'Bounce'

Casting "Bounce," a short film. Set against the backdrop of a neighborhood basketball court in Cincinnati, this character-driven dramatic short explores the difficult intersection of identity, responsibility, and generational cycles. Through intimate conversations, grounded performances, and subtle psychological elements, the film examines how one life-changing decision forces two lifelong friends to confront their beliefs about manhood, fatherhood, and accountability. The project emphasizes emotional authenticity, naturalistic dialogue, and layered performances over spectacle. Inspired by grounded independent dramas, the film invites actors to bring nuance, vulnerability, and lived-in realism to complex characters navigating deeply personal conflicts.

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