Professional Casting for "Beyond The Edge" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking actors to play roles in production of "Beyond The Edge". More details are below. About the project: Sam, a desperate son trying to care for his terminally ill mother, is drowning in debt. After his bank loan is denied, he has no choice but to find another way to afford her life-saving treatment—fast.At the end of his rope, Sam is forced to reach out to his estranged brother, David, a shady and unreliable man with ties to the criminal underworld.With no other options, Sam reluctantly trusts David as he follow him into the dangerous world of drug trafficking. In a high-stakes race against time, Sam must risk everything—his morals, his safety, and his future—in a desperate bid to raise the money that could save his mother's life. Rate: Non-Union. Unpaid. Catering, craft service, IMDB credit, and demo reel footage provided. Additonal information: Audition Location Vancouver, BC. Shoot/Performance Date(s) February 5-7. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Greater Vancouver area. Submission Deadline December 5, 2024. When applying, please submit resume, head shot, and demo reel (if applicable) and indicate which role you’d like to be considered for.
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Sam is raised by his single mother, who has been his source of happiness and guidance. She taught him strong values, teaching him never to take the wrong path, even for a good cause. Stuck between his principles and his love for his mother, his desperation to save her life pushes him toward choices that go against everything he believes in.
David is Sam’s Brother. David appears strong and confident, but this is a mask for his inner insecurity and lack of self-worth. He uses people to serve his own interests and has little empathy. He has bitterness over always being compared to Sam, the “obedient and honest” sibling. This resentment has left him to lead a life where he feels disconnected.
Makeup team will age actress by 20 years to appear as if she is in her 50's) Susan is Sam and David’s mother. After her divorce, she raised Sam alone, facing many financial struggles without much support. Despite her hardships, she is a woman of strong principles. Sam is her main source of happiness and support, and her hopeful, positive outlook has been a guiding force in his life.
Rudy is a ruthless drug dealer who doesn’t care about right or wrong. Unpredictable and controlling, he treats people as if he owns them. Nothing matters more than his own satisfaction, even if it means hurting or killing others. His lack of empathy and selfishness make him a dangerous person.
Olivia is a nurse, balancing her work with a cold yet empathetic manner. She’s middle class and, like Sam, struggles financially, working long hours just to make ends meet. She doesn’t have a passion for her job. It’s simply a means of survival. Although she may seem distant,she quietly shares similar struggles and sacrifices.
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