Multiple roles - Independent short film: Mr. Stowlicker - Victoria

Early Sep Shoot (Melb), Great Crew, Solid Script - A Unique Short Film
Casting no. 363774     Victoria, Australia
Multiple roles - Independent short film: Mr. Stowlicker - Victoria
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Mr. Stowlicker is a unique short film - told through the eyes of a central character who is speechless and obsessive/compulsive. His sense of stability in life depends on orchestrating his environment, avoiding emotional contact and conversation. His goldfish is his only true friend. This mediocre existence comes under threat and begins to crumble as simple plastic balls start to appear in the oddest of places, disrupting his carefully plotted life and forcing him to face the suppressed individual that resides deep inside.

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Location: Victoria, Australia

Payment details: no pay

Anticipated film length is 14-15 mins. Script will be made available to initial audition selections. Film is to be shot on RED Epic.
Edited 08 July 2012

Applications to this casting call require:
  • A phone number
  • A profile photo

Mr. Stowlicker

Lead role in film. Seeking a talented & experienced actor who can portray emotion & intent whilst stone-faced. Minimal dialog - script relies on actor's ability to convey the essence of the character through actions and expression.
Ideally seeking Andy Kaufmann-type. Previous acting experience necessary.

Males, aged 32 to 40 from Victoria, Australia

Height: 157 cm / 5ft 2in - 182 cm / 6ft 0in
Weight: 55 kg / 121 lbs - 95 kg / 209 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Skin colour: White
Hair length: Short
Hair type: Straight

Stacey

Bubbly type with wild eyes, able to portray a free soul trapped in the body of an everyday corporate worker. NOTE: Role requires RED wavy hair - we haven't specified this on the casting call to allow those interested to apply if they are willing to dye their hair for the role.

Females, aged 26 to 35 from Victoria, Australia

Height: 157 cm / 5ft 2in - 182 cm / 6ft 0in
Weight: 50 kg / 110 lbs - 90 kg / 198 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Skin colour: White
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: Australian
Hair length: Medium

Michael

Office jock who's hit 30+ but still thinks he's living the twenty-something dream. Looking for the slick, wolf in sheep's clothing type.

Males, aged 30 to 38 from Victoria, Australia

Height: 142 cm / 4ft 8in - 170 cm / 5ft 7in
Weight: 50 kg / 110 lbs - 90 kg / 198 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: Australian
Hair length: Short

Joe

Ideally the everyday corporate office worker who subsists on office fluros, a nervous twitch and lines on his face that detail the years of self abuse in front of a loveless computer terminal. You've seen this guy every day walking the CBD streets hoping for something other than a BLT on his lunch break.

Males, aged 38 to 45 from Victoria, Australia

Minimum Weight: 75 kg / 165 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Skin colour: White

General Manager

Older gentleman, the CEO type with greying hair. Must be able to slip easily into a cheesy 'game show host' routine.

Males, aged 45 to 55 from Victoria, Australia

Minimum Height: 165 cm / 5ft 5in
Weight: 60 kg / 132 lbs - 105 kg / 231 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: Australian
Hair colour: Grey
Hair length: Short

Shopping Mart Owner

Seeking quirky type with a warm welcoming look, face beginning to grow lines from too much happy laughter.

Males, aged 35 to 55 from Victoria, Australia

Height: 132 cm / 4ft 4in - 165 cm / 5ft 5in
Ethnicity: Asian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: Chinese

Old Lady With Walking Aid

Non-speaking minor role - a humble old lady who encounters Stowlicker on the sidewalk.

Females, aged 60 to 99 from Victoria, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Hair colour: Grey

Stowlicker's Mother

Minor scene - Stowlicker experiences a flashback with his over protective mother. We're looking for a doting, kind face, slightly larger frame, a wistful disposition - the loving mother who bundles her child in cotton and does her best to ensure he never grows up.
NB: We're leaving the physical attributes relatively open, auditions and casting will be decided by similarities with potential candidates for Stowlicker.

Females, aged 35 to 46 from Victoria, Australia

Minimum Weight: 70 kg / 154 lbs
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Skin colour: White
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: Australian

Neighbour - Young Woman

Seeking fiery type with a dynamic range of expression - holds herself well, but brittle on the inside.

Females, aged 18 to 25 from Victoria, Australia

Height: 157 cm / 5ft 2in - 187 cm / 6ft 2in
Weight: 45 kg / 99 lbs - 75 kg / 165 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: Australian

Neighbour - Young Bloke

Non-speaking role - minor - everyday Aussie bloke who loves his cars quite possibly more than his girlfriend.

Males, aged 18 to 25 from Victoria, Australia

Minimum Height: 165 cm / 5ft 5in
Maximum Weight: 85 kg / 187 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Minimum Acting experience: Extra
Skin colour: Tanned

Bank Manager - Male

Discerning and distinguished look - lined face, eyes that can stare through the poor prey who come to beg for money at his desk. Must have a dynamic range of expression, able to seamlessly transform from a catatonic calm to an overzealous pedagogical lecture.

Males, aged 45 to 60 from Victoria, Australia

Minimum Weight: 80 kg / 176 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: Australian
Hair length: Short

Bank Manager - Female

Sharp features, cruel eyes - the woman bank manager who reminds you of the teacher you prayed every year you didn't get as your home room teacher the following year.

Females, aged 45 to 99 from Victoria, Australia

Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: Australian
Hair length: Medium

Young Stowlicker

The younger version of Stowlicker appears in several key parts of the film, primarily the climax. We're looking for a capable young actor who portrays the 'lost childhood' essence of Stowlicker and has an immediately recognizable innocence in his physical appearance. Ultimately, casting will be decided by acting acumen as well as compatibility with the adult actor we select for the lead role.

Males, aged 8 to 12 from Victoria, Australia

Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Minimum Acting experience: Extra
Languages spoken: English

Haunting Young Girl

Stowlicker encounters a young girl in two key points of the movie - this innocent child, riding her tricycle. Looking for a dynamic young girl who can portray all the elements of innocence, but also become Stowlicker's 'nemesis' in a key scene, with a degree of malice.

Females, aged 7 to 11 from Victoria, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: Extra

Energy Salesman

Stowlicker couldn't get a word in with this guy even if he wanted to speak - a minor scene with a door-knocking salesman. Critical to this role will be somebody who can rattle off a sales pitch spiel with corny charisma - quickly, comically and highly animated. This guy is used to getting doors slammed in his face before he can finish his pitch.

Males, aged 22 to 28 from Victoria, Australia

Maximum Weight: 90 kg / 198 lbs
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Hair length: Short
Hair type: Straight


Listing created: 7 July 2012

Applications closed: 20 July 2012
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