04/13/2021
Hi there,
We are casting a non-union feature film that's shooting in Manitoba and looking for submissions from local talent! No acting experience is required. We are hoping you would be able to share our casting call. The script is fantastic and this will be a great experience for everyone involved.
At this moment we are only looking for people who reside in Manitoba but are open to all performers with any level of experience. I have included all of the information below. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them apply directly here: https://thesunandhisdaugther.castingcrane.com/
Thanks in advance,
Jesse Griffiths Casting
THE SUN AND HIS DAUGHTER
CASTING FOR A FEATURE FILM
OPEN CALL- NO ACTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO APPLY
****ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FROM MANITOBA LOCALS ONLY****
The film is a modern coming-of-age, father/daughter road trip drama with a throwback 70s aesthetic.
Storyline: A 12-year-old girl with supernatural powers travels cross-country living from motel room to motel room with her father, who has Tourette Syndrome. Wanting nothing more than a normal family life and a permanent home, she befriends a community of outcasts who want to harness her powers for a darker purpose.
The screenplay was shortlisted for the Sundance Screenwriter's Lab and the director's previous feature, Son of the Sunshine, was nominated for a CSA. His other work has been distributed on Netflix, Hulu, MUBI, PBS, NFB, and presented at the Berlinale.
Production will be adhering to a COVID policy in line with local health authority guidelines.
Producer: Mackenzie Leigh
Writer: Ryan Ward, Mackenzie Leigh
Casting Director: Jesse Griffiths
Casting Assistant: Izad Etemadi
Start Date: o/a July 5 - o/a Aug 6, 2021
Rate of Pay: Non-Union - $150.00/day
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
APPLY HERE: https://thesunandhisdaugther.castingcrane.com/
[HILDIE] LEAD. 9 to 12 years old, white female. Must be blonde or willing to dye hair blonde. A street-savvy, feral child. Rough around the edges. A daydreamer who doesn’t take bull from anyone. For most of her life, Hildie and her father have been on the run from her family and abusive mother, living motel to motel. In addition to having epilepsy, Hildie is also starting to discover a strange power to heal that she suspects her father might also have. Throughout the film, Hildie embarks on a coming-of-age journey to better understand both her father and herself.
NOTE: We are looking for young actors who are able to listen, be present with their scene partner, and deliver a deep, emotional performance. Nothing cutesy or overly polished. Role includes a kissing scene with male actor her age, as well as mature language. Actress must be comfortable in the water/a strong swimmer, as underwater filming is required. Scenes will be filmed under the supervision of a qualified Stunt Coordinator and Certified Lifeguard. Required for approx 25 days of shooting
[GLOVER] LEAD. 10 to 12 years old, Black male. Sensitive and thoughtful beneath his tough-guy veneer. Glover is protective of Hildie and considers himself to be her boyfriend (or at least he wants to be, though Hildie is not so sure). At Hildie’s urging, Glover stows away in the cargo bed of her dad’s truck and leaves with them on a cross-country journey. Feeling unwanted by his family, Glover is happy to leave his city life behind and travel into the unknown with Hildie. Required for approx. 23 days of shooting
[SAMARA] SUPPORTING. 25 to 45 years old, all ethnicities female. Actress with Down Syndrome. The leader of a group of travelers who live their lives on the open road. Samara is charismatic, intelligent, mischievous… and clairvoyant. A talented artist, she predicts the future through detailed drawings. In the end, we realize she is far more cunning than she first presents herself. Samara leads a plot to drown Hildie and Glover in an attempt to provoke Sonny into unleashing the darker side of his power. Required for approx. 12 days of shooting
[TRUCK STOP] SUPPORTING. 40s to 60s years old, all ethnicities male. Actor who uses a wheelchair. Weathered, gravelly-voiced, and probably a heavy smoker, Truck Stop is one of Samara’s henchman. A former long-haul trucker, Truck Stop is gentle, good-natured, loving, and often reads to Hildie. However, he can be prone to violent outbursts after too many beers. He is one of the primary forces that seduces Hildie into trusting the group. In the end, he is part of the plot to drown Hildie and Glover.
NOTE: Some fight choreography required. Bonus if actor can play guitar. Required for approx. 8 days of shooting
[BILL THE COOK] SUPPORTING 40s to 70s years old, all ethnicities male. Actor who identifies as blind or partially sighted. A former short-order cook at a greasy spoon, Bill is now the cook for the group of travelers who are his closest friends. Light-hearted and personable, he always has a kind word for everyone. The type of person who makes friends with anyone he meets. He seems to have a clairvoyant ability to see people despite his blindness and ends up befriending Hildie and Glover.
NOTE: Bonus if actor can play guitar or other instrument. Required for approx. 8 days of shooting
[CASSUS] SUPPORTING. 5 to 7 years old, white male. Frail and timid, Cassus is Aurora’s son who is non-verbal. He is a quiet child, wary of strangers, who often keeps to himself. He has a propensity for lashing out when he feels unsure or cornered. Like Aurora, Cassus has never felt as though he belonged anywhere in this world. However, he has a strong affinity for Sonny, who he sees as a kindred spirit and father figure. Required for approx. 10 days of shooting
[GYN] SUPPORTING. Any age, male. Actor with Albinism. Gyn is one of Samara's henchmen and lives on the farm with Sandar and Chimera.
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