Actors & Extras Wanted for ‘Bright Lights’ Short Film

Blackpool, UK

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6 Characters and 4 Extras for the short drama “Bright Lights”, set in post corona Blackpool in a small hotel filled with its own branch of quirky characters.
This film shows the internal battle of a person with autism trying to accept themselves and their passion.
“A young autistic hotel cleaner dreams of being a singer, with the return of karaoke after months of lockdown, can he muster the courage to perform?”

I'm the Casting Director and think this will be an exciting and fulfilling project for all involved. Featuring amazing positive representation for those with autism and the town of Blackpool. The script Tom Hanham has written is a heart-warming portrayal of someone with autism trying to do what they really love, and think it is an important story with genuine representation. The film is being shot on an Arri Alexa with CP2 lenses by our Director of Photography Ben Codrai. Simon King, our director, is currently doing his MA in Directing at MET Film School.

On top of pay, food will be provided on all shooting days, and upon completion, you will receive a downloadable file of the finished film. Thanks for reading!

Audition / Rehearsal / Production dates

6 Shooting days from the 29th November to the 4th December.

2 Rehearsal days to be arranged around actors availabilities.

Job payment

£75 per day - 6 hour shoot

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Graham

3 Shooting Days Graham is the manager at the hotel where the film is set. He cares a lot for the cleaner: “Sam” who he’s worked with for years. He’s a moral man who pushes Sam to maximize his potential but has the occasional tendency to say the wrong thing. Attributes: Intelligent, Empathetic, Self-Confident

Male, aged 45 to 55

Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles

Applications closed 15 October 2020.

Barbara

1 Shooting Day Barbara is a senior hotel staff member who has a big personality and less to prove. She is family orientated, yet impulsive. She’s a big fan of karaoke and pushed for it to come back to the hotel. Attributes: Enthusiastic, Disorganised, People-Smart

Female, aged 45 and over

Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles

Applications closed 15 October 2020.

Frances

1 Shooting Day One half of a couple that comes to the hotel around 4 times a year for the relaxed atmosphere and familiar faces. Sweet couple. They can find each other annoying as they've been together so long, and know how to push each other’s buttons

Female, aged 60 and over

Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles

Applications closed 15 October 2020.

Terry

Male, aged 60 and over

Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles

Applications closed 15 October 2020.

Karaoke Singer

1 Shooting Day Locals/ regulars to the hotel, thoroughly enjoy karaoke and coming to one of the first places that offers karaoke again. Attributes: Eccentric, showy.

Anyone, aged 45 and over