CASTING CALL for NO LIMIT
LOW-BUDGET SHORT SEEKS WILMINGTON-AREA ACTORS OF ALL AGES TO BRING AWARD-WINNING SCREENPLAY TO LIFE.
(NO PAY OTHER THAN LUNCH, BUT IT WILL BE FUN & IT SHOULD DO WELL ON THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT.)
SCHEDULE CHANGE!!
We now plan to shoot the weekend of May 12th!
CALL FOR AUDITIONS
The Flipbook Moving Picture Company
in association with
The Lighthouse Film Company, Inc.
presents
"NO LIMIT: The Extremely Short Story of My Poker Career"
Written & Directed by Scott Magie (Harold Knows The Difference)
Produced by Scott Magie & Brad Walker (Pale Blue Moon)
CASTING CALL:
WHEN: Thursday, April 19th 1pm-7pm
WHERE: Calvary Chapel of Wilmington (**this film is not "religious"... my church was just kind in letting me use the facility**)
ADDRESS: 2831 Carolina Beach Road - Wilmington, NC
DIRECTIONS: A few hundred yards south of Shipyard Blvd on C.Beach Road - don't look for a steeple, look for the blue dove-sign by the road.
PLEASE EMAIL scott_magie@yahoo.com IF INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING FOR A ROLE. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PREFERRED TIME between 1pm & 7pm on Thursday, April 19th.*
YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH YOUR EXACT AUDITION TIME (15 minute increments) AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. PLEASE ARRIVE AT THIS CONFIRMED TIME, NOT THE TIME YOU REQUESTED (if different).
PLEASE BE ON TIME SO WE CAN STAY ON SCHEDULE AND FIT EVERYONE IN.
*If no times between 1pm & 7pm work for you, state that in your email and we'll try to figure out an alternative time & place for us to meet you on Thursday or Friday.
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:
The bulk of the scenes will be shot the weekend of May 12th, but additional shooting will be conducted, if necessary. Our shooting schedule will depend heavily upon the availability of locations, but most actors will only be required on set for less than one day. Some of the principles may be involved in scenes shot over two days. Only the main character is required for more than two days.
THE STORY:
The film is a quirky comedy with very stylized cinematography and editing. This isn't physical comedy or gross-out comedy. This is life comedy, because life is funny. The script won the Woods Hole Film Festival's short screenplay competition and was named a Top 25 Finalist in the American Gem Short Screenplay Competition through Filmmakers Magazine (www.filmmakers.com) so the finished film should play well on the festival circuit. We are mainly doing this film for the fun of the experience and the exposure it will bring to all involved, so actors should be prepared to have fun with this too.
THE CHARACTERS:
I've included fairly specific physical descriptions of the characters, but I would rather have someone who can act than someone who exactly matches a physical description. Quality actors should not be discouraged from auditioning if their physical appearance or age is slightly different than the description given. For example, Carl's description says he has a grey ponytail and Indian heritage. That's just what I was picturing when writing the character, but if you can act and you're an Irishman with a crew-cut and freckles, that works too. I mainly want people who look "real" not plastic.
My biggest concern is finding the right actor to play the main character ("ME") and the character of Angela. These actors need to have extremely natural line delivery and be able to say things with their eyes.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
FYI: Despite the title, this story is largely fictional and an actor will play the main character, not myself.
LEAD ROLE:
ME (white male, 30 – tall, not dark, & almost handsome)
- Main character and narrator of my own sadly comic story.
“I was one of those talented kids with lots of potential… but now look at me. I’m a complete failure.”
PRINCIPLE ROLES:
ANGELA (white female, age 30 – natural “girl-next-door” look)
- Her confidence, laid-back demeanor, and carefree personality lead her to approach me, a total stranger, at a critical point in my life. After I tell her my story, she tells me something that shifts my perspective on success & failure.
CARL ST. CLOUD (male, 50’s/60’s – grey ponytail, American Indian?)
- Restaurant owner who fires me, then shows up unexpectedly at the poker table where my poker career starts and ends in a single hand.
