Cast call: supporting actors and actresses - Western Cape, South Africa

Purple Cape Production is shooting a short at the end of Match and looking for Cast Members
Casting no. 317639     Western Cape, South Africa
Cast call: supporting actors and actresses - Western Cape, South Africa
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Sam starts an internship at one of the best private hospitals in the country. His obsession to be the best at everything leads him to take rash action. Now facing the consequences of his actions, Sam must also face his father for who he has chosen this career and life for. In the end Sam is left with two choices. Fight for the internship and the life his father wants for him or follow the true beat of his heart.

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Payment details: no pay

Applications to this casting call require:
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  • A profile photo

Jim

Jim is a character in the short film that runs his own pharmacy. Sam end's up working for him as a part time job. Looking at an older man to fill this supporting role.

Males, aged 45 to 55 from Western Cape, South Africa

Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Minimum Acting experience: Extra
Languages spoken: English
Hair length: Short
Hair type: Straight

Old Lady

This character finds herself in the pharmacy the first time we meet Sam. She tests his patience but in this situation Sam sees something unexpected.

Females, aged 65 to 90 from Western Cape, South Africa

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

Young Sam

This character is a young boy still in primary school which is the younger version Sam. We meet this character when Sam has daydreams about paste experiences.

Males, aged 6 to 10 from Western Cape, South Africa

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

EXTRA'S

These extras will each feature once in different scene within the short film except for the 5 medical interns which will feature in multiple scene’s.
5 MEDICAL INTERNS [AGE: 24-30, 1 FEMALE, 2 MALES]
2 HOSPITAL DOCTORS [AGE:40-55, 1 FEMALE, 1 MALE]
1AS A OLDER MARRIED COUPLE [AGE:50-65, 1 FEMALE, 1 MALE]
20 EXTRA'S [AGE:24-45, 8 FEMALE, 12 MALE]

Any gender, aged 24 to 65 from Western Cape, South Africa

Minimum Acting experience: Extra
Languages spoken: English

Young Walter Cole

This is Sam step father. When Sam has his flash back's we meet Sam step father and young Sam interact with him. These events in Sam's life has ripple effect on him as he grows into a young adult. Walter is very ambitious in the pursuit of his career. He is reserved man and does not say much. But he is highly educated man. His character is built the success of his career and material things.

Males, aged 35 to 45 from Western Cape, South Africa

Height: 172 cm / 5ft 8in - 177 cm / 5ft 10in
Weight: 75 kg / 165 lbs - 85 kg / 187 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Minimum Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Hair length: Short
Hair type: Straight

Older Walter Cole

This is Sam's step father late in his career. He is well dressed but the smoking and drinking makes him look older than what he is. He is very successful in his career as Human Resource Group Executive Director. He comes from a poor upbringing and has worked for and achieved everything in his life by himself. He is very much become a introvert and does not talk a lot unless it is about politics and cars.

Males, aged 55 to 70 from Western Cape, South Africa

Height: 172 cm / 5ft 8in - 177 cm / 5ft 10in
Weight: 75 kg / 165 lbs - 85 kg / 187 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Hair colour: Grey
Hair length: Short
Hair type: Straight


Listing created: 15 February 2012

Applications closed: 30 April 2012
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