Pickings – Feature Film
Location: NYC
Type: Film
Casting for Pickings is now underway:
ABOUT THE FILM
When a short-tempered mobster and his gang of thugs try to shake down a neighborhood bar, they’re soon confronted with the wrath of its owner – a mysterious southern mother with a dangerous past. She’s willing to die to protect her children, protect her property and stand up to the biggest racket in town. This action-packed revenge thriller will be released to select theaters in 2016.
REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATES & LOCATIONS
Rehearses December 2015-January 2016 in NYC; shoots 25 days in February 2016.
COMPENSATION & UNION CONTRACT DETAILS
Pay differ per part, rates will be negotiated privately. Travel, Meals and other expenses will be covered by the production. Members of SAG are welcome.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
1) Dawson (Supporting): Male, 17, Caucasian: a 17-year-old rebellious teen, an avid guitar player with a Southern accent (Tennessee). Guitar playing skills will go a long way.
2) Emma (Supporting): Female, 5, Caucasian: An adorable little girl with an infectious laugh, a beautiful smile and a passion for singing.
3) Boone (Supporting): Male, 35, Caucasian: slim, long hair (think Christian Bale in Out of the Furnace). Boone is the definition of “still water run deep”, he’s quiet, reserved and dangerous.
4) May (Supporting): Female, 50, Caucasian. A dangerous southern crime boss with a stone-cold face and just the right amount of beauty to throw her enemies off their game.
5) Doris (Supporting): Female, 45, Caucasian. Used to be an assassin working for a dangerous crime family in the south, now she’s trying to put her life back together and reunite with her beloved sister.
6) Marvin (Supporting): Male, 30-40, Caucasian. A charming, handsome Southern man.
7) Southern Family Members (Day Players): Males & Females, 20-50, Caucasian. Some speaking roles available.
8) Anne (Day Player): Female, 40-60, Caucasian. A sweet Southern woman with a good singing voice. Experience playing the banjo is a big plus.
9) Lily (Day Player): Female, 4-12, Caucasian. A cute little girl with an infectious smile and a heart-melting laugh.
10) Jo (Day Player): Female, 8-14, Caucasian. Seeking a young actress who can portray the main character when she was younger.
11) Drunk Father (Day Player): Male, 46-62, Caucasian. Jesse, a drunk, abusive husband, and an even worse father.
12) Claytus (Supporting): Male, 45-75, Caucasian. Old Appalachian man with a very thick Appalachian accent. Mastering the accent is a must.
13) Psychotic Bodyguard (Day Player): Male, 40-60, Caucasian. A big Southern man, 6.5 foot or taller, doesn’t talk much except for the occasional grunt.
14) Italian Gangsters (Day Player): Males & Females, 20+, Italian-American gangsters of all ages, both male and female. Some speaking and some non-speaking roles available.
15) Linda (Day Player): Female, 35-50, Caucasian. A small business owner being extorted by the local mafia racket.
16) Jennifer (Day Player): Female, 17-28, Caucasian. A beautiful teen, obsessed with her phone, works with her mother in a small shop.
17) Mob Boss (Supporting): Male, 50-70, Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race. Leo, an Italian-American mob boss on heroine.
18) Dixie (Supporting): Female, 18-30, Caucasian. A psychotic assassin for a dangerous Southern mafia, she’s bold, beautiful and knows her way around a shotgun.
19) Trix (Supporting): Female, 18-35, Caucasian. A psychotic assassin for a dangerous Southern mafia, she’s bold, beautiful and deadly with a butcher knife. She’s Dixie’s oldest sister.
20) Poor Shopkeeper (Day Player): Male, 45-65, All Ethnicities. Gary, a poor shopkeeper being bullied by gangsters.
21) Mr. Frank (Supporting): Male, 45-60, Caucasian. A big-boned (heavy) lawyer for the Italian mafia. He has a hypnotizing voice and can smoke a cigar like it’s nobody’s business.
22) The Russian (Day Player): Male, 40-60, Caucasian. A scary Russian pimp, looks GOOD in a suit.
23) TV Anchor (Day Player): Males & Females, 25-40, All Ethnicities.
24) Door to Door Salesmen (Day Player): Male, 25-50, Caucasian. A couple of smiley-faced door-to-door insurance salesmen (comedic relief role)
25) Tommy (Supporting): Male, 30-45, Caucasian. A cowardly Italian-American gangster, working for the racket.
26) Redneck Troops (Background / Extra): Males & Females, 18-40, Caucasian. A Gang of Southern troops fighting for a Dixie-mafia-like organization. Will need to go through weapons training, some physical action.
27) Gangster Troops (Background / Extra): Males & Females, 18-60, Caucasian. A Gang of gangsters fighting for an Italian-American crime family. Will need to go through weapons training, some physical action.
28) Bar Patrons (Background / Extra): Males & Females, 18+, All Ethnicities. A few speaking roles available.
29) Cops, Doctors and Nurses (Background / Extra): Males & Females, 18+, All Ethnicities.
30) Beauties (Background / Extra): Female, 18-28, All Ethnicities.
31) Bar Country Singers (Day Player): Male, 25-50, Caucasian. Country bar country singers needed, you’ll be provided the song, lyrics and guitar/banjo notes. A good singing voice is required and a natural Southern accent is a big plus.
We look forward to working with you!
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: NYC
Please submit to: Casting@PickingsFilm.com by 2016-01-15
This casting notice was posted by: Digital Magic Entertainment
I am a 32 year old Latina. I live in Manhattan and am available if needed.