Details
Episode:
1 of 1
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
NON-UNION ONLY $200 per day for production (x2 days). $50 for rehearsals sessions during preproduction (up to x4 [4-hour] rehearsals). $50 also for on-camera buzz-cut of hair to appear as a military recruit.
Deadline:
Mar 29, 2025
Auditions:
Please use an off-screen reader, not a recording.
Callbacks:
Apr 2, 2025 Call backs may be in person from 02-05 April, 2025
Shooting starts:
May 23, 2025 Shooting Day = 10-hrs (Required a Min. of x2 days)
Shooting finishes:
May 26, 2025 Shooting Day = 10-hrs (Required a Min. of x2 days)
Shooting locations:
Richmond, BC and Metro Vancouver
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
NO MINORS. Must prove that you are 19-years or older. VANCOUVER RESIDENTS ONLY. NON-Union Actors only. NON-Union Stunt Performers. This role requires physical activity, including running, climbing, jumping, crawling, lifting and rolling (various physical activities that military recruits engage in during "Basic Training.") Athletic types only for this role. This role requires performance with a military buzz cut. This is a requirement. You may already possess a buzz cut or be willing to cut on camera during performance (for an additional $50) but you must perform with a buzz cut. Actors with agents - be sure that YOUR AGENT IS AWARE OF YOUR SUBMISSION AND IN AGREEMENT FOR THE RATE AND REQUIREMENTS. Prior military experience is not necessary as we shall have a technical advisor to teach all performers basic military drill (such as marching and standing at attention, or at ease, etc.)
Storyline
When Recruit Callahan joined the Canadian Forces Army, he got more than he bargained for. Unable to deal with being cut-off from the real world while in boot camp, Callahan finally finds it impossible to continue training and starts to flake off, all snowball like. But Sergeant Love won't stand for such weakness on this most feared of all drill squares. Not today. So Callahan will have to choose between love and Love. THIS FILM IS A PARODY.
Roles
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Lead | CALLAHAN | Male 19 - 28 Years old |
Description Callahan is a tall, bright, young adult male, who wants to excel in boot camp, but who struggles with emotional self-control and has a soft-spot for romance. He is a little smart for his own good, but an even bigger flaw is that he may be gullible and may see life, at times, through 'rose-coloured glasses' as they say. This satirical character is based upon the character, JOKER, who was originally played by Matthew Modine in the 1987 feature film, FULL METAL JACKET, directed by the late Stanley Kubrick. However, we are open to any race or height in our casting. This character MAY wear wire-rim eye-glasses, but they are not necessary for success in casting. However, non-prescription glasses may be used for the performance. FYI |