DREAMS OF YOU - MUSIC VIDEO - CALL STILL OPEN
This is a PAID, NON-UNION project. Dreamy, synthpop, melodramatic romance. We are aiming to shoot in April/May - expecting one shoot day with the possibility of a half-day for some pick-up shots. References include Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler, Billie Jean by Michael Jackson and a touch of 1980s Madonna.
ERIKA
Woman, 23-30.
It doesn't matter what Erika does, she just can't get her recent lover out of her head. Kept awake by fiery dreams at night, her mind wanders to passionate memories during the day. Is she over him or is she just jumping in?
HENRY
Man, 23-30.
Think Romance Novel Cover. Muscular, open button-up shirt, modelesque.
These roles require some scenes with intimacy such as passionate kissing, sharing a bed, & a shower (shot with bathing suits on). Scenes will be broken down and discussed ahead of shooting including what the procedures and process will be regarding consent and etiquette. Our priority is always to create a safe environment for cast and crew. There are no sex scenes.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a self-tape via an unlisted youtube link to aaron@aaronsinclairfilm.com
In the body of the email please provide the following:
Name:
Age: (must be over 18 to apply)
Representation: (If yes, who?)
Attach two photos of yourself - one headshot and one full-length.
On the self-tape:
Name:
Age:
Representation:
Role:
Why are you interested in this role?
What's your favorite 1980s music video?
What is your acting experience? On camera?
What is your general availability through April?
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AWAKE - INTROSPECTIVE EXPERIMENTAL SERIES
Seven episodes, each less than three minutes that don't all take place sequentially. This is a no-budget series that will be used as content and as a sample of an innovative format. A small honorarium will be offered but we are unable to offer typical rates at this time. We are interested in shooting either before or after the brown spring season during the snow melt.
This series is ethereal & introspective - influenced by Japanese slow cinema the film will focus on the feelings of the character while downplaying the plot. We will use composition and aesthetics to convey emotion.
BETH
Feminine, Introspective & A little abstract. Probably a pisces. (21-27)
Beth often gets lost in their own head. She enjoys the slow and quiet moments of day-to-day life reading poetry or meandering outside. Often comes off as perplexing and delicate to her partner, Jess.
JESS
Grounded, kind & practical. (21-27)
Genuinely cares for Beth and wonders what is going on inside of her head. They worry that they are too dorky for Beth and that one day she'll "simply wander off to live in a field with bunnies and butterflies".
We are interested in casting people who can really bring the characters to life and are less concerned with casting a specific gender identity. In broad terms, Beth and Jess are a queer couple. If one or both characters resonate with you, please apply.
As these roles are a romantically involved couple - there is a small amount of intimacy involved: a couple of moderately passionate kisses and a general sense of closeness (laying together, holding hands, touching an arm or shoulder etc). Scenes will be broken down and discussed ahead of shooting including what the procedures and process will be regarding consent and etiquette. Our priority is always to create a safe environment for cast and crew. There are no sex scenes.
TO APPLY:
Please send your self-tape via an unlisted youtube link to aaron@aaronsinclairfilm.com
Please answer the following in the body of the email:
Name:
Age: (over 18 only please)
Representation: (If yes, who?)
Do you want to self-identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community? (Optional. It is important to us to bring authentic voices and perspectives to these roles.)
In the self-tape:
Name:
Age:
Representation:
Why are you interested in this role?
What aspects of the character are you drawn to?
What acting and film experience do you have?
What's your favorite season?
What's your favorite film you've seen recently?
BETH:
Please perform an in-character, introspective read of the last three verses of Two Lovers and a Beachcomber by the Real Sea by Sylvia Plath.
A lone beachcomber squats among the wrack
Of kaleidoscope shells
Probing fractured Venus with a stick
Under a tent of taunting gulls.
No sea-change decks the sunken shank of bone
That chucks in backtrack of the wave;
Though the mind like an oyster labors on and on,
A grain of sand is all we have.
Water will run by; the actual sun
Will scrupulously rise and set;
No little man lives in the exacting moon
And that is that, is that, is that.
when i lost you - short film
Poetic, reflective, voice-over type short. Aiming to be less than 90 seconds so it can be posted on social media. Jo reflects on passing moments near the end of his relationship with Cassidy - trying to decipher exactly when it was that he lost his love. A reflective, moody and aesthetic film that is simple but effective. Feel to free to apply as a couple if applicable.
No budget, a small honorarium will be available, nonunion.
JO
Male, 25-32.
Jo is kind and caring and interested in building a healthy and mature relationship. He cares about quality time spent with his partner. He likes to keep a clean, comfortable, safe home. He is sophisticated but in a homey and grounded kind of way.
CASSIDY
Male, 25-32.
Cassidy is fun and energetic and outgoing. He is a little bit messy and indecisive. He likes to be the center of attention and enjoys being around Jo because he likes to give him attention.
As these roles are a romantically involved couple - there is a general sense of closeness & intimacy in the film (laying together, holding hands, touching an arm or shoulder etc). Our priority is always to create a safe environment for cast and crew.
TO APPLY:
Please send your self-tape via an unlisted youtube link to aaron@aaronsinclairfilm.com
Please answer the following in the body of the email:
Name:
Age: (over 18 only please)
Representation: (If yes, who?)
Do you want to self-identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community? (Optional. It is important to us to bring authentic voices and perspectives to these roles.)
In the self-tape:
Name:
Age:
Representation:
Why are you interested in this role?
What aspects of the character are you drawn to?
What acting and film experience do you have?
What's your favorite season?
What's your favorite film you've seen recently?
If applying for Jo, please see sides below.
JO SIDES:
Jo: I'm not sure when I lost you. I know that it happened slowly but at one point in time you were mine and I was yours. And then somewhere down the road, that was no longer true.
microshorts
We are interested in creating a series of microshorts that are simple moments in life - some good, some bad. They would be used in a variety of ways to create aesthetic films and reels for social media. There aren't necessarily specific characters that need filling - we'd potentially group a handful of scenes together in one session and get a variety of content. It's also very possible that a microshort could become something longer or reoccurring.
A great opportunity to get in front of the camera and work with Aaron Sinclair Film.
No budget, Unpaid, Non-union.
THEMES INCLUDE:
Single-ness
Dating
Relationships on the rocks
Falling in love
Living with ADHD
Loneliness
Trying to met someone
TO APPLY:
Please send your self-tape via an unlisted youtube link to aaron@aaronsinclairfilm.com
Please answer the following in the body of the email:
Name:
Age: (over 18 only please)
Representation: (If yes, who?)
Do you want to self-identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community? (Optional. It is important to us to bring authentic voices and perspectives to these roles.)
If you were cast in a romantic relationship, what level of intimacy would you be comfortable with? (General closeness, Modest Kissing, Passionate Kissing, Raw Sexuality, Anything)
In the self-tape:
Name:
Age:
Representation:
Why are you interested in this project?
What acting and film experience do you have?
What's your favorite tv show you've seen recently?