Casting for a University of Washington Student Film, "The Beast of Aberdeen"
University of Washington Film Program
About the project and the company
Production title: Beast of Aberdeen (Working Title)
Production Type: UW Student film (University of Washington post-grad program)
Union / Non-Union: SAG-AFTRA Student Film (**Union and Non-Union talent welcomed to submit**)
Shooting Location 1: Aberdeen, WA, location TBA
Shooting Location 2: Issaquah, WA (Sid Only) location TBA
Shooting Location 3: Seattle, WA (Sid Only) location TBA
Shooting Schedule: Exact dates dependent on weather and/or actor & crew availability. Roughly: Location 1 – 12/10/22, Location 2 – 12/17/22, Location 3 – 12/18/22
Synopsis: A curse has befallen the town of Aberdeen, or so a restless young man named Sid believes. Hearing his brother Bryan recount his logging injury and encounter with a strange creature in the woods, not to mention the general malaise that seems to grip the city’s inhabitants, only strengthens his case. He desires to leave, but when Bryan dies under strange circumstances, Sid commits himself to finding answers. He puts his desires aside, for better or worse, and travels deep into the heart of the forest to confront the source of the curse itself.
Location of Audition
Sunday, Nov 20, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 PM at the main University of Washington Campus, Seattle, WA (Further details will be given in the follow-up email). Self-Taped Auditions are also accepted.
Other details
Location travel expenses will be paid for (Gas, accommodations if required), along with any meals on the shoot days.
** Notes: This is a no-budget dramatic 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
Email your casting submission to rdmcg@uw.edu by 6:00 pm THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 ** Include headshots, resume (inexperienced are welcome to audition), and self-tape for the role you wish to audition for (optional, but strongly preferred). (Note: Any actor auditioning for the role of Sid should be comfortable with light hiking through wooded terrain. Both actors should be comfortable in outdoor environments and changing weather conditions, possibly including cold temperatures, wind, or rain.)
Character breakdown / Project needs
Sid [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: Early 20s] [Ethnicity: Any]
Bryan [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: Mid-Late 20s] [Ethnicity: Any]
Additional information
Preferred method of submission
Audition/Interview dates
Sunday, November 20th, 2022
Pay type
Other
Audition location
Seattle WA
Callbacks or second audition/interview?
TBA
Submission instructions
Submit via email to mcgearyr@gmail.com
Union Requirements
Open to All
Equity Contract
None