Casting Call: Actors for “Shatter” Short Film
Job Details:
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Project: “Shatter”
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Type: Non-union short film
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Duration: 30-40 minutes
Job Responsibilities:
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Performing assigned roles: Prepare and act in accordance with the script provided.
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Collaborate with the director and crew: Work closely with Wes Tian and the DragonMaster Films team to bring the characters to life.
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Rehearsal participation: Attend and actively participate in rehearsals as scheduled.
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Maintain professionalism: Follow the shooting schedule, adhere to production guidelines, and respect fellow cast and crew members.
Requirements:
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Age and Ethnicity: Specific roles have age and ethnicity requirements (detailed below).
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Driver’s License: Required for certain roles (detailed below).
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Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.
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Availability: Must be available for the entire shoot duration as specified per role.
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Submission: Self-tapes must follow the post instructions and should not be shared publicly. Do not send submissions to 4 Star Casting.
Roles:
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SLUG (Lead Role)
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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.”
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Scenes: In almost every scene; needed for the entire month of June.
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MICAH
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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.
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Scenes: Needed for 15 scenes; 1½ to 2 weeks.
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DONNY
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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.
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Scenes: Needed for 15 scenes; 1½ to 2 weeks.
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ALEX
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Description: Male, 17, any ethnicity. Popular, confident, impulsive, holds a grudge against SLUG, and seeks any excuse to act out.
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Scenes: Needed for 15 scenes; 1½ to 2 weeks.
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Compensation:
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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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