Casting Call for the short film ASTRAY- $300 for 35hrs

[Danny Beard]

Flat Hat Films is casting an actor for the short film Astray. The production has 30% of filming complete and is scheduled for completion in mid December. Please send a head shot and reel if you have one.

 

Production title: Astray
Union / Non-Union: Non-Union
Production Type: Independent
Project length: Aprx 20 mins
Project format: 16:9 HD, 16mm
Posted on: Posted in various casting boards on Monday, October 3, 2011
Production location: Denver/Boulder Colorado

Shooting Schedule: Saturdays (10/29-11/26)
Production Company: Flat Hat Films 
Director: Danny Beard
Producer: Danny Beard/John Regalado
Writer: Danny Beard/Max Bernstein
Casting Director: Danny Beard/Max Bernstein 
Audition Location: Boulder
Shooting Location: Colorado - Boulder/Denver
Email: [e-mail]

 

Synopsis:

The short film, Astray, studies Alex Sullivan, whom upon coming back to the United States from South America is overwhelmed by the place he once called home.  Alex’s experiences in Ecuador are imprinted into his consciences and infiltrate his views, creating confusion and frustration about his privileged lifestyle. Becoming increasingly alienated, Alex is lost searching for an understanding of how to function in the world and is forced to come to terms with his new ideas.

 

Actor Bio:

[Alex][Gender:Male][Age:20-30]-YES PAID $300 for 35hrs of shooting and collaboration

Alex Sullivan is a white, young man caught in a transitional phase of his life.  Opinionated, anxious, alienated, but ultimately confused and unhappy with his new perspective.  He must overcome this state of mind in order to reintegrate into the world.

 

Specific Desirable Skills:

• Improvised monologue/rant 
• Experience With Reverse-Culture Shock
• Flexible
• Not just acting, but collaboration with Director and Writer for Character Development

We Look forward to working with you!