Project Details
Project Title
YOKE
Casting Agent/Contact
Charles Delong
Project Type
Short Film
Union Status
Non-Union
Usage/Run
10-15 minutes
Shoot Dates
6/8/2019
Shoot Location
Greater Los Angeles
Description/Notes
Production Title: YOKE

Union / Non-Union: Non-Union

Production Type: Independent

Project Length: Short Film (10-15 minutes)

Project Format: 16:9/4k/1080p HD

Production Location: Los Angeles, CA

Production Company: Sheeplife Films

Company website: www.iamlpwphotos.com

Producer/Director: LaDonn Williams

Audition Location: To be announced

Shooting Location: Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: NONE $$$, Credit, Small Video Clips for Reel

Email: Please send (1) headshot AND/OR Composite Card(s)

VERY IMPORTANT: Photos do not have to be professionally taken, but please do not send any very small, blurry, or low resolution photos. Send comp cards if you have them. Please see below photo as an example of the types of photos to submit.



KEY DATES

Audition Submission Date: May 21st-26th

Shooting Starts: June 8th. (Main characters’ parts should take no more than a full day. Shot on a weekend.)

Shooting Ends: June 9th (retakes if necessary)


SYNOPSIS: A man wrestles to put the pieces back together after a rough series of unfortunate events. After losing his job and girlfriend, Mark is forced to question some of his decisions. Through intervention, he is able to come to the grip of what matters and means to him and find his balance as a Man and Father.



CHARACTER BIOS:

MARK - (Main Character) Mark lives with Shae and Daughter (Infant). Full-time warehouse worker. Hair is low cut and clean face.

SHAE- (Supporting Character) Black Female lives with Mark. Restaurant worker.

“Q”- (Secondary Character) Mark BestFriend.

JOE - (Flat Character) Young Adult Pastor. Easy approach.

HR MANAGER - (Flat Character) Straight forward. Non Emotional



[MARK] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 20-25 Years Old] [ETHNICITY: AFRICAN AMERICAN]

[SHAE] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 20-25 Years Old] [ETHNICITY: AFRICAN AMERICAN]

[“Q”] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 20-25 Years Old] [ETHNICITY: OPEN]

[JOE] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 35-40 Years Old] [ETHNICITY: OPEN]

[HR MANAGER] [GENDER: 40-55 Years Old] [AGE: OPEN] [ETHNICITY: OPEN]





There are three different ways that you can audition for this production (an in-depth explanation follows):



1. Self-record your performance



2. Submit link to reel or pre-recorded audition of yourself OR the link to a production you have been in (that can be viewed online).



3. Audition in person (Only if you can’t submit via electronically. Times / Location will be sent once headshot is received)



•Monologue (MALE) – 1 Minute


•Monologue (FEMALE) – 1 Minute


•Script Side (MALE) – Character: Mark


•Script Side (FEMALE) – Character: Shae




NOTE: You can record either a monologue or a side from a script (For the script side lines option, have someone to read with you.)




Please keep the following in mind when self-recording:

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•Please speak loud enough so that I can hear you

•Please record using good lighting so that I can see you and your facial expressions

•No cuts please! Just record your audition in one take. I suggest doing multiple recordings and send me your best take.



DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING SELF-RECORDED AUDITION OR

PRE-RECORDED AUDITION: SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2019. Official selections for the each role will be made by MAY 26, 2019 or before.





Send your submissions to:

www.iamlpwphotos.com/yokecastingcall


Please contact Charles at Chuccdee@gmail.com with any questions you may have in regards to this post.

Thanks again!
Project posted on 21/5/19
Available Roles
  • MARK - Male / Lead / African American / 20-25

    Mark lives with Shae and Daughter (Infant). Full-time warehouse worker. Hair is low cut and clean face.
    Type
    Lead
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    No
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    20-25
    Ethnic Appearance
    African American
    Role Description
    Mark lives with Shae and Daughter (Infant). Full-time warehouse worker. Hair is low cut and clean face.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Street Clothes / Warehouse Vest
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • SHAE - Female / Supporting / African American / 20-25

    Lives with Mark, restaurant worker and has a infant child.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    No
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    20-25
    Ethnic Appearance
    African American
    Role Description
    Lives with Mark, restaurant worker and has a infant child.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Restaurant Uniform. White Shirt / Black Pants and Black Apron
    Accepts Video Submissions?
How do I audition?
This project accepts online auditions through Casting Elite. To submit for this casting call, click the "Submit Audition" button next to the role that you're interested in and login or create a new CastingElite.com account.

 

 

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