Casting Call: Boys for Short Film “Newtown Boys”
Job Description:
Exciting casting opportunity for boys aged 7-12 to star in a short film titled Newtown Boys. Filming will take place in Waterford, providing a fun and dynamic environment for young actors to gain experience and showcase their talent.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in fun, short drama games and improvisation exercises.
- Collaborate with the production team to bring your character to life.
- Take direction and perform with enthusiasm on set.
Requirements:
- Boys aged 7-12 years old, based in Waterford.
- Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during casting and filming.
- Availability for key filming dates.
- No prior acting experience required.
Compensation:
- Paid opportunity for all selected actors.
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Job Description
The IADT short film Lapse in Consciousness is seeking two talented male actors for key roles in a surreal psychological drama exploring the fragile boundary between dreams and reality. The film follows Peter, a young man drifting through life in a haze, as his perception of reality begins to distort after a mysterious television broadcast mirrors his thoughts.
This is an unpaid student production, but food and transport will be provided for all participants.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray characters with emotional nuance and authenticity in a surreal, introspective narrative.
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Collaborate closely with the director and cinematography team to bring out the film’s dreamlike tone.
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Participate fully during filming days and rehearsals.
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Take direction effectively to capture both realism and abstract emotion.
Character Breakdown
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John: Male, mid to late 50s. A grounded yet distant figure representing the faded connection between reality and illusion.
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Peter: Male, early 20s. Drifts through life as if in a dream, his sense of reality slowly unraveling as strange events begin to mirror his inner turmoil.
Requirements
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Male actors within specified age ranges.
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Comfortable performing in an emotionally complex and atmospheric short film.
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Must be available for filming on November 13th, 14th, and 15th.
Compensation
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Unpaid
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Food and transport covered during filming.