NETHERLANDS: actors (m/f) 42-55, English spkrs, for short film in Amsterdam [E]
project title: Going Going Gone
production type: short film
pay: expenses
looking for: actors
based in/around: Amsterdam, Netherlands
about the project
For a student short film.
Genre: comedy drama
Title: Going Going Gone
Main theme: family drama
Style: magical realism
Length: 10 minutes
Logline: Within the confined space of a family apartment, the parents engage in a peculiar exercise known as the ”paradox intervention”, leading to daily arguments at the same time. Meanwhile, their daughter seeks solace in her room through dance, transcending the chaos around her, until she finds herself repeatedly falling on the same spot. This moment of self-awareness unveils the possibility that she may not be alone in the room.
Motivation: ”Going, Going, Gone” aims to capture the intricacies of familial dynamics, focusing on the thin line between love and hate, co-existence of fun and danger. It is a visual observation of the absurdities embedded in everyday life within a destructive family setting, capturing the raw emotions, conflicts, and paradoxes inherent in familial relationships while mimicking the classical narrative of the haunted house.
Travel expenses are reimbursed and catering is available. Although the short has a student budget, we aim to provide compensation to the actors, depending on the proceeds from funding.
One shooting day end of March/beginning of April + rehearsal.
playing age: 42 - 48
role languages: English
f, 42-48, English speaker
A tall elegant established PR manager. She might seem naïve but she knows exactly what to say to make you cry or how to make you feel the most special person in the room. She moves gracefully. She fell in love at a young age and left behind a wild youth. She grew up in a stable middle class family.
This married couple lives in a haunted apartment. They are doing a couple therapy exercise. She thinks that he doesn't express himself enough in their relationship. He thinks that she is bored with him.
playing age: 48 - 55
role languages: English
m, 48-55, English speaker
Shorter than his wife. He earns less than his wife but inherited a lot of money from his childless great-aunt. He is really hands on and crafty. He is an introvert.
This married couple lives in a haunted apartment. They are doing a couple therapy exercise. She thinks that he doesn't express himself enough in their relationship. He thinks that she is bored with him.
