Summer of 2012 student film casting - Indianapolis, IN

Filming will take place around the Indianapolis area in the Summer of 2012 for a month or two
Casting no. 317984     Indiana, United States
Summer of 2012 student film casting - Indianapolis, IN
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The story surrounds a hitchhiker on his ambiguous and otherwise undefined journey. If you could pin his journey on anything - it would be for companionship. He gets picked up by 5 very different people with different purposes. In a sense - these drivers are in some form - manifestations of how the hitchhiker would envision himself in different livelihoods. As the story progresses - you learn that this hitchhiker does not reveal everything all at once but rather resorts to telling a lie before he tells the truth. On top of that he is a social chameleon as in he will modify facts about himself to be able to be more likable to others.

Filming will take place around the Indianapolis area in the Summer of 2012 for a month or two. Auditions will happen until that time. Each actor will not have to spend more than a week on shooting. And once their part is finished they will probably not be needed back.

Unlike regular auditions - I will run individual auditions which will just be a meeting for coffee between you and I.

If you participate in this film - you will find it will be much different than any other film you have done. Due to the high improvisational nature of this film I plan to keep the drivers as distanced from the hitchhiker as possible. This means you will not rehearse with your co-actor until the first day of shooting. So your task will be to really capture the essence of your character and be able to interact with others in the real world like your character. I will work with you until we can have a conversation out of the blue like your character would based on the background of the character. So my hope is that when you meet your screen partner for the first time - the reactions will be natural. If you think that you would be right for a part or have any questions about characters or the process at all - please get in touch.

Since the film takes place on the road - it can really take place anywhere. I am thinking of shooting it on US-31 which is off of I-465 WEST. However - this is not set in stone.

Location: Indiana, United States

Payment details: no pay

Applications to this casting call require:
  • A phone number
  • A profile photo

HITCHHIKER

Has a wide range of acting experience - especially in improvisation. He must be able to act very outgoing as well as very shy. Appearance is not specifically determined.

Males, aged 26 to 34 from Indiana, United States

Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles

1ST DRIVER

NORMAL GUY - Mid to late 20's. Very easy going. His purpose in the film is to drive to see his girlfriend who he is having problems with.

Males, aged 25 to 29 from Indiana, United States

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

2ND DRIVER

ARROGANT - This character continually boasts about his car and the last concern on his mind is the needs or wants of his passengers. Preferably 20s

Males, aged 20 to 29 from Indiana, United States

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

3RD DRIVER

TRUCK DRIVER - His purpose in the film is delivering a load of something in his truck to a certain destination. He is the antithesis of the hitchhiker - which provides for an interesting bonding experience. Experience driving a truck is a plus. Late 30s / Early 40s.

Males, aged 36 to 44 from Indiana, United States

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

4TH DRIVER

WOMAN - Her purpose is running away from her small home town. She runs into the hitchhiker in a diner. They have a small romantic spark that doesn't last long. Mid to late 20s.

Females, aged 25 to 29 from Indiana, United States

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

5TH DRIVER

OLD MAN - His purpose is his work. His family has abandoned him because he works too much and chooses to spend time away from his family. 50s or 60s.

Males, aged 50 to 69 from Indiana, United States

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience


Listing created: 16 February 2012

Applications closed: 31 May 2012
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