FRAME OF MIND

As a class we will make a feature-length film that we will premier at the Babcock Theater on Wednesday, May 6 2026. Everyone will have a role in the creation of this film.

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FRAME OF MIND (2026)

Download the Screenplay Here

Download the SHOTS LIST and Shooting Schedule Here

Costuming Concepts

Casting and Audition Form

FILM ROLES (Pre-Production):

  1. Writers —

  2. Concept Art Designer — Sam D., Riley C., Kylie, Patryk

FILM ROLES (Production):

  1. Directors — Shane Fairbanks

  2. Assistant Director — Ella Fairbanks

  3. Extras Management — Abi, Kylie, Gord, Vivian, Emerson, Sam W

  4. Acting Coach/Director — Vivian Hastings

  5. Script Supervisor & Continuity — Noah Duncil, Emily Beers, Emerson Adkins, Coop, Vivian

  6. Production Design (Staging and Props) — Gordyn Brown, Ian, Dominic, Cyann

  7. Costume Design — Vivian Hastings, Cyann, Kylie, Jo, Riley, Sam W., Abi, Dominic

  8. ROLES

    PRINCIPAL / LEAD ROLES

    1. Mallory “Mal” Thompson - Sahara

    2. Justin Alvarez - Ronan?

    3. Leni (Lenore Allan) - Ella

    MAJOR SUPPORTING ROLES

    1. Mr. Keaton - Fairbanks

    2. Chris - Cooper

    3. Emma - Sam W

    4. Seth - Patty or Jacob Jewett

    STRONG ENSEMBLE / SUPPORTING ROLES

    1. Jennifer - Abi

    2. Adam - Will

    3. Devon - Chris J.

    4. Cole Flicker - Noah

    5. Edward - Liam

    6. Maria Suzzo - Mirkalla

    ADULT / AUTHORITY & FAMILY

    1. Principal Teller/Harbinger/Bellwether

    2. Ms. Young (Crisis Counselor) - Austin Hanser

    3. Mal’s Mom - Cara Fairbanks

    MINOR REAL-WORLD ROLES

    1. Interviewer - Bailee

    2. Cameraman -

    3. Production Assistant(s) - Emily

    4. Stunt Man / Crew Members - Kai,

    5. Various Students / Audience Members

    FILM-WITHIN-FILM CHARACTERS

    (Characters who exist only inside the movies the students make)

    COLLATERAL DOMINION (Action Film)

    1. Chris Hawk - Cooper

    2. Gunter Mason - Patryk

    3. Guard 1 - Blake

    4. Guard 2 - Liam

    5. Lab Assistants / Motorcyclist Guards - Chris J, Riley, Cyann, Kai, Sam H, Gordyn

    PEERS (Sitcom)

    1. Michelle (Micah) - Riley C.

    2. Raquel - Abi

    3. Jonah - Blake

    4. Morgan - Samantha D.

    5. Reid - Willie

    6. Charlie - Sam H.

    7. Wren - Vivian

    THE EXCHANGE (Noir Film)

    1. Dex Sloan - Patty

    2. Astrid Van Müren - Sina

    3. Minh Tran - Riley P.

    4. Janitor Carl - Blake

    5. Principal Harbinger (Bartender Variant) - Emerson

    6. Sultry Pianist - Jo

    THE UNDERGROUND CORRESPONDENCE SOCIETY (Wes Anderson-Style Film)

    1. Beatrix Leclair - Kylie

    2. Maude Belcourt - Jo

    3. Lydia Huxley - Vivian

    4. Clara Deneuve - Riley C.

    5. Minerva Green - Jordan N.

    6. Winslow Blume - Patty

    7. Crispin - Noah

    8. Regina (Reggie) Wexler - Samantha D.

    9. Principal Linus Bellwether - Emerson

    KING B (Mob Film)

    1. Don Bugsy “King B” Biagio - Mirkalla

    2. Angelo Bonavera - Willie

    3. Salvatore “Sal” Sorrento - Dominic

    4. Niko Montano - Patty

    5. Milana Montano - Riley C.

    6. Marco - Gordyn

    7. Luci Brasi - Samantha D.

    8. Clemenza - Patryk

    9. Joey “The Joker” Pescia - Ian

    10. Vinnie - Sam H.

    11. Paolo - Riley P

    12. Gino - Jo

    13. Other Henchmen / Goons - Liam, Blake, Sam H., Willie, Chris J. Cooper, Cyann, Kylie, Mathias, Sam W.

  9. Directors of Photography — Shane Fairbanks, Ella Fairbanks

  10. Assistant DOP — Dominic, Ronan

  11. Cinematographers (2) — Sina, Gordon

  12. Best Boys/Girls (“Everything Assistants”) —Gordyn, Jo, Kylie, Cyann, Riley

  13. Audio Technician (Boom and Production Sound) — Gordyn, Ian, Jo, Coop

  14. Boom Operator Assistants (4-5) — Willie, Patryk

  15. Spark Gaffer (lighting director) — Ronan, Kylie, Ella

  16. Assistant Gaffers — Riley P.

  17. Make Up Artists — Abi, Bailee, Shane, Ella, Jordan, Riley C., Samanthas2, Mirkalla

  18. Props Department — Gordyn, Dominic, Ronan, Ian

  19. Foley Artist (ADR & Sound Effects) — Jo, Ian, Patryk, Riley P., Cyann, Vivian,

  20. Score Director — Shane Fairbanks & Jo Ragsdale, Josh Strydom,

  21. Original Score Musicians — Jo Ragsdale, Cyann, Caiden H.

Film Roles (Post-Production):

  1. Lead Editor — Shane Fairbanks

  2. Assistant Editors — Ella Fairbanks

  3. Website Developer — Samantha D., Ella, Jordan, Sam W., Riley

  4. Concept Art Designer —

  5. Marketing and Promotions — Samantha D., Ella, Jordan, Sam W., Riley

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 & High School Shooting Scenes - Weekends in March

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

  • Film Premiere at the Alberta Bair Theater at 6:00 PM on WEDNESDAY, MAY 6