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Reel Element Films is an independent production company based in Houston, Texas. We develop character-driven films with lean, efficient crews, partnering with Texas talent, vendors, and locations to keep production grounded and authentic.
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Featured Project
(Independent Film)
Logline:
After receiving a series of letters from her executed father, Journey, a driven underground boxer, fights through grief, loyalty, and hard choices to reclaim her future.
Short Synopsis:
The Last Letter follows Journey Taylor, a resilient underground boxer fighting to survive after aging out of foster care. When her estranged father is executed on death row, Journey begins receiving seven letters he left behind. Each arrives in the wake of a personal crisis, forcing her to face betrayal, grief, and long-buried truths until the final letter reveals the legacy, he intended her to carry.
Genre/Tone: Drama • Character-driven • Gritty, intimate, Houston-grounded
Support the Film (Optional Contributions)
The Last Letter is an independent Houston production. If you’d like to support the project, contributions help us hire Texas talent and keep spending local.
Cash App: $ReelElementFilms
Note: Donations are treated as production contributions; consult your advisor regarding tax treatment. For formal sponsorships/brand placement, please contact us directly.
CURRENTLY CASTING
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CURRENTLY CASTING *
We are currently casting for The Last Letter. Actors interested in auditioning are invited to submit a short monologue of their choice (video submission) along with a headshot and résumé.
Optional: Note union status & preferred day rate
Compensation: Payment will depend on final budget. All cast and crew will be credited.
Submit to: thelastletterfilm@gmail.com
AVAILABLE ROLES
(No intimacy scenes)
Journey Taylor – Lead (18–25, African American or Biracial) – Underground boxer, resilient and resourceful.
Alonzo Taylor – Supporting (35–45, African American) – Journey’s father, reformed convict, award-winning writer. (Voice-over / limited screen time)
Gavin Ward – Supporting (35–45, Any Race) – Alonzo’s attorney and confidant.
Jason Price – Supporting (23–27, Any Race) – Junior attorney, ambitious, Journey’s love interest.
Julius “Blue” Owens – Supporting (35–45, African American) – Ruthless underground promoter.
Mark Owens – Supporting (Middle Age- African American) – Blue’s brother, gym owner, mentor.
Trish Owens – Supporting (35–45, Any Race) – Blue’s wife, secret lover to Nyla. Classy, observant.
Nyla Rodriguez – Supporting (23–27 Any Race) – Boxer sidelined by injury, bonds with Journey.
Spider Brooks – Supporting (23–27, Any Race) – Foster brother/manager. Hustler, conflicted.
Keisha Moore – Supporting (25–37, African American) – Foster sister, manipulative, disloyal.
Terrell Jackson –Supporting (25–30, African American) – Keisha’s partner, unfaithful.
Joe Gonzalez – Supporting (35–45, Any Race) – Nyla’s hot-headed manager.
Miss Faye – Supporting (55–70, Any Race) – Feisty cook at the fights.
Nicole Ward – Supporting (30–45, Any Race) – Gavin’s wife.
Caleb Ward – Supporting (8, Any Race) – Gavin’s sick son.
Dr. Yang – Supporting (Any Age, Any Race) – Caleb’s doctor.
Tanya Brooks – Supporting (45–55, Any Race) – CPS worker.
Dante Martin - Supporting (25-35) City activist.
Bodyguards (3 roles) – Any Age, Any Race. Blue’s enforcers.
Female Boxers (2 Role)
Male Boxers (Extras in the gym)
Extras – Boxing scene crowd, fight bystanders, gym members, courthouse scene.
Video Monologue Submissions Accepted Until:
October 31, 2025
In-Person Auditions (By Invitation Only):
November 29, 2025
Contact Us
Let’s connect.
General inquiries: refilmsgroup@gmail.com
Casting submissions (The Last Letter): thelastletterfilm@gmail.com
Send a short monologue link, headshot, and résumé
Press & partnerships: refilmsgroup@gmail.com