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THE GATHERING
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ID # 14286
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Doc. Short Film
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Submission Type |
SRN
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| Location |
BROOKLYN,NY |
Union |
Non-union
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| Rate/Pay |
n/a
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Release Date |
08-12-05
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| Audition Date |
12-31-69
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Submission Deadline |
08-12-05
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| Shoot Date |
08-21-05
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| Casting Category |
Feature Film - Short Film
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| Market(s) |
New York City, NY |
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Production: The Gathering (Short Film)
Employer: S D Y - E N T.
Location: Brooklyn
Duration: 1-2 weeks, starts August 21
Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.
Non-Union. Director: Shaun. I’m currently in the process of developing a short film project that is scheduled to be shot within the next two weeks, but will only be shooting over a 2 days period. Prior acting experience is encouraged, but not necessary.
I’m seeking an African-American cast of character to bring my story to life. It based upon a Southern family, but we are shooting in New York City, some things are going to be a little different, scenery wise. But, it can be any family from any background. This story takes place back in late 2003, as they gather for their annual Thanksgiving dinner. The family is trying to cope with death in the family, and also a loved one’s alcoholism and drug abuse.
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Female / 31-40 yrs. / Black - African. PATRICE: She's the total opposite of Camille. Very outspoken, foul-mouthed and has a violent temper.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 31 to 40
Ethnicity: African - African American - |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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Male / 6-10 yrs. / Black - African. JAMES: He's Andre's cousin a.k.a sidekick. More of a follower, never a leader.
NOTE: ALL TALENT UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 6 to 10
Ethnicity: African - African American - |
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Female / 31-40 yrs. / Black - Caribbean. CAMILLE: She's the glue that holds the family together. She's very church-going, understanding, sensitive and a problem solver.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 31 to 40
Ethnicity: African - African American - Caribbian - |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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Male / 6-10 yrs. / Black - Caribbean. ANDRE: Camille's pain in the ass son. He's a known troublemaker, always looking for some mayhem to start. Can usually be seen plotting with his partner James
NOTE: ALL TALENT UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 6 to 10
Ethnicity: African - African American - Caribbian - |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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Female / 25-30 yrs. / Black - Caribbean.
PAMELA: The family outkast. Doesn't know who her daughter's father is,because she's a cheater. Married to Jimmy's brother, but she's the only one that doesn't know he's cheating on her.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 25 to 30
Ethnicity: African - African American - Caribbian - |
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Female / 18-24 yrs. / Black - Caribbean.
TRISH: Gossip Queen #2 She's more of a co-signing, agrees with everything that is told to her by total strangers. Doesn't have a mind of her own.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 24
Ethnicity: African - African American - Caribbian - |
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Male / 25-30 yrs. / Black - Caribbean.
HARVEY: He's the pickpocket at this particular family gathering. He's in competition with another family theif that has more merchandise than he has.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 25 to 30
Ethnicity: African - African American - Caribbian - |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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Female / 18-24 yrs. / Hispanic.
MELINA: Gossip Queen #1 Any and everyone is open for her verbal outburst. If you tell her a secret, you might as well make an announcement on the radio.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 24
Ethnicity: Hispanic - |
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