Three Actors required for roles in comedy drama short film - NSW

What happens when your best friend buys a gun
Casting no. 345792     New South Wales, Australia
Three Actors required for roles in comedy drama short film - NSW
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Bobby Buys A Gun is a comic drama about a romantic and quirky husband who finds life no longer worth living after years of joblessness. Bobby, a serious and caring husband, discovers that some life insurance policies cover acts of suicide. Realising this, he hatches a plan to end it all so his wife can inherit about money. Will he succeed? And at what cost?

Location: New South Wales, Australia

Payment details: no pay

Please note this short film has a 5 shooting day currently scheduled for September 10 - 14, 2012.  

Rehearsal dates: 1 – 30 June 2012,
Production dates:  10 - 14 September 2012.

I realize this is a major undertaking for anyone wanting to do this role.  My guarantee to you, if you are right for the part, is plenty of rehearsal time and a positive, encouraging shoot environment where the actor and actress is the most important person on set.

I have currently shot two short films and have in my past directed two stage plays at the Actor's Studio, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Edited 08 May 2012

IMPORTANT NOTE:  This is a Student Short Film.  No payment is included.  However you will receive a copy of the finished edited film and credit titles in the completed film.  Plus, the opportunity to work with a well written script with rich complex characters.
Edited 08 May 2012

Applications to this casting call require:
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Bobby

Bobby is smart and idealistic. Everything he does, comes out of a desire to make the world a better place to live in, but he has settled for simply making one person happy; and that's his supportive wife Katie. He is quick witted and full of nervous energy.

Males, aged 35 to 50 from New South Wales, Australia

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

Harold

Harold is a tough guy with a sensitive side. He isn't great with expressing feelings but is a friend who'll be there in a pinch. He strives to be a loyal friend and has his own vain wants in the world that keep him from being completely selfless.

Males, aged 35 to 50 from New South Wales, Australia

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

Penny

Penny says whatever she impulsively thinks and it results in sometimes upsetting even her closest of friends. Deep down she is frightened of everything in this world. Being always on her guard she finds it difficult to truly be giving.

Females, aged 25 to 40 from New South Wales, Australia

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

Psychiatrist

Intelligent to the point of emotional callousness, the Psychiatrist wants to help but often feels at odds with understanding his or her patient's true feelings.

Any gender, aged 30 to 50 from New South Wales, Australia

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

Shopkeeper

Dark sense and dry sense of humour needed for a supporting role in an important scene.

Males, aged 25 to 40 from New South Wales, Australia

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


Listing created: 8 May 2012

Applications closed: 10 May 2012
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