Stop That Homeless Man Is An American Hero
Vertical Short
Non Union
The story follows Ethan Barrett, a military rucksack, and the ashes of his fallen war brother. When he notices a terrified woman being forced to withdraw money from an ATM, Ethan calmly intervenes and single-handedly rescues her kidnapped child, revealing extraordinary combat skills. Though he brushes off the praise as “just doing what any soldier would do,” it’s soon revealed that Ethan is no ordinary veteran—he is a highly decorated former military hero whose actions draw the attention of the FBI and the President of the United States. Ethan is publicly honored with the Medal of Honor, which he accepts not for himself, but on behalf of his fallen comrade, Pierce, whose life he feels was the true sacrifice. Rejecting fame and ceremony, Ethan chooses to return quietly to a small town to finally lay his friend to rest and live in peace. Instead, he becomes the target of a corrupt, abusive local sheriff who judges him solely by his appearance. Mistaken for a homeless vagrant and illegal immigrant, Ethan is harassed, arrested, and tortured in custody. Despite severe provocation, Ethan restrains himself, determined to honor his fallen brother and avoid unnecessary violence. With the help of Victoria Lawson, the lawyer whose child he once saved, the truth finally begins to surface. As federal forces close in and Ethan’s real identity is exposed, the power dynamic flips completely—revealing a sharp contrast between those who abuse authority and those who embody true honor. The story explores themes of sacrifice, dignity, injustice, and what it truly means to be an American hero, showing that real heroism often goes unnoticed until it’s tested.
Roles For This Project
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Man
Minneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
Vertical Short
Submissions Due:
02/07/2026
Portraying FBI officers.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Man
Minneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
Vertical Short
Submissions Due:
02/07/2026
Portraying police officers.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Man
Minneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
Vertical Short
Submissions Due:
02/07/2026
Portraying a firing squad.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Man, Woman, Non-Bina...
Gender:
Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
Minneapolis
20 - 60
Non Union
Vertical Short
Submissions Due:
02/07/2026
Portraying townspeople.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Man
Minneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
Vertical Short
Submissions Due:
02/04/2026
Portraying guards.
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Vertical Short
$300/12 hrs or $150/...
Role Rate:
$300/12 hrs or $150/6 hrs
Man
Minneapolis
30 - 39
Non Union
Vertical Short
Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Director of the FBI. A man of honor and loyalty. Was Ethan's subordinate in the army. Very serious about his job. Has deep respect for veterans.
More Roles For This Project
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Minneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due:
02/07/2026
Portraying FBI officers.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Minneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due:
02/07/2026
Portraying police officers.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Minneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due:
02/07/2026
Portraying a firing squad.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Minneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due:
02/07/2026
Portraying townspeople.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrs
Minneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due:
02/04/2026
Portraying guards.
-
Vertical Short
$300/12 hrs or $150/...
Role Rate:
$300/12 hrs or $150/6 hrs
Minneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Director of the FBI. A man of honor and loyalty. Was Ethan's subordinate in the army. Very serious about his job. Has deep respect for veterans.
