FRANCE: actors (m/f) 20-35 | (m) 64-70, English spkrs, for short film in Paris [NP]
project title: Threads Of Life
production type: short film
pay: non-paid
looking for: actors
based in/around: Paris, France
about the project
For a no budget student short shot in English.
Project Title: Threads of Life
Production Type: Short Film (10 minutes)
Pay: Unpaid
Looking for: Actors
Based in/around: Paris, France
About the Project: We are ESRA, Paris International students seeking 5 actors for a short student film. This is the director’s 5th short film to direct with the previous film having won best drama and best actor during the film festival circuit. We are an English speaking crew.
Brief Synopsis: A bitter thief’s luck takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon an unlocked door to an apartment where he decides the fate of the old man that lives there.
Audition: Tuesday, March 12 at 18h (Location will be emailed once you apply)
Filming: 19-21 April (Daytime only)
Where: In Paris and surrounding areas accessible by public transportation.
playing age: 20 - 35
role languages: English
Thomas (Main)
Age: Early 20s
Gender: Male
Build: Slim and athletic
Features: Sharp
Eyes: Expressive and observant
Character Traits: Confident, street-smart, gritty, determined, cynical, soft-hearted underneath his hard shell
Skills: Running
Language: English
Filming: 3 days of filming (19-21 April), 2 days interior and 1 day exterior
Charlotte (Supporting)
Age: Early 20s
Gender: Female
Build: Average
Features: Natural
Eyes: Innocent, but also fierce
Character Traits: Determined, kind-hearted, passionate, empathetic, resilient
Language: English
Filming: 1 day (21 April), exterior
Paul and Charlie (Supporting)
Age: Late 20 to mid 30s
Gender: Male
Build: Average
Features: Sharp
Eyes: Menacing
Character Traits: Deceptive, untrustworthy, opportunistic, amoral, cunning, sarcastic
Skills: Running
Language: English
Filming: 1 day (21 April), exterior
playing age: 64 - 70
role languages: English
Age: Mid to late 60s
Gender: Male
Build: Frail
Features: Wrinkled skin, graying or white hair, stooped posture
Eyes: Kind, but lost
Character Traits: Compassionate, patient, devoted, hopeful, loving, forgiving, lost, fading
Skills: Able to express confusion or mental vacancy
Language: English
Filming: 2 days (19-20 April), interior
