“Pool Party” is filming July 18 - 20 and 24 - 26
Production Info
Logline: A fat kid and a gym bro swap bodies and try to win over the same girl in this teen comedy about
body image, fat-shaming, and self-confidence. An Emerson College Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Film.
Filming Dates: July 18th - 26th, 2025 (Not every actor will be called every day)
Location: Hallsville, Missouri (Just outside of Columbia)
Meals and Crafty Provided On-Set
Unpaid
Directed by Luke Stagg
PARTY ACTORS
● Gender: Any/All
● Age: High school-presenting (casting over 18 actors)
● Body Type: “Average”, from Slim to Muscular
● This story centers around a fat kid who is rejected and targeted because of his weight. Because of
this, it is important that the extras are of a certain build to emphasize the ostracization and singling
out that our protagonist experiences.
● Must be comfortable swimming / being in swimwear (we will have lifeguards and water safety
people on set, as well as intimacy coordinators and on-set advocates to ensure that everyone is safe
and comfortable at all times).
● Must provide their own swimwear.
Production Info
Logline: A fat kid and a gym bro swap bodies and try to win over the same girl in this teen comedy about
body image, fat-shaming, and self-confidence. An Emerson College Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Film.
Filming Dates: July 18th - 26th, 2025 (Not every actor will be called every day)
Location: Hallsville, Missouri (Just outside of Columbia)
Meals and Crafty Provided On-Set
Unpaid
Directed by Luke Stagg
PARTY ACTORS
● Gender: Any/All
● Age: High school-presenting (casting over 18 actors)
● Body Type: “Average”, from Slim to Muscular
● This story centers around a fat kid who is rejected and targeted because of his weight. Because of
this, it is important that the extras are of a certain build to emphasize the ostracization and singling
out that our protagonist experiences.
● Must be comfortable swimming / being in swimwear (we will have lifeguards and water safety
people on set, as well as intimacy coordinators and on-set advocates to ensure that everyone is safe
and comfortable at all times).
● Must provide their own swimwear.
