Familial Strangers
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Type: Student Films
Longline-
After learning her 94-year-old estranged great-grandmother suffers from a rare spinal stroke, Dani decides to spend the summer as her live-in nurse. As the two grow closer, Dani learns more about herself, her family, and forgiveness.
Character description-
Mimi is a self-sufficient, gray haired 94-year-old woman who has recently suffered a rare spinal stroke. After always living alone and being independent, she recently lost her ability to walk. During this time, her estranged great-granddaughter moves in to help her navigate her new normal. Mimi must grapple with the loss of her independence and the judgment she feels towards Dani and her mother as she comes to peace with declining health.
We are looking to cast a 70+ year old actress for the role.
Shoot Info:
The film is being shot in Pittsburgh from March 19th-March 21st. We are able to pay $50 a day for three shoot days. It is a student thesis film with only 10 cast and crew members total. All crew will be getting tested quarantining leading up to the shoot. On set, Covid protocols will be followed, and PPE will be provided as well.
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Pittsburgh, PA
Please submit to: cnaughton@ithaca.edu by 2021-03-01
If interested, please email cnaughton@ithaca.edu to receive a side and further information about video auditions.
This casting notice was posted by: Ciara Naughton
