Casting Call for Paid Film "Backstage"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to portray roles in "Backstage" film. More details are below. About the project: A young videographer gets caught up in the chaos of an underground music star's final tour, capturing the wild energy onstage while witnessing the dangerous consequences of fame backstage. Rate: Union (TBC). $100/day minimum guarantee. All roles will play 1-2 days. Additional information: Shoot Date(s): October 5-8 2024. ShootLocation(s): Vancouver. Looking for fun looks for this one to represent band culture. Submission Deadline: September 21, 2024. When applying, please submit a headshot, resume, and demo (self-tape footage is fine), ideally all in one wetransfer link. Please label everything.
7 roles
Aaron embodies the reckless and chaotic nature of fame, driving the tension between his ambition, disregard for consequences, and the mounting danger his actions pose to those around him. Appearance: Tall, build, BONUS: unique features (scars, tattoos, etc.). (Suggestion, please submit broadly.) [1-2]
Marcus is the voice of reason and a stabilizing influence, constantly trying to manage the chaos around Aaron while protecting both Aaron's career and the safety of the fans. He is the responsible figure who balances the pressures of fame, logistical challenges, and the consequences of Aaron's reckless behaviour. Appearance: Average height, slightly stronger build, older figure (Suggestion, please submit broadly.) [1-2]
Aaron's girlfriend and mother of their small child. Nia is the emotional anchor and moral conscience in Aaron's chaotic world. As his girlfriend, she appears to care for him but is increasingly disillusioned by his reckless behaviour. Her role reflects the tension between loyalty and disapproval, as she tries to balance support for Aaron with her growing concern for the harm he causes. Appearance: Smaller, young adult. (Suggestion, please submit broadly.) [1-2]
Jack is an ambitious yet naive filmmaker who gets swept up in the chaos and moral conflicts surrounding Aaron’s volatile world, ultimately finding himself torn between capturing the spectacle and facing the consequences of the artist's dangerous actions. Average height, thinner in the frame, BONUS: Shaved head or long hair. (Suggestion, but please submit broadly!) [1-2]
A DJ hyping up the crowds. Please submit broadly. [1-2]
Attendees at a concert.
Music venue employee.
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