This is a casting call for a short film, ‘Looking at a Second Chance’. The movie is being produced by Shelly Christian and directed by Dorothy Hall, both of whom are emerging in their respective fields.
About The Movie
Looking at a Second Chance is a short film about a person’s past decisions that do not reap the future as he expected. There are six roles open for this short film.
Sean
This is the lead role of the movie. Sean is a young guy who is still enjoying his High School days. But as it turns out, this charming young boy is possibly involved in a criminal activity that just took place in the neighborhood.
- Ethnicity: African American
- Age: 15 – 21
- Other Requirements: A video reel is compulsory with the application for this role.
Damion
This is a supporting role in the movie. Damion is Sean’s closest friend who is willing to go to any limit in order to save his friend from getting into trouble. Damion knows how bright Sean is and what feet he could achieve in his life provided he is not accused of the crime police thinks he is in.
- Ethnicity: African American
- Age: 15 – 21
- Other Requirements: A video reel is compulsory with the application for this role.
Marcus
This is a supporting character of the movie. Marcus is actually the husband of a lawyer that is representing Sean against the charges. Although Marcus is a very cool and laid back guy, he is extremely passionate about his wife and wants to spend more time with her, which she cannot since she is involved in what seems to be a major case in her career.
- Ethnicity: Anyone can apply
- Age: 28 – 40
Mother
This is a supporting character. It is the role of Sean’s mother who is extremely worried about her son. She is much tensed and wants her son out of trouble so he could finish high school and get his life back on track.
- Ethnicity: African American
- Age: 44 – 60
Michael
This is a lead role for the movie. He is guy with no morality and will use anyone to get his job done. Michael is the one who masterminded almost every other criminal activity that went down in the neighborhood. Since he is extremely influential, he was successful in involving Sean in one of his crimes.
- Ethnicity: African American
- Age: 28 – 39
- Other Requirements: A video reel is compulsory with the application for this role.
Extras
A few people are required to fill in as extras. They will also play certain major supporting roles in some scenes.
- Ethnicity: Anyone can apply
- Age: 18 – 60
Important Information
- The Auditions for this movie will take place in New York City – New York on 23rd July 2016.
- It is an open casting call.
- Shooting will commence from September in New York.
- Headshots are compulsorily required with each application.
- All roles are unpaid.
