Casting Call for The Last Ornament
Project Title: The Last Ornament
Written and Directed by: Rob Grant III
Filming Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Filming Date: January 20, 2025 (MLK Day)
Compensation: Unpaid (Food, reel footage, and IMDb credit provided)
NON-UNION
Project Overview:
The Last Ornament is a character-driven narrative that delves into emotional depth and the nuances of human connection. The story focuses on themes of reconciliation, healing, and rediscovery within a strained relationship. Through heartfelt interactions and moments of vulnerability, the film explores what it means to face past challenges and find a way forward.
This project seeks to authentically represent cultural experiences, and as such, the roles are written to reflect the diverse backgrounds of Black, African American, Latin, and Indigenous peoples. Actors who identify with these backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Character Descriptions:
Safiya
- Age: 20+
- Description: Safiya is a strong-willed and resolute individual. While their exterior often shows intensity and determination, beneath that lies a vulnerable side that occasionally surfaces in quiet, reflective moments. This role requires an actor who can balance sternness with emotional fragility.
- Key Tones: Stern, soft, reflective, emotionally guarded.
Malik
- Age: 20+
- Description: Malik is introspective and often uses humor as a coping mechanism when facing emotional struggles. He presents a calm demeanor but is keenly aware of the complexities of his feelings. This role demands an actor who can bring a mix of sincerity with a touch of playful sarcasm.
- Key Tones: Earnest, soft, with a touch of playful sarcasm.
Audition Instructions:
- Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025, 11:00 PM EST
- How to Apply: Please submit your resume and headshot to thelastornament2025@gmail.com.
- Subject Line: “The Last Ornament Audition – [Character Name] – [Your Name]”
After reviewing your submission, selected actors will be provided with sides for the next round of auditions.