December 2007
Casting Call: The Whirling Dervish
13/11/07 18:12 PF OPEN
CASTING
Logline:
An eighteen year-old, (Zahir) has just arrived in New York City from Dearborn, Michigan, where he grew up isolated in a Muslim community. He intends to spend a few weeks furthering a complex course of studies in Islam finding The Ascending Way with a strict spiritual elder (The Naqshbandi Sheikh). Zahirs faith and discipline are severely tested when he encounters and becomes infatuated with his enticingly beautiful new neighbor (Anna). The film ends when the two worlds collide in a final explosive ending!
An eighteen year-old, (Zahir) has just arrived in New York City from Dearborn, Michigan, where he grew up isolated in a Muslim community. He intends to spend a few weeks furthering a complex course of studies in Islam finding The Ascending Way with a strict spiritual elder (The Naqshbandi Sheikh). Zahirs faith and discipline are severely tested when he encounters and becomes infatuated with his enticingly beautiful new neighbor (Anna). The film ends when the two worlds collide in a final explosive ending!
The Whirling Dervish
Production Company
:Cracked In The Head
Short Film
Short Film Agreement
HDV
Filming Date(s):
December 6-9
Filming Location(s):
New York City
Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2007
Send headshot and resume
Send Submission to:
CRACKED IN THE HEAD FILMS
268 EAST BROADWAY, A504
NEW YORK, NY 10002
whirlingdervishfilm@gmail.com
Logline:
An eighteen year-old, (Zahir) has just arrived in New York City from Dearborn, Michigan, where he grew up isolated in a Muslim community. He intends to spend a few weeks furthering a complex course of studies in Islam finding The Ascending Way with a strict spiritual elder (The Naqshbandi Sheikh). Zahirs faith and discipline are severely tested when he encounters and becomes infatuated with his enticingly beautiful new neighbor (Anna). The film ends when the two worlds collide in a final explosive ending!
Character
THE NAQSHBANDI SHEIKH
Male
Description:
A Middle-Eastern Sheikh (or South Asian or Egyptian) with a thick accent. Has a tremendous passion for Islam. Strong personality and not afraid to say what he thinks. Below the hard exterior he is an enlightened holy man. 50-70. LEAD.
Role Requires Nudity?
No.
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Casting Call:The Gauntlet
08/11/07 11:16 PF OPEN
CASTING
Kingdom of Light Entertainment &
Yippi.com
Pay, copy, credit,travel & meals. SAG Low Budget Film Agreement, approved. Union/non-union.
Pay, copy, credit,travel & meals. SAG Low Budget Film Agreement, approved. Union/non-union.
Kingdom
of Light Entertainment & Yippi.com
casting The Gauntlet,
a horror feature where six strangers wake in a sunken castle. They have no food. No memory. No water. And no way out. These strangers are from every normal walk of life, yet they each have a secret. They don't know it yet, but they're capable of something they never imagined. They must organize and band together for the sinister adventure that awaits them.. Matt Eskandari, dir. Shoot continues mid December in Los Angeles.
Seeking:
six thugs: late 20s-40s,any ethnicity and look for different flashback scenes;
Record Executive: mid 20s-50s, smooth but sleazy/sexist, any look & ethnicity will be considered but must be believable as a music person, supporting role;
TEN attractive and fit females and FIVE fit men to be cast in a critical scene set in an aerobics studio (BAI LING will play the instructor), any age and look will be considered;
3 teens who are believable as being filled with angst and rebellion, any look. Must be over 14 years old;
2 cops, could be hunky, grumpy, plump, M/F, (give us a cop we've never seen before if you want);
Our producers and casting director would like to invite you to our second round of their international OPEN CALL auditions. They have pushed back our production to cast the best actors from across the nation.
Please go to our official movie page (link below) and check out our production. That is where our casting director will consider further candidates. Due to time & travel constraints, we will be conducting virtual auditions unlike anything that as ever been done before.
Click on the picture of the skull to get started. The first step of the audition has already been posted in bulletins and on our official page's blog. We're excited about opening casting up to everyone (especially to those who have no connections in Hollywood). This is a new approach the producers and casting directors are taking for this film, which we will be utilizing as a casting tool for all of our future projects.
Pay, copy, credit,travel & meals. SAG Low Budget Film Agreement, approved. Union/non-union.
Virtual Auditons
casting The Gauntlet,
a horror feature where six strangers wake in a sunken castle. They have no food. No memory. No water. And no way out. These strangers are from every normal walk of life, yet they each have a secret. They don't know it yet, but they're capable of something they never imagined. They must organize and band together for the sinister adventure that awaits them.. Matt Eskandari, dir. Shoot continues mid December in Los Angeles.
Seeking:
six thugs: late 20s-40s,any ethnicity and look for different flashback scenes;
Record Executive: mid 20s-50s, smooth but sleazy/sexist, any look & ethnicity will be considered but must be believable as a music person, supporting role;
TEN attractive and fit females and FIVE fit men to be cast in a critical scene set in an aerobics studio (BAI LING will play the instructor), any age and look will be considered;
3 teens who are believable as being filled with angst and rebellion, any look. Must be over 14 years old;
2 cops, could be hunky, grumpy, plump, M/F, (give us a cop we've never seen before if you want);
Our producers and casting director would like to invite you to our second round of their international OPEN CALL auditions. They have pushed back our production to cast the best actors from across the nation.
Please go to our official movie page (link below) and check out our production. That is where our casting director will consider further candidates. Due to time & travel constraints, we will be conducting virtual auditions unlike anything that as ever been done before.
Click on the picture of the skull to get started. The first step of the audition has already been posted in bulletins and on our official page's blog. We're excited about opening casting up to everyone (especially to those who have no connections in Hollywood). This is a new approach the producers and casting directors are taking for this film, which we will be utilizing as a casting tool for all of our future projects.
Pay, copy, credit,travel & meals. SAG Low Budget Film Agreement, approved. Union/non-union.
Virtual Auditons
Casting Breakdown: THE IMMIGRANT
08/11/07 10:33 PF OPEN
CASTING
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.