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Project Title:
The Favorite: Dad Fights for Faith

Posted: (1/17/2026)

Production Company/School:
Somebody Cares Tampa Bay with Lightbearer Films

Contact Person: Luke Bernard

Email:
misterlukebernard@gmail.com

Other Contact Info:
7275362273

Website:
https://thefavoritemovie.live/

Pay Info: see details

Location: Clearwater

Details:
Hello Tampa Bay Community! We are working on producing the sequel to the film, The Favorite, and need your help. Trailer of The Favorite: https://vimeo.com/308426371 

The movie will be produced by the non-profit, Somebody Cares Tampa Bay, and used to empower and encourage families and fathers. We are hoping the Tampa Bay community will join us with producing this movie! 

The sequel carries the story of the fictional characters, Ben and Luke, but has the truth of a local jet ski accident. The accident left a 12 year old with brain injury with little hope to be functional. Through prayer and encouragement of the local community the families witnessed God and a miraculous recovery. We are tentatively planning to shoot this film April 9th to April 19th. 

Some roles have been cast from the previous film but we have many roles we still need to cast! The dates, times, and pay rates have yet to be decided. Note that not all roles are listed and if you have some fight experience please reach out to us! 

We will be having open casting calls and if you are interested in auditioning for a role submit your headshot (Selfie works) and we will contact you with the days and times for the auditions. Email: lightbearermovies@gmail.com

BENJAMIN BERNARD (Late 20’s)                                                       Luke Bernard

LUKE BERNARD (early 30’s)                                                              Matthew Fahey

DANIEL BERNARD, (65)                                        John Schneider

KATHY BERNARD, (63),                             Amye Guosett

DENISE BERNARD, (60) is the wife of Norman and mother of Kyle who is in a jet skiing accident in the movie. This character struggles in her faith but is encouraged by her sister-in-law, Kathy. (4 Days)

NORMAN BERNARD, (64), is the husband of Denise and father of Kyle who is in the jet skiing accident in the movie. He is a skeptic but grows to have faith before seeing his son’s healing. (4 Days)

KYLE BERNARD, (12), active and energetic pre-teen who wants to get his hands on anything that moves fast. His past time was BMX bike racing and believes he can drive anything. He has a rude awakening when he drives a jet ski without permission and crashes into a tree. (3 Days)

MICHAEL DALEY (30’s), lean                                                                 Robbie Stahl

CONNER FRAISER, (40’s), lean, tatted, is the promoter of a professional MMA division that promised Benjamin a shot at the title if he won a fight. Benjamin wins and years have passed without giving him a shot at the title. (3 Days)

ZACH, (30’s), blonde, lean, is the small group leader and good friends with Benjamin Bernard. He leads the small group to pray for each other once a week by writing down prayer requests on index cards. When tragedy takes place for the Bernard family, he leads the small group to the hospital to pray. He plays guitar and leads the group in worship at the hospital. (2 Days)

SARAH, spunky, (late 20’s), is part of the small group that gets involved with prayer for each other and later visits Kyle at the hospital for prayer and worship. (2 Days)

FERGS OWNER, (50’s), a shady bar owner that sets up an amateur boxing match at his bar. He works with a female fighter, Sneaky, to break the rules to have an entertaining fight. (1 Days)

DR. EVE, (60’s), scrubs, thin, female, this doctor is the surgeon for Kyle to save his life and is very to the book medically. She gives the results and what to expect from Norman Bernard. When the results are beyond anything medical, she admits a miracle took place. (3 Days)

NURSE HOSE, 40’s, Hispanic, is the male nurse for Kyle. He answers the families’ questions the best he can and politely tells them the severity of his injuries.

NURSE ANNIE a fiery brunette, (30’s), is someone Benjamin finds solace with during his family’s crisis. She encourages his faith and to not just to ask God for things when praying. (4 Days)

STEPHON, 20’s, athletic, Steve Urkel type, he is an active member at the local MMA and Jiu Jitsu gym and aspires to be like and around the "cool" local fighters. (2 Days)

LOUIS CAPDEVILA, 60’s, ear to ear smile                          Albert Capdevila

ANITA CAPDEVILA, 50’s, sparkle in her eye                       Anita Capdevila

ISMEL MARTINEZ, 30’s                                                                      Ismel Martinez

NANCY REPORTER, (40’s), is a diligent local reporter that strives to bring the truth to the local community. (2-3 Days)

NEWSCASTER SANDY, (40’s), is skeptical of what events took place at the announcement of the fighter who is getting a shot at the title fight. (1 Day)

SPORTS HANK, (50’s), reports at the local news station giving highlights of Luke’s soccer game. (2 Day)

HENRY NEWSCATER, 50’s, gives an exciting and energetic report of the title MMA fights that are taking place. (1 Day)

STEVEN NEWSCASTER, 50’s, is with his co-newscaster Henry to give a report and insight to the viewers on the MMA title fight. (1 Day)

DESK REPORTER, a gives an updated report of the breaking news with the title fight announcement. (1 Day)

MRS. PETERSON,(mid 20’s), black, 5 months pregnant, wife of the current Champ and presses him to retire to be with at her side during the birth of their son. (1 Day)

REAL COACH, (60’s), lean                                                       Tony Dungy (In Talks)

PROMOTER MATT, 40’s, booming voice, interjects when Conor offers a promising fighter a contract. He steals the fighter, Kiley, to sign with his division. (1 Day)        

ALEX BARTENDER, (40’s), local bartender that tends to the local gyms fighters. When breaking news is televised that Benjamin won't be getting a shot at the title he is with the group of fighters heading to the Press Conference. (1 Day)

FIGHT ANNOUNCER, announces the big arena title fight for the movie. (1 Day)    

TITLE REFEREE, is the fight referee for the big arena title fight. (1 Day)