Seeking talent for MFA Student Project (Regent) – VA Beach/Chesapeake – Varied shoot dates – NU
SUBMISSION DATE EXTENDED!! Self tapes due 9 am on 9/28!
TITLE: It’s All about the Game
LOGLINE: While drinking at a bar, a down on his luck, alcoholic detective Leon Bauer spends the night, unbeknownst to him, playing a game of pool with the serial killer he has been chasing for years.
GENRE: Police Drama
COMP: BOSCH series
PROJECT TYPE: Proof of Concept (MFA Thesis Student Project) // Part of a TV Pilot
LOCATIONS: All Roles (Chesapeake, VA). Leon only (Virginia Beach Ocean Front).
Note: The Chesapeake location shoot days will take place during the off hours of a bar (between 2AM and 10AM). The Virginia Beach location will be a mix between day and night shoots at a motel at the ocean front.
SUBMISSIONS: Indicate the role you are applying for with Head and Body Shots, video audition from provided sides, and reels (if available) along with contact information.
DAILY RATE (ALL ROLES): $150
ROLES AND SHOOTING DATES:
Detective Leon Bauer:
- Description: A once renowned detective with a failed marriage and an alcohol addiction, a past murder case leaves him with lingering doubts.
- Shoot Dates: October 31, November 1, 7, 8, 14, 15
- Gender: Male
- Ethnicity: White
- Age: 40-45
- Height: Less than 5’10”
Detective Bradly McNabb:
- Description: Poster child for stability, he tries to keep Leon on the straight and narrow while they catch killers.
- Shoot Dates: November 7 and 8
- Gender: Male
- Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity
- Age: 40-45
- Height: Over 6 feet tall
Bartender Nadine Reynolds:
- Description: Just trying to make ends meet for her teenage daughter while searching for a nice guy, she struggles between making a living and being a mother.
- Shoot Dates: November 7, 8, 14, 15
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity (must match Christy Reynolds)
- Age: 35-40
- Note: Christy Reynold’s Mother
Christy Reynolds:
- Description: Emotional and spoiled, she battles with her mother over safety and freedom. She learns too late that evil men don’t appreciate getting disrespected.
- Shoot Dates: November 14, 15
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity (must match Nadine Reynolds)
- Age: 17 (On-Screen), Must be over 21
- Note: Nadine Reynold’s Daughter
Oliver Conners:
- Description: Cocky and calm, he’s a killer who buys his predator a drink while revealing his strategy over a game of billiards.
- Shoot Dates: November 7, 8, 14, 15
- Gender: Male
- Ethnicity: White
- Age: 60-70
- Note: Character has a thick beard. Natural is preferred, but one can be added for the shoot.
Female News Reporter:
- Description: In-the-field reporter who updates the public with a murder.
- Shoot Dates: November 7 or 8 (one day only)
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
- Age: 20-50
Submissions:
Self-tapes are required for consideration for these roles. See sides below!
For your self-tape, please slate first and last name, role, and location. Then go into the script/sides. Please combine/consolidate multiple files. Send your audition to [email protected] no later than 9 am on 9/28 – sooner is better. If you need wiggle room, please let us know!
Here are the sides:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Vj9nhDMpZBIHtEloAAOMwmHI0R_LEkyN?usp=sharing
Dr. Sheri Bias, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Agency and Casting Director
SWAM Certified
***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants to vet the production and get more details directly from the company.***