OFFICE PARTY is a groundbreaking new short film from actor/writer/producer Jared Milrad, executive producer Christina Cannarella, director Lisa Nicole Lennox, and an award-winning cast and crew.
We're raising funds to bring our unique film to life, share it with a wide audience, and tell a story rarely seen on screen. Check out our new REWARD LEVELS and read details on our project below!
The Inspiration
Featuring an entire cast trained at the prestigious Howard Fine Acting Studio - which helped launch the careers of Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Chris Pine, Will Smith, and many other award-winning actors - OFFICE PARTY is deeply grounded in the real stories of our world and the daily realities that we all face. By focusing on two seemingly ordinary lives and a routine workplace, the film is both instantly relatable and surprisingly provocative.
We're looking forward to making a film that surprises, provokes, engages, and ultimately inspires our audience to proactively confront the issues of our time.
 The Story
OFFICE PARTY tells the story of Tom (Josh Trant ) and Jack (Jared Milrad ), two co-workers tired of the same old corporate routine. Today is the day when they shake things up.
Tom and Jack started working together at a startup sales company around the same time, and they became fast friends when they coincidently shared nearby offices. Realizing they have many interests in common, Tom and Jack started spending a lot of time together, both during and after work.
Soon enough, they decided to create a joint venture together – a truly important project that they’re confident will change the world. Months in the making, today is the day of the annual office party, a perfect time for Tom and Jack to debut the fruit of their labor.
On this important day, we join Tom and Jack on their daily routine – getting ready for work, driving to work, and working through the day. They even chat about their excitement for the annual party with their co-workers: Claire (Christina Cannarella) and Wade (Brian Parker). It’s then that their plans get a bit more complicated.
With patience and purpose, Tom and Jack are really looking forward to surprising their coworkers at the annual office party.

The Characters
TOM (Josh Trant) is a junior sales representative for a startup company in Los Angeles. Born and raised in a working class Texas family, Tom moved to the Los Angeles area for a change of pace three years ago. He was an only child and has no family in the LA area, so the boredom has been getting to him lately. A creative introvert by nature, Tom tends to keep to himself, but he’s made a few friends over years – particularly his coworker, Jack. Tom is an avid online gamer and enjoys chatting with like-minded people on the Internet.
JACK (Jared Milrad) is a mid-level sales representative for a startup company in Los Angeles. Born and raised in New York City, Jack moved to the Los Angeles area four years ago after working a variety of sales jobs in the Northeast. At his parents’ urging, Jack earned a masters degree in sales, but now feels overeducated and underemployed. He pursued stable, 9-5 workplaces, but he’s looking for something different. He likes to travel, watch NBA games, and hike on his own to escape people and the city. Jack’s parents both passed away recently, and he’s not close with many people – except for his coworker, Tom, with whom he has a lot in common.
CLAIRE (Christina Cannarella) is a senior sales representative for a startup company in Los Angeles. Originally from Wisconsin, Claire moved to the area a decade ago for her husband’s job as a biomedical researcher. Claire enjoys working in sales. Having been with the company for nearly a decade, she is looking forward to being promoted to Sales Director. Claire and her husband, Jim, have one son, Jake, who’s now 11 years old. Jake loves summer camp and Claire is really proud of him. In her free time, Claire enjoys cooking and hanging out with her family.
WADE (Brian Parker) is a senior sales representative for a startup company in Los Angeles. A native Angeleno, Wade is an avid sports fan. He played football in college and grew up around sports – in fact, his dad coached his high school football team. Wade’s favorite sports to watch are college football and NBA games. You can find Wade at Lakers’ games whenever possible. A natural people person, Wade doesn’t mind working in sales, but he’s all about athletics and working out. He has a new girlfriend, Tiffany (a CrossFit instructor). Things are going really well and Wade couldn’t be happier.

