CASTING CALL: Sweet Dreams

 

From: Sara Jackson <bookingsarajackson@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 12:49 AM
Subject: CASTING CALL: Sweet Dreams

 

CASTING CALL: Sweet Dreams
Grant Nelson // DoubleBastard Films

Production Title: Sweet Dreams
Production Length: Non-Union, Ultra Low Budget Feature Film
Production Location: Tucson, AZ
Director: Grant Nelson
Producer: Marcos Vidal
Audition Details: Wednesday, May 29, 4-9pm in downtown Tucson, AZ. Email us with a headshot/resume/reel and we'll send you a sign-up link to claim a claim a 10 minute slot.
Shooting dates: June 30th-July 11th
Compensation: None. [Copy, Food, Credit (includes IMDb)]
Contact: Grant Nelson (Doublebastardfilms@gmail.com) & CC Sara Jackson (bookingsarajackson@gmail.com)

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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Grant Nelson is a Tucson director specializing in horror films. He has filmed experimental shorts, and a comedy horror anthology: "Date of the Dead".  "Date of the Dead" is available for viewing on Amazon Prime.

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STORY SYNOPSIS:
A group of young girls get a new roommate who forces them to deal with their own inner demons--literally. SARAH, the new roommate, has brought along the poltergeist of her MOTHER, who not only haunts the girl's dreams, but soon their waking lives as well.  

Filming details: Filming style will focusing on elements of Japanese Horror.

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ROLES AVAILABLE:

+ Young Man (Todd) // Supporting (~1-2 days of filming)
Male (18-25 yrs, Open Ethnicity)
A young man with a big heart. Looks for inner beauty rather than outer appearance. Todd hits it off with a shy girl, Jess, at a party.  Their meeting is cut short by Todd's controlling friend, Lindsey, who he eventually stands up to in order to win over Jess. Todd is later killed by MOTHER as a consequence to this.  
More Details: Boyish looking. Must be comedic/funny. An additional ~3 days of filming will be required in the near future.  

+ Serious Man (Rick) // Supporting (~3 days of filming)
Male (30-55 yrs, Open Ethnicity)
A man who only cares about his own needs. He preys on younger insecure girls with daddy issues. Rick meets Kat at a party while she is in distress. He takes advantage of this situation and begins casually seeing Kat. He only comes over for sex then quickly leaves after. He is very quick to criticize Kat's physical appearance.  
More Details: Manly looking. Must be comfortable with a small scene mimicking sex. Must be comfortable being shirtless. An additional ~3 days of filming will be required in the near future.

+ Young Man (Frank) // Supporting (~1-2 days of filming)
Male (18-27 yrs, Open Ethnicity)
A young grungy punk kid. A booty call for Stephanie.  Unable to stay in his rapist character he is kicked out and ridiculed by Stephanie's roommates. Only performs BDSM to please Stephanie. He is quite inexperienced and naive himself.    
More Details: Boyish looking. Clean shaven preferred. Must be okay with a comical scene of rape role play. Must be okay with being shirtless. An additional ~1 day of filming will be required in the near future.  

+ Party Girl (Lindsey) // Supporting (~1-2 days of filming)
Female (18-24 yrs, Open Ethnicity)
A young jealous and controlling girl. Must always have all the attention. She is not dating Todd, but any time she see's him flirting with Jess she must stop it. She only wants Todd when someone else does.  
More details: Must be able to demonstrate attitude. An additional ~2 days of filming will be required in the near future.    

+ Roommate Applicant (Veronica) // Supporting (~1-2 days of filming)
Female (18-27 yrs, Open Ethnicity)
She is looking to be the new roommate of the girls. Has to participate in a little interview to see if she is a match for the group.  

+ Roommate Applicant (Christy) // Supporting (~1-2 days of filming)
Female (18-27 yrs, Open Ethnicity)
She is looking to be the new roommate of the girls. Has to participate in a little interview to see if she is a match for the group.  

+ Roommate Applicant (Dan) // Supporting (~1-2 days of filming)
Male (30-55 yrs, Open Ethnicity)
He is looking to be the new roommate of the girls even though the ad clearly says 'no men.' He is being interviewed in secret with Kat, who is into older men.  
More details: Must be in decent physical shape and appearance.    

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AUDITION DETAILS:
Send an email to Grant Nelson (Doublebastardfilms@gmail.com) & CC Sara Jackson (bookingsarajackson@gmail.com): "Sweet Dreams Casting - Role Name" (i.e. Todd, Rick, Lindsey, etc.)"
Please include a recent photo/headshot and resume. Portfolios, reels, etc are welcome as well. We'll send you a sign-up link to claim a 10 minute slot & will send sides after you have confirmed your appointment. Self-tapes are encouraged for those who cannot attend.
You may also submit via Backstage: https://www.backstage.com/casting/sweet-dreams-296028/

 

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