Acting Job in "Scorcher" Thesis Film
Casting actors for thesis film "Scorcher", please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Scorcher is a 10-12 minute narrative fiction film that follows a crowd canvasser trying to raise money for women’s reproductive rights on the hottest day of the year. She’s not going to make her donation quota and is at risk of being fired when a co-worker introduces her to the idea of starting a union. Rate: Union, Nonunion Travel reimbursement, meals, all footage, and final copy. Additional info: Key Dates/Location: Rehearsals in August (based on actor availability), shoot 8/29-9/2 with rain dates 9/13-15 in Boston, MA. Terms of Usage: film festivals, local screenings. When applying, please include your headshot, resume, and reel along with the role you're interested in
6 roles
(female/nonbinary) - lead role. Bright-faced through her struggle to make ends meet, Elaine tries to navigate her difficult canvassing job at Bright Beginnings during the hottest summer of her life.
Supporting role. Attentive and sharp-witted with a sarcastic sense of humor, Sasha is trying to start a union within Bright Beginnings.
Supporting role. Administrator at Elaine’s workplace, Bright Beginnings. Self-serious, enthusiastic, and performative in her care for others–she’ll do whatever it takes to keep the organization running even if it’s to the detriment of her employees.
Supporting role. A younger office worker at Bright Beginnings who shows unwavering loyalty towards Molly.
Day player, speaking role. A man of great stature and huffy demeanor who becomes enraged when asked to donate to a reproductive health campaign. The interaction turns foul and aggressive, ending with Tom chasing after the crowd-canvasser.
Canvassers, tourists, locals on the street.
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