THE STORY: To pay off a property lien and save his home, a reclusive, widowed carpenter is pushed by a family friend to teach a six-week woodworking class to a trio of local misfits. Through the process of teaching his students practical skills, he begins to heal from his grief and rediscover a sense of purpose and connection to the world around him.
THE OPPORTUNITY: Gemelli Films is listing all opportunities on this page. People will be able to claim roles and producer positions, which will be listed below as they are made available. All fees paid for roles and producer positions include a reimbursement plus a 10% Return on Investment (ROI) once the film is distributed. All acting roles will receive still photos and at least once clip of a scene that they are in for their portfolio. All producer positions will be named in any awards that this film received. All contributors (actors and producers) will receive 2 tickets to the premiere plus invitations to any screenings of the film.
THE PROCESS: As the script is being written, the schedule is being created. Roles and producer positions will be listed below. Our first day of filming will be April 6, 2026 in Eastern Long Island, NY.
CONTRIBUTIONS: There is a donation link as well as the opportunity to purchase "thanks" credits and "Guardian Angel" credits to honor people that have passed on. Please see below.
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Roles
Would you like to read a scene before claiming a role?
Please request the sides by emailing Production@GemelliFilm.com.
John Callaway
60 – 70 years old. Former carpenter. Widower that desperately misses his wife. His daughter is grown and don’t live nearby. Crotchety. Impatient. Intolerant. Easily frustrated. Has withdrawn from society since his wife passed and finds himself in financial trouble with the town. Pastor Matthew (TBD) gives him the chance to satisfy the lien by teaching a carpentry class.
STAR. Films 4/6/26 - 4/18/26
Monique Bass
Monique Bass is the Wading River Town Clerk. A divorcee in her 50s, she revels in her authoritative power over the residents in Wading River-- Especially men. However, there is one man that she can't help but turn into a giggling schoolgirl over: Pastor Matthew Greene (TBD). She has 29 lines in one (1) scene opposite Matthew, Mrs. Stetson (TBD) and John Callaway (TBD).
DAY PLAYER. Films 4/6/26.
Doreen (Voice only)
Female. This is a super easy role that you can do from the comfort of your own home. Doreen is John's 42 year old daughter that is just not invested in her dad's life. She'd prefer he sell his house, give her the money and move to a senior community. 6 lines. You will receive end credit in the order of appearance as well as IMDb credit.
A great start for someone who wants to be a voice actor!
Barbara
Barbara is Chris's (TBD) mother that looks 43 - 47 years old. Her first husband left when Chris was young, and she married a man that doesn't get involved in Chris's life. She feels Chris must learn some "manly skills" and insists that he signs up for the carpentry class. Three (3) scenes, one opposite John (TBD), Matthew (TBD), Addie (TBD), Chloe (TBD) and Chris (TBD). 5 lines, many of which are "chunky."
DAY PLAYER. Films 4/7/26.
Producer Positions
Sponsorships
Producing a film has a lot of different elements. All of these elements cost money. We are allowing people and companies to sponsor some of the elements that we need to produce this film. Any person or company that sponsors a category will receive a credit for that category. (For example, if you sponsor catering, you would receive a credit of "Catering Sponsored By" plus the name that you want credited.) Thank you for your generosity!
Craft Services
Craft services are snacks and beverage provided on set for cast and crew throughout the day, such as granola bars and bottled water. Our days typically last 10 - 12 hours, so crafty is a must!
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The "Hero House" is the most important location for MEASURE TWICE. This house will be John's house, where the majority of the story takes place. It will double as the accommodations for some of the cast that comes in from out of town.​
Breakfast Catering
It is industry standard to provide cast and crew with breakfast when they arrive to set. It is usually a simple breakfast that they can take with them while they get ready for the first shot.
The Church is the second most important location. It is where Matthew introduces John to Chloe, Chris and Addie . It is also the location of the big celebration at the end of the film. We are using a real church, so the money will go to it as a rental fee!
Lunch Catering
It is also industry standard to provide lunch on set for cast and crew. This helps keep the cast and crew together in one location so that we can start on time after the lunch break and finish out our day strong.
Every film needs production insurance, and MEASURE TWICE is no different. Fortunately, Gemelli Films can add this film to our yearly production insurance for an additional fee.
CAST
The following actors are cast in MEASURE TWICE:
ARIEL
Megan Victoria Sanborn
MRS. STETSON
Adrienne Cote
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We would like to thank all of our generous sponsors.
