Casting "The Waiting Room," a short film. Synopsis: Akil fights for his life after he chases a man into a room that he can’t escape from and is forced to come face to face with a terrible mistake, that he must atone for.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Shoot dates TBD in the Atlanta, GA area.
Compensation & Union Contract Details
Professional Pay: $100 - $250/day
Starting pay at $100/day ($250/day for lead), Meals and gas cards (included for locations over 20 miles outside of perimeter), Producers plan on applying for SAG-AFTRA Short Film Agreement.
Location
Georgia, United States
Skills
Acting
Start Date
Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020
Deadline
Wednesday, 01 Jul 2020
Casting ID: #6786
African American (Black) no older than 19 to look 15-17. Really from Atlanta. He uses hyper-aggression to cloud his fear. At his core, he is a good dude but has bought into his own image. Product of his environment and too much Kodak Black. No taller than 5’10”. Slim build. Lead Role.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Accents/Dialects: Mexico (Southern)
African American (Black); mid-late 30s. Wisdom in her eyes but her beauty is timeless. When she speaks, her words wash over you. She is gentle but firm; nurturing and authoritative. She is the keeper of the gate. Her smile is mesmerizing and brightens her mahogany skin.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
African American (Black); Hardened and Aged. He is the Angel of Death. Menacing from his glare to his walk, he commands attention and strikes fear. Large build, but swift. He has no time to waste.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
African American (Black) no older than 12 to look 9-11. Perceptive. An old soul, but an inquisitive nature- like she has been here before, but she is excited to see what she will learn new. She makes pain look cute. Average height.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
African American (Black) beyond late 50s. She is tired. Her vibe is haunting. She speaks with the surety of someone who is well-seasoned. Griot status. But she is ready for her journey to come to an end and doesn’t have time for small talk. Silver-haired preferably.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
African American (Black) late 60s/early 70s. Fiery old man. Salt of the Earth. Sharp-tongued, sure-footed, and still ready for a fight. Average height. Must be comfortable with dogs.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
