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Director Cory Goines, a film student at the Art Institute of California in Los Angeles, is casting for his portfolio film "Motive."
Director's Reel:
http://www.facebook.com/video/?id=533035223
Casting Reel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRVVpwL63OY
MOTIVE
The Premise:
Terry, who has recently lost his wife and unborn child due to pregnancy complication: decides to rob his wife’s doctor’s home motivated by his ex- Marine, adopted brother Ruben.
The Back Story:
During the recession and tough times in the United States, Terry, 31, has just lost his pregnant wife, due to pregnancy complications. After also losing his job due to a lay off by his boss, he feels the pressure of the whole world on his shoulders. His adopted brother, Ruben, 27, is an ex- Air Force Special Forces airman, who was dishonorably discharged. Ruben and Terry come up with a plan to go out and rob houses for money. Ruben decides that the first house should be the house of the doctor that he says, killed Terry’s wife. Ruben feels that he should be held responsible for what happened.
The Big Event:
The film is motivated by the twisted mind of brother, Ruben, who’s initial reasoning for the robbery turns into his own motive due to the backlash and rejection of the military.
The Story/Opening:
Terry, the protagonist, is open and agrees to rob the doctor not realizing the ulterior
motive of his adopted brother, Ruben. His motive changes from wanting to go through with the robbery, to realizing that his brother Ruben defies the original plan. Terry ultimately becomes the protector of the Dowd Family as if it where his own.
Character Breakdown
Terry Williams - protagonist
Hispanic male, long hair,
Wardrobe – All black jeans, black hoodie, and skullcap.
Terry Williams, 31, was once a well- rounded and responsible happy guy. His lust for life once thrived on the happiness of his family and his high expectations of becoming a great new father. The devastation of the loss of his wife and unborn child lead him to his down slope of his own personal life. Once he has loss his job, Terry takes on another form of responsibility. He takes on the role of vengeance, which leads him to demise of sealing the fate of his killing his brother.
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Ruben – antagonist
Black male, short hair, mustache/goatee
Wardrobe – Blue jeans, Air Force ABU blouse with American flag on it, wears a green bandana.
Ruben Williams, 27, was a proud Airman in the United States Air Force. He was discharge due to behavior issues. He often would be influenced with alcohol and allowed it to take over his performance. The devastation of his brother’s wife equaled to a fourth strike in his life which motivated the circumstances and his fate, which Terry took into his own hands. Due to the unexpected turn of events and the switch of motive in this film, Ruben decides to take things a little too far. His acts leads Terry to have a change of heart and the day takes a dive for the worst as the motives turns into a feud between brothers.
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Dr. Frank Dowd – doctor of Terry’s wife, Shannon.
White Male, clean shaving, short hair cut or bald.
Wardrobe – Blue Jeans, Button down white shirt.
Dr. Frank Dowd, 51, is a prenatal surgeon that administered the surgery that ultimately failed and resulted in the lost of Shannon Williams, wife of Terry Williams. The devastation of the high profile case drew attention to Dr. Dowd and his practices. Although a thorough investigation was done, Dr. Dowd was acquitted of all foul play and malpractice accusations. As Dr. Dowd figured he would move on with his life and his family which he loves deeply, he figured that the ordeal was over and the emotion constraint with the pass of time and healing. The Williams brothers had other plans.
Dr. Dowd is a loving man and regrets the passing of Shannon Williams. He thought this day was just a normal one until the motive took the day for the turn for the worse.
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Mary Dowd - the mother of two (Chase and Taylor Dowd) and wife of Dr. Frank Dowd.
White female, beautiful, long hair and radiant smile.
Wardrobe – dress
Mary Dowd, 47, is the glue of her family. She has been the comfort for her husband, Dr. Frank Dowd, through this whole ordeal. She has helped pull her family through the situation of Shannon Williams. Just as she gets everyone back in line, this tragic event happens and she still remains strong. Although she is tied up, she still feels the need to be strong for her family, but this time she has been broken down. She screams an prays for piece of mind for her family through this tragic situation. Once again, she is reluctant in her faith which se believes is the only thing that can pull her family through this once again.
