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Non Union Talent Needed for "The Funk" Short Film

Winston-Salem, NC, United States
ID: 278515Exp: 2/10/2025
Description:

Casting actors for short film, The Funk. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Story: When a naive babysitter is forced to let a young girl listen to music against her parent’s wishes, they're inadvertently transported into a cosmic battle against a rhythm stealing villain and his mood control. Rate: Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Paid / Not Paid: Not Paid Additional info: Shooting Location: Winston-Salem, NC When applying, please include your name, age, headshot, and preferred role for self-tape instructions.

4 roles

CameronFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Naive, Impulsive, Overachiever A senior in high school, Cameron is anxious to prove she's a responsible adult. Her dedication to maturity makes it. difficult for her to relate to young Diana, but she must learn that her inner child is her greatest strength.

Diana's Mom/Mood ControlFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Controlling, Stubborn, Straight-Edge A single mother reluctantly trying to have a night off at the request of her new boyfriend. When Diana enters the music, she takes on the form of a Mood Control agent: a zombie-like mind slave of Dr D'Voidoffunk.

Gregg/Mood ControlMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Innocent, Corny, Unaware The boyfriend of Diana's mom who's just trying to have fun. When Diana enters the music, he takes on the form of a Mood Control agent: a zombie-like mind slave of Dr D'Voidoffunk. D'R

D'VOIDOFFUNKMale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Hypermasculine, Dubious, Dogmatic The embodiment of all things unfunky. Hellbent on controlling the Funk to bring "peace" to the cosmos, his only real goal is to steal all the love in the universe for himself.