Open Roles for Upcoming Film
Description
Looking to cast talent for a film. Please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
About the project:
Struggling to make ends meet after his father’s death, a young boy sells flowers he takes from graves to survive. But when he is summoned to the underworld to answer for his crimes, he must discover for himself the value of tradition.
Additional info:
Shooting in Athens Ohio March 22nd -24th.
When applying please send a headshot or recent photo, resume, and reel if you have one.
9 Project roles
The Sovereign
Male
40
-60
y.o.
African-American
The Sovereign is a mysterious and authoritative man who is the leader of the Underworld. When he realizes that Kofi is stealing flowers from graves, and depriving the dead of light and warmth he summons the boy to teach him a lesson. He should appear ambiguous/ageless. The appearance should be enigmatic, perhaps with a slightly otherworldly quality. The character's demeanor should command respect.
Application deadline closed.
Manuel
Male
18
-30
y.o.
All ethnicities
Manuel is a young man with a casual, laid-back appearance. He buys flowers from Kofi for his girlfriend Yana, but she dumps him when she realizes the flowers are stolen from a grave. His features should be expressive, especially when he interacts with Kofi and Yana.
Application deadline closed.
Yana
Female
18
-30
y.o.
All ethnicities
Yana is a young woman with a vibrant and lively demeanor. She dumps her boyfriend after he gifts her flowers that were stolen from a grave. Her appearance should be engaging, reflecting her enthusiastic personality. She should have an expressive face to convey a range of emotions.
Application deadline closed.
Old Man
Male
40
-60
y.o.
African-American
The Old Man is a distinguished gentleman. His appearance should exude wisdom and experience. A well-groomed, older gentleman with a touch of sadness in his eyes.
Application deadline closed.
Girl
Female
18
-25
y.o.
All ethnicities
The Girl is a young woman. She should have a youthful appearance, with an innocence that contrasts with the grief she is experiencing after her father's death. Expressive eyes are crucial to conveying her emotions.
Application deadline closed.
The Sovereign
Male
40
-60
y.o.
African-American
The Sovereign is a mysterious and authoritative man who is the leader of the Underworld. When he realizes that Kofi is stealing flowers from graves, and depriving the dead of light and warmth he summons the boy to teach him a lesson. He should appear ambiguous/ageless. The appearance should be enigmatic, perhaps with a slightly otherworldly quality. The character's demeanor should command respect.
Application deadline closed.
Dancers
Both genders
18
-56
y.o.
African-American
Citizens of the Underworld. They should have a warm, friendly appearance. Expressive eyes are essential.
Application deadline closed.
Acrobats
Both genders
18
-56
y.o.
African-American
Citizens of the Underworld. They should have a warm, friendly appearance. Expressive eyes are essential.
Application deadline closed.
Drummers
Both genders
18
-56
y.o.
African-American
Citizens of the Underworld. They should have a warm, friendly appearance. Expressive eyes are essential.
Application deadline closed.