CASTING CALL – ‘A PAPARAZZI STORY’ SHORT FILM

Description

PRODUCTION:
Gangster-style paparazzi business / tabloid-noir slapstick dark comedy set in London, 2005

SEEKING:
GÜNTER
Male, 23
Dry, unbothered German who wanted to be an actor but became a paparazzo
German speaking in certain scenes
5 shoot days

JESSICA
Female, 24
Talented young musician with dreams of a big break
Falls in love with a paparazzo after he promises to introduce her to a big producer

JEAN-JACQUES
Male, 25
Slick, hot-headed French paparazzo
Sharp suit, sharper instincts

CHLOE
Female, 32
Model and girlfriend of George Clooney
The person at the centre of the scoop

BRITTANY
Female, 27
Woman George Clooney drunkenly married the night before
The paparazzi hunt her

SECURITY GUARD
Female, 34
Security guard who has seen it all and wants to get through her shift without a scene

JOURNALIST
Female, 44
Journalist from The Sun newspaper
Involved in the phone hacking scandal and gives the paparazzi an important tip

JACQUELINE
Female, 56
Head chef at a restaurant where celebrities are dining
Corrupted by the paparazzi and lets them through for money

MRS. JOHNSON
Female, 41
Corrupt police officer who gives the paparazzi a tip on where the celebrity is

MRS. PUNTER
Female, 43
Owner of the car stolen by the paparazzi
Gets furious and hunts them down to the end

WHAT IS REQUIRED:
Actors comfortable with physical comedy and dark humour
Available for rehearsals and a 1–2 day shoot in London
Günter requires 5 shoot days

SHOOT:
Weekends and some weekdays in September and October

LOCATION:
London

COMPENSATION:
Non-budget production
No pay
Revenue share if the film generates revenue
Full credit and professional reel-ready short for portfolio
The film is set to start a social media show and have selected cinema screenings