Casting Call for Dallas, Texas Independent Short Film “Changing.”

Production Title: Changing
Studio/Independent/Student: Independent Film
Production Company: Shield Of Faith Films
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
Project Type: Short Film
Production Location: Dallas, Texas
Production Start Date: July 18, 2009
Shooting Schedule: July 18, 19, 25, and 26
Production Wrap Date: July 26, 2009
Producer: Ken Wesley and Lela Bell
Writer: Sydney M. Madison
Director: Lela Bell
Additional Attached Cast/Crew: Casting – Yvette Frazier

Synopsis:
As she reflects on her own passed, Elena Holt is motivated to help a particular group of students and their families. While in court she finds herself defending an idea that seems too far fetched for most. She pleads with the judge and an attorney to understand the importance of adding a multiracial box on standard school applications, but falls short of a victory.

Casting:

• ELENA HOLT (younger) – 5-7yrs old. Biracial/multi-ethnic, olive toned, curly haired, fun loving girl. Actress must have an emotional range.
• ELENA HOLT (older) mid-late 20s. Biracial/multi-ethnic, olive toned woman. She is a school counselor struggling to make change at her school.
• SCOTT HOLT- 25-40yr. White male. He relocated his family from New York to Texas because of his work. He has worked in a steel factory/warehouse most of his life and it shows, but he loves his family and will do what it takes to support them. (1980s time period)
• ALIZA HOLT – 25-35yrs. African-American female. Striking Afro-Cuban woman with dark skin. Aliza is pregnant with her second child. She is a Labor & Delivery nurse who loves her family dearly, but is still finding the adjustment to being in Texas difficult. (1980s time period)

SUPPORTING:

• MRS. YOUNG- 50+. She is a southern pride white teacher, with a Texas twang. She is very good at what she does and genuinely enjoys teaching her students. (1980s time period)
• MR. PIERCE- 19-21old yrs. White male. He is Mrs. Young’s tenacious teaching intern, graduating from school within the year. He is very friendly and enjoys helping Mrs. Young. (1980s time period)
• RODOLFO- early 20s. Multiracial/Latin male. Olive skin tone. Coffee stand owner. Laid back nice guy who loves what he does.
• JUDGE FRANCIS- 50+ open ethnicity. He is a wise man, but very frank and straight to the point. ( We will consider a woman for the role.)
• NATE ROBINS- 35-50. White male. He is an attorney representing a school district in a small claims suit. He is pompous, arrogant, rude, and he loves it.
• CALEB- 5-7yrs old. Black male. He is energetic and loves learning. (1980s time period)
• SHEELA- 5-7yrs old. Black female. She is extremely smart and outgoing, but sometimes knows too much for a child her age. (1980s time period)
• NEIL- 5-7yrs old. White male. He is shy, curious, and embarrassed about still wetting himself. (1980s time period)

FEATURED

• BOY- 9-10yrs. 4th grade multiracial boy. 1 scene. No lines.
• GIRL #1- 7-11yrs. Girl painting a sign. 1 scene. No lines.
• GIRL #2- 7-11yrs. Girls painting a sign. 1 scene. No lines.

EXTRAS

• Men and Women- 18+. Any ethnicity as well as THREE people who appear ethnically ambiguous. 1 scene in a court room.
• Men, Women, and children- multiracial/interracial families- 1scene in the film as well as photos shown at the end of the film.

Audition Details:
June 20, 2009
3-7 PM
1401 Ave. K Suite 1105-D
Plano, Texas 75074

Paid/Non-Paid: Non-Paid
Other/Additional Compensation: Film Credit, DVD Copy
Meals/Lodging/Transportation Provided: Meals, Snacks and Beverages

*Email Your Casting Submissions To: casting.changing@gmail.com

Film/Production Company Website:
www.shieldoffaithfilms.com

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