Acting Audition For "The Facility" Psychological Thriller in MD
ONLY DC & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Directors are looking for male and female talent for "The Facility" psychological thriller. See the details below. About the project: A young father, just released from prison, is mandated by the court to live in a facility away from his daughter, but the strange staff and bizarre incidents that occur cause him to believe that this place isn’t what it seems. Rate: The payment structure is uniform for all roles including a full buyout for unlimited use for internet, film, and TV in perpetuity. Every actor who is selected for a role will be acknowledged and given the opportunity to obtain the film for their portfolios. Additional info: Looking for talent to perform in a non-union micro-budget feature film that is shooting in the DC Metro Area June 5 - July 2, 2023. The character descriptions provided below outline the specific shooting dates and the total hours required on set for each role. Initial submissions will be via self-recorded video auditions of sides with virtual callbacks via Zoom (a specific time will be arranged with each actor/actress selected for callbacks). Weekday shooting dates will consistently have a set arrival time of 7 pm, with the exception of June 19 (arrival time: 9:30 am) and June 28 (arrival time: 5 pm). All Saturday and Sunday dates will be full-day shoots, filming during the day and evening. Catering will be provided each day. If the words, “Rehearsal Required” are in the character description, you will be needed for at least one rehearsal. The rehearsal dates are June 2 (7 pm-10 pm), June 3 (12 pm-4 pm), and June 4 (2 pm-6 pm). All rehearsals will be in Washington, DC. If you are not available for the shoot dates for a character, or you are not available for at least one of the rehearsal dates listed above, please DO NOT submit. When applying, please submit your self-recorded video auditions(see the sides in the attachment) with your headshots, resume, full body picture of your current look, and link to reel (if available). Please put “Feature Film Audition” in the subject line. In the body of the email please include the name(s) of the character(s) you’re auditioning for. All submissions must be received no later than 10 am - Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
27 roles
Likes to lighten the mood with his comedy and optimism (40hrs total on set, $400, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 6, 8-11, 17,18, 26, July 1, 2).
Runs the Facility's program and has a subtle eeriness to him. There's often a mystique about him and his motives. (40hrs total on set, $400, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 9, 10, 16, 25, 30, July 1, 2).
He is the lead security guard for the Facility. He rarely raises his voice, but is very intimidating with his tone and presence. (athletic build, 55 hrs total on set, $550, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 5-11, 17, 24, 25, 29, 30, July 2).
Tender-hearted caregiver to her granddaughter and grandson who just returned home from prison (20 hrs total on set, $200, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 19, 23, 24, July 2).
Parole officer who can’t stand his supervisor and often has humorous banter with him (35 hrs total on set, $350, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 10, 11, 14, 19, 22-24, 29).
Thinks Marcus is lazy and irresponsible. Uses humorous banter to try to keep him on task ( 5 hrs total on set, $50, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Date: June 22).
Has a short fuse and is easily annoyed, but after his session with Dr. Adams, he is very calm and tolerant (15 hrs total on set, $150, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 6, 8-10).
Is a bully in the Facility. He likes to start fights with other residents (size or athletic build, 30hrs total on set, $300, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 6-11, 17).
Gets a head injury that causes him to be humorously child-like (20 hrs total on set, $200, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 6, 8, 13, 25, July 2).
Frequently displays bizarre behavior in the Facility (10 hrs total on set, $100, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 5, 10).
Strange Staff Lady: often has an eerie smile and ulterior motives behind her words (30 hrs total on set, $300, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 10, 11, 13, 17, 22, 25, July 2).
Usually has a pleasant personality, but can get aggressive if an injustice occurs ( 20 hrs total on set, $200, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Dates: June 15, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27).
Is a community leader who educates neighbors on ways to keep the community safe (5hrs total on set, $50, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Date: June 25).
Is live covering a story in DC (5hrs total on set, $50, Shooting Date: June 28).
Answers the phone in the dorm (10hrs total on set, $100, Shooting Dates: June 29, July 1).
Is friendly with the other residents, but very protective of her best friend, Nikki (10hrs total on set, $100, Shooting Dates: June 8, July 1).
Answers the phone in the dorm ( 10 hrs total on set, $100, Shooting Dates: June 10, July 1).
Has a humorous, over the top, commercial on the tv about killing roaches (5 hrs total on set, $50, Shooting Date: June 28).
Is an opportunist with a mean streak (5 hrs total on set, $50, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Date: June 15).
Likes to steal, but doesn’t like physically hurting people (5 hrs total on set, $50, Rehearsal Required, Shooting Date: June 15).
Is the Mayor’s husband and supports her decisions to help the downtrodden (10 hrs total on set, $100, Shooting Date: June 24).
Protects the Mayor (5 hrs total on set, $50, Shooting Date: June 24, June 28).
Extras (non-paid roles w/ no lines). 15 hrs total on set, flexible on shooting date.
Extras (non-paid roles w/ no lines). 5 hrs total on set, flexible on shooting date.
Extras (non-paid roles w/ no lines). 5 hrs total on set, flexible on shooting date.
Extras (non-paid roles w/ no lines). 5 hrs total on set, flexible on shooting date.
Extras (non-paid roles w/ no lines). 5 hrs total on set, flexible on shooting date.
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