Description:

THE ROAD TO THE SANDMEN
Synopsis
‘The Road to the Sandmen’ is a short mockumentary set in the near future, where people are able to upload their dreams to the internet via a site known as yousnooze.com. The film follows a faceless documentary maker as he interviews three candidates for the coveted Golden Sandmen Award for the year’s best dreamer, finds out what effect the dream industry is having on society and tries to uncover the 'truth' behind the inventor of the dreaming technology, Drew Giggs.

Our film is a character-focused comedy drawing from influences such as This Is Spinal Tap” and “Waiting For Guffman”.
We are looking for a number of actors to volunteer for our film, whilst you won’t be paid you will have the opportunity to have people laugh at your jokes.

Rehearsals: 2nd August- 14th August
Shooting Dates: 31st August- 25th September

Auditions are currently being held at Curtin University.
Please Contact Amanda Clarke to arrange an audition time and find out more about our script either on 0422519560 or email roadtosandmen@hotmail.com

>CHARACTERS NEEDED<
>DREW
Gender:Male Age:40-60
The multi-millionaire inventor of the dream recording technology, who has earned fame and fortune off his invention and is hosting the upcoming Sandmen Awards. His character is inspired by Steve Jobbs, CEO of Apple computers.
>FILM STUDIO BOSS
Gender:Male Age: 30-50
The savvy and ruthless boss of a rapidly declining film studio, who funds the documentary in the hopes it will tarnish the image of the dream industry.
>BRUNO
Gender:Male Age: 30-55
Slobbish Eastern European man with a shady past, whose nightmares are nominated for The Sandmen Awards.
>CREEPY GIRL
Gender:Female Age:5-12
A creepy, haunting girl in Bruno’s dream.
>JULIA
Gender:Female Age: 5-12
A young girl who has fallen into a coma whose overbearing mother still records her innocent and vibrant dreams.
>CARMEL
Gender:Female Age: 30-50
Julia’s mother, a typical stage parent who is clinging to her sanity.
>FROLICKING BOY
Gender:Male Age:5-12
A young playmate of Julia’s who appears in her award nominated dream, running through a field.
>JAMES
Gender:Male Age:27-55
A cocky and self-indulgent film director who has turned to directing and recording his own dreams. He has been nominated for a Sandmen Award. (Preferably with American accent)
>MONICA
Gender:Female Age:30-45
James’ recently divorced wife, who is bitter about being traded in by James for a younger model.
>CYNTHIA
Gender:Female Age:20-28
James’ new girlfriend/muse and an actor in his dreams who accompanies James to the Sandmen Awards.
>PSYCHIATRIST
Gender:Male/Female Age: 30-50
A practicing psychiatrist who is an expert on dream theory.
>HORTENSE
Gender:Female Age:25-40
A well educated, slightly pretentious dream critic who hosts a dream review TV program. Her character is inspired by Margaret Pomeranz.
>GORDON
Gender:Male Age: 40-65
A grumpy, conservative and nostalgic dream critic who co-hosts the dream review show with Hortense. Inspired by David Stratton.
>VIDEO STORE CLERK
Gender:Male/Female Age:15-25
A disinterested employee at a video store which has recently converted to hiring out dreams instead of movies.
>PAWN STORE CLERK
Gender:Male Age: 20-40
A pawn store employee who buys equipment off the documentary film crew.
>OUT OF WORK FILM TECHNICIANS/ ACTOR/WRITER
Gender: Male/Female Age: 20-70
Various unemployed jaded hobo’s, who have lost their jobs in the disappearing film industry due to the superior popularity of dreams.

There is also a number of bit parts within the film.