Open Casting Call for Production and Speaking Roles in Memphis, Tennessee
“Free in Deed,” an official client of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, is looking for professional production crew members and cast.
The low-budget indie feature film is based on a true story about the struggles of a young single mother without resources and the trials and tribulations of a man of faith and his church community who together attempt to heal her 8-year-old autistic son. Now casting directors and producers are seeking crew members and actors to fill various roles in the upcoming production. It stars David Harewood better known for his role on “Homeland”. It also features Edwina Findley of “Treme” and “The Wire”.
Writer-director Jake Mahaffy wants to cast locals in the other roles, including people without acting experience.
GoMemphis quotes producer Mike Bowe about why Memphis was chosen. “This is a place that’s known for soul, and that’s what we need, is that soul,” he said.
“Ecstatic prayer and worship is not the kind of thing you can get a group of actors to emulate convincingly.”
Production takes place from the end of January through February.
CREW:
Paid professional crew positions and unpaid internships are available.
If interested, email your resume to: [email protected]
Put “Production crew” on the subject line of the email.
CAST:
Various roles are available.
A key role will be for an African-American boy age 8-14 to play a major part as a severely autistic, non-verbal child who can at times act violently. No acting training or experience necessary.
Other roles:
African American men, women and children of all ages.
Caucasian men and women from 30-50.
A Caucasian boy, 5 years old.
An adult Indian male.
We will consider all kinds of people: actors, non-actors, pros, real people, all ages (infant to elderly), types, shapes, sizes, styles.
If you’re interested in being considered, email your contact information with a photo of yourself to: [email protected]
Put “Casting” on the subject line of the email.
MEETINGS SATURDAY
There will be informational meetings on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Please attend whether you want to be in either cast or crew.
The meetings will be at LeMoyne-Owen College, 807 Walker, Gibson-Orgill Mathematics & Science Learning Center.
John Beifuss wrote a story about the project, which you can read here.
Thank you for your interest!
Source: https://www.filmmemphis.org/
