A24 feature film supporting roles

 Link below 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLc7LFqJzP0H-f1mdtbmoChwzn7qKssMTcRR1lLvItCEOfjA/viewform

A24 FEATURE FILM - Supporting Roles (Open Call) 

We are a NYC based casting company https://www.jv8inc.com (we have worked on casting such projects as HBO's Euphoria and The Sympathizer, as well as A24's Uncut Gems and C'mon C'mon).

We are currently doing a worldwide search for talent for a new A24 feature film for various supporting roles (A24 is the production company behind such films as Everything Everywhere All At Once, Civil War and MaXXXine)

Please see the information about the project below. If you feel like you fit the description of any of the following, please submit ASAP!

No previous acting experience is required.  Just people open to new experiences. This a paid opportunity and talent needs to be based in NY or willing to work as a NY local hire.

PRODUCTION COMPANY: A24

SHOOT DATES: Fall 2024

LOCATION: New York, NY

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT:  FRIDAY, SEPT 20TH @ 4PM EST.  Early bird, gets the worm, do not wait!!! *** if you are worried that you missed the deadline, please do not hesitate to check back to see if it has been extended.

BAR MITZVAH BOY: Male. 10-14 years old. Opinionated, with a real attitude. Does not like to be told what to do.  MUST BE LOCAL TO NY OR WILLING TO WORK AS A NY HIRE. DAY PLAYER. THIS ROLE IS SLATED TO SHOOT 10/09 IN NYC.

BAT MITZVAH BOY: Female. 10-14 years old. Opinionated, with a real attitude. Does not like to be told what to do.  MUST BE LOCAL TO NY OR WILLING TO WORK AS A NY HIRE. DAY PLAYER. THIS ROLE IS SLATED TO SHOOT 10/09 IN NYC.

PLEASE NOTE:

- NO PRIOR ACTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

- MUST BE COMFORTABLE ON CAMERA AND WILLING TO TRAVEL 

- MYST BE NY BASED OR WILLING TO WORK AS A NY LOCAL

- IF CAST, PAID JOB OPPORTUNITY

- UNION & NON-UNION TALENT MAY APPLY

HOW TO SUBMIT:

Please fill out the following form and submit interview video + photos if you would like to be considered for this project!  

1) INTERVIEW VIDEO: 

SLATE QUESTIONS:

a) What is your name?

b) What is your height?
c) Where are you based?

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: Please tape yourself answering these questions candidly as possible and unrehearsed. It should be conversational, not written down, or memorized.

d) How would your friends describe you? How would your enemies describe you?

e) Describe the last dream or nightmare you had.

f) Describe the last great day you had.

HOW TO CREATE THE INTERVIEW VIDEO:

- Please try to keep the video no longer than 8 minutes long 
- If you use your phone to record your interview, please make sure to shoot it HORIZONTALLY (not vertically).
- Please make sure to set up the camera so it is facing you (frame from chest up) and speak directly into it to tell your story.

- Do NOT film in front of a backdrop/sheet. You can tape yourself outside, in your car, in your bedroom, etc.

2) PHOTOS: 

Please submit 2 current, non-professional photos - 1 full body shot & 1 close up.  These can be as simple as phone pictures against a plain wall in a well lit area (by a window with natural light is always best).

If you have issues uploading or accessing the form below, simply email your videos, photos and contact info to castingcall@jv8inc.com.  Sometimes videos, if filmed in HD, can be too large in size to upload to this google form.  We recommend using Quicktime to compress the video file to something smaller in size.  You do this by opening the video in Quicktime and selecting File -> Export As -> 720p or 480p.