Awaken Entertainment – Untitled Feature Film
Location: San Diego
Audition / Call Type: Films
Project: Untitled Project – Feature Film
Description: Inspired by a true story, Untitled Project follows a young Australian couple whose love, unshakable faith, and relentless determination ignite a global movement. Saying “yes” to a higher calling, they move to the United States and create a safe haven that transforms countless lives—only to face a world united against them. This powerful reenactment chronicles
their epic battle for faith, freedom, and family, proving that one couple’s courage can change everything.
Production Company: Awaken Entertainment
Directors: Anika Aguirre & Jeff Hoffman
Production Dates: May 22 – June 21
Location: San Diego, CA
Union Status: Non-Union
Compensation: Paid (low budget)
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
JURGEN MATTHESIUS
Age Range: 20-35
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian, Australian
Description: Jurgen Matthesius is an Australian engineer/surfer turned preacher who commands the stage with vibrant energy. He has an athletic frame, revealing toned forearms. He has platinum-blond hair, a strong jawline, a wide, infectious smile, and piercing blue eyes that radiate both conviction and warmth. He has a relaxed yet magnetic presence, a preacher whose joy and stubborn determination promise hope in a chaotic world. Extremely charismatic and able to command the attention of a room through a wide range of engagement: emotionally, through both passion and comedy.
Special Skills: Australian accent, good with impressions, great comedic timing. Will need to play 17 to 50 and be aged up or down.
Notes: Emotional intensity and range required. Large onstage presence required (globally recognized speaker).
LEANNE MATTHESIUS
Age Range: 25-35
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian, Australian
Description: Leanne Matthesius stands as a beacon of grace and resilience, radiating both warmth and unyielding strength. Her shoulder-length blonde hair, a cascade of soft, sun-kissed waves, frames a face that’s equal parts approachable and determined—colored eyes that
shimmer with quiet conviction, a gentle smile that hints at a deep well of compassion, and a subtle tan that speaks to her Australian roots. She has a touch of elegance to her understated style—a look that’s effortlessly chic yet grounded. She is a strong woman who is sure of herself, yet feminine and delicate at the same time. A globally recognized speaker, she is articulate and
confident on stage. This character will have a full range of being a young 16-year-old who starts working at McDonald’s to a 30-something speaker and pastor.
Special Skills: Australian accent. Will need to play 16 to 40 and be aged up or down.
Notes: Emotional intensity required. Large onstage presence required.
MATT HUBBARD
Age Range: 20-35
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian American
Description: American male from California, middle-aged, chiropractor & entrepreneur, full
build, brown hair, glasses. Extremely confident and a disrupter of atmospheres. Well-versed in the medical field and a researcher of the facts. Always pushing the limits in business and culture, motivating those around him to pursue more. Flashy apparel, head held high, and always exuding confidence. Lands every sentence and expression with assurance and emphasis.
Special Skills: Will need to play 30 to 50 and be aged up or down.
MIKALA HUBBARD
Age Range: 20-35
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian, American
Description: California native, late thirties, brunette with blonde highlights, average height, petite build. Although shy and reserved in a crowd, she exudes a subtle confidence when by her husband. She is calm and approachable yet clothed in finer apparel and extremely poised.
Special Skills: Will need to play 25 to 45 and be aged up or down.
JON HEINRICHS
Age Range: 25-35
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian American
Description: Former professional baseball player and real estate agent. Tall and a very cut athletic build. He journeys from a professional athlete to a market-place leader that unexpectedly enters the pastoral world. A poster boy for good looks and success but often carries a curious, expectant childlike grin. He has short blonde hair and a tan complexion. Confident yet humble, slow to speak, and always observing those around him.
Special Skills: Will need to play 30 to 50 and be aged up or down.
BECKY HEINRICHS
Age Range: 25-35
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian American
Description: Ex-deputy officer, blonde, tan, petite, slender athletic build. Extremely passionate and quick to share her opinions. Her facial expressions and tone can often be intense but always clearly communicate her stance. A former probation officer who unexpectedly becomes a pastor. Her invasive demeanor is softened by her faith, and her quick opinions become paired with compassionate grace. She maintains her convictions in the face of confrontation but feels a deep empathy for those that hurt.
Special Skills: Will need to play 25 to 45 and be aged up or down.
ANDY BENNETT
Age Range: 20-30
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian Australian
Description: Australian worship pastor in his late 30s. His infectious enthusiasm for faith and community radiates through every word. On stage, he’s a whirlwind of energy—his hands gesturing expansively, his voice rising and falling with a melodic cadence that shifts from humor to heartfelt conviction. Short, neatly styled dark brown hair, a well-groomed beard, and warm brown eyes. Athletic build, casual yet polished style.
Special Skills: Will need to play 19 to 30 and be aged up or down. Ideally plays an instrument such as guitar or keys.
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: San Diego
Please submit to: info@awaken-entertainment.com by 04/07/2025 11:00 PM
Submission Deadline: April 7, 2025
Audition Method: Self-tape by 4/7 OR in-person audition on 4/7 from 10AM-4PM in San Diego, CA. For self tape, please include your headshot, resume, and submission to email below. Please slate your name, role auditioning for, height, and agency if applicable.
Where to Submit: info@awaken-entertainment.com
This casting notice was posted by: Awaken Entertainment
