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  • NAYAN AND THE EVIL EYE Casting call!
Created Date August 27, 2012
Expiration Date October 22, 2012
Posted by Shaleen Sangha
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Country Canada
City Toronto
Location Toronto and GTA
Project Type Short Film
Project Title NAYAN AND THE EVIL EYE

Description:


CASTING CALL for Ontario Arts Council funded Short Film:

NAYAN AND THE EVIL EYE
Non-Union
5 minutes
Silent film with narration and limited on location sound – no dialogue
Funded by Ontario Arts Council

Writer/Director: Shaleen Sangha
Producers: Shaleen Sangha, Shayna Fine

AUDITION: TBA
SHOOT LOCATION: Toronto
CASTING CONTACT: theevileyefilm@gmail.com
SHOOT: October 26-28, 2012
SIDES/SCRIPT: Will Provide or please bring prepared monologue
RATE: Negotiable
USAGE: Submission to film festivals, broadcast, internet

**SUBMISSION: Email headshot, resume, and link to demo reel if applicable to theevileyefilm@gmail.com
Anyone, regardless of experience level, may apply but please send a picture and information on acting experience (however limited).

SYNOPSIS:
Nayan, a young boy finds a mysterious glass eye and discovers that it holds some dangerous powers: the wielder receives the gift of Evil Eye. Now Nayan can curse anyone he sets his eye on.

An Edward Gorey-esque dark comedic film with Indian influences. Think Tim Burton, meets Tarsem Singh!


Breakdown:

Role Name Gender Ethnicity Age Range Description
Nayan Male Asian 6-10 LEAD ROLE: NAYAN: Ethnicity: South Asian Age range: 7-11 Nayan is an envious young boy who has a touch of evil beneath his cute and innocent exterior. His journey takes him from innocence to pure evil over the course of the film. Ideal Actor will have strong reaction and silent acting abilities.
Man with Glass Eye Male Asian 51-60 MAN WITH GLASS EYE: Ethnicity: South Asian Age range: 55-65 The man curses Nayan with a single look. Bearded and shaggy this man has a glass eye that is a terrifying sight. Make up will play a role here but the ideal candidate will have a large beard and a unique and interesting look… Like a pundit in India.
Nayan\'s Mother or Grandmother Female Asian 51-60 NAYAN’S MOTHER or GRANDMOTHER: Ethnicity: South Asian Age range: 50-60 Traditional and a link to the old world. Nayan’s mother tries to ward off the curse.
Tall Boy Male Any Ethnicity 6-10 TALL BOY: Ethnicity: any Age Range: 8-12 The tall boy races Nayan at the start of the film.
Male Any Ethnicity 6-10 THE BISHOP’S SON: Ethnicity: any Age Range: 6-12 The Bishop’s Son runs fast… until Nayan curses him.
Clair Female Any Ethnicity 6-10 CLAIR: Ethnicity: any Age Range: 6-9 Pretty, cute and all around perfect
Henry Male Any Ethnicity 6-10 HENRY: Ethnicity: any Age Range: 7-12 Great smile, cute with an interesting look.
Emily White Female Any Ethnicity 6-10 EMILY WHITE: Ethnicity: any Age Range: 7-12 Very intelligent, wears glasses.
Little Girl Female Any Ethnicity 6-10 LITTLE GIRL: Ethnicity: any Age Range: 4-8 Cute, innocent with pigtails but a mischievous look.
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