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Vancouver male/female actors aged 18-60 wanted for student short film
Casting no. 69527 - British Columbia, Canada
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The Last Day of War, 1940’s, 3rd Generation Catholic American family. Auditions 2 - 5 June
“The Last Day of War”, 16mm film short for festival release, Greater Vancouver Area.
Synopsis:
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1940’s, 3rd Generation Catholic American family. This period drama follows Marsha, a middle-aged housewife in small town America during World War II. Her eldest son has been killed in Japan while serving in the U.S. military. Marsha’s husband Sam returns home one evening to tell her that he will be forcing their other son, 17 year old George, to enlist like his older brother had. Faced with the threat of losing another son, Marsha decides she must stand up against Sam, and stop him from sending her last child off to die for his country.
Key dates:
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- Auditions: Monday, June 2, 2008 through Thursday, June 5, 2008.
- Call Backs: Monday, June 9, 2008 through Tuesday. June 10, 2008.
- Rehearsal: Wednesday June 11, 2008 through Thursday June 12, 2008
- Shooting: Saturday, June 14, 2008 through Thursday June 19, 2008.
Please apply now for auditions or more information.
Marsha
Females, aged 40 to 50 from Canada
Marsha, a classic 1940’s housewife, is peace loving and carries a quiet demeanor. She loves working in the garden, and providing a good meal for her family each evening. She blames her husband Sam for the loss of her oldest son, a sentiment which has taken a large toll on her emotional stability. The family she nurtured and built is the most important thing to her, and she will now do whatever it takes to protect what is left of them and their way of life.
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Sam
Males, aged 45 to 60 from Canada
Sam is an average, blue-collar airplane factory worker. He is patriotic, yet emotionally frail and easily influenced by public opinion. As a younger man he avoided service during the Great War, and was consequently labeled a coward in his town. In his mind, the new war has given him the opportunity to atone for his cowardice, and to protect his sons from the same labeling fate. He is willing to sacrifice his sons for the good of the country, and to save face against those who perceive him as weak.
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George
Males, aged 18 to 22 from Canada
George, the youngest son of Marsha and Sam, is a small and sheepish high school student. He was labeled a coward like his father, and is bullied at school because of it. He doesn’t want to fight in the war, but finds the pressure from his father and the taunting he receives from schoolmates intimidating. He used to receive protection from his older and more charismatic brother David, but now is alone and has to fend for himself.
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Applications closed 9 June 2008
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