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30
Oct

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: SAG Feature Seeking Local Principals and Featured BG- “LOVE AFTER LOVE”

*DEADLINE:  5 PM THURSDAY, 11/5

 

LOVE AFTER LOVE

Feature Film

SAG-AFTRA Modified Low Budget

Writers:  Russ Harbaugh & Eric Mendelsohn

Director:  Russ Harbaugh

Executive Producers:  Eric Mendelsohn; Jay Van Hoy and Lars Knudsen (Parts & Labor)

Producers:  Lucas Joaquin, Michael Prall, Lauren Haber

Production Company:  Parts & Labor

Casting Director:  BreakThrough Casting (LOCAL PRINCIPAL CASTING)

Shoot Dates:  11/16­- 12/19/2015 (except Thanksgiving, 11/25-­11/29)

Location:  Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities & NYC

Rate:  SAG scale ($335/8 hrs)­ Day Players;  Featured BG­ (no pay/8 hours, credit, meals and snacks)

 

CAST:

Chris O’Dowd [NICHOLAS]

James Adomian [CHRIS]

Andie MacDowell [SUZANNE]

 

SYNOPSIS:

 

A glimpse into one family’s romantic, boisterous, messy, treacherous life, L​OVE AFTER LOVE catalogues the reunions and departures of a mother and her two grown sons over the course of several years. In the tradition of Woody Allen and John Cassavetes, L​OVE AFTER LOVE takes an unblinking look at a family navigating their way forward in the shadow of a shared tragedy.

LOVE AFTER LOVE is the feature film debut of writer­/director Russ Harbaugh, whose short R​OLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING,​ on which our film is based, enchanted audiences at The Sundance Film Festival and the New Directors/New Films in 2012.  The script for L​OVE AFTER LOVE is also supported by and workshopped extensively at the Sundance Labs.  The film will be produced by the veteran Brooklyn­ based production company, Parts & Labor (​THE WITCH, BEGINNERS).​  It will star the great Chris O’Dowd (BRIDESMAIDS, THIS IS 40) and the infinitely charming Andie MacDowell (​GROUNDHOG DAY, FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL).

 

SEEKING:

 

[ASHLEIGH]
Female, 18­-24 years, all ethnicities.  Director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.

A talented, committed college acting student, Ashleigh possesses an innate sensuality and charisma that translates into beauty. Fresh, sensitive and open to new challenges, she embodies a sense of youthful exuberance that is undeniable.  She will perform a short passage from Alfred Musset’s, N​o Trifling with Love.​  DAY PLAYER

 

[MATTHEW/STUDENT ACTOR #1]
Male, 18­-24 years, all ethnicities.  Director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.A somewhat ­talented, committed college acting student, a bit rigid and very handsome.  He will perform a short passage from Alfred Musset’s, N​o Trifling with Love.​  DAY PLAYER

 

[ZACHARY]
Male, 18-­19 years, Caucasian, director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.

Zachary is the son of Michael and Michael is currently dating Suzanne.  Not a “joiner”, Zachary wants to be as far away from conversations with adults as possible.  Lean, distant, a bit of a stoner and more comfortable with solitary gaming, Zach grapples with his communication skills, especially with his father and “adults”.  While creative in his own right, Zach, more ­than­ likely, has dropped out of high school and is struggling to find his own identity.  DAY PLAYER

 

[FLOY]
Female, 90s, Caucasian, director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.

Matriarch of the family, Floy is comfortable in any surrounding at anytime.  Never saying no to her daily glass of rose, Floy still maintains the fire and spirit of a much younger woman.  Easily slipping in and out of conversations, Floy can talk your ear off about the past but has trouble remembering what happened 10 minutes ago.  She is essential to the family’s equilibrium.  DAY PLAYER

 

[NEIGHBOR #1]
Female, 70s-­80s, Caucasian, director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.

Neighbor #1 and #2 are a R​EAL COUPLE, n​ext­door neighbors to lead roles, she has watched and been involved in the lives of their neighbors for many years.  Invited to gatherings, sharing waves and last minute dinner ingredients forgotten at the market, she considers herself family. Married to the same man for40+ years, she and her husband can finish each other’s sentences and frequently do.  DAY PLAYER

 

[NEIGHBOR #2]
Male, 70s­-80s, Caucasian, director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.

