Casting directors are now casting principal speaking roles for an upcoming feature film. Filming is shooting in Illinois this September through October. The movie is written by Fruitvale Station and American Horror Story music department executive turned director, Haroula Rose. Producers are looking for Native American actors. This opportunity is open to all U.S. and Canadian residents. Talents will be compensated $125/day. Details surrounding the movie not been released. To audition for a role in the movie, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Feature Film Casting Call
CASTING CALL FOR NATIVE AMERICAN ACTORS / ALL U.S. & CANADIAN RESIDENTS
Feature Film
SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Agreement
Writer/Director: Haroula Rose
Casting Director: Angelique Midthunder, CSA
Casting Associate: Jennifer Schwalenberg
Start Date: September – October, 2017
Rate of Pay: $125 per day
Location: Rural Illinois
[MARGO] 18+ to play 15, long dark hair, sharp eye, Margo is 1/4 Native American and a unique sharpshooting throwback. Her father, Crane, has taught her to live off the land so she is able to fish, hunt, and is at home in nature. Though she lives a rough life, she is undeniably beautiful, so this leads to trouble sometimes. SOME NUDITY REQUIRED. SEEKING AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN DESCENDANT. LEAD
[WILL] Half Native American, age 22, Will is a young professor Margo meets on the road. Intelligent, educated and a natural storyteller, Will is different from others and enamored with her. SEEKING AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN. SUPPORTING LEAD.
[CRANE] Half Native American, late 30s – 40’s, strong build, Crane is Margo’s father and a man of the land, passing along his passion and skill for hunting and fishing to his daughter, Margo. SEEKING AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN. SUPPORTING LEAD.
TO SUBMIT:
Send the following to: [email protected]
Include:
Name
Age
Photos (under 1 MB)
Resume (if you have one)
City and State where you reside
Native American Tribal Affiliation (if applicable)
In subject line, write ONCE UPON A RIVER [and which role you’re submitting for]
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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