second with space
He’s nameless - you know the type. He's the type of uncle your mom won’t talk about anymore. He’s what Jim would be if he didn’t have Buddy.
project breakdown
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Project Name: INSEPARABLE
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Synopsis: Broke, financially and emotionally, a father grapples with his son’s mortality during Christmas.
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Project Type: Short Film
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Union Status: SAG-AFTRA
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SAG ID: Pending
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Agreement: Micro-Budget Agreement
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Rate: Varies by role
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Producer(s): Sarah Cayce
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Director: Maura Kidwell
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Writer(s): Tim Kidwell
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Production Company: Defiance Films
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Dates:
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Audition Date(s): Tapes due by EOD 10/4
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Callback Date(s): 10/15 - Half day, morning
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Fitting/Rehearsal Date(s): December 4th, 2026
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Shoot Date(s): December 4th + 5th
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Travel Date(s): December 4th + 6th, 2026
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Locations: Rantoul, IL











