Casting Call: Child Actor for Feature Film – “ISSAC” Role
Job Details: We are currently casting for the role of “ISSAC” in the upcoming Amazon MGM/AGBO feature film “THE BLUFF.” This film will be shot in Australia from June to September 2024. Please be advised, the project contains mature content and violence.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the character “ISSAC,” a 13-year-old half-Indian boy with cerebral palsy affecting his legs.
- Bring authenticity and depth to the character who is resilient, intelligent, and endearing, with a dream of adventure and becoming a sailor.
- Collaborate with the film’s director and crew to fulfill the character’s role as per the script requirements.
- Be prepared to participate in rehearsals and take direction to enhance the performance.
Requirements:
- Male actor, aged 13-16, to play the role of “ISSAC.”
- Half-Indian ethnicity, with a portrayal of cerebral palsy affecting the legs.
- Must be resilient, intelligent, and endearing as per the character’s description.
- Performers with mobility disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- No acting experience is required, but a passion for acting and performance is essential.
- Must have parent or guardian permission to submit if under 18.
How to Submit: Interested candidates should email [email protected] with the following:
- Performer’s full name, date of birth, and location.
- A headshot or recent photo.
- A resume, short bio, and/or personal statement.
- Parent or guardian contact information.
Compensation: Details regarding compensation will be discussed upon further progression in the casting process. It is industry standard to provide payment for roles in feature films, and specifics will be provided to those who are shortlisted.
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A paid independent feature film is now holding an open casting call for multiple roles in Adelaide. This character-driven sci-fi drama follows an anthropologist sent to evaluate three lifelike androids in a secluded villa, where hidden desires begin to surface and the fragile order of the house starts to unravel.
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Job Responsibilities
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Deliver emotionally nuanced performances
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Attend rehearsals and scheduled shoot dates
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Collaborate closely with the director and production team
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Ability to perform dramatic, character-driven material
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Comfortable exploring psychological and sci-fi themes
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Submit headshot, resume, reel, and contact details
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Indicate role preference when applying
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Available for the full shooting period (May 18 – June 12)
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Based in or able to work in Adelaide
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Ashley – Female, 20–50. Anthropologist. Razor-observant and emotionally contained, with curiosity beneath her composure.
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Sam – Female, 18–30. Senior android. Quietly formidable with controlled intensity.
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Jamie – Female, 18–30. Android with dry wit and emotional agility; warm exterior with inner steel.
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Charlie – Male, 18–30. Introverted and sensitive with hidden depth and vulnerability.
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Manager – Male, 30–45. Corporate operator in damage-control mode; sharp and fast-thinking.
Compensation
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Ashley – $1,000 (14–15 days)
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Sam – $1,000 (14–15 days)
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Jamie – $800 (13–14 days)
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Charlie – $700 (11–12 days)
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Manager – $300 (2–3 days)
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