The Talent

Jared Milrad, J.D., M.S. (“Jack”, Writer/Producer) is an award-winning social entrepreneur, lawyer, actor, screenwriter, author, and producer with thousands of followers and more than 10 million views worldwide. Jared was trained at The Second City Chicago and The Howard Fine Acting Studio, two renowned institutions that helped launch the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Bradley Cooper, Will Smith, and Chris Pine. Jared recently wrapped an upcoming feature, BETTER CRIMINAL, which stars Tom Sizemore and Bai Ling, as well as a lead role on ID Network's MURDER BOOK and in several indie projects. Jared was prominently featured in Hillary Clinton's historic presidential campaign launch commercial, and appeared in dozens of major media outlets, including The New York Times, MSNBC, BBC News, and TIME. He worked in The White House for President Barack Obama and founded a nationally recognized non-profit organization endorsed by Peter Buffett and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Jared has raised more than $250,000 to support various social causes and campaigns. Jared is a prolific producer and screenwriter who recently wrote his first feature film, several short films, a book, web series, and TV pilot, all of which have received widespread interest. Jared's web series, HURRY UP AND WAIT, featured rising talent who worked with Idris Elba, Al Pacino, Kal Penn, and many others. An accomplished public speaker that has advocated on behalf of President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton, Jared graduated with highest honors from N.C. State University, Tufts University, and Northeastern University School of Law. Jared currently lives in Southern California.

Josh Trant (“Tom”) moved to Los Angeles from the prestigious Actors Studio Drama School in New York, which helped launch the careers dozens of award-winning actors. Josh now studies at the renowned Howard Fine Acting Studio and the Groundlings Theatre School. Josh has appeared in plays, and independent short & feature films. Originally from Texas, Josh pursues opportunities to act uniquely diverse roles. He recently was accepted into the Open Fist Theatre Company, which produces numerous plays in Hollywood, and will be returning to Off-Broadway this November to play the lead in an original piece, “Wimberley.”
Christina Cannarella("Claire", Executive Producer) fused her nursing career with Hollywood when she began working in the entertainment industry, both behind and in front of the camera over 13 years ago. She studied extensively at The Second City and The Howard Fine Acting Studio and has guest starred on Code Black, Parenthood, Masters of Sex, This is 40, and Private Practice. Christina has an extensive resume as a Medical Consultant working on TV shows and films which include: Ray Donovan, Hand of God, Code Black, Mad Men, The Mindy Project, Danny Collins, Episodes, NCIS, Off the Map and Parks and Recreation, among many others. She also is a writer and producer known for Stop. Look. Listen., Deceased & Co., Piper Day's Ultimate Guide to Avoiding George Clooney, and On the Boulevard, her first original sitcom script, which was chosen as one of the winners of an FX Competition for “the next great half-hour comedy show.” Christina has two pilots in pre-production and is writing her first feature film, Wind Walker, which she will also star in. She is a strong advocate for inclusion of people with ALL abilities, believing that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of their challenges, and enjoys spending her free time working with various non-profits and schools to promote this concept to bring about change. 
Brian Parker (“Wade”) is an American actor and writer who lives in Los Angeles, he found early success in television, including USA Network's Pacific Blue, commercial credits such as Kinko's, Powerade and Direct TV, as well as theater, including Visting Mr. Green, in which he was nominated for a Po 'okela award for Best Supporting Actor. His most recent work includes Discovery Channel's, I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant, Again & the films, David & Sasha, Bonds and Zero Faith, an Official Selection for the Action on Film International Film Festival. Currently he is producing, writing and starring in a powerful film on discrimination to be released in late 2016. He continues to study at The Groundlings and with long time acting coach, Arthur Mendoza, protege of Stella Adler.

