Actors and Extras Wanted

Midlands based actors and extras required for a short film to be made in September 2011 by Chicago based artist William Pope.L:
 
In short ‘Child’ is a film about a small family who live in a large city and who are unhappy in their own special way. The story takes place over several years. The father, Jebediah, who abandoned the family years before, at the beginning of the film, returns looking for something.
 
The film will be produced in Birmingham here at Eastside Projects and in the surrounding area and will be shown in the exhibition which will open shortly after filming. The roles are voluntary, but this will be a great chance to gain experience and be involved in a local film.
 
You will need to be available for an audition on 18th or 19th of July and for filming between 12th September – 15th September.
 
The following characters are needed:
 
Father: This character is late 30s-40s, 6 foot or taller
 
Child: 18-20 boyish girl or androgynous boy, sense of athleticism, taller than SP, thin, wiry, moody 5’5″ and taller
 
Special Friend: A young looking 18-20 year old, 5’1″ – 5’5″ opinionated, bubbly but still capable of stillness
 
Mother: 35- 40, round build
 
Peggy: 30-40, live in lover of father character and nurse at birthing scene
 
Business Man: late 40s to early fifties, a sense of white collar him, its not a speaking role
 
Man 1: 25+, large build either thick set or tall or both – imposing size. This actor will be playing multiple roles: bouncer in sick room, priest at wedding, doctor at delivery, workman/businessman at setting up new bar
 
Extras: “Business People”
 
Deadline 30st June: Please apply with a short statement, a C.V. (including photo and details of height/ build) and if possible a show reel or other recorded material to georgie@eastsideprojects.org

Posted by Eastside Projects | June 16th, 2011 | Posted in Exhibitions