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Roles
PACIFIC ISLAND & MĀORI MEN AND WOMAN
Character portrayed:
Unspecified
Description:
(18 to 45) OPEN CALL - PACIFIC ISLAND & MĀORI MEN AND WOMAN
Role Notes:
1 – 10 days of work throughout 2nd Nov – 13th December – In LARA and some regional VIC
Fees & Terms:
MEAA rates apply for a speaking role as well as a background role.
Self Test Instructions:
Thanks for applying to the open call for a new feature film shooting November 2023. It would be great to get all the below done and uploaded within 2 weeks.
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS FOR YOU TO RECORD AND UPLOAD:
1. Story - Please just tell us a bit about what you did today? Can you also describe your idea of a perfect day (not a fantasy day), but just how you would spend a day if you were on holidays or had no obligations.. Keep it to 1-2mins.
2. Slate - Please include your age, date of birth, height and where you are based (this is just a long shot or yourself telling us your age, height etc).
3. Please send a photo of yourself. Selfie is fine. Just make sure it is a clear image of your face. Upload at the end with your video
NOTES ON TAPING:
1. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly.
2. You can record on your smartphone or digital camera - it doesn’t need to be anything fancy. If using a smartphone, film HORIZONTALLY.
3. Make sure you film in good natural lighting indoors, or outside in the daylight, though stay clear of noisy backgrounds e.g., loud birds, cars, wind etc.
4. The camera should frame you in a medium close-up (head and shoulders).
When you have finished recording click on the green 'UPLOAD SELF TEST' button on your right and follow the prompts. Be sure to hit PROCEED under 'I AM AN ACTOR' and then select the option 'I'M NOT ON SHOWCAST'. There will be some questions to answer and then it will take you to a page where you can upload your video file. Please also upload one recent photo of yourself.
If you have any problems uploading to this site, you can email your video, photo and contact details to:
[email protected]
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application!
PRISON GUARDS
Character portrayed:
Male
Description:
(25 to 50) OPEN CALL - PRISON GUARDS
looking for PRISON GUARD types; actuals who have worked in the industry or Ex police force.
Role Notes:
1 – 10 days of work throughout 2nd Nov – 13th December – In LARA and some regional VIC
Fees & Terms:
MEAA rates apply for a speaking role as well as a background role.
Self Test Instructions:
Thanks for applying to the open call for a new feature film shooting November 2023. It would be great to get all the below done and uploaded within 2 weeks.
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS FOR YOU TO RECORD AND UPLOAD:
1. Story - If you have actual experience in this field– can you please describe your job or experience within this field. What processes do you go through? If you don’t have lived experience in this field, please just tell us a bit about what you did today? Can you also describe your idea of a perfect day (not a fantasy day), but just how you would spend a day if you were on holidays or had no obligations.. Keep it to 1-2mins.
2. Slate - Please include your age, date of birth, height and where you are based (this is just a long shot or yourself telling us your age, height etc).
3. Please send a photo of yourself. Selfie is fine. Just make sure it is a clear image of your face. See below on how to upload the photo.
NOTES ON TAPING:
1. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly.
2. You can record on your smartphone or digital camera - it doesn’t need to be anything fancy. If using a smartphone, film HORIZONTALLY.
3. Make sure you film in good natural lighting indoors, or outside in the daylight, though stay clear of noisy backgrounds e.g., loud birds, cars, wind etc.
4. The camera should frame you in a medium close-up (head and shoulders).
When you have finished recording click on the green 'UPLOAD SELF TEST' button on your right and follow the prompts. Be sure to hit PROCEED under 'I AM AN ACTOR' and then select the option 'I'M NOT ON SHOWCAST'. There will be some questions to answer and then it will take you to a page where you can upload your video file. Please also upload one recent photo of yourself.
If you have any problems uploading to this site, you can email your video, photo and contact details to:
[email protected]
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application!
MALE INMATES
Character portrayed:
Male
Description:
(25 to 45) OPEN CALL - MALE INMATES
We're looking for extras that can be believably portray eccentric, brutalised, in some cases deformed, disfigured, even PTSD affected men. Most of these characters are on currently on medication of some kind, many have spent years in some kind of isolation.
Role Notes:
1 – 10 days of work throughout 2nd Nov – 13th December – In LARA and some regional VIC
Fees & Terms:
MEAA rates apply for a speaking role as well as a background role.
Self Test Instructions:
Thanks for applying to the open call for a new feature film shooting November 2023. It would be great to get all the below done and uploaded within 2 weeks.
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS FOR YOU TO RECORD AND UPLOAD:
1. Story - If you have actual experience in this field– can you please describe your job or experience within this field. What processes do you go through? If you don’t have lived experience in this field, please just tell us a bit about what you did today? Can you also describe your idea of a perfect day (not a fantasy day), but just how you would spend a day if you were on holidays or had no obligations.. Keep it to 1-2mins.
