Our Casting Call
Cracked Lens Productions (an MA Filmmaking group at Goldsmiths College) is working on it’s final year film; A Headline Romance. Winner of the screenwriting competition, A Headline Romance is a familiar tale of star-crossed lovers (Jewish boy, Arab girl), with a twist. Following the ever-worsening Middle East crisis in the London papers, Luma becomes convinced that the problems in her relationship with Dan are being predicted by the headlines – or is it the other way around?
Luma
A Palestinian with a distinct Middle Eastern beauty, Luma has decided to take a break from her history and restart her life in London. In her late 20’s / early 30’s, a postgrad in journalism and a Jewish boyfriend become markers of a new life until they inevitably funnel her back to the problems she ran away from.
Dan
A London-based guitarist in a jazz band on the rise, Dan (30’s) has the look and cool of a “band member” but doesn’t take himself too seriously. He is passionate about the few things in his life, but sometimes loses himself in those obsessions. Born to a Jewish family, his parents don’t really approve of his bohemian life style and keep trying to reel him back in.
Sanjay
Jay (50’s) is a cultural hybrid of no discernable origin. He runs his crowded off-licence store like a temple of enlightenment; taking in the world and dishing out wisdom subtly for those who listen. A jolly man in his late years he has that twinkle in his eyes that reflects a knowledge of the world vaster than his cramped store betrays.
The shoot will be for 7-10 days between the 23rd of September and the 5th of October. Alas, this is a student film and we cannot afford payment except that for traveling expenses and food. We promise comfort, gratitude and a copy of the most excellent film on DVD or VHS upon completion. Anyone interested in the roles, please send CVs, headshots and showreels (if possible) to thefdz@yahoo.com. Auditions by arrangement will take place between the 14th of August and the 18th at Goldsmiths College (London).
Luma
A Palestinian with a distinct Middle Eastern beauty, Luma has decided to take a break from her history and restart her life in London. In her late 20’s / early 30’s, a postgrad in journalism and a Jewish boyfriend become markers of a new life until they inevitably funnel her back to the problems she ran away from.
Dan
A London-based guitarist in a jazz band on the rise, Dan (30’s) has the look and cool of a “band member” but doesn’t take himself too seriously. He is passionate about the few things in his life, but sometimes loses himself in those obsessions. Born to a Jewish family, his parents don’t really approve of his bohemian life style and keep trying to reel him back in.
Sanjay
Jay (50’s) is a cultural hybrid of no discernable origin. He runs his crowded off-licence store like a temple of enlightenment; taking in the world and dishing out wisdom subtly for those who listen. A jolly man in his late years he has that twinkle in his eyes that reflects a knowledge of the world vaster than his cramped store betrays.
The shoot will be for 7-10 days between the 23rd of September and the 5th of October. Alas, this is a student film and we cannot afford payment except that for traveling expenses and food. We promise comfort, gratitude and a copy of the most excellent film on DVD or VHS upon completion. Anyone interested in the roles, please send CVs, headshots and showreels (if possible) to thefdz@yahoo.com. Auditions by arrangement will take place between the 14th of August and the 18th at Goldsmiths College (London).
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