CASTING CALL, Short Film: Dispatch

 

From: Sara Jackson <bookingsarajackson@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 8:14 PM
Subject: CASTING CALL: Dispatch

 

CASTING CALL: Dispatch

 

Kelsey Fernandez // Elephant Scout Films

Production Title: Dispatch

Production Length: Non-Union, Ultra Low Budget Short Film

Production Location: Tucson, AZ

Director: Kelsey Fernandez

Producer: Chris Scott

Audition Details: Email us with a headshot/resume/reel and we'll let you know if we're interested in moving forward with you in the audition process.

Shooting dates: June 1st & 2nd

Compensation: None. [Copy, Food, Credit (includes IMDb)]

Contact: Kelsey Fernandez (de.kaf.films@gmail.com) & CC Sara Jackson (bookingsarajackson@gmail.com)

 

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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:

Kelsey is an Arizona native, Art Institute alum, and overall loves the filmmaking process. She's worked on multiple Elephant Scout projects, and this will be her second short film that she's directed herself.

 

----- ABOUT THE PRODUCTION COMPANY:

Elephant Scout Films produces stories that feature diverse heroes, which represent the ethnicities and genders we see daily in our society. We are now partnering up with other local writers, directors, and producers to create original content with a professional flare. Our hit short film, Good Cop Mom Cop, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Elephant Scout has sought out to not only create unique content on screen, but also provide alternative experiences for our audience members during our film premieres, AND give back to the Tucson community. At an Elephant Scout premiere, patrons can expect to experience an interactive event, and leave inspired to act on bettering the communities around them. Elephant Scout has been able to donate a total of $2200 to nonprofits in Southern Arizona, and we hope to double that amount in the coming year, with another night of murder and mystery. ;)

 

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STORY SYNOPSIS:

Carla, a 9-1-1 dispatcher, is in over head as she tries to get through her day at work while taking a call she thinks could link her to a murder.

 

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ROLES AVAILABLE:

 

+ Woman (Carla) // Lead

Female (20-30 yrs, Open Ethnicity)

A quiet person by nature. Normally nothing riles her up. Which is why she's good at her job, but she's got a secret.

More Details: The scene has text dialogue and dispatch lingo. Conveying subtext is needed.

 

+ Supervisor // Supporting

Male/Female (30-50 yrs, Open Ethnicity)

A person who is in charge, has depth, the potential to be kind, but mostly just a hard ass.

 

+ Co-Worker 1 // Supporting

Male/Female (20-50 yrs, Open Ethnicity)

Friendly and talkative. A master of sass and advice.

 

+ Cops/CSI // Non-Speaking

Male/Female (20-50 yrs, Open Ethnicity)

1-4 people who want to find a dead body and document it with photos and such.

 

+ Co-Worker 2 // Non-Speaking

Male/Female (20-50 yrs, Open Ethnicity)

A background 9-1-1 operators.

 

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AUDITION DETAILS:

Send an email to Kelsey Fernandez (de.kaf.films@gmail.com) & CC Sara Jackson (bookingsarajackson@gmail.com) with the subject: "Dispatch Casting - Role Name (i.e. Woman, Supervisor, Co-Worker, etc.)"

Please include a recent photo/headshot and resume. Portfolios, reels, etc are welcome as well. We'll let you know if we're interested in moving forward with you in the audition/casting process. Ethnic actors are encouraged to submit.

 

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