Casting Notice: Script to Screen Film
This is a very special casting notice because it presents an opportunity for you to do something good for your film community.
The Script to Screen Challenge is a short-film competition created by IFP Phoenix (www.ifpphx.org), a program under the 501c3 non-profit Phoenix Film Foundation. The challenge included 4 rounds of screenplay semifinalists, and a application process for director. The purpose of the project, is to foster the creation of a single high-quality Arizona short film, by gathering resources donated by industry professionals together with up-and-coming local talent. This year, director Judd Lynn was selected from a pool of applicants to direct the short film “One Final Wish” with the help of a growing list of professionals. More details about the Script to Screen Challenge.
Faith Hibbs-Clark, Casting Director has this to say about the project, “I was asked to volunteer my casting services and casting studio to further this project. It is my pleasure to be a part of this very worthwhile project. I hope you will be able to do your part as well! When community works together, it works!”
CASTING NOTICE
PROJECT: One Final Wish
DIRECTED BY: Judd Lynn
ABOUT THE FILM: A short film about three women in their 60′s who have each written a secret “wish” and placed them in sealed envelopes. A “wish” is an ambitious challenge they hope to accomplish. The best friends promise to open each wish, one-by-one, and then set out together to conquer it. But when the first wish turns out to be a motorcycle trek across Arizona, Maggie, the timid lady of the three, has second thoughts. Prodded by her friend, Ruth, Maggie overcomes her fear, and gains a new perspective on life, and a new appreciation of friendship.
TYPE OF JOB: Short film
UNION STATUS: SAG (non-union actors can also audition under this contract)
SHOOT DATES: February 18th – 20th (Northern Arizona Shoot) 28th, 29th (Local to Phoenix shoot)
SHOOT LOCATION: Northern Arizona and Phoenix Arizona. The 3 main actresses will be required to travel to Northern Arizona for the shoot.
AUDITION DATES: Tuesday, January 31st & Wednesday, February 1st 2012
CALLBACK DATE: Friday, February 3rd 2012 or Monday, February 6th 2012
TYPE OF AUDITION: Scripted, with off camera reader for initial audition, scripted working with other actors for callbacks
RATE: SAG $100 per day deferred, plus transportation and accommodations.
ROLES
Ruth: Female, 60′s to early 70′s, any ethnicity, average to tall build. She has aged well with a natural look. She is the stable one in the group. She is the instigator who encourages the three friends to join in the pact to experience each woman’s life wish. Sassy and fun personality. Leading role. Must travel for the job. No motorcycle experience needed.
Maggie: Female, 60′s to early 70′s, any ethnicity, thin to average build. She doesn’t have a hair out of place. Maggie is persnickety and timid, reluctant to join in the adventure for fear of anything and everything that could go wrong. She is the prude of the group. Leading role. Must travel for the job. No motorcycle experience needed.
Helen: Female, 60′s, average build, curvy, somewhat busty and not afraid to show it. She is the wild one of the group who loves to flaunt her stuff. Helen fully embraces Ruth’s plan with only the slightest nudge and takes the opportunity to push Maggie to her limits. Leading role. Must travel for the job. No motorcycle experience needed.
Guest at Ruth’s Memorial: Female, 60′s to 70′s, any ethnicity. Day player role. Does not need to travel for the job.
Activity Center Friend: Female, 60′s to 70′s, any ethnicity. Day player role. Does not need to travel for the job.
Audition Information
CASTING COMPANY: Good Faith Casting, LLC
CASTING DIRECTOR: Faith Hibbs-Clark, CSA, Casting Director / Owner
DIRECTIONS FOR UNREPRESENTED TALENT SUBMISSIONS: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Send an email right away to submissions@goodfaithcasting.com with the subject line reading One Final Wish – followed by the role you would like to audition for
The email should include a full body and close up digital photo of yourself (taken in the last year and no more than 150 dpi), your full name, your age and birthdate, your union status, your contact information, your city and zip code, and a resume if you have one.
DIRECTIONS FOR AGENCY SUBMISSIONS:
Agents who wish to submit talent on this job should notify our office immediately to tell us if you plan to “pass” or “submit” on this project. Following that, agents should put together a submission packet and email to agencysubmissions@goodfaithcasting.com. (This email should NOT be used by talent, Agents only!)
CAUTIONS: Submit as early as possible. Not all submissions result in an audition/booking. Talent should not call our office to follow up and should not submit multiple submissions for the same job. Talent should not send us links to other websites to view photos. Talent should not hide contact info within an attachment. Talent should not say things like “you already know me” or “I am already in your database” as all submissions that do not follow precise protocol will be deleted and will not be considered for the project. Do not submit if you are not a good match for the project.
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