Greater Philadelphia Film Office
MAGENTA
CASTING CALL:
TUES May 17th, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
@Big Picture Alliance 924 Cherry St. 5th Floor Philadelphia PA 19107
(In-person preferred / Virtual option via Zoom)
Contact: castingten01media@gmail.com
TITLE: MAGENTA
TYPE: Independent Short Film
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Big Picture Alliance / YNOT Studios
WEBSITE: bigpicturealliance.org
DIRECTOR: Darien Woodard
PRODUCER: Gianna Brown
PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION (log line / synopsis): What should have been a routine traffic stop causes a rookie cop to confront his true nature, as he struggles to find the line between danger and discrimination.
UNION STATUS: Non-Union
PAY: $150 Day Rate
PRODUCTION DATES/TIMES: SAT JUNE 10th & SUN JUNE 11th
PRODUCTION LOCATIONS: Philadelphia, PA
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:
TIM BENNETT / 22-27 / WHITE / MALE
Assertive, controlling, audacious, introspective, Insecure / A man who bleeds confidence and power when in the presence of others but deep down does not know the person he wants to be.
Non-Union / $150 Day rate / 2 shoot days
TERRELL JACKSON / 22-27 / BLACK / MALE
Confident, level-headed, laid back, hardworking, attentive / Works everyday to provide for his family. Terrell is a man who likes to live a drama-free life.
Non-Union / $150 Day rate / 2 shoot days
Emily Bennett / 22-27 / WHITE / FEMALE
Reticent, forgiving, submissive/ Emily has put up with Tim’s BS for far too long, she finally stands up for herself.
Non-Union / $150 Day rate / 1 shoot day
Jamal Ericson / 22-27 / BLACK / MALE
Apathetic, arrogant / Jamal is caught with another man’s wife but honestly couldn’t care any less.
Non-Union / $150 Day rate / 1 shoot day
COVID PROTOCOL
– Pre-shoot testing
– Self-reporting (using this survey)
– Mandatory full vaccination (2 shots)
– Mandatory mask-wearing (at all times when not on camera)
– Observe & Enforce BPA COVID production protocol
(BPA will provide masks, sanitizer, and home Covid tests.)
CASTING STEPS:
Create character breakdowns
Post Casting Call (backstage.com, GPFO, Social Media)
Review applicants (headshots/reels/resumes)
Invite top applicants to do self tapes (*provide sides)
Review self tapes and make shortlist
Callback (in person audition)
Chemistry read (if time)