KENT STATE DMP / SHORT FILM
NOW CASTING + CREWING
How to Make People Like You
How to Make People Like You
Desperate to fit in, a lonely office worker changes the way he speaks, acts, and behaves around others, with unsettling results.
Desperate to fit in, a lonely office worker changes the way he speaks, acts, and behaves around others, with unsettling results.
01 / ABOUT
01 / ABOUT
Being liked isn’t the same as being happy.
Being liked isn’t the same as being happy.
How to Make People Like You is a dark comedy about a young man trying to figure out what makes people like each other and what happens when he takes the answer too literally.
How to Make People Like You is a dark comedy about a young man trying to figure out what makes people like each other and what happens when he takes the answer too literally.
02 / WHO IS BEHIND IT
Anna Layman
Director
A junior studying Digital Media Production and Visual Communication Design at Kent State. Has directed and shot several commercials and events, such as weddings and DJ performances.
Kenchin Xiong
Producer
Kenchin is a Digital Media Production major student studying at Kent State University. He is a current employee working for Kent State TeleProductions. He was a former intern that worked for the Akron RubberDucks Baseball Creative Services.
02 / WHO IS BEHIND IT
Anna Layman
Director
A junior studying Digital Media Production and Visual Communication Design at Kent State. Has directed and shot several commercials and events, such as weddings and DJ performances.
Kenchin Xiong
Producer
Kenchin is a Digital Media Production major student studying at Kent State University. He is a current employee working for Kent State TeleProductions. He was a former intern that worked for the Akron RubberDucks Baseball Creative Services.
03/ CASTING
We’re looking for actors who can make discomfort funny.
We’re looking for actors who can make discomfort funny.
CAL — lead — early 20s
A kind, intensely earnest young man attempting to become someone people want around.
(Also seeking supporting performers and background talent. All levels of experience welcome.)
(Also seeking supporting performers and background talent. All levels of experience welcome.)
04 / CREW OPPORTUNITIES
A few of the crew opportunities available
A few of the crew opportunities available
01
Cinematographer
The head of the camera and lighting crews responsible for capturing the film.
01
Cinematographer
The head of the camera and lighting crews responsible for capturing the film.
02
Sound Recordist
Capture the silences, the pauses, and the noises Cal wishes he hadn’t made.
02
Sound Recordist
Capture the silences, the pauses, and the noises Cal wishes he hadn’t made.
03
Production Designer
Build an office world that is familiar, bright, and slightly wrong.
03
Production Designer
Build an office world that is familiar, bright, and slightly wrong.
06 / JOIN THE PRODUCTION
Find your way in.
We’re collecting cast and crew interest through two quick Google Forms. Choose the role that fits you best, tell us a little about yourself, and we’ll be in touch.
Filling out the form isn't a commitment, just a way to stay updated if you might be interested.
06 / JOIN THE PRODUCTION
Find your way in.
We’re collecting cast and crew interest through two quick Google Forms. Choose the role that fits you best, tell us a little about yourself, and we’ll be in touch.
Filling out the form isn't a commitment, just a way to stay updated if you might be interested.