Casting Call for Dallas / Ft. Worth Indie HD Short Film “Hope Lost Hope Found.”

Production Title: Hope Lost Hope Found
Studio/Independent/Student: Independent
Project Type: Short
Project Format: HD
Production Company: Filmosaic, Inc.
Location: Dallas, Ft. Worth, Mineral Wells, TX
Start Date: TBD (various dates July 11 - 24, 2008)
Schedule: TDB 4-6 shoot days
Producer: Matt Coleman
Writer: Matt Coleman
Director: Matt Coleman

Synopsis:
A Mexican national entering Texas illegally, discovers a young Anglo boy lost in the desert after his mother is killed. He must then choose between leaving the boy, continuing his quest for a better life or leading him to safety at the risk of deportation.

Casting:
Salvador 25-35 yrs.
- Needs to look Hispanic and speak fluent Spanish/English, Average Build, Male, lead role

Rich 40-50 yrs.
- White with sun tan, Average to Overweight Build, Male, supporting role

Mother of Peter 30-40 yrs.
- White, Female, non-speaking role

Peter 5-6 yrs.
- White, Male, supporting role

Mysterious Man 40-50 yrs.
- White, Male, limited speaking role

Witness at Police Station 30-50 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Average Build, Male, limited speaking role

Police Officer 1 30-50 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Sloppy Overweight Build, Male, limited speaking role

Police Officer 2 30-50 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Average Build, Male, limited speaking role

Police Officer 3 30-50 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Average to Overweight Build, Male, limited speaking role

News Reporter 30-40 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Average Build, Female, limited speaking role

Extras Casting (non-speaking roles):
2 or 3 Police Officers 30-50 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Male

2 or 3 Police Officers 30-50 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Female

Father 30-50 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Male

Mother/Gas Station Cashier 30-50 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Female

Child 8-10 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Male/Female

Suspect in handcuffs 20-40 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Male

Reporter (on camera) 30-40 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Male

Reporter (on camera) 30-40 yrs.
- Hispanic/White, Female

Audition Information:
Auditions will be held various days June 23 - July 3, 2008 in Ft. Worth, TX. Please contact info@filmosaic.com with the name of the part, your resume, headshot and online demo reel if available. We will contact you to schedule a specific time for your audition.

Actors playing the parts of Salvador, Rich, Mother of Peter and Peter must also be willing to drive to and shoot in the Mineral Wells area. Most shooting will occur on weekends or evenings.

Paid/Non-Paid: Some speaking roles will receive deferred payment for their part as determined by the producers prior to production shoot days. Extra roles will not receive deferred payments.

Meals/Transportation Provided: Snack and drinks will be provided. Some shoot dates will include meals. Some speaking roles will have a travel per diem.

Email: info@filmosaic.com

Website: www.filmosaic.com