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CALGARY
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PSA CASTING CALL
This is a public service announcement (PSA) under
the National Commercial Agreement (NCA).
There is no
ACTRA credit.
In lieu of payment, passes to the
CIFF festival will be provided.
Please send you headshot and CV and
we will contact you to book audition times. Taped auditions will also be
accepted.
Send us your information by Friday
June 21st, Noon, MST. Audition times will be occurring over the
weekend of the June 22nd.
Send info and questions to: freshdog@gmail.com
These are 3, 30-second commercials for
the Calgary International Film Festival. They will all focus on the beginning
impulse of film directors in a variety of comedic scenarios. They will
play before all of the films screened at the 2013 film festival and possibly be
broadcast elsewhere. All cast and crew are volunteering their time but will be
given a pass to the film festival in lieu of payment.
All roles are open to any
ethnicity. Improv skills will be seen as a strong asset.
Director: Michael Peterson
Producer: Michael Peterson, Michael
Roik
Spot 1: Rest In Peace
ROBERT – The “Director” - Male Age 22 – 35
Cheery yet fussy, attentive and demanding; he knows what he wants
and he wants it to be just a little better, more well thought out. He is
putting up with people and their inability to meet his high-standards, but just
barely. He has a positive outlook and knows his “cast” can do better.
MINISTER – Male Age 30 – 60
Calm, serious, and compassionate. A conservative and serious
religious man. He is well groomed and can take control of a situation.
FUNERAL GOERS – Male and Female adults
15 – 20 Grieving relatives who are shocked and surprised when
their dearly-beloved comes back to life to direct his own funeral. These are
currently SOC but it’s possible a line or two of dialogue will open up.
Spot 2: Birth Baby
BABY – The “Director” - Male or Female 6 months or under
The baby is “born” and a voice-over will provide the “direction”.
MOTHER – Female Age 25 – 35
Loving, cooperative and intense. She undergoes an intense labor
and gives birth to the baby. A new mother and baby team would be great for
these roles.
BABY VOICE – Male Adult
Brutal, demanding and sharp. He knows exactly what he wants and
tells everyone exactly what he thinks, sparing no emotion or explanative. He is
exasperated and frustrated with the people around him. Looking for
character voices.
DOCTOR – Male or Female Age 30 or older
Supportive and confident. The doctor is stunned when the baby
speaks.
NURSES – Male or Female adults
2-3 Birth attending nurses who are stunned when the baby speaks.
Spot 3 – What’s Cooking?
WOMAN 1 – The “Director” – Female Age 28 – 40
Clinical, exacting and detached. She is “directing” an intimate
love-making scenario with prescriptive detachment. She is like a very competent
scientist carrying out an experiment. If we knew her profession it would
be something like an accountant or bookkeeper.
MAN 1 – Male Age 30 – 40
Curious, attentive and trying to do his best to follow the “directors”
instructions. Maybe a neighbour or someone from her office.
Man 2 – Male Age 30 - 40
Excited and curious. He’s along for the ride and trying to do his
best to please the director.
Please prepare to read from the role in
the script you are auditioning for.
