CASTING FOR A WES TIAN/DRAGONMASTER FILMS PROJECT in Illinois by 4 Star Casting

Casting Call: Actors for "Shatter" Short Film

Job Details:

• Project: "Shatter"

• Type: Non-union short film

• Duration: 30-40 minutes

Job Responsibilities:

• Performing assigned roles: Prepare and act in accordance with the script provided.

• Collaborate with the director and crew: Work closely with Wes Tian and the DragonMaster Films team to bring the characters to life.

• Rehearsal participation: Attend and actively participate in rehearsals as scheduled.

• Maintain professionalism: Follow the shooting schedule, adhere to production guidelines, and respect fellow cast and crew members.

Requirements:

• Age and Ethnicity: Specific roles have age and ethnicity requirements (detailed below).

• Driver’s License: Required for certain roles (detailed below).

• Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.

• Availability: Must be available for the entire shoot duration as specified per role.

• Submission: Self-tapes must follow the post instructions and should not be shared publicly. Do not send submissions to 4 Star Casting.

Roles:

1. SLUG (Lead Role)

   • Description: Male, 17, any ethnicity, has a driver’s license. Quiet, shy, and often left out. SLUG is taken in by his aunt after his dad went missing and his mom fell into addiction. Often picked on and nicknamed "SLUG."

   • Scenes: In almost every scene; needed for the entire month of June.

2. MICAH

   • Description: Male, 17, any ethnicity. Empathetic but hides his true self to gain popularity. Known SLUG since middle school but grew apart as they aged.

   • Scenes: Needed for 15 scenes; 1½ to 2 weeks.

3. DONNY

   • Description: Male, 17, any ethnicity, has a driver’s license. Protective with tough skin. Dating LILLIAN, close with MICAH, part of ALEX’s friend group.

   • Scenes: Needed for 15 scenes; 1½ to 2 weeks.

4. ALEX

   • Description: Male, 17, any ethnicity. Popular, confident, impulsive, holds a grudge against SLUG, and seeks any excuse to act out.

   • Scenes: Needed for 15 scenes; 1½ to 2 weeks.

Compensation:

• Pay: This is a non-union, unpaid role. However, actors will receive credit and exposure through film festival submissions, and it is a valuable opportunity for experience and networking in the film industry.

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