Casting Actors for "Awake" Student Film
Seeking actors for "Awake" student film. Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Plagued by insomnia and sleep paralysis, a young man struggles to find peace as his hallucinations blur the line between dreams and reality. Rate: $150/day (lead, 3 days); $200/day (supporting, 1 day); $150 (supporting, 1 day). Additional info: Shoot dates: November 6–8. Location: Fredericksburg, VA. If interested, please apply.
3 roles
Wears simple, modern, slightly frumpy clothing, blending into the walls. Plagued by insomnia-related issues, his development is stunted by a mysterious father figure. Curious and naive, he walks the world trying to rid himself of nightmares, exploring places and things that he believes may provide “comfort.” LEAD, 3 days @ $150/day. Spatial intimacy is required.
A knowledgeable therapist who wears business- casual clothing. With the goal to bring an overall peace that she already possesses, she approaches Cory with professionalism, factual insight, and an understanding of how his experiences can be explained. However, even with experience and credentials, Cory’s questioning brings out a side of her that she rarely engages with. SUPPORTING, 1 day @ $200/day.
Wears comfortable but slightly-dated clothing. The ambiguous situationship tied to Cory, she repeatedly sees him at night, in more ways than one. Composed, articulate, and comforting, Roxanne finds peace in attempting to alleviate Cory’s insomnia. Providing a different perspective from his therapist, Roxanne aims to empathize rather than explain. SUPPORTING, 1 day @ $150. Spatial intimacy is required.
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