"Love You Bye" Narrative Film In Search Of Cast
Actors sought for narrative film project "Love You Bye." ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the roles below. About the project: Rural, coming-of-age story. Rate: Copy/credit/meals. Additional info: Non union short. Location: Bartlesville/Copan, OK. Shoot dates: late November (dates TBA) When applying, please include headshot, resume, and reels.
12 roles
Lead, thin build, unassuming appearance, look. Must be skateboarder with a skater . Shy, reserved, and closed-off due to a challenging upbringing. Has a quiet intensity; guarded but with a deep desire for connection. Removed from his substance- abusing parents by DHS and now lives with his optimistic grandmother. Originally struggles from a big city, with rural life and is numb emotionally but misses his friends.
Lead, Carter's love interest. Classic country girl with a soft, free-spirited quality. Confident and attractive, with a style that hints at a yearning for something beyond her hometown. Outgoing, forward, and sweet; sees beyond Carter's guarded exterior. Intrigued by Carter's city background and secretly dreams of leaving her small town. A senior in high school, the ideal candidate is genuine and charismatic, with a subtle a convincing warmth.
Lead, 60s-70s, Carter's Grandma. Warm, kind, with a comforting presence. Looks like someone who has weathered life's hardships with grace. Sweet and optimistic, adores cooking for her grandson and taking care of him. Sees the good in life and tries to help Carter open up. Requires a valid driver's license and comfort in rural settings.
Supporting. Country girl with a sharp, no- nonsense vibe. Playful, straightforward, a little judgmental but becomes a supportive friend to Carter. Initially wary of him but eventually acts as his wingman at times. Must embody a down- to-earth, rural spirit.
Supporting. Country teen, easygoing with an all-American look. Friendly and sociable. Welcomes Carter into the group but makes some good-natured jokes about his city background. Confident, rural look.
Country teens, friends of Britton, Jacee, and Lilly. Should fit in with the rural, small-town high school crowd.
Engages with students in a classroom scene. Approachable, knowledgeable, confident, clear voice. 2 scenes.
Observant convenience store worker from a small town. 1 scene.
Diverse, with some dressed in country/rural attire and some skater/alternative looks to add to the high school setting.
Tough, football coach type; commands attention and respect in the gym. Strong- willed, no-nonsense with a gruff but fair approach to students. 2 scenes.
Rugged, intimidating, has an imposing presence. 1 scene.
Ability to two-step or rural dancing styles is a plus.