A new show filming in New Mexico is looking to cast some native American actors to play the roles of Crazy Horse & Sitting Bull. There will be an open casting call for the project tomorrow at the Santa Fe University of art & design. Robert Redford is a part of this project called “The West”.
Robert Redford has joined forces with the Discovery network to create a documentary about the 40 years between the end of the American Civil War and the turn of the 20th century.
“The West,” from Sundance Prods. and Stephen David Entertainment, will explore the characters of this violent, blood-soaked period in American history, from Jesse James to Crazy Horse to Buffalo Bill. Discovery will bow the scripted project in 2014. – Variety
This is a non-union project that will film in Santa Fe in May and June.
They are particularly interested in native American actors who have the ability to do some stunt work and are able to ride a horse.
Casting by Midthunder in Santa Fe, NM
NATIVE AMERICAN CASTING CALL
MIDTHUNDER CASTING is seeking actors for two significant Native American roles for a 6 hour docu-series for The Discovery Channel.
The docu-series tells the story of the settling of the American West through the eyes of some its most legendary characters.
We are casting NON-UNION actors who have some level of experience HORSEBACK RIDING, STUNTS, AND SIMULATED COMBAT.
CRAZY HORSE
Age 25-35. Oglala Lakota (Sioux), Medium Height, Strong Build.
Led Sioux in battles against U.S. Army.
Crazy Horse
SITTING BULL
Age 40-55. Hunkpapa Lakota (Sioux), Medium Height, Strong Build. Preeminent chief of the Sioux.
Sitting Bull
NONUNION
Shoot dates: Mid May – Mid June 2014
Shoot location: Utah
Rate: $300 per day
Director: John Ealer
OPEN CALL:
Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Midthunder Casting
Garson Studios @ The Film School
Santa Fe University of Art & Design
1600 St. Michael’s Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Directions
From the main entrance off of St. Michael’s Drive, follow the “Robert Redford/Milagro” signs. You’ll see a building with silver letters, “THE FILM SCHOOL.” Enter the building and Midthunder Casting is the first office on your right
Campus Map
Building #15 on Campus Map “Garson Communications” you can see the campus layout here.
TO SUBMIT VIA EMAIL:
If you cannot attend the open call, please send an email ASAP to:info[at]midthundercasting.com and include the following:
1) Recent photo(s) no larger than 2 MB
2) Full name
3) Age
4) Native American tribal affiliation
5) Height
6) Your level of training/ability in horseback riding, bareback riding, stunts and simulated combat/weaponry
7) City and state where you reside
8) Phone number