Supporting actress required for role in period short drama - South Aus

A 16yo girl becomes pregnant and is forced to give up her baby. 1960's
Casting no. 343535     South Australia, Australia
Supporting actress required for role in period short drama - South Aus
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I'm calling for a Supporting Actress for a short film called The Lost Souls.
It's about a pregnant 16yo girl, forced to give up her baby for adoption. It is set in the 60's.
This is a low budget film and a Volunteer position. You will gain exposure internationally as well as nationally along with experience for your CV.

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Location: South Australia, Australia

Payment details: no pay

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

The mother of the Lead Actress "Sarah"

Females, aged 42 to 48 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: Australian

Daughter - Adult

This is an Extra role - there will be no lines

Females, aged 18 to 22 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Mother

This role is an Extra role - there will be no lines

Females, aged 49 to 52 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Midwife

Females, aged 38 to 50 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Little Girl/Boy

This is an Extra role - there will be no lines

Any gender, aged 3 to 4 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Delivery Room Nurse 1 "Debbie"

Females, aged 31 to 39 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Student Midwife "Mary"

Females, aged 19 to 24 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Nurse "Betty"

This character will play two roles. Betty is the supervisor for the ground floor services. She intervenes in the struggle between Sarah and Sue in the laundry and also plays a part in the kitchen scene.

Females, aged 38 to 42 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Hospital Orderlys

These men restrain Sarah. The first Orderly, Steve, is thug like and worked at the hospital for years, the second, Brian, is in his 20's working in the hospital while he waits to enter the Police Force.

Males, aged 25 to 43 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Hospital Receptionist

Females, aged 45 to 55 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Ward Nurses

Ward Nurse 1, Jodie, is about 35 and regards authority highly, Ward Nurse 2, Donna, is care less and would rather be in a different career

Females, aged 22 to 40 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Laundry Workers

One actress, Sue needs some acting experience as she will be in a "struggle/fight" scene. The other, Raelene has lines however is more a bystander.

Females, aged 30 to 40 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Nurse "Vanessa"

Vanessa has a dual role. She is initially the Nurse to escort Sarah to her room and later is one of the delivery room nurses.

Females, aged 43 to 48 from South Australia, Australia

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience


Listing created: 1 May 2012

Applications closed: 2 May 2012
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