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Preliminary Casting is
Over. Several walk-on roles still accepting submissions.
General Open Call
has ended.
This Call is for two recently
vacated roles
Welcome to our May 2005 casting call for Morning
Prayer Over Chesapeake. Listed below are the still open-to-interview roles.
Note:
Some of the open calls below have potentials but we have not settled. So
please feel free to submit.
Who We Are:
My name is Mike Way. Let me take a few minutes to explain exactly what I'm
doing .
I've been a film critic for more than twenty years. Six years ago
I decided to "write" movies rather than write "about"
them. I've written a dozen features, two television pilots, a "West
Wing" sample as well as four novels. When I presented my scripts via
my agent, I learned something that you probably already know; if you're
not inside the Hollywood community, breaking in is extraordinarily
difficult to do. Still, I've written scripts and treatments for HBO,
Showtime, and my samples have been favorably covered by several major
studios. I'm in consideration right now to pen a script referred to as the
next "L.A. Confidential".
Do You Have What It Takes?
So what's the point you ask? I'm a doer and I like
to surround myself with doers. I'm looking for people who've got the
acting chops but perhaps haven't been granted an opportunity. I
don't care about your resume! In fact, I prefer talent with no
experience over experience and marginal talent. Of course if you've got
both; all the better. Whatever your situation, if you love movies,
can take direction, and have the right look for the part, I'll give you an
opportunity to read. If you read well, we'll shoot a screen test and
decide from there.
I personally believe that some of the
best talent hasn't been discovered yet which is why shows like American
Idol and Star Search do so well. All I ask you to do is leave your
ego at home. I maintain a friendly, close, and professional set. I
like getting your best performance in two-to-three takes and one master
shot.
Compensation?
I'm not getting paid and neither will you. I'll feed you, treat you
well and give you a product and credits that I can almost guarantee will
get you noticed. I've raised no money and am financing this
production entirely from my own assets. I'm putting my butt on the
line and I'm looking for perspective actors
and crew to take a chance on themselves.
Shooting Schedule
This movie is my full-time job. I realize however that most who will apply
are already employed, I'm offering a liberal shooting schedule but you'll
need to make yourself available on weekends. If you have free time during
the week, we can use that time for scenes where your scene-mates are
available also. I try very hard to keep the calls concise and
timely. I won't waste your time with hours of set up for one minute of
film. The starring roles will
require 2~3 days per week. All other roles are not as intensely
called upon but supporting actors may be required for a morning or
afternoon shooting.
Anything Else?
There! I've put all my cards on the table. If you want an opportunity to
audition, send me via email,
a headshot, full body shot, and a short resume if you've got one. Again,
if you don't have a resume, no problem.
When Do We Start Filming?
Casting has taken longer than expected so our shooting schedule began in
March 2005 but due to an unexpected cast departure, filming was
interrupted. Since this is a Spring movie, shooting will resume in
Spring 2005 with a few holiday scenes shot during Thanksgiving and
Christmas of 2005. A cast & crew party is planned in late June2006. The wrap party is going to be great too. Loops and re-shoots
are scheduled for Fall 2005. Post production begins in Fall 2005
Other Stuff...
Your work will be showcased in major and minor film festivals all over the
world. Depending on our success, we will seek a limited theatrical release
to be followed by a DVD release upon the run's conclusion. You
will receive your DVD, Movie poster and other gifts soon after the
premier.
Headshots of the Cast,
click here
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