Indie / Student Film “Blind” Holding Auditions for Lead Roles in Toronto

Blind

Location: Toronto, CA

Type: Student Films

Short Independent film

Title: Blind
Written: Nakisha Millien
Director: Nakisha Millien

Audition: Friday October 10th – Starting at 6pm
Audition Location: Toronto, ON

Shoot Date: Sunday October 12th, 2014 – Saturday October 18th, 2014

Notes:

All talent submitting must be available for the audition, shoot date. No exceptions.

The shoot is in Toronto ON. All talent must be responsible for their own transport as production will not be able to accommodate this.

FREE FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED ON SHOOT DAYS.

Please email blindcasting@gmail.com
Those selected for the audition will be contacted directly.

Please also note that we will not be seeing anyone for an audition earlier than 6:00PM and we will be going until 8:00PM.

Synopsis:

This film follows a new Canadian woman as she attempts to gain employment in a new country. Her challenges frustrate her, as she is not recognized for what she really is, and has trained to become a doctor. She goes from job interview to job interview, being rejected.One afternoon, when it seem her last hope, she is once again rejected by a businessman. Saddened, she leave the office when she witnesses the business man having his lunch outside and he began to choke and suffer to breath for air.The woman rushes to his assistance, he at first reject her help.( He still see’e a refugee) but she help him anyways and saves his life.
The Message: People should not be simply judged by where they are from, but how they can contribute. It’s up to you to not give up in what you believe in.

ROLES:

Lead Female – Immigrant Woman
Age: 29-40
African(Black)
Has African accent, Shy, Natural hair, wear out to date clothing but still dressed professionally and modern
Weight: 120-200
Non-Union

Supportive Role- Sister
Age:25-40
African(Black)
Has African accent, Natural hair, wear out to date clothing
Non-Union

Brother in-Law
Age:30-40
African(Black)
handsome , Average size, very tall (height 5’8-6’2)
Non-Union

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If interested, please email the following to blindcasting@gmail.com

1. Your Name and Age:
2. Phone #:
3. Email address:
4. The role you’re applying for:
5. 2 Photos of yourself (head and body shot)

***Please write “Blind Casting” in the subject line***

Payment: Non Paid

City or Location of call: Toronto, CA
Please submit to: blindcasting@gmail.com by 2014-10-10

This casting notice was posted by: Casting Call for “Blind” (short film)