NETHERLANDS: actors (m) 18-25, English/Dutch spkrs, for short film in Eindhoven [E]
project title: Farmer Boy
production type: short film
pay: expenses
looking for: actors
based in/around: Eindhoven, Netherlands
about the project
Casting actors for Farmer Boy, a short, English-language mockumentary made by a group of 5 students at Breda University of Applied Sciences.
Logline: A farm boy who believes he's a superhero ventures into the city, only to face a series of chaotic encounters that make him question his purpose and whether the city really needs saving.
Farmer Boy blends the charm of The Office with the absurd humour of Borat.
Shooting Date: 25 Nov 2021 - 8 Dec 2021
Shooting Location: Eindhoven/Breda
Catering and travel expenses covered, possible additional compensation within a student budget.
The film will premiere at a film festival in Pathé Breda in January. The project offers an opportunity for the actor to be intensively involved, with a lot of freedom for improvisation and input.
playing age: 18 - 25
role languages: English
m, 18-25, English speaking
Requirements:
- Comedic Traits: Can deliver deadpan humor, has good timing, and is comfortable in absurd situations.
- Improvisational talent: Experience with improvisation is welcome, as some scenes require spontaneous, in-character responses.
eddy is a 20-year-old guy who grew up on the Dutch countryside. He looks like a typical small-town guy: a little messy, with a basic hairstyle, no accessories, a flannel and basic jeans, boots or work shoes. He has good intentions and wants to help everyone, even if they don’t need help. Growing up working on the family farm, his only companions were animals, leaving him with limited social skills. When he moves to the city, his naivety becomes apparent as he struggles to deal with everyday situations that are normal to the most of us.
playing age: 18 - 25
role languages: Dutch
m, 18-25, fluent in Dutch, beard or long hair is a plus.
Jona is a 'hippie' who accompanies our protagonist through his adventures in the city. Jonah must look sloppy, he chooses to live on the streets. He is friendly and has a go-with-the-flow attitude, but his relaxed approach sometimes leads to funny misunderstandings. The ideal actor has a natural, nonchalant playing style and can play well on subtle humor and improvisation.