The Filmmaker
Lisa Nicole Lennox, Director
As a storyteller, I’m fascinated by the exploration of the human condition and the mysterious and illusive bits left behind in the corners of the mind and spirit, and as it’s said about no two snowflakes being alike, neither are the psyches and life experiences of any two people. When I first read OFFICE PARTY, I knew immediately I wanted to direct this film. With limited dialogue, OFFICE PARTY allows us the creative opportunity to rely heavily on the visuals as we tell the story of two seemingly normal people who head out to work one day. My cinematic vision is to incorporate moments of hyper focus on the micro details in which we invade the character’s personal space while making the audience feel a sense of connectivity and kinship with Tom and Jack. We’ll use symmetry in our compositions creating a sense of balance, uniformity and beauty juxtaposed with their quiet, isolateand secluded lives. I want the audience to relate to these men, possibly seeing a reflection of one self. When the film ends, my goal is for the audience to be stunned; to feel blindsided by the events and to begin questioning everything they thought they knew about who Tom and Jack are. I want them to go back to the micro details of the film looking for clues and wonder if there were any in the first place; I want them to be confused and feel misguided by the symmetry, only to wonder if things are not always as they appear on the outside. OFFICE PARTY offers audiences an opportunity to see someone relatable make a bold and shocking move that has a widening ripple effect in our world and hopefully be inspired to create change.
The Writer
 Jared Milrad, J.D., M.S.
As a writer, the style of storytelling that moves and inspires me most balances authenticity with a creative vision that provokes, challenges, and engages a diverse audience. OFFICE PARTY combines each of those elements, grounding us in the lives of two coworkers who are yearning for something more beyond their daily, corporatized routine. Our main characters are instantly relatable, bringing to the screen a sense of isolation and internal despair that lead them to make big plans for the future. I know that viewers will be greatly affected by both the content of this piece and how we share it with the world. It is rare that one has the opportunity not only to tell compelling and urgent stories, but to share it in partnership with an incredibly talented and dedicated creative team. We look forward to earning your support and making a transformational film.
 The Shoot
Principal photography for OFFICE PARTY will take place between September 30 - October 2, 2016 in the Greater Los Angeles area. The film will be shot in both interior and exterior locations, each specifically chosen to fit the theme, tone, and vision of the project.
 The Funds
Every dollar raised will directly fund the production and post-production costs of OFFICE PARTY.
Costs include paying for production costs such as our crew, equipment, locations, meals and post-production services such as editing, color correction, sound mixing, and festival submission fees.
 Our Gratitude
We couldn't bring this groundbreaking project to life without your support! Thank you for believing in our film and our entire creative team. Stay tuned for the final cut!

We're raising funds to bring our unique film to life, share it with a wide audience, and tell a story rarely seen on screen. Check out our new REWARD LEVELS and read details on our project below!
The Inspiration
Featuring an entire cast trained at the prestigious Howard Fine Acting Studio - which helped launch the careers of Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Chris Pine, Will Smith, and many other award-winning actors - OFFICE PARTY is deeply grounded in the real stories of our world and the daily realities that we all face. By focusing on two seemingly ordinary lives and a routine workplace, the film is both instantly relatable and surprisingly provocative.
We're looking forward to making a film that surprises, provokes, engages, and ultimately inspires our audience to proactively confront the issues of our time.
 The Story
OFFICE PARTY tells the story of Tom (Josh Trant ) and Jack (Jared Milrad ), two co-workers tired of the same old corporate routine. Today is the day when they shake things up.
Tom and Jack started working together at a startup sales company around the same time, and they became fast friends when they coincidently shared nearby offices. Realizing they have many interests in common, Tom and Jack started spending a lot of time together, both during and after work.
Soon enough, they decided to create a joint venture together – a truly important project that they’re confident will change the world. Months in the making, today is the day of the annual office party, a perfect time for Tom and Jack to debut the fruit of their labor.
On this important day, we join Tom and Jack on their daily routine – getting ready for work, driving to work, and working through the day. They even chat about their excitement for the annual party with their co-workers: Claire (Christina Cannarella) and Wade (Brian Parker). It’s then that their plans get a bit more complicated.
With patience and purpose, Tom and Jack are really looking forward to surprising their coworkers at the annual office party.

