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— As seen on the homepage, there’s still much funding and building to be done. The intention now is to start meeting and selecting department heads and cast members, and to begin connecting and discussing the project, at your discretion. Of course, we understand that things can and will change for people over time, but the hope is to build community now to be more aligned and familiar when sufficient resources are available.

What would “joining” now mean?

To start, it would mean a brief discussion and input on a final, department checklist and budget (for funding). Then, it’s hands off. If you’d like to share and promote the project during building and campaigning — great! Otherwise, no problem. Any other conversations or tasks on ideas and planning can happen as you’d like.

What are production/pay details?

Dates and location are TBD. Once sufficient funding is secured, we’ll convene with the main players to find a future filming window. The target filming location is in the Caribbean/MX. … For all positions listed, your rate is your rate. We’ve got funds to raise anyway so we’ll work to match what’s needed to bring someone on (within reason of the project’s scope). …Finally, all roles below are listed with a 7 episode season in mind, with intention to film in succession over a 2-3 month period.

If you dig the So Far Bound concept, and would like to speak more, please send word to studiotar@icloud.com with the role as subject. Thanks so much for considering.

— Evan

MAIN CAST.

NOTE — All role names and character qualities as described on the “CHARACTERS” page are subject - and likely - to change based on final casting. We’ll look for people/actors first and then, adjust or change the characters and the story around them later, as needed.

“SAMIRAH”

Female, 30-39, African or Caribbean character. Ideally speaks regional language or dialect fluently.

“VALENTINA”

Female, 30-39, East European character. Ideally speaks Russian or other regional language fluently.

“AL-HAJ”

Male, 30-39, Middle Eastern or Indian character. Ideally speaks Arabic or Hindi or other regional language fluently.

“DWI”

Male, 30-39, Asian or SE Asian character. Ideally speaks Mandarin or other regional language fluently.

“JONATHAN”

Male, 30-39, African or Caribbean character. Ideally speaks regional language or dialect fluently.

“JENNY” (GUEST ROLE)

— Female, 30-39, South American/South European character. Ideally speaks a regional language fluently.

STORY AND DESIGN.

STORY EDITOR

— Offers notes on development scripts. Writes at least 2 episodes (from 3-7) and helps hire other writer(s) and organizes and tracks writing initiatives. During filming, may act as a Script Supervisor or help hire for that role.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

— Helps select primary locations (the hotel and bar), then establishes design plan. During filming, is on-location to dress and oversee sets. Hires assistance, as needed.

COSTUME DESIGNER / SUPERVISOR

— Plans all characters looks (including HMU) over all episodes. Hires a makeup artist and hair stylist and other assistance, as needed. Throughout filming, ensures actors are properly styled.

VISUALS AND SOUNDS.

PRODUCTION and PERSONNEL.

FUNDING and PUBLICITY.

SUPPORT CAST.

NOTE — With a main cast all of a similar age, we hope to add supporting characters in different age ranges. The supporting characters, as described on the “CHARACTERS” page, are for development and likely to be adjusted after final casting.

75-85 y/o characters, all ethnicities, one male and one female.

60-70 y/o characters, all ethnicities, one male and one female.

45-55 y/o characters, all ethnicities, one male and one female.

15-20 y/o characters, all ethnicities, one male and one female.