RON (male, 30’s – clean-cut, preppy, always a sparkling smile)
- His good looks & overly-friendly attitude make him a loveable, yet slightly annoying character. He invites me to his home for the ill-fated poker game and is the dealer for the opening hand.
SUPPORTING ROLES: (asterisk designates non-speaking role)
YOUNG ME* (white male, age 6 – skinny, blonde, quirky)
- Shown in flashbacks.
TEEN ME* (white male, age 12 – skinny, blonde, quirky)
- Shown in flashbacks.
MY FATHER (white male, 40’s – tall, distinguished)
- Shown in flashbacks. The quintessential father figure who encourages me (his talented, yet quirky son) to “Shoot for the moon… even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars!”
MY SON (white male, age 3 to 5 - skinny, blonde, quirky)
- Shown in flash-forward. Pouts, then smiles.
POKER EXPERT (male, age 50/60 - mean, mustache)
- Explains his rules for achieving poker success directly to the camera, deadpan.
MARTHA (female, 30’s – polished, preppy, born to host a party)
- As Ron’s wife, she serves as the hostess of the poker party and as mother of their screaming baby.
SOPHIE ST. CLOUD (female, 40’s/50’s – petite, quiet, Asian?)
- Carl’s wife. She’s not really into poker, but comes to the game to keep her eye on Carl, who she adores by criticizing.
STEVE DORTMEYER (male, 30’s – clean-cut, heavy-set)
- A player at the poker game who has more confidence than skill.
KELLY DORTMEYER (female, 30’s – fun-loving, cheerful, heavy-set)
- Steve’s wife, who cheerfully loses money in the poker game.
MOVIE STAR (male, 20's/30's - achingly handsome)
- Shown onscreen in cheesy fake movie.
MOVIE STARLET (female, 20's/30's - achingly gorgeous)
- Shown onscreen in cheesy fake movie.
RESTAURANT FATHER & MOTHER (male/female, 30’s/40’s)
- These tourists & their kids are my nightmare-table during my short stint as a waiter.
RESTAURANT DAUGHTER (female, 9 – cute & mischievous)
- She overwhelms the restaurant scene with the sucking noises from her straw.
RESTAURANT KID* (male or female, age 6)
- Quieter than his/her sister, but no less mischievous.
(NO PAY OTHER THAN LUNCH, BUT IT WILL BE FUN & IT SHOULD DO WELL ON THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT.)
SCHEDULE CHANGE!!
We now plan to shoot the weekend of May 12th!
CALL FOR AUDITIONS
The Flipbook Moving Picture Company
in association with
The Lighthouse Film Company, Inc.
presents
"NO LIMIT: The Extremely Short Story of My Poker Career"
Written & Directed by Scott Magie (Harold Knows The Difference)
Produced by Scott Magie & Brad Walker (Pale Blue Moon)
CASTING CALL:
WHEN: Thursday, April 19th 1pm-7pm
WHERE: Calvary Chapel of Wilmington (**this film is not "religious"... my church was just kind in letting me use the facility**)
ADDRESS: 2831 Carolina Beach Road - Wilmington, NC
DIRECTIONS: A few hundred yards south of Shipyard Blvd on C.Beach Road - don't look for a steeple, look for the blue dove-sign by the road.
PLEASE EMAIL scott_magie@yahoo.com IF INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING FOR A ROLE. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PREFERRED TIME between 1pm & 7pm on Thursday, April 19th.*
YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH YOUR EXACT AUDITION TIME (15 minute increments) AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. PLEASE ARRIVE AT THIS CONFIRMED TIME, NOT THE TIME YOU REQUESTED (if different).
PLEASE BE ON TIME SO WE CAN STAY ON SCHEDULE AND FIT EVERYONE IN.
*If no times between 1pm & 7pm work for you, state that in your email and we'll try to figure out an alternative time & place for us to meet you on Thursday or Friday.
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:
The bulk of the scenes will be shot the weekend of May 12th, but additional shooting will be conducted, if necessary. Our shooting schedule will depend heavily upon the availability of locations, but most actors will only be required on set for less than one day. Some of the principles may be involved in scenes shot over two days. Only the main character is required for more than two days.
