“Skunk Ape Hunters in Texas” –
CASTING CALL
Genre – Comedy/Horror
Rating – PG-13
Feature Length Creature Film, HD in 5.1
Surround, Non-Union, IMDB Credit, for Film Festivals.
Men (5 young adults and 3 middle aged
adults), women (3 young adults) and children (4 boys) are needed for
lead and supporting roles – please see character descriptions
below. Also accepting headshots for background extras throughout
filming – all types needed.
---SYNOPSIS---
As young boys, Ben Bridges and his
three best friends have a close encounter with a real-life skunk ape
while on a camping trip. Over 20 years later, Ben overhears his
boss’ wife claim she was run off the road by the exact same
creature. Eager to help her prove her story to her skeptical husband
(and validate his own childhood experience), Ben enters a bet with
his boss and enlists the help of his childhood buddies and a famous
reality TV film crew to track down the skunk ape.
---PROJECT DETAILS---
“Skunk Ape Hunters in Texas” is a
feature-length horror comedy in the vein of “Shaun of the Dead”,
Written and produced by John P. Clark in association with
Award-Nominated independent filmmaker Adrian Santiago of Project
Black Studios (“Grim”) and Award-Nominated special effects
artist, Garrett Wilkerson. “Skunk Ape Hunters in Texas” will be
shot in full high definition with CineAlta-certified equipment (as
used in “Sin City”, “Cloverfield”, “Public Enemy”, and
“Avatar”).
The film will be shot on weekends
(Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) beginning Friday, March 4th
2011 and wrapping on Sunday, March 27th 2011 in various
locations around the D/FW Metroplex and our key location in Muenster,
TX (60 minutes north of downtown Fort Worth).
This translates to 12 days of dedicated
shooting, though several roles and background extras may only require
1-3 days on location.
This is a non-union, non-paid
independent feature film, and all actors, crewmembers, and background
extras will be eligible for IMDB credit. Cold drinks, snacks and
meals will be provided on location during shooting. Upon completion,
principal cast will be given DVD copies of the finished film, and all
actors, crew, friends and family will be invited to attend the wrap
party/movie premiere screening at Studio Movie Grill in Arlington
(Date TBA) and a possible future screening in Dallas, TX.
---AUDTION DATE/LOCATION---
Saturday, January 15th 2011 at 3:00
p.m.
Icon Studios Dallas - Arts and
Performing Arts Resource Center
2665 Villa Creek Drive
Executive Suite 115
Dallas, Texas 75234
---HOW TO SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS---
Please e-mail your headshot, resume,
and acting reels (if you have them) to
casting@skunkapehuntersintexas.com.
PLEASE SPECIFY THE ROLE(S) YOU’RE AUDITIONING FOR AND YOUR NAME IN
THE SUBJECT LINE. Please limit yourselves to auditioning for 1-2
roles.
---BACKGROUND EXTRAS---
Actors are allowed and encouraged to
both submit for an audition and as a background extra. There are
several small speaking and non-speaking parts not mentioned here that
will need to be filled, characters like bar patrons, car salesmen,
police and as an artificial film crew. THERE IS SOMETHING FOR
EVERYONE! Background Extras – please submit your info to
casting@skunkapehuntersintexas.com
as follows: EXTRA – [Insert Your Name Here]
with your materials and availability in the body.
---IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CHILD
ROLES---
While you are encouraged to begin
submitting your child's materials at this time, note that your child
will NOT be auditioning at the date and time specified in this post.
The four male child actors we require will be playing the “younger
versions” of our lead adult characters, and so we must wait until
we have those adults cast before announcing any specific details on
the physical requirements of the roles. Do not hesitate to submit
your child's materials! We WILL hang on to them, and should your
child prove to be a candidate, we will contact to confirm your
audition directly.
---CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS---
BEN BRIDGES (AGE 22-32)
Adult Caucasian male. Lead role.
Protagonist. Leader of the Skunk Ape Hunters and is usually the one
to get them into trouble - think Indiana Jones, only with way more
alcohol and free time on his hands. Estimated time on set: 3+ days,
TBD
HENRY EDWARDS (AGE 22-32)
Adult Caucasian male. Lead role.
