Hello,
My name
is Evan Graves, casting director of the "Elvish Blades" feature
film. We have just started our talent search and are hosting auditions
now. Filming in Calgary in September 2017.
Union/Non
Union applicants accepted. Casting
open to all ethnicities. Payment
rates/compensation to be announced. Inquiries
about crew positions are also welcome. Open
to all, not exclusive to Calgary.
Auditions are held at the North
Glenmore Park Community Association.
2231
Longridge Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3E 5N5 (This is NOT to be confused
with the Lakeview Community Center)
Contact: graves.film.casting@gmail.com to book an audition slot. Please identify the role in which you
are auditioning to receive character audition sides. We are also accepting online audition
videos. Should you wish to
submit by video, send a link to your performance.
Casting times
include:
February 22nd 7:00-9:30PM (Wednesday)
February 23rd 6:00-9:00PM (Thursday)
February 26th 12:00 noon-5:00PM (Sunday)
March 1st 7:30-9:30PM (Wednesday)
PLOT: The Great Mirror was once the pinnacle of Elvish
society. As a gift from the
Goddess of Reflection, the Mirror was a weapon designed to rid the world of all
things un-pure. Upon the
Mirror’s destruction, the last link to the Goddess was destroyed. In her absence, the Alliance of the
Elvish Blades was formed – an order of assassins and revolutionaries acting as
the moral guardians of the land. But
the world has since fallen into chaos.
The Sangtarian Empire has invaded the mainland, hunting down all
but a handful of the Alliance members in an attempt to reassemble the scattered
Mirror. An unlikely hero
stands in their way – a young Half Elf by the name of Kaelis with a mysterious
mark on his hand. Abandoned
by his Elvish mother as a child, Kaelis must come to terms with his destiny
when his hometown falls under attack. He
embarks on a journey to follow in his mother’s footsteps, uncovering her dark
past one step at time. Dream,
rise, rebel – that is the code of the Elvish Blades. Let the war begin…
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
KAELIS
Gender: Male
Character
age: 18 to 25
Species: Half-Elf Kaelis is introspective, yet assertive – occasionally naïve
as he struggles to find a sense of belonging and identity. Abandoned by his Elvish mother for
unknown reasons at a young age, he struggles to fit in when raised by his Human
Aunt Gorda. Growing up as a
tormented Half Elf in a racist town has given him a strong sense of empathy
towards the suffering of others. Kindness is his core, but impatience often
blinds him to the impending consequences of his actions. As his home is destroyed, he journeys
to find his mother and become an Elvish Blade. Pulling back the veil of mystery, he
comes to terms with the idea that his mother’s intentions may not be true to
the flawless memories he holds dear. This
is Kaelis’s coming of age story, becoming an Elvish Blade, joining the fight
for freedom, and ultimately learning what it means to be a family.
GRIFFIN
Gender: Female
Character
age: 20 to 35
Species: Elf Captain
Griffin has earned herself the nickname, Pirate Queen of the Y’llian sea. A cut throat brigand, this
swashbuckling seductress’s wit is as sharp and cunning as her twin
swords. A former member of
the noble Alliance of the Elvish Blades, she fled and turned to piracy to
survive the purge. Her
pirate short name ‘Griffin’ comes from the massive griffin beak carved into the
shoulder of her armor – a trophy prize from her many adventures. Not even her closest friends know her
true name, a life and a cause she’s all but forgotten. A strong friend to some; a stronger
enemy to others – she’s not a woman you’d ever double cross.
DAVIAT
Gender: Male
Character
age: 25 to 40
Species: Elf Daviat
was one of the last fully trained assassins of the Alliance of the Elvish
Blades. A bitter, cynical
Elf, he still holds his Alliance vows dear. Since the purge, he has gone into
hiding, and opened a plague clinic in the Slaver City of Terocco. He’s begrudgingly held off the plague
on the coastal regions, all the while keeping the tyrannical Prince Laeynch in
power – advising his every move to one day take revenge on the Empire that
hunted his people down. Upon
discovering Kaelis at his clinic, he vows to train the boy into an assassin to
stop the Empire and their pursuit to assemble the Mirror weapon.
GORDA
Gender: Female
Character
age: 30 to 65
Species: Human A
tough as nails, no nonsense survivalist – Gorda keeps her farm in tip top shape
after her husband died from the plague. Her
hatred of Elves runs deep, after her Elvish sister in law abandoned Kaelis to
be raised with her on the farm, far away from the dangers of the Empire. She is fiercely protective of Kaelis,
and makes every possible effort and excuse to shelter him from his mother’s
dark secrets. Only she
knows Kaelis’s mother was a member of the Alliance of the Elvish Blades, and
has vowed to take that secret with her to the grave if need be for Kaelis’s own
protection.
SOLOMYN
Gender: Male
Character
age: 35 to 70
Species: Human A
religious man, Solomyn is King of the Human lands of Dryden. He fought in the defense of his land
10 years ago during the first failed Sangtarian invasion. In the time since, he has become
accustomed to the leisurely life of a drunken King . Ale and wine are his closest advisors,
leading to poor judgement and an unhealthy obsession with the Great
Mirror. When he learns the
Sangtarian Elvish Empire is offering an alliance in exchange for his kingdom’s
fragment of the Great Mirror, Solomyn must choose between his faith or his
honor.
YOUNG KAELIS
PLEASE
NOTE*** As we are in the
process of casting the older Kaelis character first, we are currently accepting
headshots and video auditions for YOUNG KAELIS – we are not booking in person
auditions at this time for this specific role. Auditionees will be contacted at a
later date for callbacks once the principle actor has been confirmed.
Gender: Male
Character
age: 7 to 11
Species: Half-Elf
See
KAELIS bio for character.
In terms
of our creative team, I graduated from the University of British Columbia's
film production program in Vancouver in 2015. Moved back to Calgary,
started my company and have been working here ever since, mainly doing visual
effects for American studio clients. Here is my demo reel, in case you
are curious.
Currently
in negotiations with our potential DOP, Brock Newman, a very close friend of
mine from film school. Please have a look at his work if you'd like to
see the cinematographic style of his work.
