Feature Film

BIPARTISAN - ADD'L ROLES

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Details

Union:

Union

Area of media:

Feature Film

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

SAG-AFTRA - Favored Nations - SAG ULB scale

Deadline:

Apr 2, 2024

Shooting starts:

Apr 22, 2024

Shooting finishes:

May 15, 2024

Shooting locations:

Los Angeles Metro Area

Cities for response:

Los Angeles

Comments

Political Satire, Comedy Mocumentary - SAG ULB

Storyline

In the politically divided town of Simi Vellay, CA, Austin Hill, a biracial novice with more heart than experience, embarks on a tumultuous mayoral campaign, battling personal gaffes, media scandals, and a colorful team of advisors to prove that politics is about serving the people, not just winning the race.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	KAREN KELLY	Female
Description TV Political Analyst and host of The Karen Kelly Cares Show. Improv experience and training a must for this role. Day player. Works one day. Tuesday, April 23. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	GARY	Male
Description 40-60, White, typical office boss -he's had it with his employee and is out of patience. Improv experience and training a must for this role. Day player. Works one day. Friday, May 3. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	STEVE EDWARDS	Male
Description Male news anchor type for local news station. He's polished and professional. Improv experience and training a must for this role. Day player. Works one day. Tuesday, April 23. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	CHUCK HENRY	Male
Description He's the news anchor for local Channel 5 news. He's a sharp-tongued commentator with a distinct brand of authority. Improv experience and training a must for this role. Day player. Works one day Tuesday April 23. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	DAVID ASMAN	Male
Description Sharp-tongued commentator with an authority and satirical edge, delivering incisive political banter to bureaucratic rhetoric while maintain a subtle undercurrent of humor without tipping into caricature. Improv experience and training a must for this role. Day player. Works one day Tuesday, April 23. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	ANDREW BATE	Male
Description a rebellious and charismatic podcast host, known for his irreverent, controversial style, and lack of concern for serious topics, favoring sensationalism over substance oozing with toxic masculinity. Think Joe R and every muscular Podcaster. Improv experience and training a must for this role. Day player needed April 23, and possibly 1 add'l day (date tbd). Works one day. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	GRANDMA HILL	Female
Description Mixed Race, African American Late 60’s 70s a blunt, tough-loving character with a sharp wit. Grandmother to our Lead hero, she is direct and unfiltered in her opinions, showing a mix of sternness and humor. This role requires an actor who can deliver impactful lines with a blend of straightforwardness, comedic timing, and a hint of warmth. Improv experience and training a must for this role. Day player. Works April 30 and possibly 14. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	GUY / GAY BENSON	All
Description 25 to 45 years old, all ethnicities any gender. He/she’s the “(wo)man on the street”/Mr/Ms. “Everyday”. Looking for a versatile actor with their own unique perspective on the unfolding political drama. This character ranges from the mildly concerned citizen to the overtly irate. The actor must be adept at switching between subtly distinct emotional states, providing a snapshot of a community's voice. Must deliver lines with authenticity, from murmurs of approval to shouts of discontent, all infused with a sliver of humor that captures the quirky essence of public opinion. Improv experience and training a must for this role. Day player. Works one day (tbd - either April 29 or May 1). MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	TOM THE DEBATE COACH	Male
Description Tom the Debate Coach -` (any ethnicity, age range 35-55) with an executive demeanor. Selected actor should have Improv experience and understated comedic timing. Day Player. Role works one day, Thursday, April 25. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	BILL O'HIRE	Male
Description male, any ethnicity, age range 40-60. He is a HOX NEWS ANCHOR - polished and professional. Day player - role works 1 day, Tuesday, April 23. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
	DAVE NICHOLS	Male
Description mid-30s to late 40s with a professional, approachable look, capable of conveying authority and calm under pressure. The ideal candidate should possess a good sense of humor, diplomatic tact, and the ability to handle absurd situations gracefully, indicative of experience in media, public relations, or politics. Role works 1 day, Saturday, April 27. MUST BE L.A. LOCAL HIRE.

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