Casting Callout: Planning

Casting call out

Plot line

Disturbed by the loss of her mother and father at a young age, Martha has become completely consumed by their death. She obsesses over the accident that lead to it and the mysterious figure seen at the scene. Her obsession leads her to making one huge mistake, potentially destroying anything she had left to live for.

Requirements for the part of:

Martha 

We are looking for a young, Caucasian, female actor; aged between 16 and 20, interested in psychological thrillers/horrors. You would be playing a mentally disturbed orphan, living a fixated and lonely life. Preferably with ginger hair and/or a fringe. We need the actor to be between the heights of 5ft and 5ft 6inches. We'd like to cast a confident individual who has the ability to bring a dominant presence to the screen as the character will need to become progressively more dominant as the film goes on.

Noah

For this part, we are looking for a male aged between 16 and 20 with an interest in psychological thrillers/horrors. You would be playing the role of Martha's best friend. The characters personality is very relaxed and kind hearted, although . Ben acts as a supportive, brotherly figure to Martha, who is emotionally and mentally venerable. We'd preferably like to cast a lighter haired male (blonde or light brown), who is around 6ft and slightly muscular. Any actors applying for this role could also consider applying for the role of the mysterious figure.


Extras

We are looking for a variation of actors to be featured in the background of the shots. We'd like to cast an equal number of males and females, aged between 16 and 21. There may be small speaking roles available last minute under the directors direction. Ideally, around 30 extras will be cast. Majority of direction for these parts includes: dancing, pouring drinks and chatting.

To apply for any of these roles, please contact ... We look forward to hearing from you.

Requirements 

All actors must:

• Be able to achieve a wide variety of emotional states. Therefore, previous acting experience required. 

• For auditions, you will be required to attend a casting day where screen tests will be completed alongside different actors. These will be recorded for later analysis. 

• Scripts will be provided 2 days before castings and will need to be learnt in preparation for this.

• Actors need to be available upon short notice (1 day notice period).

• Need to provide information about any allergies

• Sign a consent form, given permission to be filmed