The NEXT OPPORTUNITY for AWS Actors:
PROJECT:
Short Film – Metal Pixel Foundry
SYNOPSIS:
Dollhead is a short film about a young mute man who communicates with his over-protective mother through a special doll’s head. This project is a SAG New Media production.
OFFER:
Actors will receive IMDb credit, digital copy of the film, meals, and an invitation to the screening party. SAG actors will be paid.
AUDITION:
Cold Read. Bring headshot and resume.
PROJECTED SHOOT DATES:
November.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
- Character Bios (highlighted characters have speaking roles). On October 21, we will audition for characters in their 20’s and 30’s. On October 28, we will audition for characters in their 40’s-50’s and junior actors.
Young Michael
Male, preteen
The younger version of Michael. Also shy and mute. Must match older Michael character.
Young Mary Jane
Female, preteen
Younger, attractive and sweet, the younger Mary Jane is very kind to young Michael. Must look similar to older Mary Jane character.
1st Boy
Male, preteen
Jerk, bully
2nd Boy
Male, preteen
Jerk, bully
3rd Boy
Male, preteen
Jerk, bully
4th Boy
Male, preteen
Jerk, bully
Boyfriend
Male, 40’s, kissing scene
An aggressive boyfriend of Michael’s mother. He’s overly flirty with her, yet a complete ass to young Michael.
Drag Queen
Male, 40’s
Overweight, sassy and brassy bordello greeter. Must be comfortable in lingerie
Sally
Female, 50’s
Brutally honest older woman, waitress, friendly and mature.
Doctor
Male, 40’s
Stereotypical professional doctor in lab coat.
Detective 1
Male, 40’s
Plain clothes cops in suit, must own suit.
Customer 3
Male, 50’s – 60’s, extra
A regular customer of the restaurant.