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*Please read carefully.  Emails with questions already answered in this breakdown will not be considered.

Writer & Director:  Casimir Nozkowski
Executive Producers:  Evan Thayer, Cameron O’Reilly
Producers:   Frank Hall Green, Brian Newman, Joseph Stephans and Casimir Nozkowski
Background Casting:  BreakThrough Casting
Shoot Location:  Brooklyn, NY
Shoot Dates:  November 10-28, 2018
Rate:  $130/10 hrs. + credit + meals

STORY LINE:  
As Michael Caine lies on his deathbed, Charles Young, an introverted freelance editor assigned to make his in-memoriam video, locks himself out of his apartment before he can send it in. Heartbroken, shoeless and up against a deadline, Charles must confront the world he’s avoided in search of a way back inside.

CAST:
Brian Tyree Henry, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sunita Mani

SEEKING:  

[WATER BALLOON KIDS]

NON-UNION girls and boys, all ethnicities boys and girls, age 12. These kids start a water balloon “battle” with Charles, who is already having a really bad day. Requires a 3-4 day shoot commitment.  Currently scheduled 11.17 / 11.19 / 11.20 / 11.21 (PENDING), VERY FEATURED BG

[WOMEN BENCH PRESSING]
NON-UNION females, all ethnicities, 25-50 yrs.  These weight lifters are bench pressing in an ornate kitchen when they are interrupted by footsteps running across their ceiling.  Little do they know that it’s Charles and Elena escaping from rooftop shenanigans.  MUST LOOK LIKE CONVINCING WEIGHT LIFTERS.  Currently scheduled 11.17 (PENDING), FEATURED BG

[MIDDLE-AGED MAN PLAYING WORLD OF WARCRAFT]

NON-UNION males, all ethnicities, 35-55 yrs. A middle-aged man with a headset playing World of Warcraft in a living room with newspaper over the windows, hears footsteps run across his ceiling.  Little do they know that it’s Charles and Elena escaping from rooftop shenanigans.  Currently scheduled 11.17 (PENDING), FEATURED BG

[KIMONO COUPLE]
NON-UNION females and males, all ethnicities, 30-35 yrs,.  Uptight hipster couple in kimonos take rips from a bong. They see Charles descending their fire escape and casually dials 911.   Currently scheduled 11.20 (PENDING), FEATURED BG

[CAR OWNER DEALING WITH TICKETS ]

NON-UNION male, all ethnicities, 25-45 yrs.  He’s a victim of  the parking cop’s wrath, who tickets anyone that violates DOT rules.  Currently scheduled: 11.14 (PENDING), BACKGROUND

[NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS]

NON-UNION girls and boys, all ethnicities, ages 8-12 yrs. Charles approaches  a stoop sale where boxes of comics have been put out where Paige tries to control the neighborhood kids.   Currently scheduled: 11.19 (PENDING), BACKGROUND

[PARTYGOERS FOR NEIL’S PARTY]
NON-UNION females and males, all ethnicities, ages 25-50 yrs. The party where Charlie and now ex-girlfriend, Isha, first met.  Currently scheduled: 11.25 (PENDING), BACKGROUND

[PEDESTRIANS]

NON-UNION females and males, all ethnicities, 18-60 yrs.  Brooklyn hipsters who live in Charlie’s neighborhood. Currently scheduled: 11.17, 11.20, 11.21,  (PENDING), BACKGROUND

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

*SUBMIT ASAP!!

1. email name/cell/location base/height & weight
2. attach updated headshot/pic and resume
3. attach current selfie
4. include any links to work (if available0
5. using your cell (positioned horizontally), self-tape and:
   • state your name and location base
   • zoom in for close up shot (top of head to shoulders) and zoom out for full body shot with profiles

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  TOS/role name(s)

Writer & Director:  Nicole Harris
Producers:  Nicole Harris, Chloe Smolkin
Director of Photography:  Chloe Smolkin
Casting Director:  BreakThrough Casting
Shoot Location:  Endicott/Binghamton, NY
Shoot Dates:  1/3 (travel day), 1/4 (rehearsal), 1/5 & 1/6 (shoot days), 1/7 (travel day)
Auditions:  Self-Tapes
Callbacks:  NYC
Rate:  $125/8 hrs + 10% agency fee + travel + lodging + meals

STORY LINE:  
In 1983, a sleepy town was forever changed by a tormented girl’s vengeance.  Sometimes, blood baths can be very cleansing.

