The NEXT OPPORTUNITY for AWS Actors:
PROJECT:
Short Film – No Gum
SYNOPSIS:
A short film about two boys who try to bring down the gum mafia at their middle school. Donny and Maurice have to go deep into their school to figure out the truth about a terrible tragedy. We follow these two young characters in a film noir satirical short.
OFFER:
Actors will receive a digital copy of the film, credit and meals. And of course the Actors will also benefit from a great film production experience and material for building their demo reel!
SHOOT DATES:
Mid-May
AUDITION:
Cold read. Sides are available to download and bring with you. Bring headshot and resume, and know what role you are auditioning for.
HERE ARE THE SIDES. CLICK BELOW:
Donny-and-Lorenzo-Sides.pdf
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
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Donny – 13 years old male; seeking revenge on the one who has broken his bike; shorter; Italian looking; black-gelled hair; nasal voice;
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Maurice – 13 years old male; Donny’s best friend; very tall, but quiet; does what Donny asks; black hair; tan, brown eyes;
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Lorenzo- 13 years old male; “Mob” leader; sells gum; accused by Donny of breaking his bike; short; ; wears sunglasses and a long black coat; black hair; similar looking to Donny.
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Lorenzo’s customer – 12 years old female; long brown hair; average looking girl with blue jeans and a long-sleeve T-shirt.
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Lorenzo’s Goon #1 – 14 years old male; Tall; mean looking; black hair; wears black.
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Lorenzo’s Goon #2 – 14 years old male; Tall; mean looking; blonde hair; wears black.
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Lorenzo’s Goon #3 – 14 years old male; mean looking; brown hair; wears black.
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Donny’s girlfriend – 13 years old; female; long blonde hair; colorful T-shirt; headband in her hair.
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Principal McCarthright – male; Around 50 years old Principal of the school; strict on gum; broke Donny’s bike; wears gray suit with colorful socks; black shoes.