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Taylor Dowd – The daughter of Dr. Frank Dowd.
White female, beautiful, long hair and radiant smile.
Wardrobe- Jeans, white shirt
Taylor Dowd, 19, is the daughter of the Dowd family. She comes homes during the transition of the ordeal that is happening in her home. She is suddenly harassed as soon as she arrives by Ruben. He grabs her up as she opens the door and takes her to the back room. He has his way with her and gives her a black eye, which they find out when she comes back to the dining area where her family is. She is frantic and goes in to shock from what she has just went through. Dr. Frank Dowd then is very cooperative to the demands of Ruben, which at this point has lost his mind. Terry does not approve of this behavior and switches his views towards concentrating on getting out of this situation. He turns his attention to his brother and wants him to pay for what he has done to this family.
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Chase Dowd – The son of Dr. Frank Dowd.
White male, playful happy young, loves sports.
Wardrobe- wear a sports jersey, jeans, and playing with handheld game system.
Chase Dowd, 7, is home playing his handheld game at the table right before dinner. He witnesses the whole situation as it unfolds. He is frantic and not really understanding why this is happening to his family. He builds a relationship with Terry when he calms him and assures him that everything is going to be okay for him. Terry is sympathetic to Chase because he treats him like his own child, which he has just recently lost.
Director’s Statement
I wanted to come up with a suspense thriller story that still allows you to care about both characters by the end due to the content of what their personal emotions where towards what they were doing. Although the situation calls for the audience to not understand what the brothers are doing, they ultimately care about their backgrounds and the reason that put them in the situation that they are in. I want the protagonists story to convey the realization of what is going on in today’s society. Also I wanted to reach into the mind of a veteran and his story. I wanted the audience to see the affect of some, not all, veterans that work so hard for a country, but in his eyes, doesn’t give him the same respect.
The theme of the film is de‐saturated. I want to use of de‐ saturated color to convey the suspenseful feel of the film. Most nearly to my heart, is the will of the military as I served honorably in the United States Air Force, I wanted to adapt the story around a war stricken serviceman. Although he ultimately seals his fate due to his personal run in with his past, I wanted to symbolize the affects of war on our men and women of service. I wanted to have the protagonist’s story to connect with the loss of his wife and the effect of the things going on around him. Not only will he connect and be cared about by the audience but I wanted him to have a connection with the son of Dr. Dowd in the scene in order to relate it to the loss of his child. Movies you should watch that you can compare
Motive to:
1) Law Abiding Citizen
2) Training Day
3) Book of Eli
4) John Q
Just to name a few.
Cory Goines is an Iraq War veteran with the United States Air Forces
Audition Locations:
Art Institute of California in Los Angeles
2900 31st Street
Santa Monica 90405
Free parking at Clover Park and at houses north of Ocean Park. Check in with security, metered parking 6 am to 6 pm. Free at the meter after 6 pm. No validated parking at the lot. Point of Contact Numbers - Director Cory Goines 310 993 8658 - Casting James A. Bretney 520 255 4137
Casting Excerpts
RUBEN
Terry, give me back my gun! The
cops are here,
Terry comes to look, as the family all look in their
direction - Mary kisses Chase on the forehead.
TERRY
Ruben, let’s go!
RUBEN
I told you to give me my gun back,
dammit, Terry!
DR. DOWD
I know you’re not a bad man, look
I’m sure -
Ruben looks back toward him.
RUBEN
(frantic)
Shut the - shut the fuck up! I
don’t want to hear you anymore.
This is all because of you, you
piece of shit...
He looks at Terry,
RUBEN
Terry, give me my gun man, I’m not
going to jail. I’m not gonna be
humiliated again, that’s all done
now. Give my gun back now...
TERRY
Look Ruben, let’s just go; I mean,
we didn’t --
Terry points the gun toward Ruben, now, feeling insecure in
his present state of mind
RUBEN
What are you doing, Terry? So this
is how you take things in charge?
You can’t even fucking take care of
this shit here... Make him pay for
having killed your wife, my
nephew...You’re a fucking disgrace
you know that.
