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OPEN CASTING CALL for new Sci-Fi Thriller "GRAY MATTER".

March 20th, 2015     By Admin     Posted in News     Comments

 

Casting Information:

Calling all (aspiring) London actors! Matchbox Pictures (Devil Seed, Kingdom Come) located in London, ON is prepping for work on their third feature film! We have a variety of roles, in various age ranges we are looking to cast in our latest film, a sci-fi tentatively entitled “Grey Matter”.

This is an independent production to be shot in and around London, ON from Mid April until end of June 2015 with around 30 shooting days during this period. Main cast roles will receive Per Diems and profit participation points.

If you think you'd be perfect for one of these roles, please contact us at casting@matchboxpictures.ca with your full name, contact info, resume and photos. Send demo reel or link if available. Please include the character(s) of interest in the subject line of your email although candidates may be asked to consider other roles. No phone calls please. We thank everyone who applies, but only candidates selected for auditions will be contacted.

Some of the Characters we are casting...

ANNABELLE (19-28)
Female - Fit, athletic, background possibly in dance, gymnastics or cheerleading, etc.
Acting experience an asset but not required.
This role requires implied nudity/lower backside.
Up to 25 days of shooting.
This is our lead role. This character will have choreographed fight scenes and this role is physically demanding.

The FARMER (45-60)
Male - Fit in terms of lifting and running.
Some acting experience preferred. The Farmer is the father of Annabelle and is the first host of the alien parasite.

The DANCER (20-30)
Female - Fit, athletic, background possibly in dance, gymnastics or cheerleading, etc. Acting experience an asset but not required. This character will have choreographed fight scenes and this role is physically demanding.

The SCI-FI GEEK (20-35)
Male - Strong acting abilities required. He is a nerdy man in the realm of Leonard and Sheldon of the Big Bang Theory with far too many toys and collectibles for a grown man.

The CORONER (28-45)
Male - Strong acting abilities required. Educated CSI type. Well spoken and articulate. This character will have choreographed fight scenes and this role is physically demanding.

The LANDLORD (25-40)
Male - Some acting experience preferred.
Frumpy slumlord of the Sci-Fi Geek.

 

EXTRAS AND VARIOUS OTHER SMALL ROLES:

Have you always wanted to be an extra or have a small speaking role in a movie? Now's your chance! Matchbox Pictures is holding an open casting call for enthusiastic people as extras. We are looking for wide range of people and ages. These are unpaid roles. Acting experience is an asset but not required.  If you think you'd be perfect for one of these roles, please contact us at casting@matchboxpictures.ca with your full name, contact info and picture. Please include ‘EXTRA’ in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please. We thank everyone who applies, but will only be candidates selected for auditions will be contacted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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