2. Slate - Please include your age, date of birth, height and where you are based (this is just a long shot or yourself telling us your age, height etc).
3. Please send a photo of yourself. Selfie is fine. Just make sure it is a clear image of your face. See below on how to upload the photo.
NOTES ON TAPING:
1. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly.
2. You can record on your smartphone or digital camera - it doesn’t need to be anything fancy. If using a smartphone, film HORIZONTALLY.
3. Make sure you film in good natural lighting indoors, or outside in the daylight, though stay clear of noisy backgrounds e.g., loud birds, cars, wind etc.
4. The camera should frame you in a medium close-up (head and shoulders).
When you have finished recording click on the green 'UPLOAD SELF TEST' button on your right and follow the prompts. Be sure to hit PROCEED under 'I AM AN ACTOR' and then select the option 'I'M NOT ON SHOWCAST'. There will be some questions to answer and then it will take you to a page where you can upload your video file. Please also upload one recent photo of yourself.
If you have any problems uploading to this site, you can email your video, photo and contact details to:
[email protected]
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application!
JACKAVOU
Character portrayed:
Male
Description:
(30 to 40) Part of the twelve Inmates comprising the MAINTENANCE TEAM.
4 lines across the multiple scenes.
Self Test Instructions:
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS FOR YOU TO RECORD AND UPLOAD:
1. Story - Tell us a bit about yourself, where you're from, things you like to do. Keep it to 1-2mins.
2. Slate - Please include your age, date of birth, height and where you are based (this is just a long shot or yourself telling us your age, height etc).
3. Please send a photo of yourself. Selfie is fine. Just make sure it is a clear image of your face. See below on how to upload the photo.
NOTES ON TAPING:
1. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly.
2. You can record on your smartphone or digital camera - it doesn’t need to be anything fancy. If using a smartphone, film HORIZONTALLY.
3. Make sure you film in good natural lighting indoors, or outside in the daylight, though stay clear of noisy backgrounds e.g., loud birds, cars, wind etc.
4. The camera should frame you in a medium close-up (head and shoulders).
When you have finished recording click on the green 'UPLOAD SELF TEST' button on your right and follow the prompts. Be sure to hit PROCEED under 'I AM AN ACTOR' and then select the option 'I'M NOT ON SHOWCAST'. There will be some questions to answer and then it will take you to a page where you can upload your video file. Please also upload one recent photo of yourself.
If you have any problems uploading to this site, you can email your video, photo and contact details to:
[email protected]
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application!
JASON DEVITT
Character portrayed:
Male
Description:
(15 to 17) In juvenile detention.
3 Lines. 3 scenes
He cuts off Mel's rat tail and spends time in juvenile detention.
The director is less specifically concerned about any particular ethnicities or physical traits. The most important element for these roles is authenticity. It is in these roles that the audience will really feel the perspective of the film. We are looking for the most extraordinary faces.
Self Test Instructions:
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS FOR YOU TO RECORD AND UPLOAD:
1. Story - Tell us a bit about yourself, where you're from, things you like to do. Keep it to 1-2mins.
2. Slate - Please include your age, date of birth, height and where you are based (this is just a long shot or yourself telling us your age, height etc).
3. Please send a photo of yourself. Selfie is fine. Just make sure it is a clear image of your face. See below on how to upload the photo.
NOTES ON TAPING:
1. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly.
2. You can record on your smartphone or digital camera - it doesn’t need to be anything fancy. If using a smartphone, film HORIZONTALLY.
3. Make sure you film in good natural lighting indoors, or outside in the daylight, though stay clear of noisy backgrounds e.g., loud birds, cars, wind etc.
4. The camera should frame you in a medium close-up (head and shoulders).
When you have finished recording click on the green 'UPLOAD SELF TEST' button on your right and follow the prompts. Be sure to hit PROCEED under 'I AM AN ACTOR' and then select the option 'I'M NOT ON SHOWCAST'. There will be some questions to answer and then it will take you to a page where you can upload your video file. Please also upload one recent photo of yourself.
If you have any problems uploading to this site, you can email your video, photo and contact details to:
[email protected]
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application!
INDUCTION OFFICER
Character portrayed:
Unspecified
Description:
(30 to 50) 1 Scene.
Sorts through Mel’s box of possessions.
The director is less specifically concerned about any particular ethnicities or physical traits. The most important element for these roles is authenticity. It is in these roles that the audience will really feel the perspective of the film. We are looking for the most extraordinary faces.