The Characters
TOM (Josh Trant) is a junior sales representative for a startup company in Los Angeles. Born and raised in a working class Texas family, Tom moved to the Los Angeles area for a change of pace three years ago. He was an only child and has no family in the LA area, so the boredom has been getting to him lately. A creative introvert by nature, Tom tends to keep to himself, but he’s made a few friends over years – particularly his coworker, Jack. Tom is an avid online gamer and enjoys chatting with like-minded people on the Internet.
JACK (Jared Milrad) is a mid-level sales representative for a startup company in Los Angeles. Born and raised in New York City, Jack moved to the Los Angeles area four years ago after working a variety of sales jobs in the Northeast. At his parents’ urging, Jack earned a masters degree in sales, but now feels overeducated and underemployed. He pursued stable, 9-5 workplaces, but he’s looking for something different. He likes to travel, watch NBA games, and hike on his own to escape people and the city. Jack’s parents both passed away recently, and he’s not close with many people – except for his coworker, Tom, with whom he has a lot in common.
CLAIRE (Christina Cannarella) is a senior sales representative for a startup company in Los Angeles. Originally from Wisconsin, Claire moved to the area a decade ago for her husband’s job as a biomedical researcher. Claire enjoys working in sales. Having been with the company for nearly a decade, she is looking forward to being promoted to Sales Director. Claire and her husband, Jim, have one son, Jake, who’s now 11 years old. Jake loves summer camp and Claire is really proud of him. In her free time, Claire enjoys cooking and hanging out with her family.
WADE (Brian Parker) is a senior sales representative for a startup company in Los Angeles. A native Angeleno, Wade is an avid sports fan. He played football in college and grew up around sports – in fact, his dad coached his high school football team. Wade’s favorite sports to watch are college football and NBA games. You can find Wade at Lakers’ games whenever possible. A natural people person, Wade doesn’t mind working in sales, but he’s all about athletics and working out. He has a new girlfriend, Tiffany (a CrossFit instructor). Things are going really well and Wade couldn’t be happier.
The Talent

Jared Milrad, J.D., M.S. (“Jack”, Writer/Producer) is an award-winning social entrepreneur, lawyer, actor, screenwriter, author, and producer with thousands of followers and more than 10 million views worldwide. Jared was trained at The Second City Chicago and The Howard Fine Acting Studio, two renowned institutions that helped launch the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Bradley Cooper, Will Smith, and Chris Pine. Jared recently wrapped an upcoming feature, BETTER CRIMINAL, which stars Tom Sizemore and Bai Ling, as well as a lead role on ID Network's MURDER BOOK and in several indie projects. Jared was prominently featured in Hillary Clinton's historic presidential campaign launch commercial, and appeared in dozens of major media outlets, including The New York Times, MSNBC, BBC News, and TIME. He worked in The White House for President Barack Obama and founded a nationally recognized non-profit organization endorsed by Peter Buffett and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Jared has raised more than $250,000 to support various social causes and campaigns. Jared is a prolific producer and screenwriter who recently wrote his first feature film, several short films, a book, web series, and TV pilot, all of which have received widespread interest. Jared's web series, HURRY UP AND WAIT, featured rising talent who worked with Idris Elba, Al Pacino, Kal Penn, and many others. An accomplished public speaker that has advocated on behalf of President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton, Jared graduated with highest honors from N.C. State University, Tufts University, and Northeastern University School of Law. Jared currently lives in Southern California.

