Casting Talents for 'The Place We Met' Proof of Concept Short
Proof of Concept Short Film Shoot Date: March/April 2025 date TBD based on availability Synopsis: ANASTASIA KOZAK and IVAN MELYNK meet when they, literally, bump into one another in war-torn Ukraine. Shortly after meeting they are separated in the chaos of war. ANASTASIA KOZAK (20 - 35) – Female romantic lead, Ukrainian looking. She will mouth the words to a song that has already been written and recorded using an AI voice. Anastasia clearly enjoys singing. Yet, we can see on her face that she’s suffered a great trauma. Her music is therapy to her. See link to song below. IVAN MELYNK (20 – 35) – Male romantic lead, Ukrainian or Ukrainian looking NERDY FRIEND (20 – 35) – Ukrainian or Ukrainian looking
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Female romantic lead, Ukrainian or Ukrainian looking. Singing is not a requirement, as you will be mouthing the words to a song that has already been written and recorded using an AI voice. Anastasia clearly enjoys singing. Yet, we can see on her face that she’s suffered a great trauma. Her music is therapy to her.
Ukrainian or Ukrainian looking, this actor is ANASTASIA’s best friend and is a tagalong during ANASTASIA and IVAN’S coffee date. While sitting right beside ANASTASIA, she sends her a text urging her to get Ivan’s number, just before they get separated in the chaos of war.
Male romantic lead, Ukrainian or Ukrainian looking