Self Test Instructions:
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS FOR YOU TO RECORD AND UPLOAD:
1. Story - Tell us a bit about yourself, where you're from, things you like to do. Keep it to 1-2mins.
2. Slate - Please include your age, date of birth, height and where you are based (this is just a long shot or yourself telling us your age, height etc).
3. Please send a photo of yourself. Selfie is fine. Just make sure it is a clear image of your face. See below on how to upload the photo.
NOTES ON TAPING:
1. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly.
2. You can record on your smartphone or digital camera - it doesn’t need to be anything fancy. If using a smartphone, film HORIZONTALLY.
3. Make sure you film in good natural lighting indoors, or outside in the daylight, though stay clear of noisy backgrounds e.g., loud birds, cars, wind etc.
4. The camera should frame you in a medium close-up (head and shoulders).
When you have finished recording click on the green 'UPLOAD SELF TEST' button on your right and follow the prompts. Be sure to hit PROCEED under 'I AM AN ACTOR' and then select the option 'I'M NOT ON SHOWCAST'. There will be some questions to answer and then it will take you to a page where you can upload your video file. Please also upload one recent photo of yourself.
If you have any problems uploading to this site, you can email your video, photo and contact details to:
[email protected]
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application!
JENNY POZNIAC
Character portrayed:
Female
Description:
(40 to 50) Jenny is a Clinician who runs the STOP Class inside the prison.
8 lines.
Self Test Instructions:
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS FOR YOU TO RECORD AND UPLOAD:
1. Story - If you have actual experience in this field– can you please describe your job or experience within this field. What processes do you go through? If you don’t have lived experience in this field, please just tell us a bit about what you did today? Can you also describe your idea of a perfect day (not a fantasy day), but just how you would spend a day if you were on holidays or had no obligations. Keep it to 1-2mins.
2. Slate - Please include your age, date of birth, height and where you are based (this is just a long shot or yourself telling us your age, height etc).
3. Please send a photo of yourself. Selfie is fine. Just make sure it is a clear image of your face. See below on how to upload the photo.
NOTES ON TAPING:
1. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly.
2. You can record on your smartphone or digital camera - it doesn’t need to be anything fancy. If using a smartphone, film HORIZONTALLY.
3. Make sure you film in good natural lighting indoors, or outside in the daylight, though stay clear of noisy backgrounds e.g., loud birds, cars, wind etc.
4. The camera should frame you in a medium close-up (head and shoulders).
When you have finished recording click on the green 'UPLOAD SELF TEST' button on your right and follow the prompts. Be sure to hit PROCEED under 'I AM AN ACTOR' and then select the option 'I'M NOT ON SHOWCAST'. There will be some questions to answer and then it will take you to a page where you can upload your video file. Please also upload one recent photo of yourself.
If you have any problems uploading to this site, you can email your video, photo and contact details to:
[email protected]
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application!
GENERAL OPEN CASTING CALL
Character portrayed:
Unspecified
Description:
(18 to 50) This is a General Open Casting for a range of speaking and non-speaking roles in the film.
Role Notes:
1 – 10 days of work throughout 2nd Nov – 13th December – In LARA and some regional VIC
Fees & Terms:
MEAA rates apply for a speaking role as well as a background role.
Self Test Instructions:
Thanks for applying to the open call for a new feature film shooting November 2023. It would be great to get all the below done and uploaded within 2 weeks.
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS FOR YOU TO RECORD AND UPLOAD:
1. Story - Please just tell us a bit about what you did today? Can you also describe your idea of a perfect day (not a fantasy day), but just how you would spend a day if you were on holidays or had no obligations.. Keep it to 1-2mins.
2. Slate - Please include your age, date of birth, height and where you are based (this is just a long shot or yourself telling us your age, height etc).
3. Please send a photo of yourself. Selfie is fine. Just make sure it is a clear image of your face. Upload at the end with your video
NOTES ON TAPING:
1. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly.
2. You can record on your smartphone or digital camera - it doesn’t need to be anything fancy. If using a smartphone, film HORIZONTALLY.
3. Make sure you film in good natural lighting indoors, or outside in the daylight, though stay clear of noisy backgrounds e.g., loud birds, cars, wind etc.
4. The camera should frame you in a medium close-up (head and shoulders).
When you have finished recording click on the green 'UPLOAD SELF TEST' button on your right and follow the prompts. Be sure to hit PROCEED under 'I AM AN ACTOR' and then select the option 'I'M NOT ON SHOWCAST'. There will be some questions to answer and then it will take you to a page where you can upload your video file. Please also upload one recent photo of yourself.
If you have any problems uploading to this site, you can email your video, photo and contact details to:
[email protected]
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application!
GUEST SPEAKER
Character portrayed:
Male
Description:
(20 to 60) A wheelchair user.
