FRANCE: actors (m/f) 18-25 English spkrs, for short film in Ile-de-France [E]
project title: "Sign Dance"
production type: short film
pay: expenses
looking for: actors
based in/around: Ile-de-France, France
about the project
For a short student movie called “The Sign Dance”.
“The Sign Dance” is the story of Maya, a deaf teenager, she is funny and bubbly but a little shy and insecure because of her disability. She admires her older brother, William, and his confidence. They both love to dance. William dances on the street every day to earn money in addition to a small job. This is their only source of income, they have no parents and live alone.
One day, after catching Maya dancing alone, William asks her to go with him to an audition that could change both of their lives. Even though the audition could get them into a famous dance company, Maya refuses. She is convinced that the company would not want a deaf dancer and she does not want to make a fool of herself. Will Maya be able to overcome her fear and get past her handicap?
Shooting dates: June 16 – 19 June
Production title: The Sign Dance
Director: Ilias Zanlorenzi
Production Type: Independent / Student
Producer: Jordan Faure
Project length: Short Film (6 minutes)
Audition Location: Zoom Call
Production location: Les Yvelines (78)
Shooting Location: Les Yvelines (78)
Production Company: 3iS
Compensation: Defray
playing age: 18 - 25
role languages: English
role ethnicities: White
Maya is William’s little sister. She was born deaf but happens to be a very talented dancer. She is sparkling and funny but lacks confidence and does not dare to leave her comfort zone, especially because of her disability.
Applicants must speak fluently English and be willing to act, learn choreography and dialogues in sign language.
playing age: 18 - 25
role languages: English
role ethnicities: White
He is Maya’s older brother, they live together in a shared apartment, with other roommates. Confident, with a desire to have a better life, outgoing, supporting her sister and very talented.
Applicants must speak fluently English and be willing to act, learn choreography and dialogues in sign language.
