Casting Breakdown: THE IMMIGRANT
08/11/07 10:33 December 2007
Film/Project
Title:
THE IMMIGRANT
Production Company:
Kenneth Kemp Productions
Short Film 35mm or 24P
THE IMMIGRANT
Production Company:
Kenneth Kemp Productions
Short Film 35mm or 24P
Film/Project
Title:
THE IMMIGRANT
Production Company:
Kenneth Kemp Productions
Short Film 35mm or 24P
Date: Early December filmed in Los Angeles
Two lead characters must speak Spanish. This script has already garnered positive attention. It should do well on the festival circuit.
Deadline:
November 16, 2007
Send Headshot, Resume and reel if you have one (or web link)
5247 Calatrana Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
kempprod@aol.com
Logline:
A day in the life of a Mexican immigrant who works three jobs, endures racial epithets and still considers himself lucky to be in the United States of America
Roles:
Character:
Gender:
Diego Rodriguez
Male
Description:
Latino, 25 - 35. Lead Character:
Not a stunning leading man - he's an every man. (the Latino Tom Hanks)
The sucess of this film rests squarely on Diego's performance. He represents the indomitable spirit of man. He remains stoic even though he knows he is being harassed. He must be able to express a myriad of emotions without dialogue. This is a plumb role for the right actor. Must be able to speak Spaninsh.
Role Requires Nudity?
Partial. Boxer shorts, no shirt.
Character:
Gender:
Susana Rodriguez
Female
Description:
Latina, 20 - 30, pretty, natural.
Diego's wife. While frustrated by their financial difficulties and raising an infant, Susana is the only support in Diego's life. She loves him no matter what. Must be able to speak Spaninsh.
Role Requires Nudity?
Partial. Very brief nudity: probably from behind. As Diego gets dressed for his night job, Susana drops her robe, hoping to seduce a little time for her in his busy day.
Character:
Gender:
Police Officer
Male
Description:
Black, 35-45.
High on his own power, he still profiles. He likes harassing and intimidating people when he can.
Role Requires Nudity?
No.
Character:
Gender:
Mother
Female
Description:
Caucasian, 25-30. An angry woman who yells at Diego after he saves her child because she was too distracted to pay attention to her.
Role Requires Nudity?
No.
Character:
Gender:
Restaurant Manager
Male
Description:
Caucasian, 35-45.
Stressed out, he goes off on Diego for breaking some dishes.
Role Requires Nudity?
No.
Character:
Gender:
Red Neck
Male
Description:
Caucasian 45-55
Doesn't like Mexicans or any other ethnicy for that matter. Not only planning to vote for the wall, he'll probably help build it.
Role Requires Nudity?
No.
THE IMMIGRANT
Production Company:
Kenneth Kemp Productions
Short Film 35mm or 24P
Date: Early December filmed in Los Angeles
Two lead characters must speak Spanish. This script has already garnered positive attention. It should do well on the festival circuit.
Deadline:
November 16, 2007
Send Headshot, Resume and reel if you have one (or web link)
5247 Calatrana Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
kempprod@aol.com
Logline:
A day in the life of a Mexican immigrant who works three jobs, endures racial epithets and still considers himself lucky to be in the United States of America
Roles:
Character:
Gender:
Diego Rodriguez
Male
Description:
Latino, 25 - 35. Lead Character:
Not a stunning leading man - he's an every man. (the Latino Tom Hanks)
The sucess of this film rests squarely on Diego's performance. He represents the indomitable spirit of man. He remains stoic even though he knows he is being harassed. He must be able to express a myriad of emotions without dialogue. This is a plumb role for the right actor. Must be able to speak Spaninsh.
Role Requires Nudity?
Partial. Boxer shorts, no shirt.
Character:
Gender:
Susana Rodriguez
Female
Description:
Latina, 20 - 30, pretty, natural.
Diego's wife. While frustrated by their financial difficulties and raising an infant, Susana is the only support in Diego's life. She loves him no matter what. Must be able to speak Spaninsh.
Role Requires Nudity?
Partial. Very brief nudity: probably from behind. As Diego gets dressed for his night job, Susana drops her robe, hoping to seduce a little time for her in his busy day.
Character:
Gender:
Police Officer
Male
Description:
Black, 35-45.
High on his own power, he still profiles. He likes harassing and intimidating people when he can.
Role Requires Nudity?
No.
Character:
Gender:
Mother
Female
Description:
Caucasian, 25-30. An angry woman who yells at Diego after he saves her child because she was too distracted to pay attention to her.
Role Requires Nudity?
No.
Character:
Gender:
Restaurant Manager
Male
Description:
Caucasian, 35-45.
Stressed out, he goes off on Diego for breaking some dishes.
Role Requires Nudity?
No.
Character:
Gender:
Red Neck
Male
Description:
Caucasian 45-55
Doesn't like Mexicans or any other ethnicy for that matter. Not only planning to vote for the wall, he'll probably help build it.
Role Requires Nudity?
No.
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