"Dead Ned" Student Movie in Search of Cast
Actors for non-union short student film "Dead Ned". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: Storyline: When two friends discover their co-worker dead in their hotel room, they must find a way to dispose of the body before the 11 AM check-out. Rate: $200/shoot day. Additional info: Final authorization for engagement of services are dependent upon university budget approval. All interiors. Each shoot day is from 8am-4pm. First round: via self-tape. Virtual CB date: week of June 30th. Shoot Dates: July 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, & 18th, 2025. Rehearsal Date: July 11th, 2025. *Please note, due to the limited budget for travel and/or accommodation for this student film, directors would appreciate it if you make a note if you have accommodation in Richmond, Virginia, and are available to self-report. When applying, please include current headshot and resume (and reel if you have one).
3 roles
Mid-20s. Leader by chance, innovative by choice. Maybe a bit of a skeptic. Launched into leadership amidst chaos. Guy with the ideas who expects others to fall in line behind him and get it done. He leads the charge in hiding Ned’s body. $200/day for five days inclusive of $20/day meal stipend & $20/day wardrobe stipend. All interiors. Each shoot day is from 8am-4pm. $75 for 3hr rehearsal. Experience with choreographed fighting is a plus.
Mid-20s. Freddy’s friend, who goes along with his antics unwillingly. A bit of a pessimist. Enjoys the finer things in life (his London Fog). Incredibly nervous to get caught. Just got a new job and would really like to not go to jail. $200/day for five days inclusive of $20/day meal stipend & $20/day wardrobe stipend. All interiors. Each shoot day is from 8am-4pm. $75 for 3 hr rehearsal. Experience with choreographed fighting is a plus.
Mid-20s. Freddy and Eddie’s friend, who sleeps like the dead. Unbeknownst to them, he is not actually dead. Easygoing guy who loves a good party. $200/day for five days inclusive of $20/day meal stipend & $20/day wardrobe stipend. All interiors. Each shoot day is from 8am-4pm. $75 for 3 hr rehearsal. Physical comedy experience necessary. Must be comfortable “playing dead”, and being manipulated a la Weekend at Bernie’s.
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