Female Lead Actor for TVF Show
Deadline: September 16th
Project Details: We are casting for a new TVF show scheduled to shoot from October 2023 to January 2024. The chosen actor will be expected to commit to a long-term contract.
Character Description:
- Name: Shirley
- Age Appearance: Early 30s
- Background: Film school graduate, currently freelancing in various creative roles. She’s a city girl with strong ideals and opinions about the world. Shirley is highly supportive of the decision to bring her in-laws from a village in Haryana to live with them. This significant change turns her life upside down.
Job Responsibilities: The selected actor will be responsible for embodying the character of Shirley bringing her to life on screen. This includes the ability to improvise effectively, especially in a one-minute scenario where Shirley attempts to introduce a classic foreign cinema film to her in-laws.
Improvisation Details:
- Duration: 1-minute maximum
- Scene: On the first night in Mumbai, Shirley tries to introduce Amrish’s parents to a classic foreign cinema film.
- Shot: Assume a mid-shot, with the camera lens representing the parents and the TV positioned on one side of the camera.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in Hindi and English is essential.
Requirements:
- Actors based in India are invited to apply.
- Both experienced actors and freshers are welcome.
Compensation:
- Details will be discussed during the final selection process.
Note to Applicants:
- We will not provide further character details beyond what’s mentioned here. Please assess if this project excites you and apply accordingly. Do not contact us to confirm if you fit the character profile.
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