Name of script: Clubbed
Comedy feature

Logline:

Set in the 1990’s. An intellectual loser with no spine finds his marriage and job threatened after a group of cavemen are discovered in the Canadian Rockies and are invited to move into the community.

Name of company: Round Earth Entertainment http://roundearthentertainment.com/

Los Angeles screenwriters Stephen Foster, a Texas native, and Chuck Pelletier, a Canadian American, are an award-winning comedy filmmaking team with an incredible, diverse background. Their combined voices blend to create a wacky, off-beat collection of work reminiscent of Christopher Guest and Mel Brooks. Collectively, they have garnered over 70 industry awards for their creative projects in film, music and theatre.

Their independent, comedy short “That’s Opportunity Knocking” won an astonishing 24 film festival awards and is streaming on Amazon Prime. Their follow-up comedy short “Driverless” won 35 film festival awards. The duo created the Off-Broadway musical “The Green Room” which has been produced world-wide.

Steven Morana – BURTON

A Canadian Screen Award–winning actor, Steven Morana starred in the Amazon Prime thriller Beast Within opposite Colm Feore and appears in the forthcoming feature Unwinding opposite Peter Facinelli. He was featured in the finale of Hulu’s History’s Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan and held a recurring role on Days of Our Lives (Peacock). Steven can next be seen in the upcoming horror-comedy Catnip with Chevy Chase and Bruce Dern, and is set to film the thriller Fatal Betrayal, directed by Nyle Cavazos Garcia.

Steven is also a fan favorite in the booming micro-drama community, earning a nomination for the Vertical King Award, which honors the top leading men in vertical storytelling. He has appeared as a special guest panelist at VertFest, the LA Vertical Drama Market, and VertiCon.

He is best known for leading the acclaimed vertical series Red Talons (Salty TV), winner of the Best Fantasy Award at the Vertical Shorts Festival and the most-nominated series at the Vertical Awards. Steven has also starred in several viral vertical hits, including No Cure for Love (a.k.a. Revenge in XXL, DramaTV), which debuted at #1 on the Most Trending charts; Mafia Temptation (Candy Jar TV); Gloves Off, Heart On (Crisp); and Return of the Hidden Chef Goddess, which ranked #8 Top Searches and #10 Weekly Trends on Playlet.

Stephen Foster – TOMMY

Stephen Foster is an award-winning actor/writer who won 35 awards for the comedy short “Driverless” (directed by Charles Pelletier). He won 5 best supporting actor awards for the comedy short “That’s Opportunity Knocking.”

The screenplay “Clubbed!” (with Chuck Pelletier) was a quarter-finalist in the Page Screenplay contest and was nominated for Best Unproduced script in FIFF.

His screenplay “My Missing Year” won Best unproduced script at Fusion International Film Festivals, was semi-finalist in Table Read My Screenplay contest. The screenplay was optioned by Yarn Spinner Entertainment and the proof of concept (directed by Kyle Hitchcock) won Best Comedy Short at the Nova Film Festival.

He is author of the best-selling book “Awakening the Actor Within.” 

Stephen Foster award-winning actor, writer & teacher awakeningtheactorwithin.com/blog/

Renee Laramore – LUANNE

Renee is delighted to team up once again with award-winning filmmakers Charles Pelletier and C. Stephen Foster after their hugely successful short film “Driverless”. Renee recently won Outstanding Actress in a Short Film from the Nice International Film Festival in the South of France for her role as Joanne in “Driverless”. Renee is a featured soloist with the SCV Concert Band. Her commercial for Life360 is currently airing on all television and streaming platforms, including during the 2025 Tony Awards, and lately on ESPN. She is currently in developmental readings for a new musical featuring female Magicians of the past called “Conjuring Women”. Renee is a regular performer in Los Angeles theatres, favorites include: Something Rotten (Minstrel), The Little Mermaid (Ursula), Pride & Prejudice (Lady Catherine), Mamma Mia! (Tanya), Singin’ In the Rain (Lina Lamont), Hello Dolly! (Irene Molloy), She Loves Me (Amalia), Cats (Grizabella U/S), Chicago (Mona), Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), Fuddy Meers (Claire). Renee loves antiques and vintage treasures, art glass, tap dancing, yoga and watching NFL football. www.firestarterentertainment.com

Nico Feula – LINC

Nico fell face first into the industry. Literally. With a background in stunts, Nico moved to Los Angeles from a small town in Colorado and can now be found breaking hearts (and bones) on both the big and small screen. A multi-faceted performer, known for heavy hitting dramatic moments, dry humor, and that secret soft side that every action hero needs.

