Seeking LEADS AND SUPPORTING for CBN project – Hampton Roads/VA Beach area – July/August (multiple days) – NU
Greetings everyone! We are now moving to the next phase of the audition process!
Seeking talent for an upcoming documentary reenactment project. This casting is for some leads and supporting talent. More casting announcements to follow for other roles. Here is what we know/need:
Production Title: Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons
Genre: Investigative Documentary (Heavy Reenactments)
Format: Non-Union / Feature
Production Company: The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)
Director: Jarrod Anderson
Shoot Dates: July 29-31, August 1, 4, 6-8, 2025
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Compensation: Paid (Rate TBD per role); Travel/lodging provided for non-local talent.
Rates (per day less fees): Leads min $600; Supporting min $300. Note travel is negotiable depending on location for mileage reimbursement and hotel etc.
Talent breakdown:
We are seeking character matches for these roles. SELF TAPES ARE REQUIRED AS NOTED BELOW!
LEAD – HUGH – Male. Age (45-55). Caucasian. Gray or Black & Gray hair. Green, Gray, or Hazel eyes. Thin & Pale. A Canadian astrophysicist, Christian apologist, and UFO expert with Asperger’s Syndrome. Hugh comes to believe that Christianity and science are not in opposition to one another. His unique blending of the two along with his expertise on the UFO phenomena get him invited to Kiev during the Soviet Era. There – he encounters several Soviet scientists who are demonically possessed and try to stop his lectures about Christianity. Shoots August 4, 2025 (1 day total).
LEAD – BRUCE V- Male. Age (30-40). Caucasian. Brown hair. Blue or Gray eyes. Thin. A self-employed diesel mechanic who is a restless type A personality with a bit of a short fuse. In a freak accident, Bruce is crushed underneath a semi-truck and has a near-death experience in which he sees angels and miraculously survives. Shoots July 31 & August 1, 6-8, 2025 (5 days total).
SUPPORTING. Female – LORI. Age (30-40). Caucasian. Blonde or Light Brown hair. Blue, Green, or Gray eyes. A stay-at-home mom and wife to Bruce Van Natta. Lori is a simple but sweet woman who has a resilient faith. When Bruce has a severe accident, she stands by him and believes for his complete healing and restoration. Shoots August 1, 6-8, 2025 (4 days total).
SUPPORTING. Male – LEONARD. Age (60-70). Caucasian. Tall.
An owner of a large garage and semi-trucks. Leonard has known Bruce Van Natta since he was a kid and hires him to fix a broken-down semi-truck. On accident, he causes an accident that almost kills Bruce. Shoots July 31 & August 1, 2025 (2 days total).
SUPPORTING. Female – SHANNON. Age (30-40). Caucasian. Red hair. Brown eyes. Petite. A volunteer first responder who arrives at the scene to help Bruce Van Natta. She is a kind, quiet, and odd person with a big heart. Shoots August 1 (1 day total).
SUPPORTING. Male – HEAD TRAUMA SURGEON. Age (40-50). Caucasian. An arrogant but brilliant surgeon who works on Bruce after his accident. Originally an atheist, this surgeon has a change of heart when confronted with a miracle. Shoots August 6 & 8, 2025 (2 days total)
SUPPORTING. Male – BRUCE C. Age (50-60). Caucasian. Brown or Black mixed with Gray hair. Blue eyes. An eccentric Christian evangelist who has a unique gift for healing. He hears God’s voice tell him to go pray for Bruce Van Natta, which leads to an incredible miracle. Shoots August 7 (1 day total).
SUBMISSION FOR LEADS OR SUPPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
Director has specified: Audition tapes (using appropriate script below), head shot, full body shot, and reel (if they have one). FOR ALL ROLES – Slate with first and last name, role, and location. Here is the link to those sides:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o9xLVqL8JddYcncVfQhz3e7YB0C11ufw?usp=sharing
PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE CONTENT OF THIS PRODUCTION. If you have any questions, please let us know up front.
For submissions, send 1 video file with your entire audition and all requested materials via WeTransfer to [email protected] no later than June 9th at 12 pm (as soon as you can is better). If you need wiggle room for submission, please let us know.
Here is what we need by role:
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE – Please do a separate tape and send separate email for each role.
IN THE BODY OF YOUR EMAIL – Please specify WHICH role you are auditioning for!
***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to vet the project and get more details directly from the filmmaker.***