Three friends navigating their high-stakes political careers in Washington, D.C., struggle to balance their clashing professional roles and personal lives as they work on opposing sides of the political spectrum.
THE INSIDERS follows a tight-knit group of young political staffers thrown into the chaos of a presidential primary season. As the campaigns charge through Iowa, New Hampshire, and beyond, loyalties blur and tensions rise—especially for Becca and Will, whose relationship is tested when they end up on opposing sides. Their friend Carter starts a new job in a rival senator’s office, quickly discovering that crossing party lines comes with consequences he never saw coming. With each primary, the pressure intensifies: scandals hover, attack ads escalate, and the line between duty and morality grows harder to see. Friendships strain, careers hang in the balance, and every choice becomes a gamble. The season builds toward the Democratic National Convention, where victories will be celebrated—but not without sacrifice.
Jillian Clare has spent over 24 years as an actor, working across various platforms including Sony Pictures Studios, ABC/Disney, NBC, FOX, Nickelodeon, and MGM, plus numerous indie features and web series. Recently, she added directing to her repertoire, with two feature films and three films as a producer. She is a part of a small list of female directors who helmed both the original and the franchise's sequel. During the pandemic, Jillian created the popular Realm podcast, Thanks For Coming In, where she interviews fellow actors about their journeys and quirky audition stories. Additionally, she is active in her union, serving as the Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Young Performers Committee, is an elected member of the LA Local Board, Delegate, and serves on several other committees. Jillian is currently in pre-production for her new feature, set to film in Fall 2025.
