Hi my name is Duncan Coppi I’m a senior in VCUarts Film program and casting for my thesis film.

Brief Description
The working title is Remembrance. In this poignant coming-of-age narrative, James, a disenchanted young college student, is reluctantly tasked with helping his aging grandmother move out of her house. As James grapples with his own dissatisfaction and the burdens of adulthood, his interactions with his grandmother reveal layers of memory and love. Through her storytelling and shared experiences the audience is invited to reflect on the significance of intergenerational relationships, the challenges of change, and the importance of cherishing the past while navigating an uncertain future.

Looking For
Grandma – A warm hearted elderly woman and quick to offer a cookie or baked good, age 65 and up, she embodies resilience and nostalgia. She struggles with her dementia which affects her communication with James but when she gets a twinkle in her eye she can remember anything and will launch into a long rambling story.

Compensation
$75 per day. Will receive meals, snacks, on set experience, and credit in the film.

Special Note: We invite individuals of all ages, experiences, abilities, ethnic backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexualities to audition.

The final film will premiere at the ICA in April/May 2025 and be submitted to various film festivals.

If you are interested in auditioning for a role in this production, email [email protected] with a copy of headshots, resume, and reel (if possible but none of these required)