Casting Call for "Black Rows" Film
Actors wanted for "Black Rows" a tragic crime drama project. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: This film is my capstone project for the year and I intend to create something that pushes audiences to look within themselves. Black Rows suggests that we can’t be afraid to attack the darkness within us, because sometimes clearing the darkness can be the thing that redeems us. Rate: Unfortunately, the position is currently unpaid as directors don’t have the funds to compensate; however, will provide IMDB credit, premiere invitations, craft services, catering, and footage for reels (if requested). Each role is a speaking role. Directors are also more than willing to work with anyone’s schedule and carpooling needs! Additional info: FILMING SCHEDULE October 7, 2024 Location: The Green Family House (Outside - Through Window) Time Frame: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Character(s): Hunter Hayes, Michael Green & Annie Green. October 9, 2024 Location: The Green Family House (Kitchen & Bathroom) Time Frame: 6:00 PM - 3:00 AM Character(s): Annie Green, Michael Green, Amelia Green October 11, 2024 Location: Funeral Home, Parking Lot & Trevor’s Car Time Frame: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Character(s): Barbara Hayes, Fred Hayes, Hunter Hayes, Michael Green, Amelia Green, Annie Green & Extras October 12, 2024 Location: Automotive Workshop, The Road, Jean’s Beater Truck,& Jean’s phone call with Hunter Time Frame: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM Character(s): Jean Fields, Annie Green, Michael Green & Hunter Hayes. When applying please send the character you wish to audition for and teams will send you the appropriate sides! Please also attach your resume and reel.
7 roles
Private Investigator Backstory: Two years ago, Hunter witnessed his sister, Sadie Hayes, be kidnapped. He was frozen by fear and idly stood by as she was taken. He blames himself for her disappearance. Physical Description: Hunter blends into the background. From his clothes to his physique, he doesn’t feel he deserves to be seen. Character Description: Hunter is a private investigator caught in a child abuse case. He tends to be an emotional lone wolf who struggles to open up to anyone.
Physical Description: Michael Green looks like the embodiment of a narcissistic power-hungry asshole. In public, he wears clothes like someone who wants to be seen and bowed down to. At home, he wears clothes that reek of failure, drunkenness, and hatred for the world. Character Description: Michael Green composes a song of anger, power, and hatred. He is an abusive drunk and the subject of a private investigation. He is all about power and control.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Mechanic/Gear Supplier Physical Description: Jean Fields resembles a blue-collar, hard-working man with calloused hands and shagged hair. Character Description: Jean Fields is a man roughened by years of criminal activity and misconduct. His brutal expression could end conversations before they start. He works as a mechanic in an automotive shop but assists in unlawful activity and private investigation on the side.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Physical Description: Amelia Green is a tall, naturally beautiful woman who uses clothing and make-up as a way to mask her inner terror. Character Description: Amelia Green is devoid of fight and emotion due to the abuse she’s endured from her husband. He broke her and shattered her psyche. He has trained her into submission and twisted her mind into believing that his abuse is his way of loving her.
DAY PLAYERS. Physical Description: Trevor is a tall, slimly-built young man with an inviting expression. Character Description: Trevor King works for a supplier named Jean Fields and is trained to complete any task he is given. Trevor is the type who may come across as gullible at first impression. However, if he believes in a cause and cares for the person he's helping, he will stop at nothing to achieve the outcome.
DAY PLAYERS. Physical Description: A woman who is distressed by the loss of her daughter. She looks as if the stress of the world broke her natural beauty. Character Description: Barbara is the type of woman who gets on a train and stays there until she wants to get off. However, she has good reason. Before the story began, she lost her daughter to a kidnapping. She believes her daughter to be alive and waiting to be found and nothing can change her mind.
DAY PLAYERS. Physical Description: Fred is a relatively tall man who looks like he’s been put through hell and is finally trekking his way back. Character Description: Fred Hayes is the type of man who values finding a way through, that life throws curveballs and we need to figure out a way to either dodge, catch, or throwback. Two years ago, he lost his daughter to a kidnapping.