THE STORY:
The film is a quirky comedy with very stylized cinematography and editing. This isn't physical comedy or gross-out comedy. This is life comedy, because life is funny. The script won the Woods Hole Film Festival's short screenplay competition and was named a Top 25 Finalist in the American Gem Short Screenplay Competition through Filmmakers Magazine (www.filmmakers.com) so the finished film should play well on the festival circuit. We are mainly doing this film for the fun of the experience and the exposure it will bring to all involved, so actors should be prepared to have fun with this too.
THE CHARACTERS:
I've included fairly specific physical descriptions of the characters, but I would rather have someone who can act than someone who exactly matches a physical description. Quality actors should not be discouraged from auditioning if their physical appearance or age is slightly different than the description given. For example, Carl's description says he has a grey ponytail and Indian heritage. That's just what I was picturing when writing the character, but if you can act and you're an Irishman with a crew-cut and freckles, that works too. I mainly want people who look "real" not plastic.
My biggest concern is finding the right actor to play the main character ("ME") and the character of Angela. These actors need to have extremely natural line delivery and be able to say things with their eyes.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
FYI: Despite the title, this story is largely fictional and an actor will play the main character, not myself.
LEAD ROLE:
ME (white male, 30 – tall, not dark, & almost handsome)
- Main character and narrator of my own sadly comic story.
“I was one of those talented kids with lots of potential… but now look at me. I’m a complete failure.”
PRINCIPLE ROLES:
ANGELA (white female, age 30 – natural “girl-next-door” look)
- Her confidence, laid-back demeanor, and carefree personality lead her to approach me, a total stranger, at a critical point in my life. After I tell her my story, she tells me something that shifts my perspective on success & failure.
CARL ST. CLOUD (male, 50’s/60’s – grey ponytail, American Indian?)
- Restaurant owner who fires me, then shows up unexpectedly at the poker table where my poker career starts and ends in a single hand.
RON (male, 30’s – clean-cut, preppy, always a sparkling smile)
- His good looks & overly-friendly attitude make him a loveable, yet slightly annoying character. He invites me to his home for the ill-fated poker game and is the dealer for the opening hand.
SUPPORTING ROLES: (asterisk designates non-speaking role)
YOUNG ME* (white male, age 6 – skinny, blonde, quirky)
- Shown in flashbacks.
TEEN ME* (white male, age 12 – skinny, blonde, quirky)
- Shown in flashbacks.
MY FATHER (white male, 40’s – tall, distinguished)
- Shown in flashbacks. The quintessential father figure who encourages me (his talented, yet quirky son) to “Shoot for the moon… even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars!”
MY SON (white male, age 3 to 5 - skinny, blonde, quirky)
- Shown in flash-forward. Pouts, then smiles.
POKER EXPERT (male, age 50/60 - mean, mustache)
- Explains his rules for achieving poker success directly to the camera, deadpan.
MARTHA (female, 30’s – polished, preppy, born to host a party)
- As Ron’s wife, she serves as the hostess of the poker party and as mother of their screaming baby.
SOPHIE ST. CLOUD (female, 40’s/50’s – petite, quiet, Asian?)
- Carl’s wife. She’s not really into poker, but comes to the game to keep her eye on Carl, who she adores by criticizing.
STEVE DORTMEYER (male, 30’s – clean-cut, heavy-set)
- A player at the poker game who has more confidence than skill.
KELLY DORTMEYER (female, 30’s – fun-loving, cheerful, heavy-set)
- Steve’s wife, who cheerfully loses money in the poker game.
MOVIE STAR (male, 20's/30's - achingly handsome)
- Shown onscreen in cheesy fake movie.
MOVIE STARLET (female, 20's/30's - achingly gorgeous)
- Shown onscreen in cheesy fake movie.
RESTAURANT FATHER & MOTHER (male/female, 30’s/40’s)
- These tourists & their kids are my nightmare-table during my short stint as a waiter.
RESTAURANT DAUGHTER (female, 9 – cute & mischievous)
- She overwhelms the restaurant scene with the sucking noises from her straw.
RESTAURANT KID* (male or female, age 6)
- Quieter than his/her sister, but no less mischievous.
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