The Monumentals
Location: Singapore Only
Type: Student Films
We’re a group of Year 6 students looking to cast actors for our graduating short film, The Monumentals.
SYNOPSIS: Born into a life of hardship, 17-year-old Shehnaaz pleads against a justice system that refuses to give him another chance. Tackling themes of inequality and race in Singapore, the film explores how troubled youths negotiate the social system.
ROLES:
Shehnaaz
A teenager whose life is littered with petty crime
Between the ages of 16-18
Malay or Indian
Preferably male
Hana
A cold and unmoving administrator for a juvenile home
30 years old or older
Preferably Chinese
Preferably female
EXTRA ROLES:
Shehnaaz’s mother
50 years old or older
Malay or Indian
Non-speaking role
Shehnaaz’s father
50 years old or older
Malay or Indian
Hana’s colleague
30 years old or older
Preferably Chinese
Preferably female
Actors should be available on weekends between 15th and 23rd May for filming (additional dates may be added if re-shoots are needed).
Auditions will be held between 26th April and 2nd May over Zoom.
Non-professional actors are welcome to audition as well! Do note that these are all non-paid roles.
If you have any inquiries, do contact us!
Sarah (Producer) – sarah.lam@students.sota.edu.sg
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: Singapore
Please submit to: sarah.lam@students.sota.edu.sg by 2021-04-28
Please submit a photo of yourself (headshots are preferred but not required)
This casting notice was posted by: Sarah Lam