Casting Call for Short Film

Award-winning director John Francis Black (www.LustigTheMovie.com) is casting for his next short film, Sputnik, a drama about coming of age in 1957.

Compensation is copy/credit/meals, but you will be working with a professional crew to produce a festival-worthy short film. Union/non-union may submit.

Auditions Sunday, September 28th. Film will be shot in Richmond in October.

Please follow these instructions for submission:
Email headshot/snapshot (less than 1MB, please) and resume to ellie@elliestjohn.com for consideration. Be sure to put “SPUTNIK” in the subject line.

Breakdowns:

Jefferson Butler - 18YO WM Preppie Southern Gentleman - should be able to cry on command - requires kissing scene with Marie

Marie Butler - Beautiful 18YO WF - requires kissing scene with Jefferson

June - 9YO WF - should be able to cry on command

Butch - older AA male

Larue - Older AA Female

Mr. Butler - middle aged WM, attractive southerner

Judy - 18YO WF, medium build to slightly overweight

Tele - 18YO WM, Good-looking, Greek/Mediterranean descent

Billy - 18YO WM, medium build to slightly overweight

Cooper - 18YO WM, athletic, letterman

Sheriff- Middle Age WM

Marie’s Dad - Middle Age WM, working class guy

Several other 18YO Men and Women

Several other minor adult roles, all types

Ellie St. John
President, Virginia Production Alliance
www.filmva.com
Producer, Richmond’s 48 Hour Film Project
www.48hourfilm.com