Casting Call for a Short Film "The Unknown Soldier"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are currently in need of cast for a short film "The Unknown Soldier". See the details below. About the project: Synopsis: A Sikh man enlists in the Canadian army during World War I, confronting the brutal realities of trench warfare. Amidst the horrors of battle, his cultural identity and deeply held beliefs are severely tested by the relentless violence and treatment as an outsider from his fellow soldiers. Rate: Paid, Low Pay. Non-Union. Additional information: Genre: Drama, Historic/Period Piece, Action. Dates/Location: Block 1: Late November - Early December. Block 2: Roughly January - February (TBD). Block 1: Kitchener, Waterloo, ON (Filming 2 Days). Block 2: Thamesville, ON (Filming 2 Days). When applying, pllease submit your head shot, resume, and demo reel.
5 roles
Lead. South Asian Male (Punjabi Preferred). Height 5’5 - 5’8. Accent - British Indian English. MUST be willing to shave beard. Lean Build. Brave and compassionate.
Height - 5'8 to 5'10. Weight - Lean Build. British English Accent. Supporting Character. MUST be clean shaven and hair cut to military standards. Doesn’t think before he speaks but has a heart of gold.
Height - 5'6-5’10. Weight - skinny. British English Accent. Supporting Character. MUST be clean shaven and hair cut to military standards. Although everyone loves him, he makes it far too easy for his friends to poke fun at him.
Height - 5'8-5’10. Weight - Lean Build. British English Accent. Supporting Lead Character. MUST be clean shaven and hair cut to military standards. The easy going one of the group who is always up for a good laugh.
Height - 5'8-5’10. Weight - Medium Build. British English Accent. Day Player. MUST be clean shaven and hair cut to military standards.
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