BACKGROUND CASTING NOTICE 

“Othello-san” Short Film
Synopsis:
Othello-san is a story that takes place at an acting school in Japan. Jason Wilson, a celebrated young African American actor, enrolls at a prestigious theater school in Japan to play the lead role in Shakespeare’s Othello, only to find his dreams of greatness are tempered by an instructor who challenges him to question his reason for being there.

SEEKING:
1 female Japanese Acting School Grad Student – 20-25yrs
6 male Japanese Acting School Grad Students – 20-25yrs
**Must be believable as a Japanese Grad Student in their early-mid 20’s. Japanese language skills NOT required.**

PRODUCTION DATES:
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Monday, September 11, 2017
MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS

Filming location: Northern Virginia
PAID: $7.25 per hour 10 hours guaranteed each day No travel or accommodation provided.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Name, location, BG Male/Female in Subject line
Please send 2 photos, one close-up and one full body shot.
Phone photos are fine in the body of the e-mail include the following information:
Name:
Location:
Phone #:
E-mail:
Confirm you understand that no travel or accommodation is available:

Please submit to:
[email protected]
Attn: Elizabeth Martins