3 female actors needed for short film drama - Manchester

A girl trying to achieve her dreams of getting out of the getto while staying streetsmart
Casting no. 346341     Manchester, United Kingdom
3 female actors needed for short film drama - Manchester
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We are a student production called Diverse Productions and are currently doing our last major project of the year and course. Our group consists of 2 males and 2 females, we are looking for reliable actors who are willing and determined. The auditions will be held on the 14th and 15th of May 2012 at Stockport College.

We will also be showcasing our final production on a show night on the 14th June in a theatre in front of an audience; tickets will also be allocated to each cast and crew member, so that you can bring friends and family along to the show night. Hard and digital copies of the final production will be provided to the entire cast and crew, and if requested showreel footage will also be provided.

We also try to accommodate our filming schedule around the actors’ availability. Also catering will be provided on production

The story is based around a girl called Shelly Dawson, she lives with her mother (Jane Dawson) and brother (Marcus Dawson), and her mother is an abusive alcoholic, and her father (Phil Edwards) completely neglects her. Shelly is left to look after her brother as her mother doesn't do much. Some of her friends care about her (Hannah Maxwell and Andre Cooper) and some use her (Calvin Young).

Shelly lives two lives, one on the street with her friends, she hangs around street corners with. The other life she lives is in her bedroom, where she works her hardest during the night to pass college and get into university, as she doesn't want to be like her mum or friends and wants a positive future.

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Payment details: no pay

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Shelly Dawson

Shelly has always been academically able; however she grew up in a working class area, and has had to overcome many obstacles. Her mother is a single parent and an alcoholic, Shelly has had to carry the burden of looking after her mother and her little brother Marcus. She is scared that Marcus will end up like their father. Shelly uses her surroundings as inspiration, everyday she motivates herself to work that bit harder so she can help her mother, she wants to be successful and independent.

Females, aged 18 to 25 from Manchester, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: UK English

Jane Dawson

Jane is the mother of Shelly and her younger brother Marcus. She is an alcoholic and doesn’t care much for her kids, she met Shelly’s father at a young age and got married, but a few years later he left her for another woman. Jane has all ways put Shelly down and doesn’t give her any support or confidence when it comes to her dreams, and always saying she is going to fail in life just like her.

Females, aged 30 to 40 from Manchester, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: UK English

Hannah Maxwell

Hannah is Shelly’s best friend; they have known each other since primary school. Hannah has a tendency to blurt out things that shouldn’t be said; however she has Shelly’s best interests in her heart. Hannah is an easy going girl she is not as work conscious as Shelly, but she is more street smart and knows how to manipulate the other gender. She is very conscious of her reputation and does anything to keep it intact.

Females, aged 18 to 25 from Manchester, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: UK English


Listing created: 9 May 2012

Applications closed: 31 May 2012
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