Synopsis: The John Browns, a left-wing terrorist group, raid a government detention center and kidnap Hollis Vander, the head of the Bureau of Security Enforcement (BSE). They take Vander to a secluded house to interrogate him. "The John Browns" is a dialogue-driven story that could easily be retrofitted into a play. Roughly 60-70% of the film will take place in a single house. The interrogation of Hollis is a clash of opposing viewpoints. The John Browns express their commitment to the resistance, and, as the interrogation continues, Hollis breaks down and describes his horrifying vision of a new fascist state. Although John Brown’s methods are shocking and unforgivable, their violence will gradually become more understandable as we learn about the characters. Shoots one weekend of work on Aug. 8-9 in MA. Additional: Contingent, backend actor percentage or 2%. NOTE: Submit your resume to casting notices within the initial 24-hour window. Promptness often translates to increase visibility. Casting: By submission
Shoot Dates: Aug 8-9, 2026 Location: Massachusetts