WAX PAPER AIRPLANES

As a class we will make a feature-length film that we will premier at the Babcock Theater on Wednesday, May 7 2025. Everyone will have a role in the creation of this film.

Join the PRODUCTION TEAM REMIND — text @bcchsfilm to 81010

Join the EXTRAS REMIND — text @filmextr to 81010

WAX PAPER AIRPLANES (2025)

Download the Screenplay Here

Download the SHOTS LIST and Shooting Schedule Here

Costuming Concepts

Casting and Audition Form

FILM ROLES (Pre-Production):

  1. Writers — Jacob Jewett, Shane Fairbanks, Kelly Early, Anna Kim

  2. Casting — Shane Fairbanks, Jacob Jewett, Nhinhi Klein, Milana, Zelaya, Anna, Kelly, Halle, Kylie, Emerson

  3. Concept Art Designer — Nhinhi Klein, Jacob, Anna, JJ, Emerson

FILM ROLES (Production):

  1. Directors — Shane Fairbanks & Jacob Jewett, JJ

  2. Assistant Director — Ella, Madi, Nhinhi

  3. Extras Management — Nhinhi Klein, Milana, Sam, Kelly, Natalie

  4. Acting Coach/Director — Halle Anderson, Anna Kim, Kylie, Emerson

  5. Script Supervisor & Continuity — Nhinhi Klein, Ella, Luke

  6. Production Design (Staging and Props) — Dominic, Kylie, Sam, Luke, Owen, Ian, Z

  7. Costume Design — Ella, Milana, Natalie, Z, Kelly, Zoie, Dominic

  8. Talent

    • Nixon - Jacob Jewett

    • Monica - Ella Fairbanks

    • Donnie - Patrick Hermanson

    • Kennedy - Milana Michalsky

    • Chuck - Ronan O’Neill

    • Trent Ferguson - Luke Auer

    • Fitz - Will Nelson

    • Hampton Twins - Owen and Matthew Horn-Charnesky

    • Stacy - Halle Anderson

    • Tony Tag - Shane Fairbanks

    • Molly - Madi Gibson

    • Berkely - Kelly Early

    • Lindsey - Natalie Newbury

    • Lizzy Wilson - Anna Kim

    • Lizzy’s Friends - Zelaya Paumer and Nhinhi Klein

    • DASH Members - Dominic Kuntz (Alex), Nethanel Keener (Geddy), Josh Strydom (Neil), Caiden Hernandez (Axle)

    • Bryce - Montana Thomas

    • Coach Terry - Ellis Tillery

    • Dean Hansen - Emerson Adkins

    • Security Guards (4) - Kirkallen Hoskins, Nolan Harada, Logan Piseno

    • Veronica (Kennedy’s Mom) - Riley Chambless

    • Miss Jimison & Security Team Member - Austin Hanser

    • Monica’s Mom - Cara Fairbanks

    • Monica’s Dad - Branden Martinez

    • Trent’s Jazz Ensamble - Zelaya Paumer, Josh Strydom

    • Extras

      • Students in classes/hallways (20+)

      • Basketball Practice

      • Party goers

      • Crowd Members

  9. Directors of Photography — Shane Fairbanks, Jacob Jewett

  10. Assistant DOP — JJ Michalsky, Ella

  11. Cinematographers (2) — Dominic, Ronan, Logan

  12. Best Boys/Girls (“Everything Assistants”) — Nhinhi, Z, Luke, Sam

  13. Audio Technician (Boom and Production Sound) — Dominic, Montana, Ian, Cade, Kirkallen

  14. Boom Operator Assistants (4-5) —

  15. Spark Gaffer (lighting director) — Zoie, Emerson, Madi, Sam, Nolan, Nhinhi, Ian

  16. Assistant Gaffers —

  17. Make Up Artists — Zoie, Nhinhi, Kelly, Emerson

  18. Props Department — Nolan, Kirk, Dominic, Sam, Cade, JJ, Jacob

  19. Foley Artist (ADR & Sound Effects) — Anna, Kylie, Owen, Luke, Sam

  20. Score Director — Shane Fairbanks

  21. Original Score Musicians — Jacob Jewett, Ella Fairbanks, Josh & Kaiden, Luke, Nhinhi, Ronan, Jo

Film Roles (Post-Production):

  1. Lead Editor — Shane Fairbanks

  2. Assistant Editors — Jacob Jewett & JJ Michalsky

  3. Website Developer — Kylie, Kelly, Sam, Natalie

  4. Concept Art Designer — Jacob, Anna,

  5. Marketing and Promotions — Milana, Z, Madi, Sam, Nolan, Natalie, Cade, Kirkallen, Logan, Nhinhi

Production Dates:

  • Pre-Production Practice Speaking Roles (Lunches, Refocus, After School) — TBD

  • Pre-Production Practice Full Crew (Class Time) —

  • Character & Crew Photoshoot

  • Production (Shooting) —

    • Classroom Shooting Scenes - TBD block periods

    • Saturday, March 8 – limited cast/crew

    • Friday, March 21 – FULL CAST/CREW at the Babcock Theater (students will be excused from classes to help film all day as a film field trip)

    • Saturday, March 22 – FULL cast/crew

    • Sunday, March 23 – limited cast/crew

    • Friday, March 28 – limited cast/crew

    • Saturday, March 29 – FULL CAST/CREW at the Vaira Residence for a pool party scene 5-9 pm.  We will also film during the day with a limited cast/crew

    • More times as necessary, TBD with limited cast/crew

  • Film Premiere at the Babcock Theater at 6:30 PM on WEDNESDAY, MAY 7