Casting Call for Paid Film "Space Boy"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking male and female actors for a short film called "Space Boy". Please, see the details below. About the project: Sam, a trailer park teen does a favor for her widowed neighbor, Cynthia. A single mom who is going out if town for a highly anticipated interview. Sam Babysits her 9 year old son named Warren, a creative and down to earth kid. When he asks to put on a sci fi tv show, “Adventures aboard the flamingo”, she discovers it’s been taped over with some home movies. Delving into the past, Sam embarks on a voyeuristic journey into her neighbors family lives. They get to feel the emotional connections between father and family, before it’s ripped away from them too soon. All ending on a melancholic note of the future. Rate: Non union. ALL ROLES ARE PAID. SEE RATES IN CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS. Additional information: Deadline: Feb 27, 6PM. Only those selected for a self tape will be contacted. EDMONTON TALENT (IF CAST DIRECTORS WILL PAY FOR TRAVEL AND MEALS) AND CALGARY LOCAL SUBMISSIONS ONLY. Shooting locations: Calgary, Drumheller, and surrounding. Call backs TBA. Shooting starts Saturday April 19, 2025. Shooting finishes Monday April 21, 2025. When applying, please submit a head shot and resume.
7 roles
Lead role. MICHAEL is Warren's father. A classy folksy "dad". His style revolves around flannel and denim. Always in good spirits, and believes in the power of positivity. He always chooses the positive path that leads to pushing aside the worries that he has on his family he loves so dearly. $300/day, flat rate, all inclusive.
Supporting. Alternative in style. She's figuring out life but in a positive manner. She is respectful to her neighbors, in particular to Cynthia and is adores Warren. But she's still there for the money and a job. $300/day, flat rate, all inclusive.
(Principal) "The Space Cowboy". RIDLEY (The cowboy), strong physique. Captain of the ship and Hero to the Universe. 'Nough said. $250/day, flat rate, all inclusive.
(Principal). BARNABY is the ship tech genius. Knows everything about "his" ship, and space. Scientist like style but laborer as well. Too cautious for his own good. $250/day, flat rate, all inclusive.
(Principal) MOANA, wearing a sexy latex "Sci-fi" get up and BLUE SKIN sits at a console. Quirky personality. Being in space doesn't phase her at all, no thoughts of danger whatsoever until something goes wrong. An optimistic by nature. $250/day, flat rate, all inclusive.
A PRESENTER starts listing off names while at the podium. $200/day, flat rate, all inclusive.
An OFFICIANT stands in the middle. $200/day, flat rate, all inclusive.
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