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Short Film Casting Call: Hamartia

April 24, 2016 by Rob Lindner

Greetings Actors!! Auditions for the short Film, “Hamartia”, a personal project written and directed by SFN member, Rob Lindner, will be taking place Saturday, April 30th at 10am at the Planted Roots Productions office in Sandpoint, ID, located at 301 N. 1st Avenue, in suite #207 on the second floor (Across from the Panida Theater, above Finan Mc Donald clothing store).

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Please download and read the script, and indicate in your response what character(s) you are willing to audition for. Please also bring your head shot and resume to the audition and be prepared to do cold readings, improve and physical movement as part of the audition process (so comfortable clothes and shoes are a must :-)) Hamartia will he shot in Cocolalla, and around Sandpoint, Idaho later this spring (solid dates to come).

Hamartia: A Covert Agent worn and fragmented from active duty quits and returns home only to find that her mind cannot release her from her former orders and choices. Trying to live peacefully with her family and children is further complicated when she is forced to return to service, leaving her children in the hands of another woman with her own motives.

Download Script

I am seeking actors / ages for the characters:

Sarena: (Already Cast) Choosing career and ideals over motherhood had its consequences, after reality set in. With what’s left of her own self, she is determined to start over, but this time as a mother and purveyor of love, not soul-sucking, disjointed corporate agendas.

Emily: A friend and confidante to Sarena. As a baby-sitter and friend, she is the most loyal and patient. She also has a secret, that she will have to deal with. Age: 20- 35

Little Boy: Living in eastern Europe is not all roses. He wants to escape the trouble that his father is facing and is just old enough to start looking for solutions of his own. Age: 7-13

Boss of Power: This Man or Woman created Sarena in his or her own image – as a fighting, target-oriented soldier. However, he or she never pushed far enough to see her humanity and needs below the toughened exterior. Age: 25-40

KINGPIN: A Man or Woman with a regime and the means and twistedness to bend it’s membership to his/her fanciful and destructive power-trips, he/she sees the world and it’s consumables as a means to his/her own perfect purpose.
Age: 25 and Up.

Guards 1,2 & 3: Members of the KingPin’s militia. No moral compass here. -Just a ride out of poverty or some other roadblock in life and a guaranteed paycheck. No big deal, right? Ages: 17- 35

G-Men: Two guys on the upper echelon of paid guard duty. No emotional baggage, no family, no problem. Ages: 21-35

To confirm your audition spot, please contact Rob via facebook (Rob Doggo) or email me at randomdoggpro@gmail.com

Contact Rob Lindner About Auditioning

Filed Under: Casting Call, Filmmaking, Sandpoint, Short Film

Casting Call: Eleventh Man – Filming Spring 2016

February 6, 2016 by Rob Lindner

Casting-Call-01Hello Sandpoint Filmmaker Actors! I would like to invite you to auditions for the Promo Film for “The Eleventh Man”. Auditions will be held at the Little Panida Theater in Sandpoint Idaho on February 13th at 2:00 PM. The casting call happens to be right after our monthly SFN meeting.

We will have actors read for the roles of Kimberly, Jason, Matty, Giz, Digger and Old Men 1-3. Please take a look at pages 4-9 (The promo scenes) from the script for the auditions and let me know as soon as possible if you will be there and/or if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for your interest in “The Eleventh Man”, and we look forward to seeing you in person on February 13th!

Short summary: After a devastating loss, a paramedic leaves his life in the city for a fresh start in the country. Instincts and morals push him to fight when a new evil puts his life and fledgling happiness into danger.

Full character descriptions are below and here is a LINK TO THE ELEVENTH MAN SCRIPT

eleventh-man-cover-01Eleventh Man Main Characters

Jason – lead character, male, 25-35 y/o, muscular, handsome (not pretty), withdrawn, quiet, polite: recovering from his wife’s death the previous year, Jason has chosen to live in seclusion, he is from the city but trying to learn how to raise cattle.

Kimberly – lead female, 25-35 y/o, trim, attractive, single, businesslike, runs a cattle ranch with common border to Jason’s small ranch, her initial sympathy for Jason turns to attraction.

Bob – male, 25-35 y/o, big, heavy-set, county sheriff, bully-type, arrogant; assumes he and Kimberly are a couple, becomes jealous of Jason and Kimberly’s budding friendship.

Giz – male, 55-65 y/o, sedate body type, runs the local hardware store and has a following of local men his age that congregate in the hardware store to gossip, an unofficial mayor-type, well-meaning, full of information and self-assured his opinions are fact.

Matty – female, 55-60 y/o, lively, wise, wife of Giz, helps run the store

Morgan – male, 70’s, weather-beaten, feisty, old-school, tough, no-nonsense type.