Josh Trant (“Tom”) moved to Los Angeles from the prestigious Actors Studio Drama School in New York, which helped launch the careers dozens of award-winning actors. Josh now studies at the renowned Howard Fine Acting Studio and the Groundlings Theatre School. Josh has appeared in plays, and independent short & feature films. Originally from Texas, Josh pursues opportunities to act uniquely diverse roles. He recently was accepted into the Open Fist Theatre Company, which produces numerous plays in Hollywood, and will be returning to Off-Broadway this November to play the lead in an original piece, “Wimberley.”
Christina Cannarella("Claire", Executive Producer) fused her nursing career with Hollywood when she began working in the entertainment industry, both behind and in front of the camera over 13 years ago. She studied extensively at The Second City and The Howard Fine Acting Studio and has guest starred on Code Black, Parenthood, Masters of Sex, This is 40, and Private Practice. Christina has an extensive resume as a Medical Consultant working on TV shows and films which include: Ray Donovan, Hand of God, Code Black, Mad Men, The Mindy Project, Danny Collins, Episodes, NCIS, Off the Map and Parks and Recreation, among many others. She also is a writer and producer known for Stop. Look. Listen., Deceased & Co., Piper Day's Ultimate Guide to Avoiding George Clooney, and On the Boulevard, her first original sitcom script, which was chosen as one of the winners of an FX Competition for “the next great half-hour comedy show.” Christina has two pilots in pre-production and is writing her first feature film, Wind Walker, which she will also star in. She is a strong advocate for inclusion of people with ALL abilities, believing that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of their challenges, and enjoys spending her free time working with various non-profits and schools to promote this concept to bring about change. 
Brian Parker (“Wade”) is an American actor and writer who lives in Los Angeles, he found early success in television, including USA Network's Pacific Blue, commercial credits such as Kinko's, Powerade and Direct TV, as well as theater, including Visting Mr. Green, in which he was nominated for a Po 'okela award for Best Supporting Actor. His most recent work includes Discovery Channel's, I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant, Again & the films, David & Sasha, Bonds and Zero Faith, an Official Selection for the Action on Film International Film Festival. Currently he is producing, writing and starring in a powerful film on discrimination to be released in late 2016. He continues to study at The Groundlings and with long time acting coach, Arthur Mendoza, protege of Stella Adler.

The Filmmaker
Lisa Nicole Lennox, Director
As a storyteller, I’m fascinated by the exploration of the human condition and the mysterious and illusive bits left behind in the corners of the mind and spirit, and as it’s said about no two snowflakes being alike, neither are the psyches and life experiences of any two people. When I first read OFFICE PARTY, I knew immediately I wanted to direct this film. With limited dialogue, OFFICE PARTY allows us the creative opportunity to rely heavily on the visuals as we tell the story of two seemingly normal people who head out to work one day. My cinematic vision is to incorporate moments of hyper focus on the micro details in which we invade the character’s personal space while making the audience feel a sense of connectivity and kinship with Tom and Jack. We’ll use symmetry in our compositions creating a sense of balance, uniformity and beauty juxtaposed with their quiet, isolateand secluded lives. I want the audience to relate to these men, possibly seeing a reflection of one self. When the film ends, my goal is for the audience to be stunned; to feel blindsided by the events and to begin questioning everything they thought they knew about who Tom and Jack are. I want them to go back to the micro details of the film looking for clues and wonder if there were any in the first place; I want them to be confused and feel misguided by the symmetry, only to wonder if things are not always as they appear on the outside. OFFICE PARTY offers audiences an opportunity to see someone relatable make a bold and shocking move that has a widening ripple effect in our world and hopefully be inspired to create change.
The Writer
 Jared Milrad, J.D., M.S.
As a writer, the style of storytelling that moves and inspires me most balances authenticity with a creative vision that provokes, challenges, and engages a diverse audience. OFFICE PARTY combines each of those elements, grounding us in the lives of two coworkers who are yearning for something more beyond their daily, corporatized routine. Our main characters are instantly relatable, bringing to the screen a sense of isolation and internal despair that lead them to make big plans for the future. I know that viewers will be greatly affected by both the content of this piece and how we share it with the world. It is rare that one has the opportunity not only to tell compelling and urgent stories, but to share it in partnership with an incredibly talented and dedicated creative team. We look forward to earning your support and making a transformational film.
 The Shoot
Principal photography for OFFICE PARTY will take place between September 30 - October 2, 2016 in the Greater Los Angeles area. The film will be shot in both interior and exterior locations, each specifically chosen to fit the theme, tone, and vision of the project.
 The Funds
Every dollar raised will directly fund the production and post-production costs of OFFICE PARTY.
Costs include paying for production costs such as our crew, equipment, locations, meals and post-production services such as editing, color correction, sound mixing, and festival submission fees.
 Our Gratitude
We couldn't bring this groundbreaking project to life without your support! Thank you for believing in our film and our entire creative team. Stay tuned for the final cut!