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| Created Date | January 24, 2011 | |
| Expiration Date | January 30, 2011 | |
| Posted by | Lea Kocurek | |
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Texas | |
| City | Denton | |
| Location | Denton, TX | |
| Project Type | Short Film | |
| Project Title | The Whale | |
Description:
AUDITIONS:
Thurs. January 27th from 6-9pm
Friday, January 28th from 2-5pm
Saturday, January 29th from 2-5pm
Auditions are located at the UNT Radio, Television & Film Building.
Address: 1179 Union Circle, Denton, TX 76203
Must have a short monologue prepared. And strongly recommend a headshot and resume.
Student Film produced by the University of North Texas Advanced Film.
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
Project Type: Short Film
Project Format: Super 16mm
Production Location: Denton, Texas
Other/Additional Location(s): Caddo Lake, TX
Production Start Date: February 18, 2011
Shooting Schedule: 3 days on the weekend February 18-20. 3 days on the weekend of April 15-17.
Production Wrap Date: April 17, 2011
Paid/NonPaid: Non paid
Provided: Meals, snacks, some travel
Producer: Lea Kocurek
Writer: Jaime Chapin
Director: Jaime Chapin
Additional Attached Cast/Crew: DP: Josh Spires & Editor: Korey Caldwell
Synopsis:
A young boy lives in an ephemeral fantasy in his struggle to escape the cycle of paternal abuse.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boy | Male | Any Ethnicity | 6-10 | Male lead. Ages 7-13. Brown hair, blue eyes, average size. His eyes penetrate with the observation of a boy much older. Boy is the victim of paternal abuse, and looks to his mother for the comfort and care lacking from his relationship with his father, whom he fears. He hides from the reality of his circumstance deep within his imagination. |
| Father | Male | Any Ethnicity | 41-50 | Male lead, 40s-50s, fitness of an ex-military man. Intelligent, serious, and independent to a fault. He represents the cycle of abuse, expressed through the inconsistency of human behavior. He loves his son and wants him to be strong, but abuses Boy when he fails Father’s tests. |
| Mother | Female | Any Ethnicity | 31-40 | Female lead, late 20s-early 40s, tall, slender and angelic. She is the voice of tender affection for the Boy and represents his fate. Her death drives the decisions of the Boy to attempt escape and freedom from the Father. |