Eleventh Man secondary characters
Digger – male, 60’s, thin, backward-ignorant type, runs garage across from hardware store

Akram – male, 50’s, middle-eastern, leader of terrorists, methodical, driven

Conally – male, 20’s, big, black, football player, cocky, but then thankful after Jason saves his life

Dr. Webb – male, 50-60 y/o, arrogant psychiatrist, pompous, progressive, paunchy, goatee, half-rim glasses,

Van Dyke – male, 50-60 y/o, FBI agent in charge, Tommy Lee Jones type, sympathetic to Jason’s delima

Bishop – male, 30’s, FBI agent assisting Van Dyke, takes orders well

Eleventh Man tertiary characters
Najeeb – male, 20’s, middle-eastern

Kaseem – male, 20’s, middle-eastern

Rahib – male, 20’s, middle-eastern

Waitress – female, gum-chewing truck stop type

And again, here is a LINK TO THE ELEVENTH MAN SCRIPT (PDF)

Filed Under: Casting Call, Filmmaking

Casting Call: Hamartia – Filming Spring 2016

January 21, 2016 by Rob Lindner

Casting Call: HamartiaHello, My fellow story-tellers! I am seeking actors, a grip and 1st AC (preferably) familiar with magic lantern on the Canon 60d for the following project ::: Filming will occur in early spring (when mornings and nights are still cold enough to see your breath) in Cocolalla, Id.

Auditions for a short Film, “Hamartia”, a personal project written and directed by SFN / FAN member, Rob Lindner, will be taking place soon. I am looking for the following actors for this project =======>

Hamartia: A Covert Agent worn from active duty quits and returns home only to find that her mind cannot release her former life and choices. Trying to live peaceably with her family and children is further complicated when she is forced to return to service, leaving her children in the hands of another woman with her own motives.

Emily: A friend and confidante to Sarena. As a baby-sitter and friend, she is the most loyal and patient. She also has a secret, that she will have to deal with. Age: 20- 35

Little Boy: Living in eastern Europe is not all roses. He wants to escape the trouble that his father is facing and is just old enough to start looking for solutions of his own. Age: 7-13

Boss of Power: This Man or Woman created Sarena in his or her own image – as a fighting, target oriented soldier. However, he or she never pushed far enough to see Sarena’s humanity and needs below the toughened exterior. Age: 25-40

KINGPIN: A Man or Woman with a regime and the means and character to bend it’s membership to his/her fanciful and destructive power-trips, he/she sees the world and it’s contents as a means to his/her own perfect purpose. Age: 25 and Up.

Guards 1,2 & 3: Members of the KingPin’s militia. No moral compass here. -Just a ride out of poverty or some other roadblock in life to a guaranteed paycheck. No big deal, right? Ages: 17- 35

G-Men: Two guys on the upper echelon of paid guard duty. No emotional baggage, no family, no problem. Ages: 21-35

If interested, please contact Rob at freecirc@netscape.net

Filed Under: Casting Call, Filmmaking, News

Short Film Casting Call: Burn

September 28, 2015 by Aric Spence

Short FIlm Casting CallSFN member Amanda Steen asked if I would post this Casting Call on the the SFN website and notify our members of the opportunity. Full details below.

CASTING NOTICE

Production title: Burn
Union / Non-Union: Non-Union
Production Type: Independent\Micro-budget
Project length: Short Film (20 minutes)
Project format: 16:9 HD
Posted on: Monday, September 28, 2015
Production location: Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho
Production Company: Steen House Entertainment and STIA
Productions Director: Amanda Steen
Producers: Lauren Denos and David Steen
Casting Director: Amanda Steen
Auditions: Video submissions
Shooting Location: Coeur D’ Alene, ID
Email: Steenhouse1981@outlook.com
Compensation: No (food and a copy of the project will be provided)

KEY DATES

Auditions:
Video submissions* accepted, September 28th – October 5th

**Please email: Steenhouse1981@outlook.com with a current head-shot, resume and the character\s you will be auditioning for, to receive the appropriate script sides.**

Call Backs: October 12th
Shooting Starts: November 6th, 2015
Shooting Ends: November 9th, 2015

Synopsis:

“Burn” tells the story of Betty, a woman haunted by the man who emotionally abused her. A traumatic event separates her physically from her tormentor, but her mind refuses to let him go. Betty must find the strength to move forward, before the ghosts of her past consume her.

CHARCATER BIOS

[BETTY] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 45-50] [LEAD]

Betty is a wounded soul with an inner strength that is aching to come out. She has been tormented for so long that she isn’t sure the woman she used to be still exists. With the help of a new friend, she starts to recognize the powerful female within.

[BEAR] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 40-50] [LEAD]

Bear is a nasty emotional abuser. He has very little self esteem and tries to control Betty to make himself feel better. His wickedness starts to escalate as Betty becomes stronger, and more able to let him go.

