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Job Description
An independent short film is casting actors for Defection, a political espionage thriller filming in the Murfreesboro and Nashville, Tennessee area. The story follows an elite operative who discovers his organization has manipulated him into targeting the wrong person. Forced to choose between loyalty and doing what is right, he defects and vows to bring down the powerful organization from within.
This unpaid collaboration is a great opportunity for actors looking to gain on-screen experience, receive acting credit, and add a professionally produced thriller to their reel.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a principal character in an independent espionage thriller.
- Attend rehearsals and participate in approximately three filming days.
- Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
- Deliver emotionally compelling performances in dramatic, action-driven scenes.
- Maintain professionalism throughout production.
Requirements
- Withrow
- Male.
- Playing age: Mid-20s.
- Elite operative who begins questioning his mission and ultimately defects from his organization.
- Chandler
- Male.
- Playing age: Mid-30s.
- Veteran handler and senior operative with a commanding presence.
- Jason
- Male.
- Playing age: Mid-30s to 40s.
- Former operative whose actions set the story in motion.
- Headshot required.
- Acting reel preferred.
- Self-tape may be requested.
- Monologue submission may be required for principal roles.
- Available to film in the Murfreesboro/Nashville area.
Compensation
- Unpaid independent film opportunity.
- Acting credit.
- Copy of the completed film for your reel.
- Craft services provided on set.
- Opportunity to network with local filmmakers.