05
Nov

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- BINGHAMTON, NY: SAG Short Film, RAMONA

*Submission and self-tape instructions are found at the bottom of page
*Submissions missing self-tapes will not be considered
*Script will be provided for callbacks only
*Deadline to submit all required info and self-tape(s) is 9am Wednesday, 11/21/2018

 

*PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE BREAKDOWN.  EMAILS WITH QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ANSWERED BELOW WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

 

RAMONA
Short Film
SAG-AFTRA Short Project Agreement

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)