Casting Call for "Into Black" Independent Feature Film
Casting actors for "Into Black" independent feature film. See more details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Logline: Amidst the chaos and destruction of the London Blitz of World War II, four women become trapped in an abandoned warehouse, where they must fight to survive against a murderous stranger known as the Blackout Ripper. Based on true events. Rate: Paid and unpaid, see the roles description. Additional info: Shoots in November in Dallas and Corsicana, Texas, wrapping before Thanksgiving. Exact dates to follow. Non-union. All actors welcome to submit, but out-of-town travel and hotel accommodations cannot be provided. This is an independent, high-concept project with an experienced production company. See the attahcment for details. Deadline for open casting is September 15th. When applying, please send your demo reel & resume.
13 roles
LEAD ROLE (ENSEMBLE) British-Indian nurse. Resilient yet broken, burdened by survivor’s guilt and a morphine addiction. South Asian heritage/appearance preferred for authenticity, but all submissions considered. Accent: Standard British. Rate: $350/day plus agency fee if applicable (est. 7-8 days).
LEAD ROLE (ENSEMBLE) Mute (initially), trauma survivor with a secret hidden in her well-guarded satchel. Haunted, fragile, and silent—until she isn’t. A very dynamic role! Accent: Standard British. Rate: $350/day plus agency fee if applicable (est. 9 days).
LEAD ROLE (ENSEMBLE) Nightclub singer. Layered, cynical, and used to surviving men. Accent: Standard British or Cockney (preferred). Rate: $350/day plus agency fee if applicable (est. 4-5 days).
LEAD ROLE (ENSEMBLE) Young, tough, working-class munitions factory worker with biting wit and a concealed longing. Accent: Cockney. Rate: $350/day plus agency fee if applicable (est. 3–4 days).
SUPPORTING Silent, sadistic, disturbed. A phantom of war, living a double life as something less than human. Must be tall and fit. Include height and weight in submission. Accent: British (non-specific). Submit demo in lieu of sides initially. Rate: $300/day plus agency fee if applicable (est. 4 days).
SUPPORTING Compassionate and driven. Accent: Standard British (RP). Appears in 2 scenes. Rate: $300 plus agency fee if applicable.
SUPPORTING Wry, seen-it-all type. Accent: Cockney or British (non-specific). Appears in 1 scene. Rate: $300 plus agency fee if applicable.
SUPPORTING Appears in the opening scene. A brief but memorable non-speaking role. Submit demo in lieu of sides. Rate: $300 plus agency fee if applicable.
SUPPORTING Steady, dependable presence. Accent: British (non-specific). Appears in 2 scenes. Submit demo in lieu of sides initially. Rate: $250 plus agency fee if applicable.
SUPPORTING Accent: British (non-specific). Appears in 1 scene. Rate: $250 plus agency fee if applicable.
SUPPORTING Accent: British (non-specific). Appears in 1 scene. Rate: $250 plus agency fee if applicable.
FEATURED EXTRA. Non-speaking (unconscious/deceased). Appears in multiple scenes. Submit demo or stills in lieu of sides. Include height and weight in submission. Rate: $250/day plus agency fee if applicable.
8–12 roles. Appears in 1 scene as featured background. Especially seeking Corsicana locals. Helpful if you own wardrobe appropriate to the 1940s. Unpaid — meal provided, on-screen credit.
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