DAY PLAYERS – LOCAL HIRES
Buffalo, New York – Local Hires – Authentic preferred. Please include headshots and size cards.
Director: Martin Krejci
Writer: Olivia Dufault
From the Producers of the Academy Award winning, Manchester By The Sea.
Audition Date(s): Begin 08/11/2017
Shoot Location: Buffalo, New York
Roles:
[ARISTIANA’S MOTHER]
45 to 50 years old, Caucasian female.
Uptight, insecure, middle class woman who pretends socially she is someone she’s not. She doesn’t accept her own child’s identity, worrying more about what other people would say.
[PERCY]
13 to 14 years old, all ethnicities male.
Lead bully, authentic, with balls to be rude to an unknown adult. No sense of discipline or humbleness. He is rude to the innocent as well as the respected. Foul language is his second language. Close friends of Buck and Dougie.
[PERCY’S MOM]
40 to 50 years old, all ethnicities female.
Single mom, worn down by life, she is trying to keep up but it’s tough, she knows she’s losing. She often finds help at the bottom of the bottle and blames herself for son Percy’s behavior. But Percy knows exactly how to use her.
[BARTENDER]
40 to 55 years old, all ethnicities male or female.
Very remarkable character, works in a bar full of eccentric and real individuals. They fit among the free spirits and the outcasts. Authentic bartender preferred.
[MR. SALTPETER]
45 to 65 years old, all ethnicities male.
Headmaster at a unique school for children with abnormalities, he is a kind looking, sincere man, with a comfort to his voice. Very passionate about making the world a better place for his students. Knows every child’s name.
[GAS STATION CASHIER]
20 to 45 years old, all ethnicities male or female.
True and original character, authentic cashier preferred.
[BUCK]
13 to 14 years old, all ethnicities male.
Bully, follower, authentic. No sense of discipline or humbleness. He is rude to the innocent as well as the respected. Foul language is his second language. Close friends of Percy and Dougie.
[DOUGIE]
13 to 14 years old, all ethnicities male.
Bully, follower, authentic. No sense of discipline or humbleness. He is rude to the innocent as well as the respected. Foul language is his second language. Close friends of Percy and Buck.
[CLOWN]
30 to 55 years old, all ethnicities male.
Works at a carnival, but see’s himself more as a waiter in a crowd than an entertainer. Not funny. A mere distain at what he does and just needs it to pay the bills.
[POLICE OFFICER]
20 to 50 years old, all ethnicities male.
Authentic police officer preferred.
[DOCTOR]
50 to 60 years old, all ethnicities male.
Delivers children, has been through the routine hundreds of times, thought he seen everything. Authentic doctor preferred.
[NURSE]
30 to 50 years old, all ethnicities female.
Works in the delivery room, handles children everyday, has been through the routine hundreds of times. Authentic nurse preferred.
(September 6, 2017) Buffalo Niagara, NY – The Buffalo Niagara International Film Festival (BNFF), the largest and most unique film festival in WNY has exceeded it’s expectations year after year bringing in high-profile events, major celebrities, and top tier industry executives to not only promote our area but promote some of the most prestigious up and coming filmmakers and talent in the world. And this year is no different – with the BNFF’s expansion to a 6 cinema complex in the heart of Niagara Falls and other locations around Buffalo Niagara area, receiving submissions from almost every country in the world, showcasing almost 300 films this year, film panels, seminars, workshops, our Walk of Fame, music and outdoor event partnering, and the backdrop of Niagara Falls and Buffalo waterfronts, new formed associations with TIFF and TIFF’s original founder, Bill Marshall and other top industry leaders, the BNFF has been rising to greatness, and will continue to show its gratitude to the industry and the filmmakers that make it move by showcasing spectacular events in our city and throughout the world now and in the future. We welcome all to participate in our endeavors. Looking forward to seeing all of you at our September events.