CAST:

VERA– Kerry Logan
RAMONA– Coco Harris

SEEKING:

[FELICITY]
Caucasian female, 18-25 yrs., who can pass for high school student.  STRONG ACTORS WITH IMPROV EXPERIENCE.  Felicity knows everything, especially with her boyfriend Mark whose past relationship with ex-girlfriend, Vera, fuels her jealousy and insecurities.  Angry with herself for not being able to vent her frustrations with Mark, her actions are mean and vindictive.  Non-Union talent will be contracted under SAG-AFTRA.
(Click to view and download FELICITY SAMPLE SIDES)

[ELAINE]
All ethnicities female, 18-25 yrs., who can pass for high school student.  STRONG ACTORS WITH IMPROV EXPERIENCE.  Felicity’s side-kick, shallow sycophant, partner in crime.  Non-Union talent will be contracted under SAG-AFTRA.
(Click to view and download ELAINE SAMPLE SIDES)

[MARY]
Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, ethnically ambiguous female, 18-25 yrs., who can pass for high school student.  STRONG ACTORS WITH IMPROV EXPERIENCE.  Best friend to Vera but currently in a contentious relationship.  A sweet, baby-faced, dark haired girl (must be willing to dye hair jet black) with an eighties goth punk-rocker-meets-preppy kind of style.  She’s a big city girl stuck in a small town.  Vera pushed her away while with Mark and for that, Mary holds a grudge.  Non-Union talent will be contracted under SAG-AFTRA.
(Click to view and download MARY SAMPLE SIDES)

[MARK]
Caucasian Male, 18-25 yrs. who can pass for high school student. STRONG ACTORS WITH IMPROV EXPERIENCE.  Tall, incredibly handsome, athletic frame, with a mane of  black hair.  Boyfriend to Felicity, Mark believes himself to be a nice guy but is really a douchebag.  He likes to engage with ex-girlfriend Vera, even though he knows it hurts Felicity.  Non-Union talent will be contracted under SAG-AFTRA.
(Click to view and download MARK SAMPLE SIDES)

[JUSTIN]
All ethnicities Male, 18-25 yrs. who can pass for high school student. STRONG ACTORS WITH IMPROV EXPERIENCE.  Justin is hygienically handicapped,  a smart ass character role patronized by Mark.  Non-Union talent will be contracted under SAG-AFTRA.
(Click to view and download JUSTIN SAMPLE SIDES)

[SAM]
All ethnicities Male.  18-25 yrs. who can pass for high school student. STRONG ACTORS WITH IMPROV EXPERIENCE.  Sam is the teddy bear with a baby face yet large and physically imposing in stature.  He is regarded as the hero, who stands up for people.  Super sensitive and vulnerable, this role requires the ability to cry on cue.  Non-Union talent will be contracted under SAG-AFTRA.
(Click to view and download SAM SAMPLE SIDES)

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

*Deadline to submit all required info and self-tape(s) is 9am Wednesday, 11/21/2018

• In body of email, include:
  • name/cell/email/location base/agency (if applicable)
  • current height & weight
  • links to reels/clips/website/social media pages
  • attach updated legit headshot/pics and resume
• Attach 3 self-tapes/video auditions (see roles for sample sides)
  • MEMORIZE and film from top of head to chest
  • Natural, realistic, authentic reads
  • Have fun, be creative, improvisation is highly encouraged
  • TAKE 1- as written
  • TAKE 2- DIFFERENT read
  • SLATE (close up from top of head to shoulders)
    • state name/location base/agency (if applicable)
    • then zoom out for full body shot and side profiles
• Tips for self-taping:
  • make sure you are well lit, in focus, against a simple background and clearly audible
  • if using cell phone, film horizontally
  • reader is off camera, to the side of lens, further back
  • reader must read lines quietly to not over power talent
  • talent eye line is to reader, just hugging side of camera (not looking straight into lens)

EMAIL: 

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (FEMALE ROLES ONLY)

dana@breakthroughcasting.com (MALE ROLES ONLY)

SUBJECT LINE:

Ramona/specify role(s)

*Please read the full breakdown carefully and in its entirety.  EMAILS WITH QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THE BREAKDOWN WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.