Actors Wanted for Main and Supporting Roles in Student Short Film

Victoria, Australia

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Short Film

We are a group of University students shooting our final project and would love some friendly actors and actresses to feature in our short film.

Summary:
Jack, a shy 17 year old, lives with his father, Mark, an old school, alpha male type whom Jack has never been close with, especially now.

2 years ago, Jack’s mother died, leaving Jack feeling as if he lost his ally/role model and struggles to figure out who he is without the presence of his mother.

Jack often likes to get carried away with flashbacks of his mother, the way she was so full of life, colourful in appearance, affectionate, and close with Jack. Without knowing, Mark always finds a way to ruin these moments of happiness.

Jack attempts to connect with his dad through things his mother used to do, such as cooking, music, etc but it all goes unnoticed.

Mark avoids connection with his son in fear he won’t be the kind of ‘man’ he can talk to about blokey things, someone just like him. He is under the impression you must have things in common in order to have things to talk about.

One day whilst rummaging through some of his mum’s old clothes and make up, Jack feels closer to her, and puts on one of her old dresses for fun. But once again, while he tries to enjoy the memory of her his father interrupts and this time he is really angry.

With the help of one of his female friends, Mel, Jack starts to realise he can still find a way to be close to his mother and look up to her. Most importantly he can still be a man, just not how his father would like him to be.

During a BBQ for Mark’s birthday, his mates Steve, Robert and Wayne are there. Jack, on his way out with Mel, appears in women's clothing and makeup. This infuriates his father and he is humiliated in front of his friends.

Jack decides the right decision is to move out with Mel who he begins a relationship with, giving his father space.

Full script available upon request.

Audition / Rehearsal / Production dates

Production dates aren't finalised as of yet, however we plan on shooting during January over the course of a few days.
Dates will be finalised at a later stage.

Job payment

Unpaid – this is a collaboration opportunity

Collaborations should create mutual benefit and are usually amateur, student or 'Time for Print' projects.

Jack - Male Lead

- Son of Mark and Caroline - 17 years old. Straight - Socially awkward at the best of times - Sporty. Loves football and basketball. - Compared to his father, he would be categorized as a Beta male - Had a very close relationship with his mother - Has a small group of friends, but one main one, Mel - Typical teenage boy - Tries his best to have a good relationship with his Father - Grieving over his mother

Male, aged 18 to 25