Casting Actors for "Pasta" Short Film
Casting call for "Pasta" short film. Please see the roles below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Short Film Logline: Within the confines of a haunted, psychedelic restaurant, an American Standard toilet and a caring foster mother exact deranged revenge on abusive co-workers. SPOOGHETTI, and its lead-in PASTA, while paying comedic homage to previous horror films, also sets a new path for horror-comedy-thrillers. Rate: Non-union, unpaid. Additional info: Location: Greater Cleveland. PASTA, is a marketing asset (e.g., film festivals, resource presentations, brand-building, etc.) for SPOOGHETTI, the first film of a horror-comedy-thriller film trilogy. The cast will be expected to be on set for three (3) hours on a single day of the PASTA shoot. In addition to performance duties, the cast will be expected to participate in one (1) recorded interview. PASTA cast members will be given preference for the paid feature production of SPOOGHETTI. Production Window: February 15th (select cast), March 15th-16th (overnight shoot) and 22nd (select cast and backup date). When applying, please include a link to a video audition not to exceed ninety (90) seconds. Camera, script content, props, costuming/wardrobe, and location are not important - the director's goal is to see your video personality.
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Lead/Supporting. Irish/Gaelic (preferred), red-head (preferred)). Willow is an abuse-surviving actress who does what is required to move forward in life. She is the penultimate femme fatale. She has a lightning quick jab, if needed, for hard-headed butt heads.
Lead/Supporting. (The Woman in Red) Ginger is the girl-next-door. Hardworking and compassionate, she is not afraid of getting her hands dirty or, when needed, politely putting someone in their place. And when absolutely necessary, she can bring out her inner MMA skills. She's also a little forgetful.
Lead/Supporting. (Father) Adam is pragmatic, somewhat outdoorsy. *** Adam will also have a production date of February 8th or 15th, 2025.
Lead/Supporting. (Mother) Charlene is a combo of Ellen Ripley and Jenna Maroney. *** Charlene will also have a production date of February 8th or 15th, 2025.
Lead/Supporting. Ivy League Waiter - Steward, Royce, Carrington and Frasier are four privileged, Ivy League-type university students who work at the restaurant due to a temporary trust fund cash-flow problem. Carrington and Royce are selfish, narcissistic, and obnoxious, and experience rather creatively violent deaths. Stewart and Frasier, though privileged are stand-up guys.
Lead/Supporting. Ivy League Waiter - Steward, Royce, Carrington and Frasier are four privileged, Ivy League-type university students who work at the restaurant due to a temporary trust fund cash-flow problem. Carrington and Royce are selfish, narcissistic, and obnoxious, and experience rather creatively violent deaths. Stewart and Frasier, though privileged are stand-up guys.
Lead/Supporting. Ivy League Waiter - Steward, Royce, Carrington and Frasier are four privileged, Ivy League-type university students who work at the restaurant due to a temporary trust fund cash-flow problem. Carrington and Royce are selfish, narcissistic, and obnoxious, and experience rather creatively violent deaths. Stewart and Frasier, though privileged are stand-up guys.
Lead/Supporting. Ivy League Waiter - Steward, Royce, Carrington and Frasier are four privileged, Ivy League-type university students who work at the restaurant due to a temporary trust fund cash-flow problem. Carrington and Royce are selfish, narcissistic, and obnoxious, and experience rather creatively violent deaths. Stewart and Frasier, though privileged are stand-up guys.
Lead/Supporting. The brother (by another mother) of Gabrielle Union's role in Deliver Us From Eva...with a unique and unexpected twist! For inspiration, see this movie clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bxQ5hYXoas).
Lead/Supporting. Graham is the investment banker who is the pack leader of The Fifth City Trolls, a small cadre of do-anything-to-win investment bankers.
Lead/Supporting. The Fifth City Troll - is the member of the Fifth City Trolls, a small cadre of do-anything-to-win investment bankers.
Lead/Supporting. The Fifth City Troll - is the member of the Fifth City Trolls, a small cadre of do-anything-to-win investment bankers.
Lead/Supporting. The Fifth City Troll - is the member of the Fifth City Trolls, a small cadre of do-anything-to-win investment bankers.
Lead/Supporting. The Fifth City Troll - is the member of the Fifth City Trolls, a small cadre of do-anything-to-win investment bankers.
Lead/Supporting. The Fifth City Troll - is the member of the Fifth City Trolls, a small cadre of do-anything-to-win investment bankers.
Lead/Supporting. The ensemble will "perform" during the Spooghetti production period with a monster-themed choreography. Ensemble members would also make cameo appearances in the Pasta short film.
Background Role (Speaking) Can express an authentic Asian accent
Background Role (Speaking) Can create or voice a make-believe language
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Background Role/Costuming (Non-Speaking Role) Enthusiasts with gear
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Background Role/Costuming (Non-Speaking Role) Teacher(s) with elementary school children
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