Role Notes:
1 – 10 days of work throughout 2nd Nov – 13th December – In LARA and some regional VIC
Fees & Terms:
MEAA rates apply for a speaking role as well as a background role.
Self Test Instructions:
Thanks for applying to the open call for a new feature film shooting November 2023. It would be great to get all the below done and uploaded within 2 weeks.
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS FOR YOU TO RECORD AND UPLOAD:
1. Scene - The scene provided
2. Slate - Please include your age, date of birth, height and where you are based (this is just a long shot or yourself telling us your age, height etc).
3. Please send a photo of yourself. Selfie is fine. Just make sure it is a clear image of your face. Upload at the end with your video
NOTES ON TAPING:
1. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly.
2. You can record on your smartphone or digital camera - it doesn’t need to be anything fancy. If using a smartphone, film HORIZONTALLY.
3. Make sure you film in good natural lighting indoors, or outside in the daylight, though stay clear of noisy backgrounds e.g., loud birds, cars, wind etc.
4. The camera should frame you in a medium close-up (head and shoulders).
When you have finished recording click on the green 'UPLOAD SELF TEST' button on your right and follow the prompts. Be sure to hit PROCEED under 'I AM AN ACTOR' and then select the option 'I'M NOT ON SHOWCAST'. There will be some questions to answer and then it will take you to a page where you can upload your video file. Please also upload one recent photo of yourself.
If you have any problems uploading to this site, you can email your video, photo and contact details to:
[email protected]
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application!
JUVINILE KIDS
Character portrayed:
Unspecified
Role Notes:
Filming in MALMSBURY at the actual ex-detention centre - we are looking for young performers to play minors who have habitually committed crimes or offences and are now doing time in a correctional facility. Please suggest kids who can believably look lost, angry, dangerous and could improvise within fight sequences and general malice.
Location : Malmsbury is Northwest of Melbourne – Ideally, we would like to cast kids from the Kyneton, Woodened,, Mount Macedon, Sunbury, Broadmeadows and St Albans area. BUT if you have a perfect look and feel please suggest them irrespective of where they live.
Shoot: 2nd November – 4th December 2023 (just a few days)
Self Test Instructions:
We will need to move faster than usual here due to child welfare.
We would like to see 2 x selfies. 1 x close up and 1 x long shot.
We also invite any kids who are keen to be more featured, to sned us a 1 minute chat to camera.
CHAT:
Tell us a little about the kids on your street. Do you know them? Hang out? Play video games? Climb trees. Ever get into trouble? Please keep the energy very real, doco style on the chat.
STREET KIDS
Character portrayed:
Unspecified
Role Notes:
Filming mostly in Chadstone and Oakleigh – we are looking for a bunch of minors aged 9-15 years who can believably look like outcasts, bored, frustrated, alienated, even dangerous. Kids that can improvise together as they light matches, pretend to vape, break and enter, swing sticks around and fight each other and ultimately get caught.
Oakleigh is in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, so the net can be thrown wide here to find the right look and feel. .
Shoot: This sequence is scheduled to shoot in the first week: 2nd – 10th November 2023 (just a few days)
Self Test Instructions:
We will need to move faster than usual here due to child welfare.
We would like to see 2 x selfies. 1 x close up and 1 x long shot.
We also invite any kids who are keen to be more featured, to sned us a 1 minute chat to camera.
CHAT:
Tell us a little about the kids on your street. Do you know them? Hang out? Play video games? Climb trees. Ever get into trouble? Please keep the energy very real, doco style on the chat.
PUBLICAN
Character portrayed:
Male
Description:
(52 to 70) Has 2 small lines - Says "last Drinks" and "pay Up"
Slides the lead actor a beer.
Shooting in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
Role Notes:
Overalll Shoot dates 6th Nov - 5th Dec, 2024
1 x day shoot - exact date TBA
Fees & Terms:
Aiming for a 4 hour B/P contract - but may end up being a 10 hour day as the Publican is across 2 scenes
Self Test Instructions:
Please send a couple of takes of improvising the line "Last Drinks" and "Pay Up" whilst drying a glass or improvising like you are behind a bar in a pub.
Keep it very real, salt of the earth Country publican type - no bells and whistles.
DANN BARR - Politician
Character portrayed:
Male
Description:
(49 to 65) Labor Premier DANN BARR (50s), appears at a news conference.
BARR (ON TV)
I just want to say to all victims
out there: we see you, we hear you,
we support you. This retrospective
legislation will ensure prisoners,
ten years and older, can be
cemented to their maximum security
cells for life.
Role Notes:
1 x scene - 1 x day shoot.
Overall dates 6th Nov - 5th Dec.
Self Test Instructions:
Please conduct a self test just saying the lines a couple of ways. Like you have News cameras all around you.
Submission Questions