[ANN] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 40s] [SUPPORTING]

Ann is Betty’s best friend. She hasn’t seen Betty for a very long time. Her friend has been hiding herself away and Ann has been very worried about her.

[COLLEGE KID] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 21-25] [FEATURED]
He’s just trying to have a good time with his buddies. He isn’t expecting an altercation with some

stranger at the bar, but he gets one and his cocky, bad attitude shows through. [WOMAN] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 20-40] [FEATURED]

She has some pretty sweet tattoos and the local general store clerk takes notice of one in particular: A cover tattoo done by a local artist. She is proud of the work done and willing to show it off.

[TATTOO ARTIST] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 20-40] [FEATURED EXTRA] Works at the local shop where Betty gets her tattoo.
[MAN] [GENDER: MAN] [AGE: 20-40] [FEATURED EXTRA]
Interacts with Betty briefly as she sits, waiting for her date to arrive.
[BICYCLIST] [GENDER: MALE\FEMALE] [AGE: 20-40] [FEATURED EXTRA] Rides passed Betty and interacts briefly with the MAN as he\she rides by.

Filed Under: Casting Call, Filmmaking, Short Film

Short Film Casting Call – Spread the Virus [UPDATED]

August 2, 2015 by Aric Spence

Planted Roots ProductionsUPDATE (August 8): Script Posted (PDF) download script here.

Audition Date: 11AM August 15th at Cedar Street Bridge, last suite before the stairs on the 2nd floor, above Creations (we will put up signs). There is a LOT of casting left to do …. And we still in need of some crew. Please contact: PlantedRootsProductions@gmail.com (Sarah and Hailey Hines) before Saturday Aug. 15th, 2015

UPDATE (August 5): Filming dates are tentatively set for August 28th-30th and September 4th-6th. Premier in October

CASTING – Main Characters Needed
Compensation: Non-Paid
Women Age 18-65
Men Age 15-65
Extras – All Ages
Full Cast List is included below.

PRODUCTION TITLE: Spread the Virus
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Planted Roots Productions
SHOOTING LOCATION: Multiple – Sept. 2015 – Sandpoint, Idaho
AUDITION LOCATION: Conference Room – Cedar Street Bridge, Sandpoint, Idaho
AUDITIONS: Saturday August 15th, 2015 @ 11:00am (Please arrive on-time in casual attire)
CALL BACKS: Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 (If Needed)

SYNOPSIS: Every day there are opportunities for people to be kind, to show compassion, to lend a helping hand, or maybe even just smile at someone who looks like they are having a bad day. We want to take the opportunity to show the world that being kind has a great effect on everyone’s lives, not just the person doing a good deed, or the person on the receiving end. Kindness creates a ripple. So imagine if kindness literally became a virus… Spreading to each person who saw it, thought it, witnessed it or received it. Imagine the wave it would cause, and how soon the effects could be seen around the world!

Please contact:
PlantedRootsProductions@gmail.com (Sarah and Hailey Hines) before Saturday Aug. 15th, 2015
To be informed of future opportunities like this please Join the Network!

Cast List (In Order of Appearance)
Narrator 1 – Sarah Hines
Narrator 2 – Male Age 21-30, tall (Possible – Eric Wallace?)
Narrator 3 – Male Age 21-30, tall (Possible – Ryan Marks?)
Narrator 4 – Hailey Hines
Mother – Deb Lindner
Toddler 1 – Sam Lindner
Toddler 2 – Brittian Williams
Grocery Clerk – Male/Female Age 30-45
Bagger – Female Age 16-21
Homeless Man/Elderly Man – Male Age 50-70
Male Onlooker – Male Age 25-40
Young Woman – Female Age 21-30
Baby – Male/Female Age <1
Shelter Clerk – Female Age 50-65
Shelter Nurse – African American Male Age 25-40
Teenage boy/Team Member 1 – Male Age 16-19
Senior 1/Team Member 3 – Male Age 16-19
Senior 2/Team Member 2 – Male Age 16-19
Frantic Mother – Female Age 35-48
Frantic Sister – Female Age 14-17
Young Boy – Male Age 6-8 (Possible Sam Williams or Josh Lindner?)
Young Mother – Female Age 35-50
Young Father – Male Age 35-50
Kid 1 – Child age 10-12
Kid 2 – Child age 5-8
Extras – Shoppers, Volunteers and Onlookers

Needed Crew:
Grip x 2 (sound and lighting)
A1 – Sound recorder op
Dedicated Clapper master/mistress
Script supervisor
Camera or lighting assistant
Production assistant
Wardrobe/makeup
Snacks/refreshments

For questions please email Sarah and Hailey Hines at PlantedRootsProductions@gmail.com
To be informed of future opportunities like this please Join the Network!

Filed Under: Filmmaking, Sandpoint, Short Film

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