T & Izzy, a UW Student Capstone Project - Casting for Two BIPOC leads as a Couple

About the project and the company

Looking for two actors for a Greater Seattle, WA area student short film.

Production Title: T & Izzy

Production Type: Student Film – Capstone/Final (University of Washington PCE Film & Video Program)

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

Shooting Location: Burien, WA

Shooting Schedule: October 22^nd – 23^rd, Full Weekend

Compensation: SAG Rate ($100/day) deferred, $50/day per diem for speaking roles

Credit: On-Screen Credit, IMDB credit if applicable

Synopsis: After a fun, sensual, intimate evening dancing together, an innocent misunderstanding leads a couple down a road of new revelations and doubt. The resulting conversation about their relationship is rash, contemplative, and brutally honest.

Character Breakdown:

Two BIPOC actors required to play a male & female couple, ages 27-40. Both actors must be vaccinated due to proximity while dancing, including kissing. No previous dancing experience required.

Talia – BIPOC, Female, 27-40

Loves dancing, misses the company of her partner, looks up to her parents but now is forced to reexamine them as there is a change in her family dynamic.

Israel – BIPOC, Male, 27-40

Loves dancing, flirts and tries to be charming toward his partner, looking to be supportive and tries to keep the conversation light-hearted.

Audition Details

– Saturday, October 1st, 12pm-7pm (each audition will be given a specific time within this window)

– Theater Puget Sound – Studio F, 4^th Floor in the Armory at Seattle Center

– Auditions will be readings from sides, which will be provided. No preparation is necessary.

– Callbacks for lead chemistry a week later, October 8^th, Time & Location TBD

– Water/tea, lunch, snacks will be provided.

Email your casting submission (photo & resume) to t.and.izzy.short@gmail.com

by 6PM Thu, Sept 29th.

Please do not submit if you are not available for all dates specified.

ABOUT US

We are film students in the UW PCE Film & Video Production program, entering our third quarter where we will complete capstone projects. Our budget is low as all expenses will be out-of-pocket, but all aspects of principal photography will be conducted in a professional manner in line with industry-standard COVID precautions under the guidance of our extremely experienced professors. We will rely heavily on your dedication, drive, and professionalism as we attempt to execute this ambitious and deeply personal project. The goal of the capstone project is to use it as portfolio material for job and graduate school applications, potential festival submissions, and celebration of our growth as filmmakers.

PREVIOUS WORK

The Producer/Writer/Director of this short has previously worked with the Assistant Director as Co-Producers of another short titled Prayer.

Location of Audition

Theater Puget Sound – Studio F, 4th Floor in the Armory at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Other details

While my aspiration is to get this short film shown at film festivals, my goal for the shoot is to have fun shooting the two sides of a romantic relationship. Looking for two leads willing to dance and be honest with one another.

Audition requirements

Auditions will be readings from sides, which will be provided. No preparation is necessary, but appreciated.