Casting 2 Actresses for short drama/comedy movie about an Alien Encounter
2-day shoot late March/early April at a comfortable location in Burbank.
Girls take their friend to an alien-themed day-spa and are surprised when a real Alien visits them to tell their futures, and then a destructive Alien comes down and ruins everything.
Casting for:
Crystal: Pretty and genuine...celebrating her 21st. Her friends try to bring her out of her shell, as she is so shy, her Alien fantasies prevent her from relating to real people. Bikini and Nudity required.
Hannah: 18-22: Athletic, volleyball player recovering from a sprained ankle, and bitter about limping around. Of all the girls, she's the one that ends up with the guy. Bikini and Nudity required.
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