Neighbor #1 and #2 are a R​EAL COUPLE, ​next­ door neighbors to our leads, he has watched and been involved in the lives of their neighbors for many years. Invited to gatherings, sharing waves and ball scores, he considers himself family.  Married to the same woman for 40+ years, he and his wife can finish each other’s sentences and frequently do.  DAY PLAYER

 

[SUZANNE COLLEAGUE #1]
Male or Female, 40s­-70s, all ethnicities, director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.Work associate with Suzanne who is a partof the theatre dept. at the college.  Artistic, literary, interesting, she/he is at ease at parties and can discuss all manner of topics.  DAY PLAYER

 

[CATERING WAITER]
Female, 20s­-30s, Caucasian, catering an engagement party in Brownstone.  Director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.  DAY PLAYER

 

[LAUREN BENNETT]
Female, early ­mid 30s, any ethnicity,​ REAL FAMILY OF 3.  Director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.  DAY PLAYER

Older sister Lauren is attending her little sister’s engagement dinner. She is married and has a young son who is the center of her world.  DAY PLAYER

 

[KEVIN BENNETT]
Male, 5­ to 7 years, any ethnicity, R​EAL FAMILY OF 3.  S​on of Lauren, nephew to soon-to-­be ­married Emilie.  Director is seeking AUTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  FEATURED BG 

 

[LAUREN’S HUSBAND]
Male, early ­mid 30s, any ethnicity, R​EAL FAMILY OF 3.  B​rother­-in­-law to Emilie,he is attending her engagement dinner with his wife and young son.  Director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.   FEATURED BG

 

[EMILIE’S FRIEND #1]

Female, early 20s, all ethnicities, friend of Emilie’s invited to an engagement dinner.  Director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.  DAY PLAYER

 

[BOOK READING AUTHOR]

Female, Caucasian, 40s­-60s, R​EAL AUTHORS.​  Director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley. DAY PLAYER

 

[BROOKLYN WAITER]
Male, 50s-­60s, any ethnicity, P​REFERABLY REAL OWNER OF NYC RESTAURANT.  Director is seeking A​UTHENTIC, real people, preferrably local to Kingston, NY and nearby vicinities with interesting faces and personalities.  Shoot dates TBD.  Non­-union performer will receive a Taft­-Hartley.  DAY PLAYER

 

TO SUBMIT, FILL OUT INFO (Part A)  AND CREATE A 2-3 MINUTE PERSONALITY CLIP VIDEO (Part B)

A)  Fill out info:

-name, email, cell, city based

-occupation

-any recent pics or selfies

-any links to your videos (if applicable)

 

B)  Create a 2-3 minute Personality Clip Video:

-We want to see your genuine essence, your personality and charm!!!  Below are some group questions as a starting point, choose 1 or share a meaningful story.  Be yourself and have fun!

-Make sure to video against a simple background, with no to very little background noise, ample lighting and shoot from the chest up so we can see your facial expressions.

-When done, upload your video to either Vimeo or YouTube (no other formats will be accepted).  Then, email us Part A and your Vimeo or YouTube link for Part B.

SAMPLE GROUP QUESTIONS: (pick one)

1. Where did you grow up?/ What did your parents do?/ What do you do?/How long have you been doing that?/Do you like your job?/How did you start?

2.  What do you do in your free time?/ What are your hobbies?/What are your passions?

3.  Are you in love with anyone?/With whom?/For how long?/How did you meet?/What does love mean to you?

4.  Who’s your favorite teacher?/Who’s taught you the most?/Do you still speak with them?/What are your dreams in life?

5.  Do you have anything that you’re looking forward to?/What is it?/Why is it important to you?/What have you been doing to prepare for it?

6.  What’s your fondest memory of being a kid/Describe in detail the what, where, when, why of this memory/How did it make you feel?

7.  What makes you sad?/What brings you joy?/What wisdom can you share?/What do you want written on your gravestone?

8.  Do you have a regret?/If you could do things differently, what would you do?/

9.  What are your 3 favorite foods?/What occasion do you like eating these foods?/Who would you share these favorite foods with?

10.  Tell us about the most AMAZING experience you’ve ever had, and provide details! (keep it clean please)

*DEADLINE:  5 PM THURSDAY, 11/5

 

EMAIL:

dana@breakthroughcasting.com (WOMEN AND COUPLES ONLY)

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (MEN ONLY)

 

SUBJECT LINE:

LAL

 

 

 

 

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