Protagonist. Right hand man of Ben Bridges, with a curious glimmer
of intelligence coming through the surface –tries to hide his
intelligence to fit in with his buddies. Estimated time on set: 3+
days, TBD
JASON COLLIER (AGE 22-32)
Adult Caucasian male. Lead role.
Protagonist. Womanizer of the group, sharp tongued and generally up
to no good. If there's a lovely set of legs within 20 feet of him,
nothing else in the world exists. Estimated time on set: 3+ days,
TBD
RICKY YOUNG (AGE 22-32)
Adult Caucasian male. Lead role.
Protagonist. Kind of a screwball, kind of an improvised engineering
genius, and stands the best chance at actually catching a skunk ape -
provided he doesn't blow himself up before doing so.
Estimated time on set: 3+ days, TBD
HAROLD FRIGIEN (AGE 40-50)
Adult male. Caucasian. Supporting
role. Antagonist. Harsh, bitter boss of the four Skunk Ape Hunters
and husband of Vulnavia. Extremely jealous yet not an imposing
figure.
Estimated time on set: 1-2 days
THE WIZARD (AGE 22-32)
Adult male. Dark hair preferred but
not necessary. Supporting role. Protagonist. Geek/nerd that helps
the Skunk Ape Hunters in their quest.
Estimated time on set: 3+ days, TBD
LUKE CATES (AGE 40-50)
Adult male. Caucasian. Supporting
role. Key antagonist. Sarcastic host of the show Likely Story
and serves as the team sent with the Skunk Ape Hunters to make sure
all evidence is legitimate.
Estimated time on set: 3+ days, TBD
THE TEXAS BOGEYMAN a.k.a. UNCLE JERRY
(AGE 35-55)
Adult male. Caucasian. Supporting
role. The Skunk Ape Hunters cross paths with the Texas Bogeyman. He
is a powerful character that tries to intimidate the Skunk Ape
Hunters.
Estimated time on set: 1-2 days.
VULNAVIA FRIGIEN (AGE 22-32)
Adult female. No race requirements.
Supporting role. Vulnavia is a beautiful young woman in a loveless
marriage with Harold, who is much older than she is. She is your
typical “Gold Digger” type. She fools around on her husband and
is the spark for the Skunk Ape Hunt bet. Scenes include arguing with
Harold.
Estimated time on set: 2-3 days.
REBECCA CARSON (AGE 22-32)
Adult female. No race requirements.
Supporting role. Rebecca is the technical expert of the Likely
Story team. She is the love interest of The Wizard. Scenes are
setting up cameras and talking with The Wizard.
Estimated time on set: 3+ days, TBD
PENNY RYAN (AGE 22-32)
Adult female. No race requirements.
Supporting role. Penny is the right hand woman of the Likely
Story team. She is brainy and a “Girl Friday” type. She is
also the love interest of Ricky Young. Scenes are out in the woods
“hunting” with the boys.
Estimated time on set: 3+ days, TBD
YOUNG BEN BRIDGES (AGE 11-14)
Young Caucasian male. Supporting role.
Key opening sequence.
Estimated time on set: 1 night
YOUNG HENRY EDWARDS (AGE 11-14)
Young Caucasian male. Supporting role.
Key opening sequence.
Estimated time on set: 1 night
YOUNG JASON COLLIER (AGE 11-14)
Young Caucasian male. Supporting role.
Key opening sequence.
Estimated time on set: 1 night
YOUNG RICKY YOUNG (AGE 11-14)
Young Caucasian male. Supporting role.
Key opening sequence.
Estimated time on set: 1 night
busy
focused
Cold drinks, snacks and meals will be provided on location. Upon completion, principal cast will be given DVD copies of the finished film, and ALL actors, extras, crew members plus friends and family will be invited to attend two screening dates at Studio Movie Grill in Arlington (with the awesome 5.1 Stereo Track our Audio Ninja will cook up and in glorious High Definition via DLP Digital Projectors).
accomplished