Casting Call – The Party No One Wanted (Short Film)

Description

A dark comedy about grief and family relationships.
Robbie and Mary have to get through an excruciating memorial that has a DJ, karaoke and a pregnancy announcement / gender reveal planned by their half sister Lisa.

Shooting 6th - 9th March in TW19
Auditions in Elephant and Castle within the next few weeks
Travel Expenses Paid

Student film hoping to go to Film festivals

Robbie (28-38yrs) Southern English Accent
Emotionally withdrawn but has a kind heart, he's holding it together for Mary and his Dad

Steve (57-70yrs) Southern English Accent
Mary, Robbie and Lisa’s dad doesn’t get involved in the arguing he’s still devastated by the loss of his wife but insists he’s fine.

Lisa (39-47yrs) Southern English Accent
Self centred and definitely doesn’t know whats appropriate at a memorial.

Natalie (49-65yrs)
A close family friend who has taken on a bit of a motherly role to everyone, kind and soft spoken.

Bill (50-65yrs)
The drunk best friend of steve who has awful timing for his awkward comments. Very funny character