Jenn Haley Bonilla – KAREN/OLD LADY MUTTON 

Jennifer Bonilla is a New York City native whose love for theatre began in childhood, sparked by countless trips to Broadway shows. She continued her training at a performing arts high school in Hawaii and later graduated from UNLV’s Screen and Stage program. Now based in Los Angeles, Jennifer is thrilled to return to the stage after time away, answering the call of the art form that has inspired her since she was a little girl.

Hunter James Cox – RANDY/PAUL/TROG

Being fired as a high school mascot was the perfect catalyst in finding a future behind the lens. Hunter James Cox grew up in Streator, Illinois where he crafted his filmmaking skills through trial and error. He has been featured in newspaper articles, on radio, podcasts, televised news, and film festivals all over the world. Currently, he is directing several new television pilots “Marriage and Monsters” and “My Indian Mother.” Hunter is a proud member of the DGA and IATSE Local 80. He serves as a technical director at Church On The Way and always welcomes new collaborative opportunities for the future.

Douglas Gabrielle

Douglas Gabrielle began acting at the tender age of 40. He has performed at the San Diego Rep, San Diego Civic Light Opera, Lawrence Welk Theater and Laguna Playhouse among others. In LA, he’s a present or past member of Sacred Fools, Pasadena Shakespeare and Theater West. His camera work includes roles as a slimy Southern politician and twin four inch tall forest gnomes. When he isn’t acting he’s auditioning. Feel free to hire him.

Charlotte Gulezian – EDNA BOTTON

Gulezian began working in theatre in L.A. in 2005, helming “The Reindeer Monologues” as a benefit for Project Angel Food, and directed several plays for Athena Theatre, including Proof by David Auburn and A Lie of the Mind by Sam Shepherd. She studied film and theatre in San Francisco and India before returning for her MFA at USC. Since graduating she has been a fixture in the LA theatre community in beloved productions, such as Stupid f-ing Bird at Boston Court, and Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner’s reimagining of Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. She went on to win accolades for her performance in Hit the Wall at the LA LGBT Center, followed by the Vagrancy honoring her with a nomination for the ‘Duende Distinction’ for her portrayal of May in Fool for Love. Charlotte has produced the LA LGBT center’s Fringe venue from 2016-2018, independently produced over a dozen plays and films in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Austin, TX.

Charlotte is the artistic director of the Vagrancy Theatre Company. She also stars in the comedy short “That’s Opportunity Knocking” directed by Chuck Pelletier.

Brian Kruse – NED BOTTOM

Brian Kruse began his acting career at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, Michigan, inspired by a friend and his high school drama teacher. His passion for the arts was evident when he landed the lead role of Nathan Detroit in “Guys and Dolls” at his school’s new theater.

After high school, Brian quickly enrolled at Michigan State University, earning a degree in Telecommunication Information Studies & New Media with a minor in Theater. He starred in the popular MSU sketch comedy show, Sideshow, winning the ‘Best Actor’ award in his final two years. He also co-wrote and starred in his first independent film, “Rooftops,” reflecting his journey of self-discovery.

Relocating to Los Angeles, Brian embraced new opportunities and co-founded “Forest Lawn Films” and “Perfection Pictures.” His work includes the multiversal adventure series “Evil Spencer,” “The Valley,” and the rock punk thriller “Hitch Hackers.” He’s also doubled for some of the greats from Paul Rudd to Tom Cruise. He now hosts the “Kruse Control,” where he showcases his talents three times a week reporting on all the latest BREAKING entertainment news. Recently, he launched his Kruse Control Network expanding his programming with “Walkin’ & Talkin’,” featuring conversations around LA with his co-host Aaron. Grateful for his parents’ support, Brian is dedicated to creating compelling television and helping change the world for the better along the way.