Casting Call: July 17 (2:15 - 5:45 pm)
Sierra II Center, Room 9
People of all ages and types are encouraged to participate!
Each of the short films listed below are being cast during the July 17th Casting Call. Next to each short film, you can click to download script sides. Feel free to download and print out as many as you feel would apply to you.
In addition, we ask that all actors prepare a short scene or monologue of their own choosing.
Please RSVP through our Silverlined Buzz page on Facebook.
If you CANNOT make it to the casting call, please send us a headshot and resume and tell us what role(s) you would like to be considered for.
A SILENT SEDUCTION: The Rise and Fall of Louise Brooks
(Currently in development) Writer/Director: Scott Howe
Genre: Drama/Historical Fiction
Description: Silent film actress Louise Brooks recounts her glory days, revealing why her shining star burned out much too soon.
If you don't know who Louise Brooks was, you can find plenty of material on the internet, YouTube, etc.
In casting for this short film, we are looking for someone who can dance, and also someone who can embody the spirit of Louise Brooks and what she stood for during the 1920s as the quintessential flapper.
Please prepare a brief monologue of your own choosing to audition for these parts.
We are currently casting for the following parts:
Louise Brooks in her twenties - Woman, 18-35
Louise Brooks at 78 - Woman, elderly (or someone who can be made to appear elderly)
Louise Brooks at 9 - Girl, 8-10
Reporter - Male, 25-32
Richard Arlin (Actor) - Male, 28-34
Extras (10+) - Any age or gender
NOTE: this is a period piece, most of which takes place in the 1920s.
NOTE: It is NOT REQUIRED that you come to the casting call with a bob haircut, but it will be important that your features DO RESEMBLE those of Louise Brooks. Therefore, please take a little time to do some research before coming to the casting call for the part of Louise Brooks.
Research Materials:
WIDOW
(Currently in pre-production) Writer/Director: Scott Howe
Genre: Suspense
Description: An executive is abducted as his young wife waits for his return—and she's next.
We are currently casting for the role of the executive.
Description: Man, 45-55
Please prepare a brief monologue of your own choosing (in addition to the script side) for the part of the executive/
husband
All Through The Night
(Currently in pre-production) Writer/Director: Angela Ortner
Genre: Suspense
Description: A young woman, trapped by an intruder, is given a choice — to let her sister die or sacrifice herself.
We are currently casting for the following parts:
Sarah - Woman, 20-24
Dee - Woman, 18-22
Intruder - Man, 28-35, well-built
Ryan - Man, 18-24
Want. Take. Have.
(Currently in pre-production) Writer/Director: Angela Ortner
Genre: Supernatural Thriller
Description: A woman , trapped in a coffin-like box in the woods, struggles to escape before her attacker returns to take her soul.
We are currently casting for the following parts:
Abducted Woman - Woman, 18-26
Attacker - Man, 24-35
Hunter - Man, 30-45
The Portrait of St. Barnabas
(Currently in pre-production) Writer/Director: Angela Ortner
Genre: Supernatural Thriller
Description: A woman is suddenly paralyzed at the sight of a saint's portrait, with no physical explanation as to the cause.
We are currently casting for the following parts:
Marilyn - Woman, 20-24
Sylvia - Woman, 45-50
Father Pruitt - Man, 28 -35
Father O'Connell - Man, 50-60
Husband Jason - Man, 28-35
Wife Claire - Woman, 24-32
Husband Mark - Man, 25-30
Wife Abby - Woman, 25-30
Museum Tour Guide - Any gender, 20-30
Museum Security Officer - Man, 25-45
Extras (10) - Any age or gender
For Love of David Kramer
(Currently in development) Writer/Director: Angela Ortner
Genre: Horror
Description: A young couple is held captive by their psychotic neighbor whose only goal in life is to have the husband for herself.
We are currently casting for the following parts:
Izzy Westin - Woman, 22-25
David Kramer - Man, 24-28
Amanda Kramer - Woman, 23-26
Sheriff's Deputy - Male, 25 - 35
Kurt (voice only) - Male, 23-40
Music Video: "Unsettled"
(Currently in development) Writer/Director: Angela Ortner
Genre: Music Video
Description: A man plays his guitar as his girlfriend finds puzzle pieces leading her to him.
We are currently casting for the following parts:
Guitar Player/Student - Any gender, 12-16
Piano Student - Any gender, 10-14
Extras (15) - Any age, any gender
