CASTING CALL – PAID SHORT FILM (MANCHESTER)

Description

PRODUCTION
BACKPEDAL
black comedy

LOGLINE
After an expectant father finds his stolen bike for sale online, he reports it to the police. When they refuse to pursue those responsible, he takes matters into his own hands.

ABOUT THE PROJECT
Based on a true story, BACKPEDAL explores the failures of police to tackle a crime so simple that the victims are forced to tackle it themselves.

LOOKING FOR
MARIUSZ (LEAD)
male
playing age 30s
Polish and English-speaking

CHARACTER
One month away from becoming a father, Mariusz treats the theft of his bike as a personal mission to prove his right to be a father and to show the robbers they cannot threaten his family.

MILA (SUPPORTING)
female
playing age 30s
Polish and English-speaking

CHARACTER
Heavily pregnant and initially supportive of her partner's search for his missing bike. As events escalate, Mila becomes increasingly concerned that their choices are putting the whole family at risk.

SHOOT DATES & COMPENSATION
MARIUSZ
18–20 September
2½ days
£300

MILA
18–19 September
1½ days
£180

LOCATION
Manchester