Unexcused Absence
Location: New York City
Type: Student Films
Portrays the adventure of two suburban male teens sick of their slow paced lives and looking for a change in scenery. It all begins when the boys escape from school en route for NYC. Their day is full of mischief, skateboarding, and drama throughout Manhattan. As their day is quickly wrapping up to an end, it becomes a race of time to get home. Or the boys are going to have a lot of explaining to do to mom.
The film will be shot throughout iconic parts of New York City and in a surrounding suburb Rockland County. Food will be provided on set.
– Jennifer Westburgh
Character Breakdowns:
Luke: (13) Confident, Skateboarder, Instigator for all situations, knows how to play cool in most situations (Looking for ages 11-16)
Jake: (13) Luke’s best friend, skateboarder, follower, slightly timid (Looking for ages 11-16)
Stephanie: Luke’s cousin, Hooters waitress, lacks confidence (Looking for ages 18-26)
Luke’s Mother: is self absorbed and oblivious of what Luke is always really up to
Hooters Waitress: Stuck up girl, talks like a (dumb blonde), very over dramatic about the littlest of things (Looking for ages 18-26)
Bum: Quiet bum, has a very scraggly look
Also looking for extras to make crowds with, fill the restaurant scene, and to fill a family party scene.
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: New York City
Please submit to: jawestburgh@gmail.com by
This casting notice was posted by: Jennifer Westburgh, The School of Visual Arts
Would love to be part of this film. I am a 19 year old hispanic girl. Brown eyes, black hair and 5’1.
I am very experienced. I am 16, I turn 17 in April. I can sing and I am very professional. I am 5’0, my eye color is brown and I am mixed.