Santa Fe: Non-Union production seeks men & women age 55 to 70.

CASTING CALL: AMONG THE PINES

Limited budget project seeking a woman and a man, preferably in their mid to late 60s, for a heartbreaking, yet beautiful short film about life, death, hopelessness and loss in light of a Christmas road trip.

We will be shooting in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas. Casting will take place for ages 55-70, male and female.

When: October 17th - 19th
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Santa Fe University of Art and Design
Address: 1600 St. Michael’s Dr., Santa Fe, NM
Contact: marius.schanke@gmail.com

As of now this is a low/non budget production. Positions will be paid if/when funding takes place. Meals and beverages will be provided, as well as negotiable gas reimbursement/valet service for cast living outside of Santa Fe.

It is a non-union production with online distribution in place.  It will be seen worldwide and sent to selected film festivals.

There will potentially be blood, dirt and prosthetics. Actors and actresses will be auditioning with a prepared one minute monologue.

Please email marius.schanke@gmail.com to schedule a slot. Walk-ins are also welcome.

ROLES:

JANE, late 60s, early 70s - Loving wife and mother, trying to persuade her husband to turn around to join their family’s Christmas celebration. Ends up getting killed in a cruel twist of fate as their car collides with a moose. Some blood and prosthetics are required.

CHARLIE, late 60s, early 70s - Devoted husband and father, fed up with the expectations of Christmas, stubborn, has a hard time letting go of his opinions. Finally succumbs to his wife’s request of turning back around, which leads to the accident.