Casting Actors for "Mk Djarum" Short Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. The short film "MK DJARUM" is currently looking for actors. Please, find more details below. About the project: "MK Djarum" is a paranoid, 1960’s set cold war thriller. It follows an investigative journalist who uncovers a government conspiracy. This leads to the death of two chemical engineers, and our journalist’s downward mental spiral as he struggles to interpret reality. Rate: Non-Union. Volunteer. Travel & food provided. When applying, please send a head-shot, CV, and acting reel.
6 roles
The protagonist. George is an investigative journalist. Unknown to him, he becomes the target of a government conspiracy as he delves deeper into the deaths of two chemical engineers.
The antagonist. He’s personable and charming, but has ulterior motives. It is he who tries to silence George and suppress the leak of information.
George’s girlfriend. Michelle is an actress. She is tired of George not paying attention to her, as he is involved in his work. By the end, she seems worried about his lack of memory.
Pierce’s “wife” (government partner). Similar to Pierce, on the outside she is pleasant, but a cunning and ruthless spy nonetheless.
George’s co-worker. Phil is also a journalist. He encourages George to keep digging into the case even when all seems lost.
A co-worker of George and Phil. She is a copy editor.