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Title: Smoke Screen
Log Line: Eight Hollywood celebrities, one convicted felon, and the promise of wealth and millions. Several actors are persuaded to accept roles in an upcoming heist film. Guaranteed to face drama both on and off screen, this group will bring a heist story to life - and with maximum authenticity.
Project Type: Short Film
Length: 30 minutes
Written: Scripted
Budget: $80,000
Synopsis
Terrence Mahew, a producer in Hollywood, persuades a group of specifically selected actors to play the roles of jewel thieves in an upcoming independent film. Mahew recruits the notorious James "Mirrors" McGuire, a convicted felon, to train the actors on the ins and outs of authentically becoming their characters. Unbeknownst to the cast, the question is posed- is this truly just the production of a Hollywood film, or are there ulterior motives lurking? Will these eight actors be starring in the next heist film, or tricked into executing an incredibly intricate, incredibly real robbery?
Film Deck
Film Budget
Project Needs
LOCATIONS
- Prison Visitation Room - A drab, blue-tinted room with metal tables and chairs.
- Soho Warehouse Garden Area - A stylish, outdoor location suitable for a morning scene.
- MMA Training Gym - A gym with space for sparring and training equipment.
- Brooks Management Office (Manhattan, NY) - A high-end office space with leather furniture.
- Owens Residence (Porch) - A small, cozy porch of a home.
- Street Scene - A street with parking spaces for the ticketing scene.
- Alicia Moore’s Office - A polished office with a putting green.
- Soundstage - An empty or sparsely furnished soundstage for a meeting.
- Recording Studio - A music studio with a vocal booth and sound engineering equipment.
- Studio Booth - Inside the vocal booth for a recording scene.
- Terrence Mayhew’s Hotel Penthouse - A luxurious penthouse with a bar and seating area.
- Narrow Hallway - A simple, narrow hallway leading to a door.
PROPS
- Louis Vuitton Suitcase - For Terrence in the prison visitation scene.
- Metal Table and Chairs - For the prison visitation room.
- Books - Mentioned as part of Mirrors’ book club.
- Putting Green and Golf Putter - For Alicia’s office scene.
- Racing Gloves or Helmet - For Cole, alluding to his background as a race car driver.
- Large Bottle of Brandy - For the penthouse scene.
- Crystal Glasses (Set of Four) - For the brandy
- Briefcase - Used by Terrence, contains the bug.
- Bugging Device - Hidden in the briefcase.
- Diamond or Mock Regent Diamond - Referenced in Agent Hill's final dialogue, to hint at the heist.
WARDROBE
Heist Gear- Specific, sleek outfits (e.g., tactical wear, black suits, and accessories for a high-end heist aesthetic).
Terrence Mayhew
- Dark Suit - Worn throughout the film.
- Black-Rimmed Glasses - Signature accessory.
James "Mirrors" McGuire
- Prison Uniform - For initial scenes.
- Sharp Black Suit - Post-prison, for later scenes.
Jessica "Jesse" Morales
- Casual Chic Outfit - For the Soho warehouse scene.
- On-Set Wardrobe - Outfits suitable for a heist movie scene (if shown).
Alexa "Lex" Walters
- MMA Training Gear - Tank top, athletic shorts, boxing wraps/gloves.
- Professional Casual Attire - When interacting with the cast.
Nitasha Singh
- Phenomenal Woman Hoodie and Glasses - For her initial scene.
- Elegant Wardrobe - Reflecting her ballerina background for cast interactions.
Cole Collazo
- Casual Comfortable Outfit - Jeans, t-shirt for morning scenes.
- Professional Attire - For on-set/cast scenes.
- Signature Outerwear - Stylish jacket reflecting his "cool" persona.
Brandon Wilcox
- "Chill Gear" Casual Outfit - Trendy, laid-back clothing for soundstage scenes.
- Wardrobe for Mimicry - Outfits to subtly reflect his comedic/mimicry role.
Cassandra "Cassie" Clark
- Recording Booth Outfit - Comfortable yet stylish attire for the studio.
- Music Studio Look - Edgy, with a nod to a singer’s personality.
Agent Hill
- Luxury Power Suit - Well-fitted, expensive suit for the penthouse scene.
Morgan Owens
- Oversized White Dress Shirt - Worn during the porch scene.
- Relaxed Morning Attire - Complementing her intimate relationship with Cole.
JR Ware
- Athletic Training Gear - Comfortable and practical for sparring.
Marcus (Parking Officer)
- Parking Enforcement Uniform - Complete with badge and accessories.
VEHICLES
Mercedes-Benz Car - For Cole's scene where he interacts with the parking officer.
- A high-end model to reflect Cole's status.
Parking Enforcement Vehicle - Optional, to establish Marcus’s job as a parking officer.
- Small city-issued car or scooter.
Generic Production Vehicle - For soundstage or studio exterior shots, to suggest an active production environment.
- A box truck or van used for transporting film equipment.
Airport Shuttle/Car - Mentioned when Cole plans to pick up his father.
Music Studio/Production Staff Cars - Background vehicles for establishing shots at the studio or soundstage.
TRAVEL
- Transportation for cast and crew.
- Shuttle service for cast and crew between locations
- Crew accommodations for potential overnight stays during shoots
- Crew flights
CRAFT/LUNCH
- Meals and snacks suitable for outdoor locations.
- Water and other beverages
- Coffee & Tea
- Catering for crew meals
