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$150/Day Casting Short Film (Male & Female, 24-40) Paid

Casting Call: Short Film (Male & Female, 24-40) – Paid

Job Details:

  • Project Title: Untitled Short Film
  • Produced by: Southern Adventist University
  • Shoot Dates: November 2-5, 2023 (Number of shoot dates will be provided per talent)
  • Shoot Location: Chattanooga, TN
  • Audition: Self-tape Audition

Job Responsibilities:

TRISTAN

  • Portray the character Tristan, a 25 to 40-year-old male of any ethnicity.
  • Convey a physical presence indicative of hard, manual labor juxtaposed with a white-collar demeanor.
  • Embody a quiet, contemplative nature, especially in confrontational situations.
  • Express Tristan’s deep love for his wife Laiose and his struggle to come to terms with her infidelity.

LAIOSE

  • Portray the character Laiose, a 25 to 40-year-old female of any ethnicity.
  • Evoke a youthful spirit on the surface, while subtly conveying inner turmoil and weariness.
  • Depict the complexity of torn emotions between her past with Tristan and her new connection with Shay.
  • Communicate Laiose’s love for Tristan, amidst the challenges of their relationship’s distant nature and her own feelings of guilt.

SHAY

  • Portray the character Shay, a confident 24 to 33-year-old male of any ethnicity.
  • Exude confidence bordering on arrogance, unapologetic about his role as “the other man”.
  • Display a protective streak towards Laiose, while maintaining an assertive nature, especially when his relationship with her is questioned.
  • Demonstrate genuine care for Laiose, combined with a lack of respect for Tristan.

Requirements:

  • All applicants must be between 24 and 40 years old.
  • Open to actors of any ethnicity.
  • Must be available for shoot dates between November 2-5, 2023.
  • Self-tape auditions are required.

Compensation:

  • Payment of $150.00 per shoot day.

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