"The Smitty Boys" Short Movie in Need of Cast
Casting call for "The Smitty Boys" short film. Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the roles below. About the project: STORYLINE: In 1930s Oklahoma, two brothers, Eugene and Henry Smitty, find themselves on the verge of losing their beloved family home. Faced with a dire situation and limited options, they encounter a pivotal moment that will shape their futures forever. Soon, they will earn the infamous title "The Smitty Boys," notorious for daringly robbing the same bank in their small town not once, but three times, igniting chaos and tension in their once-peaceful community. Rate: Paid. Additional info: Audition dates: self tape/in-person TBD. If you don't match the age of the character description exactly that is okay. Tentative shoot dates: late September/early October. Location: Tulsa, OK and surrounding areas. When applying, please include: - a short summary about yourself as well as any acting experience you might have - age - height - contact info - city/state of residence - recent headshots and any links to reels you might have
7 roles
Beneath his formidable exterior, our protagonist grapples with deep-seated insecurities. He is locked in an ongoing internal struggle, questioning not only who he truly is but also the man he is meant to become.
Eugene's younger brother is a charismatic and quick-witted aspiring con man with dreams of a thilling life filled with danger. He often gets lost in his fantasies, imagining himself living on the edge. Though he can charm anyone with his smooth talk, his lack of physical and mental resilience keeps him worlds away from the thrilling life he longs for.
Driskill grew up in this town and loves it, along with all its inhabitants. Molded by his experiences in World War I, he is tough and resilient, fully aware of what the world is capable of. However, most of the time, he feels like a parent to this community. While it can be frustrating, this role fills a void for the part of life he feels he has missed.
Reverend Johnson comes from a long line of struggles. While he currently dedicates his life to guiding others toward peace and oneness with the Lord, he spent much of his earlier life fighting to find his own peace. He has walked a long road and is a better man for it, but he will never forget the darkness from which he emerged.
Mid-20's. Evelyn spends her days as a bank teller, where she excels at interacting with customers and managing the varying personalities of the men who visit. She is firm yet possesses a warm gentleness that makes her approachable. While she enjoys her job, she yearns for a life filled with love and adventure, longing to escape the mundane routine of small-town life.
Mr. McGinnes manages the local bank. He has a taste for fine things and desires to fit into an upper-class society, even though he wasn't born into one, and there isn't much of an upper class in our town to begin with. He is eccentric for his demographic and tries to present himself as though he belongs to a higher social status.
Norbe comes from a long line of farmers and has spent his days working hard in the fields since he was a boy. Having that much time outdoors gives a person a lot of time to think. He is thoughtful and kind to almost everyone. He can empathize with just about any situation but also understands that nothing in this world is easy and that it takes hard work and resilience to survive.