Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
This will be a VOLUNTARY PROJECT seeking UNION and NON-UNION actors
Deadline:
Jan 16, 2024
Auditions:
North Vancouver
Shooting starts:
Feb 2, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Feb 4, 2024
Shooting locations:
North Vancouver
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
When Dirk, the leading man in the internationally famous superhero film series “Thunder-Fist,” discovers that the latest installment in the series is expected to flop, he decides to enlist the reclusive writer of his beloved character’s original comic book incarnation: Albert Bruhl. Travelling to Albert’s home, he discovers that Albert has become estranged with his most famous creation, shunning Thunder-Fist for new and exciting projects that bring him joy. In contrast, Dirk has dedicated his life to Thunder-Fist, clinging on to the last vestiges of the character before it disappears into obscurity. Albert’s behaviour shows him what he’s missing: passion. Ultimately, he decides to make a change – leaving Thunder-Fist behind, cape and all, come what may.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Dirk | Male 30 - 45 Years old |
Description Dirk is the star of the internationally famous superhero film series “Thunder-Fist”. he is a strong, confident, and chivalrous hero, but when discovering that the newest installment in his franchise is set to fail, his more selfish and naïve instincts take over. Dirk has lost sight of what brought him to acting in the first place: the simple joy of art. Without that drive, he has become a hollow shell, seeking nothing but to maintain his reputation and career. He’s not malicious, but he’s brash and naïve, which leads him into conflict. Dirk desires something more from his career – but he’s having trouble finding it. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Albert | Male 60 - 70 Years old |
Description Writer of the Thunder-Fist comic. Seeing little return from the massive financial success of the Thunder-Fist franchise, Albert has grown insular, retreating to his home. There, he works on his own personal writing projects, he’s not in it for the money – he’s in it for the joy of writing. Albert is an aloof and blunt man. Yet, despite his estrangement from his most famous work, he’s not bitter. He’s made amends with that part of his life. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Andrew | All 40 - 50 Years old |
Description VOICE ONLY ROLE. Dirk’s long-suffering talent agent. Although we never see him onscreen, we can hear the tired notes that permeate his voice. He seeks to temper Dirk’s most eccentric and rash ideas, but he often lacks the fortitude to mount a resistance. He’s been in this industry a long time, and he’s worn out. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Sam | All 8 - 10 Years old |
Description Sam is Albert’s grandchild. He’s just about Thunder-Fist’s biggest fan, and when Dirk comes to visit, he can barely believe his eyes. He’s excitable, charming, and outgoing. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Bit Part | The Burglar | All 20 - 40 Years old |
Description The classic superhero crook. He’s well-muscled and moves nimbly from shadow to shadow. This guy is dangerous, irascible, and sharp witted. All that goes out the window, however, when Thunder-Fist catches him in the act. | ||