Casting Call

CASTING CALL FOR “LOOK UP”
SEASONED ACTORS NEEDED for SHORT FILM

When: Friday August 13, 2010 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Saturday August 14, 2010 12:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Art Institute of Atlanta

Production Title: Look Up
Look Up is an independent short film by director Kenrick Andrews, being shot in Atlanta in November 2010. Look Up is a gritty film about a young, homeless kid fighting for survival in the chaotic street life of Atlanta. Magic Bean Pictures is casting seasoned actors for the following lead and supporting roles.

Shooting Begins: November 4, 2010

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

JOHN DAVIS [Gender: Male – Age: 20-25 – Race: Mixed or African-American]
John is a young, homeless male prostitute trying to make it on the streets of Atlanta. John’s deepest desire is to have a connection with his father and live like a normal kid. He desperately wants out of this life, but with no family and nowhere turn, his chances at survival are slim.

SUGAR [Gender: Female – Age: 40-45 – Race: Caucasian or African-American]
Sugar is a hardened, crack addicted prostitute who is John’s only companion. To John, she is part friend and part pimp. As a preteen, Sugar was molested by her father and by her early teens, he had begun prostituting her to his friends. Over time she developed a hardened shell, but inside of her still lives a small girl who longs for a decent family and a normal life.

PAUL [Gender: Male – Age: 60-70 – Race: African-American]
Paul is an older, kindly shop owner and recovering alcoholic. He is the first person in a long time to notice John and becomes a key figure in his transformation.

WALTER [Gender: Male – Age: 40-45 – Race: African-American]
Walter is a closeted gay policeman who, instead cleaning up the local prostitution ring, seeks out John’s services and takes from him much more than he asks for.

TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION:
Please email Valencia Whaley at MagicBeanPictures@Gmail.com
-- Use ACTORS NEEDED as Subject of email
-- Include your 1st and 2nd choices for times. We schedule actors in 30 minute blocks.
-- Provide your Height & Age Range
-- Include your Name, Phone number(s) & email address
-- Please attach headshot & resume to email

Audition times are first come, first serve. We will EMAIL you to confirm your audition time and date. Sides will be sent to confirmed talent before their audition date

THE AUDITION:
-- Bring your Head Shot & Resume (At least 2 copies of each.)
-- Plan to stay at least 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Union & Non-Union actors welcome
Compensation: Pay is Low/Deferred – actors will receive a master quality copy and chance to be exposed to the national film festival circuit.