A Bump in the Road & Cast List

    I'm sorry to bring it up again but the "Write What You Know" advice was the best thing that could have happened to me because since I am so familiar with the topic of my opening, I also have the resources that I need to create it, at hand. My two main actors are these two very talented individuals that I know will be able to bring my vision to life...
Playing Nick will be the talented....

Pepe aka my father :D
 Since the character is based on him AND he is always excited to help me out on my projects! and lastly. He is free of charge. LOL

....and playing Paola is both my worst nightmare and the best thing that could happen to me.

Me!
The reason why this becomes a problem is because I wanted to take control of the cinematography/ direction but seeing that I want to include a master shot and other visually attentive elements, I wouldn’t be able to tend to both this character and the direction of the opening. However, Paola's character is so complex and due to my resources, I don't think I would be able to get ahold of someone that could correctly portray Paola in the way that I am trying to portray her. So seeing as I know her character the best, I decided I would play her. In addition, it is kind of hard not to since Paola's younger self and older self is actually me :I. In other words, Paola is based on me so it is kinda hard not to let myself play her.

Lastly, I realized that I will need to find an extra. More specifically, someone to play the role of Raymond, which, isn't complex at all. Raymond is simply one of Nick's friends who is being shown the video. So really, I need more of a watcher than an actor LOL. ANDDDD I also need to find someone that can be handy with a camera. No special skills required other than a receptive mind that will actually listen to what I have to say so I can get the shots that I want :D The best part about this project is the fact that I have a bunch of peers that I can ask for help so, at least I'm not starting from zero and I have a few people in mind :))