Casting Call for UW Student Film - “Couple Power”

About the project and the company

Production title: Couple Power

Production Type: UW Student film  (University of Washington post-grad program)

Union / Non-Union: SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project (**Union and Non-Union talent welcomed to submit**) 

Shooting Location: Seattle area, location TBA  

Shooting Schedule: One day – October 29, 2022

Compensation: Deferred.

Credit: On-Screen Credit, IMDB credit if applicable

Genre: Comedy / Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Zella and her partner Lucha are anything but the ordinary couple. They have superpowers. At least they used to until Lucha wouldn’t come out to her parents. Now they must seek the help of a couple’s therapist to get to the root of their issues. The only problem – the therapist might have some ulterior motives. 

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Audition Details: 

Date / Time: Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Suzzallo and Allen Libraries at UW Seattle, Room 334

Location of Audition

Date / Time: Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Suzzallo and Allen Libraries at UW Seattle, Room 334

Other details

** Note: This is a micro-budget student film being shot by passionate, aspiring filmmakers. The generous involvement of strong, dedicated, driven actors will directly affect its success and we appreciate your support. All aspects of principal photography will be executed in a professional manner.

Audition requirements

Auditions will be readings from sides, which will be provided. Preparation not required, but appreciated.

Character breakdown / Project needs
Lucha (Female, mid-20s-30s)
Lucha is an introspective, darkly funny, and often brooding woman in her mid 20's-30's who has a great heart and the ability to see into the future. She loves her partner Zella but hasn’t been able to come out to her very religious family. Looking for Latinx, Asian, or Black actors who are either Queer or cis women who are comfortable respectfully playing a Queer character. Preferably bi- or multi-lingual.
Zella (Female, mid-20s-30s)
Zella is an extroverted, goofy, and loving woman in her mid 20’s-30s who has the ability to teleport. Her powers are growing weaker because of the stress caused by Lucha not coming out to her parents. She still loves Lucha but needs a breakthrough. Looking for White, Asian, or Mixed Race actors who are Queer or cis women who are comfortable playing a Queer character. Preferably bi- or multi-lingual.
Therapist (Female OR Male, 30s-70s)
A sinister woman or man in their 30s-70s who may or may not be an actual therapist and may or may not be an evil supervillain with ulterior motives.
Additional information
Preferred method of submission

Email

Audition/Interview dates

Thursday, October 13, 3pm-8pm (each audition will be given a specific time within this window)

Pay type

Contract (union or other)

Audition location

Seattle Washington

Pay type

Deferred. Deferred.

Callbacks or second audition/interview?

TBD

Submission instructions

Email your casting submission (headshot & resume) to couplepowerfilm@gmail.com by 6:00 pm TUESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2022

Union Requirements

Open to All

Sides or script location

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TvGZxsyRafADX8heaL86431P3-mZ6yDa/view?usp=sharing

Equity Contract

SAG-AFTRA