For reasons of only pure, unadulterated laziness, I took the better part of ten days off. I have no excuse and I actually had a lot to say but somewhere between my brain and my keyboard, it all got lost. In order to absolve myself of guilt, I shall blame Saints Row 2 which I've been playing on my 360. Perhaps I should take Dr. Phil's Gaming Addictive Behavior Audit. Probably not.
I'm home from work this morning because I am having a couch delivered. My speed at furnishing my apartment could be described as glacial but this is a big step. Actually, it's the first brand-new couch that I've ever bought. I am excited... provided they can get it into the buildings. I think I've mastered the arcane formulations and calculations of mass and space but I have my doubts. I shall soon see if the mind can really conquer matter.
I've written two short screenplays (one inspired by the Brooklyn Film Race). My sister, an aspiring film director, is planning on filming both of them, beginning next week with the longer of the two (as yet untitled). Here are the cast and crew calls:
CAST
Untitled Student Project
The project is a dark comedic short that takes an offbeat look at climbing the corporate ladder. The project will be shot across two weekends in November in and around Philadelphia. Our budget is very limited, so we will not be able to offer compensation, but meals and a reel will be provided.
We are looking for hard-working volunteers who share our passion for excellence in filmmaking. We will be taking this short to the Cannes International Film Festival as well as others.
This is a great opportunity for anyone trying to expand their resume and their reel!
Format: miniDV
Compensation: Meals and Credit
Location: Philadelphia Area
Breakdown (age ranges are flexible):
ALEX-Lead / Male / All Ethnicities / age 25 - 35
Description: Strong-willed main character who challenges the status quo and is forced to fight for his survival. An ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary situation.
JOHN-Co-Star / Male / All Ethnicities / age 25 - 45
Description: Alex’s best friend at the office. Is faced with a dire situation when he is shown a possible successful future brutally taken away. Looking for a male who can easily cry.
SANDMAN-Featured / Male / All Ethnicities / age 25 - 45
Description: A character inspired by Logan's Run. Mysterious and intimidating man. Works for the corporation and functions as Alex’s antagonist for the majority of the film. Stunt experience a plus.
FELIX-Featured/ Male / All Ethnicities / age 25 - 45
Description: Slight and bitter maintenance man that works at the office building. He is tired of fixing the Sandman's damage around the office.
FLO-Featured / Female / All Ethnicities / age 25 - 45
Description: Discontent cleaning woman who doesn't feel like cleaning up anymore.
THULSA-Featured / Male / Caucasian / age 40 - 65
Description: CEO of the corporation. Imposing boss that is pulling all the strings behind the scenes.
THORGRIM-Featured / Male / Caucasian, Hispanic, Multi-Ethnic / age 25 - 35
Description: A character inspired by Conan the Barbarian and one of Thulsa’s bodyguards. Must be extremely well built and be willing to wear barbarian garb and wield a battle-ax.
REXOR-Featured / Male / Caucasian, Hispanic, Multi-Ethnic / age 25 - 35
Description: A character inspired by Conan the Barbarian and one of Thulsa’s bodyguards. Must be extremely well built and be willing to wear barbarian garb and wield a giant maul.
OFFICE EMPLOYEES-Cameo / Male or Female / All Ethnicities / age 20 - 65
Description: Employees who have been broken and tortured by the same means as John.
Auditions will be held by appointment only on Friday October 24th and Saturday October 25th at the University of Pennsylvania. Please email us your resume and availability to schedule an appointment and receive a set of sides. Please contact us no later than Thursday October 23rd.
Contact Information:
Name: Courtney Terwilliger
Email: championsfilms [at] gmail [dot] com
CREW
Untitled Student Project
The project is a dark comedic short that takes an offbeat look at climbing the corporate ladder. The project will be shot across two weekends in November in and around Philadelphia. Our budget is very limited, so we will not be able to offer compensation, but meals and a reel will be provided.
We are looking for hard-working volunteers who share our passion for excellence in filmmaking. We will be taking this short to the Cannes International Film Festival as well as others.
This is a great opportunity for anyone trying to expand their resume and their reel!
Format: miniDV
Compensation: Meals and Credit
Location: Philadelphia Area
Crew:
Director of Photography
Camera Operator
Gaffer
Sound Recorder/Mixer
Wardrobe
Makeup
Production Assistants
Interviews will be held by appointment only on Friday October 24th and Saturday October 25th at the University of Pennsylvania. Please email us your resume and availability to schedule an appointment no later than Thursday October 23rd.
Contact Information:
Name: Courtney Terwilliger
Email: championsfilms [at] gmail [dot] com
If you or someone you know is interested in participating, drop her a line.
