Job: (PAID) GO HOME:LGBTQ+ Actors Required!
About the job:
Think Paranormal Activity meets Weekend.
Go Home: a dysfunctional gay couple move into a house that's haunted by a mysterious supernatural force that feeds off hate.
Go Home is a found footage/screen film (horror subgenre - which takes part entirely on a screen of a computer/smartphone and presented as if it were discovered film or video recordings). This film will use the process of retro-scripting (the technique of preparing a plot but leaving the actors to improvise their own dialogue).
About the participants:
- Arun, 21 (lead) - Gay, South Asian (Indian) recently released wrongfully convicted ex-prisoner. Socially aware, humble, protective, and confrontational (violence) when triggered by people's racist or homophobic attitudes/behaviors. Loves teaching his dog tricks, hates public displays of affection. Wants to protect his loved ones from certain death, needs to control his temper to succeed against the 'monster'.
10 days filming & 4 days workshop/rehearsal
Self-tape request for a 1-2 minute improvisation to the camera:
You are on a live stream talking to your viewers about your experiences in a young offender's institution. You notice a shadow in the corner of the room. It moves closer and closer till it goes right through you and out the door...
- Ali, 30 (love interest) - Bisexual, South Asian (Pakistani/Middle Eastern/Mixed race or Black) ex-Muslim, aspiring actor turned Uber driver. Flirtatious, catty, and easily frightened. Highly superstitious and believes in black magic/evil eye. Loves being the center of attention, hates 'religious bigots'. Wants domestic bliss, needs to confront his commitment issues.
5 days filming & 3 days workshop/rehearsal
Self-tape request for a 1-2 minute improvisation to the camera:
You are on a live stream talking to your viewers about your experiences being an Uber driver. You notice a shadow in the corner of the room. It moves closer and closer till it goes right through you and out the door.
- Devi, 60 (mentor) - South Asian (Indian) a reluctant medium who lost her sight during a battle against a supernatural force. Lives in self-imposed exile, kept company by the voices of the dead. Loves playing pranks hates her clients. Wants to be left alone, needs a chosen family. Functions to communicate the film's theme/life lesson for the protagonist of helping yourself, before you can help others.
5 days filming & 3 days workshop/rehearsal
Self-tape request for a 1-2 minute improvisation to the camera:
You are on a live stream talking to your viewers about your experiences being able to talk to the dead. You notice a shadow in the corner of the room. It moves closer and closer till it goes right through you and out the door.
Location:
Hayes, West London
Date:
Rehearsals/workshop: 12th - 16th July / Filming 28th July - 8th Aug
This is a paid job:
All roles are paid min Equity (Festival Circuit) equivalent rates: £147 per filming day / £588 per week (5 days)
plus £75 per workshop/rehearsal day
How to Take Part:
If you meet the above criteria, please apply today via your personal profile. Please attach recent photos and also write your name, age, location, and contact details when you send your application.
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